Rocktec designed and built a high-performance mobile screening plant for Road Metals Co Ltd, delivering reliable service under the harshest South Island conditions. Engineered for flexibility, rapid setup, and minimal maintenance, the plant provides a complete mobile solution for aggregate and chip screening operations.
Project Overview: Mobile Chip Screening Plant for Road Metals
- Client: Road Metals Co Ltd
- Location: South Island, New Zealand
- Industry: Quarrying / Mobile Screening
- Scope: Design and manufacture of a road legal mobile screening plant with washing and fold-out conveyors
The Challenge: Reliable, Road-Legal Mobile Screening
Road Metals needed a mobile screening plant capable of handling diverse materials while being easy to transport and quick to deploy. The plant had to feature integrated washing capabilities and efficient stockpiling without requiring complex setup procedures.
Rocktec’s Solution: Fully Integrated Mobile Screening and Washing System
Rocktec delivered a custom solution featuring:
- Road legal trailer-mounted chassis with integrated hydraulic lift system
- Feed hopper with fold-out hungry sides for easy material loading
- 900mm transfer conveyor moving material to the primary wash screen
- 16’ x 5’ Triple Deck Screen with wash bars on two decks
- 10’ x 5’ Double Deck Screen for secondary grading
- Five fold-out conveyors for efficient, separated stockpiling
- Common wash water collection chute for efficient water management
The integrated hydraulic pack powers the lifting and conveyor positioning, reducing setup time and improving site efficiency.
Installation and Performance
- Design Phase: Rocktec modelled the plant layout to maximise mobility, screening efficiency, and ease of operation.
- Manufacturing: All components were fabricated off-site to ensure high build quality and quick assembly.
- Delivery and Setup: The unit was delivered road-ready, allowing fast deployment across multiple quarry and project sites.
- Commissioning: Onsite testing confirmed the mobile screening plant delivered reliable throughput and high-quality grading across multiple products.
Results and Benefits
- Fast Setup: Hydraulic systems and fold-out conveyors enable rapid site deployment.
- Multi-Product Screening: Dual-screen layout supports efficient material grading and separation.
- Water Management: Integrated wash bars and water recovery systems improve material cleanliness and reduce waste.
- Easy Transport: The plant meets road legal requirements for simple relocation between job sites.
Conclusion: Smart Mobile Screening for New Zealand Conditions
This mobile screening plant showcases Rocktec’s ability to deliver rugged, flexible, and easy-to-use solutions for quarrying and construction operations. Road Metals now operates a high-capacity screening system that can move quickly from site to site while maintaining excellent production standards.
Want to Learn More?
To explore more about mobile screening plant solutions and material handling systems, visit the QuarryNZ website.
Planning a mobile screening plant for your site? Contact Rocktec today to discuss your project.