Solving Damp Material Challenges at Daniel Charles Aggregates
Damp and cohesive material remains one of the most persistent challenges in aggregate processing. While jaw crushers are widely used in primary applications, their performance can be significantly affected by elevated moisture levels, leading to bridging, chamber packing and unplanned downtime. For producers operating year-round, these issues can place serious constraints on productivity and cost control.
This was the situation faced by Daniel Charles Aggregates, where an existing jaw crusher struggled to process consistently damp material. They had been hiring an impact crusher during wetter periods, the machine frequently choked, requiring regular manual intervention to clear blockages. Throughput became unpredictable, maintenance demands increased, and production planning was increasingly influenced by weather conditions rather than market demand.
To address the issue, the company looked for other options and found the Eggersmann Impaktor 250. Designed to handle difficult and cohesive material streams, the machine uses high-energy impact rather than compression, allowing material to flow freely through the crushing chamber even when moisture content is elevated.
The change delivered immediate improvements. Damp material that had previously caused repeated stoppages was processed consistently, with stable throughput maintained regardless of weather conditions. Operators reported smoother material flow, fewer interruptions and a significant reduction in unplanned downtime.
According to James Clarke of Daniel Charles Aggregates: The hired in impact crusher was great in the summer but struggled especially in wet conditions. Since installing the Impaktor 250, blockages have effectively disappeared and throughput is far more consistent, regardless of moisture levels.”
From a commercial perspective, the improved reliability translated into higher plant availability and more predictable operating costs. By removing moisture-related disruption from the process, the Impaktor 250 has eliminated a critical bottleneck and delivered a more resilient crushing solution.
This application demonstrates that, when specified correctly, impact crushing can provide a practical and robust alternative to traditional jaw crushers and impact crushers in damp aggregate environments.
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Kaizen Recycling
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Battlefield, Shrewsbury,Shropshire SY1 3TG
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