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CAPITAL EQUIPMENT NEWS
AUGUST 2015
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J Plant Hire, a division of leading
Western Cape building and materi-
als supply group, Els Group, recently
invested in a Sandvik QA331 mobile screen
to increase output from its sand mine.
The original intention was to utilise higher
volumes in its own projects, however the
screen’s performance has opened up sev-
eral new business opportunities.
Pilot Crushtec International is the appointed
distributor of Sandvik Construction’s mobile
range of crushing and screening equipment
in southern Africa and the sale was made
through Innovexx Co., which represents the
company in the Western Cape.
“Our local sales engineer, Jacques Otto, has
maintained a long-standing relationship with
the Els Group and recommended the use of
one of our Sandvik screens to boost produc-
tion. The outcome has exceeded all expec-
tations. The original intention was to run the
machine a few days a week; however, the
quality of the end product has found ready
acceptance among local building contrac-
tors and the Sandvik screen is now working
full-time,” says Innovexx Co. director Ales-
sandro Scherf.
Scherf adds that in addition to the screen
being fully employed, it has also proved to
be fuel efficient thanks to the economy of
the CAT engine, which is fitted as standard.
Following a recommendation by Otto that a
40 mm top screen would give a better soil
for filling than a 25 mm one, OJ Plant Hire
chose to utilise the 40 mm top screen.
The Els Group of companies has been active
in Bredasdorp for nearly 20 years and has
interests in a variety of building-related un-
dertakings, including waterproofing, building
supplies, construction and hardware. Owner
Ockie Els is delighted with his investment,
which has created a number of business op-
portunities in a region blessed with a thriving
agricultural economy.
“The screen has provided us with an oppor-
tunity to expand our client base in a number
of different areas. Apart from the ability to
deliver high quality sand to local builders, we
now have a plentiful supply of sand for use
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new business opportunities
as filling material and recently opened up an-
other avenue of new business by securing a
contract to supply ready mix,” says Els.
If this were not enough, his faith in his R2
million investment was recently reinforced
when a representative from Sandvik’s Swed-
ish headquarters made a courtesy call to
confirm all was in order.
“Owning a machine of this magnitude cre-
ates a good impression with your customers.
It takes you to another level and gives you a
definite competitive advantage. I am positive
it will create many further opportunities in
the years to come,” he concludes.
The Sandvik QA331 mobile screen is de-
signed specifically to meet the needs of sand
producers, recyclers and contractors.
Key features at a glance:
• High production rates of up to 300 mtph
from large screening area.
• Fuel efficient CAT 75 kW engine ensures
low operating costs.
• Banana screen produces a cleaner,
higher quality product.
• Hydraulically folding walkways provide
ease of maintenance.
• Integrated hydraulic conveyors deliver
high volume stockpiling capability.