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Screenmasters Australia help Albury Quarries achieve crushing success

Albury Quarries has become a contract-crushing success through its partnership with Screenmasters Australia (SMA).

When David and Andrea Dunstan returned to the crushing industry after a 20-year break, one of their most important choices was the equipment.

Their business, Albury Quarries, specialised in crushing and clean-up operations for councils around the Tamworth and Northwest region of New South Wales. As a smaller operation, they were looking for one machine to get the business underway in the competitive world of contract crushing.

David understood what worked and what was needed from his 20-years’ experience at ReadyMix Concrete. He knew the crushing equipment needed to be reliable, efficient, and cost-effective.

For small operations like Albury Quarries, downtime is a key concern, and weather conditions, including wet weather, can significantly impact crushing production.

Screenmasters Australia (SMA) provided the ideal solution with the Keestrack R6h Impact Crusher.

Ciaran Lagan, national sales manager at SMA, met with David and Andrea to understand their requirements and ensure they received the best machine tailored to their needs.

SMA has an extensive inventory of machines and is the authorised dealer for some of the world’s most well-known crushing and screening equipment manufacturers. Its inventory of crushers and screeners means the team can tailor a solution for clients.

This is then supported by the SMA team across Australia, from their strategic locations in Sydney, Melbourne, Central West NSW, and the Gold Coast.

At Lagan’s suggestion, they began by renting a Keestrack R6 Impact Crusher to test its performance on their site, but it did not take long for Albury Quarries to invest in a brand new R6h unit.

The Keestrack R6h has been able to meet high-tonnage requirements. Image: Screenmasters Australia

As David said, they were immediately taken with the R6h’s ability to handle everything from large rocks to wetter, stickier materials and achieve high-tonnage rates.

“The decision to invest in an R6h was not only influenced by previous problems with other crushers, but also the machine’s capacity, reliability, and efficient operation in wet weather conditions,” he said.

“A huge reason for our success is SMA and its Keestrack Crusher.”

The Keestrack R6h has a 3.1m double-deck pre-screen with a belt underneath instead of a chute. It is powered by a 757hp Volvo engine and 6.5-tonne rotor drive, which produces high levels of inertia and torque and delivers high-capacity crushing. The Keestrack R6h has 120hp more than its predecessor model and greater production capabilities.

Maintenance is kept to a minimum with key features, including sealed bearings on all conveyors and steel hydraulic lines instead of hydraulic hosing for better cooling and fewer leaks.

According to SMA, the Keestrack R6h Impact Crusher enables quarries to replace the traditional crushing set-up of a jaw and cone crusher plus a screen with just one machine.

With the features of the Keestrack R6h, Albury Quarries has been able to produce 20mm to 40mm roadbase materials while meeting high-tonnage requirements.

The Keestrack R6h Impact Crusher has a 16 x 5 double deck after screen and swivelling return conveyor. This allows end users to create up to two products in a closed circuit or up to three in an open circuit.

Thanks to the partnership with SMA and the performance of its Keestrack R6h Impact Crusher, Albury Quarries is thriving in the world of contract crushing. •

For more information, visit screenmasters.com.au

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