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Screen all year round with MDS
by Blue Group
With the recent spell of wet weather in November, many had to park up their screens whilst waiting for the rain to pass. Where most other machines fail during the wet conditions, the MDS range of trommels excel, allowing you to process material all year round.
The range consists of 3 tracked trommels and 2 static trommels, primarily used in such applications as recovering rocks from overburden, cleaning off sticky clay from rocks, riprap/armour rocks, processing blasted rocks up to 800mm in size, recycling steel waste and incinerated bottom ash (IBA). Casey Plant recently purchased their second MDS 412 Trommel from Blue Central. This unit was fitted with a chassis riser which allows higher stockpiling, whilst also allowing Casey to manoeuvre their wheel loaders around the machine more easily. Ian Todd, UK Sales Manager at MDS, commented: “One of the key selling features of the M412 trommel was the low transport height. The M412 sits right under 3.1m and though this is a great advantage when transporting the unit from one location to another, dealer and customer feedback was that it left overall stockpile heights shorter than what was needed on all the conveyors. Our engineering team had a close look at this issue and came up with a solution - the Chassis Riser. This option is now available on all future orders for the M412 and for the new M413 unit.” The M412 trommel may be the smallest in the MDS range, but it boasts an impressive output of up to 300 tonnes per hour, with an effective screening area of nearly 100 sq. ft. The machine has recently been out on hire to the Sirius Group, working on a major remediation project. Service Manager at Casey Plant, Jonathan Mills commented: “Our customers have been very impressed with the M412. We see a lot of potential for the unit, especially on remediation work. It handles oversized, wet and sticky material, which comes up very clean. Having a clean material means that we can crush it easier and quicker”. The M412 drums can come in two configurations. Customers have the option of a drum frame with changeable screens or a fully welded drum, although the drum cleaners only work with fully welded drums. Jonathan at Casey Plant, adds: “The unit is powered by a Cat 2.2 67hp engine which is very economical on fuel and its compact size means it is easy to transport from one customer to another, so all in all, we are very happy with the M412 and with the service and support we have received from Blue Central.” Blue Machinery represent the MDS brand across Scotland, North England and Central England. Both Blue Scotland and Blue Central have MDS Trommels in stock and available. Get in touch and learn how we can keep you screening all year round. Blue Scotland: 01786 469 444 Blue Central: 01606 261 262 For any MDS Spare Part requirements contact Blue Spares on
03451 300 669
Click here to see the M412 working for Casey Plant
Keep yourself warm this Winter with Blue Spares
For a limited time only, orders placed over £500 will receive a Blue Spares Winter Pack
Pack 3 – Spend £2000+ Receive a hoody, beanie hat, socks, snood and travel mug
Don’t miss out! Contact your Blue Spares Account Manager today, or contact the office on: T: 0345 1300 669 E: spares@bluegroup.co.uk T: 01786 237453 (Scotland Depot)
