Plevin invest in a Peterson 2710D Horizontal Grinder.
Plevin has recently invested in a Peterson 2710D Horizontal Grinder which has been supplied by the exclusive UK & Ireland dealer for Peterson – Neutron Equipment.
Neutron Equipment who are based at Beenham, near Reading are also the dealer for Hammel Recyclingtechnik GmbH and can offer a wide portfolio of recycling equipment including - Horizontal Grinders, Drum & Disc Chippers, Hammel Primary, Secondary Shredders, Screening and Sorting technologies and Processing Plants.
A specialist in waste wood recycling:
R Plevin & Sons Ltd was established in 1973 by Roy and Maureen Plevin and is now operated by their two sons, Jamie & Simon. The company employs over 200 people across four sites in the UK and has grown to become one of the UK’s leading wood processing and recycling companies.
Sustainability is taken seriously at Plevin. With over 600,000 tonnes of wood collected, processed, and distributed each year to the biomass, animal bedding, and chipboard sectors the company prevent over 200,000 tonnes of waste going to landfill annually; with an additional 2,000 3,000 tonnes/year of ferrous and non-ferrous being recycled.
Wood processing duties at Elkesley:
The new machine has now been assigned duties at the Elkesley, Retford site which is a 10-acre site which was acquired by Plevin in 2002. Replacing an existing machine, the 2710D is processing up to 70tph of waste wood (dependant on wood grade and selected screen size).
Jamie Plevin - MD, takes up the story, “We had a similar machine previously, but this time we decided we needed more processing capacity, therefore we trialled a number of machines including the Peterson. We looked at the throughput, the build, and costs and other operational considerations with the Peterson machine coming out on top. Peterson is a well-established brand, and we were well aware of the quality and processing abilities so after further discussions with Neutron Equipment we chose the 2710D. Neutron in the meantime loaned Plevin a 1710 machine until the 2710D was duly delivered to site in September.
“We always operate a primary and a back-up machine, so a continual replacement programme is in place. Normally the life of a machine in our programme is based on a 3-year cycle. However, the intention is to keep this machine longer because of its robust build quality.”
Peterson machines carry quite a high residual value and surfing the web one can find used machines still commanding high prices which is a good endorsement for the brand.
The Peterson 2710D Horizontal Grinder:
Peterson machines offer two rotor options and offer 4 ranges of models from 500-1125HP.
Weighing in at 31 tonnes, the tracked 2710D is powered by a Cat C18, Tier 1V, 755HP engine and is operated by a Peterson Adaptive Remote-Control System.
The feed system incorporates sloped feed walls which allow better visibility while loading, facilitating smoother feeding for increased production in a wide variety of materials.
With a robust feed chain conveyor efficiently feeding the rotor, a hydraulic drive motor synchronizes with the feed roll for near continuous feeding and massive throughput. Additionally, an adaptive feed system monitors the grinding load and varies the speed of the feed system to keep the engine working in an optimal power curve. Accelerating the feed when the engine load is light, it slows when the load is high, and reverses the feed when the load is excessive.
An impact cushion system absorbs any energy shocks and spikes which promote an extended grinding system component life, subsequently helping to prevent catastrophic damage from severe impact.
Optimum rotor placement ensures positive feeding and reduces the potential of thrown material. Pinned or drum rotors are available.
Options include a cross belt magnet, magnetic headrum, and tracked stacking conveyor.
Peterson’s 3-Stage Grinding Process:
This 3-stage process results in more accurate and consistent finished products. An up cutting motor draws material into the grinding chamber and minimizes bit wear - this provides the first stage in material size reduction. An anvil positioned for optimum sizing and production, provides the second stage in the sizing process. Finally, the last step in the 3-stage sizing process, the provision of a large grate area results in the high-production of a wide variety of wood and green waste materials, and end sized products.
Peterson’s Patented Impact Release System:
A patented impact release system detects any ungrindable objects within the grinding chamber by opening the anvil and first grate section to eject these minimising any damage. Having completed this process, the machine then returns to normal operation, resulting in more uptime and reducing costly damage from any heavy contamination in the feed material.
Jamie, concluded, “We are very pleased with the machine and the advice and support we have received from the team at Neutron Equipment, it has been a great experience.”