At the HBMI Leslie Vale Quarry site, Hazell Bros has included a Resource Recovery Centre along with its quarry operations. The focus of this operation is the separation and processing of recycled products that are then returned to market. It deals predominantly in recycled glass, which is currently being reprocessed into sand, as well as recycled concrete, which is crushed and screened to produce a recycled road base.
Onsite, Hazell Bros currently has a range of machinery including 20- to 40-tonne excavators, wheel loaders, rigid tippers, fixed and mobile crushing and screening plants and a water cart. Recently it has added some Anaconda products to its assets. The Anaconda Trommel was its first Anaconda purchase for a unique application: processing the recycled glass.
Hazell Bros knew what it wanted to do and that it was a bespoke application. With some fine-tuning, collaboration and backup and support from Anaconda and Onetrak, some modifications were made and the trommel is successfully screening the glass to Hazell Bros’ specifications.
Although Hazell Bros Quarry production manager Brad Sward said he had never encountered Anaconda equipment until the company purchased the trommel, it was pleased with the outcomes and consequently went on to purchase the Anaconda DF410 scalping screen.
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The Anaconda DF range of mobile tracked scalping screens consists of heavy-duty screens designed for a range of applications. The DF410 is equipped with a 10-foot x 4-foot screen box, and has the longest screen box in the compact screening category. Additionally, the DF410 includes three stockpiling conveyors, making this adaptable scalping screen suitable for any application it encounters.
Hazell Bros is currently utilising the DF410 to process its recycled concrete. After the material is crushed, it moves on to the scalping screen, which eliminates unwanted and oversized rocks while stockpiling the final product size. The Anaconda DF410 was selected over other options due to Hazell Bros’ positive experience with the Anaconda trommel, its compact design, and pricing, along with its long-standing partnership with Onetrak and Rodney Onions. Sward also highlighted Onetrak’s service, ranging from field service support to commissioning, and praised the follow-up sales assistance from Onions. However, Sward mentioned that he hasn’t needed to contact the service team yet.
The on-site staff have expressed their satisfaction with the DF410, highlighting its user-friendly design that makes it easy to operate and maintain. They appreciate the thoughtful engineering that allows for straightforward handling, which is especially beneficial in a busy work environment. The compact size of the DF410 is another aspect that the team values, as it enables efficient use of space on-site without compromising its performance. Despite its smaller footprint, the equipment proves to be robust and capable, effectively managing the various workloads assigned to it by Hazell Bros. This combination of ease of use and operational efficacy has made the DF410 a favoured choice among the staff, contributing positively to their productivity and overall workflow.
Onetrak is eager to maintain its partnership with Hazell Bros and they will keep delivering effective solutions.