Murray and Dickson Construction has purchased a Sandvik QA331 mobile double deck screen from Pilot Crushtec International for use in a current pipeline construction in Alberton, south of Johannesburg.

The screen is being used to generate <20mm size product from excavated material which is then used as a backfill to cover the piping. It is presently producing material at a rate of 80 tonnes per hour but can comfortably exceed this output.

One of the main considerations concerning the choice of equipment was mobility as contractors are required to move the screen on a daily basis as the project progresses.

“The Sandvik QA331 is the ideal choice to meet these circumstances as it is compact and easy to transport,” says Nicolan Govender, national sales manager of Sandvik’s southern Africa distributor, Pilot Crushtec International.

“The QA331 is becoming a firm favourite among contractors. It is versatile, excels in recycling operations and is highly mobile. Operating costs are critically important to contractors and the fuel efficient CAT power plant ensures that diesel expenses are kept to a minimum.”

“One of the contract managers on the site had previously bought equipment from us and based on his past experience immediately sought our advice in selecting the optimum product for the job. This really substantiates our claim that at Pilot Crushtec International we don’t sell products but rather provide solutions.”