Striker Crushing and Screening’s equipment has been a game changer for an independent limestone operation.
Caraban Limestone has been operating for over two decades just outside of Guilderton as an independent supplier of key construction materials.
A few years ago, the company found itself in the market for a crusher to improve its plant’s output. When Striker Crushing and Screening’s hiring manager walked through the door at Caraban Limestone, it was a case of the right time, right place and right solution.
“I’ve always known Striker was around, and I’ve always known that their gear has had a good reputation in the industry,” Caraban Limestone manager Shane Clifton told Quarry.
“Ever since I’ve been running the quarry, I’ve heard about how good Striker’s product is from other people.”
Striker’s hiring manager discussed a rental hire solution, with an option to buy, for Caraban Limestone that was tailored to the Guilderton-based business’s objectives.
“I was confident that the machine would do what I wanted it to, but it was good to have the rental option available. It was the first time I had ever hired a machine like that,” Clifton said.
“I was that impressed with the performance of the machine that I did take up the option to buy.”
Earlier this year, Caraban Limestone received an HQR1112 Impactor and FS1000 Feeder Stacker from Striker Crushing and Screening.
The HQR1112 Impactor is a robustly designed high-performance impact crusher. It is suitable for rugged environments, featuring a welded steel chassis and heavy-duty tracks, which come as standard. It has two hydraulic oil coolers fitted, which keep the crushers performing even in the warmer climates of Western Australia.
The impactor features heavy-duty open disc-style rotors with four blow bars, which are designed to deliver the highest moment of inertia and powerful crushing performance. The HQR1112 also has a self-cleaning stepped grizzly and a vibrating twin shaft exciter.
The feed hopper features a hydraulically powered locking mechanism and hydraulically folding wings, made from Hardox steel and foldable for transport. It also includes a single-deck vibrating screen and a hydraulically tilting returns conveyor, which support screening and re-circulating materials.
“The machine looks very solid, very purpose-built, and robust. The impact crusher has proven to be more versatile,” Clifton said.
The FS1000 Feeder Stacker was added to feed the Striker HQR1112. The feeder stacker can accept feed directly from other equipment and efficiently feeding the impact crusher, which enhances efficiency and material output.
“It is a very useful bit of gear. It prevents rock jams, and we’ve been able to size the rocks better. It will be very handy as a stacker as well,” Clifton said.
Throughout the buying process, Clifton was impressed by the approach of Striker Crushing and Screening when it came to customer support and aftersales service.
As a family-owned and operated business, with a local manufacturing facility in Henderson, WA, the company has rewritten the rules of being a manufacturer.
The company, which built its business from the factory up, has a dedicated team that supports operators in some of the harshest and most remote parts of Australia. In an industry that operates on tight margins, Striker’s focus on customer service is making all the difference.
“The thing I liked about Striker was that I was dealing with a family business. They were professional, very obliging and easy to approach,” Clifton said.
“Nothing was too much trouble for them, the after-sales service has been fantastic. You can see they value their customers.
“I’d definitely recommend talking to Striker, especially because of their service. They have been fantastic. They always return your call, even though they’re busy, and it means a lot that they actually care.”
From its quarry on Caraban Road, Caraban Limestone sells a range of materials for local projects, which are now being created by Striker’s equipment solution. The quarry produces roadbase, sized aggregates and agricultural lime, and its Striker equipment has enhanced its operations.
“The machines we buy have to suit our purpose, we’re not going to over-invest. We’re trying to do what we can on an efficient budget as possible, and the machines we’ve brought from Striker are certainly going to help us do that,” Clifton said.
“The machines have already been a significant game changer in our approach.” •
For more information, visit strikercrushing.com
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