If you’re looking to utilise stone crushing machinery for a project, then you may be wondering what the right tools for the job are. There’s a variety of different machines to choose from, and picking the right one can result in a quick, efficient and cost effective project. To help you decide, we’ve put together a step-by-step guide on how to go about hiring these kinds of machines, so read on to find out more.
Step One: Choose Your Preferred Type Of Stone Crushing
Before you begin, we advise assessing the type of machine you might need. This involves looking at the scale of the project, the type of stone that you want crushed and your desired end product. All these aspects will affect the type of stone crushing machinery you opt for. Additionally, consider access, budget and timeframe to really specify the perfect solution.
Step Two: Pick Your Machinery
There are two main types of stone crushing machinery, and these are jaw crushers and impact crushers. Generally speaking, a jaw crusher is better suited to larger stone crushing such as demolished concrete. Impact crushers can’t take the larger pieces, but can crush your stone to a finer consistency. It’s best to look at the type of stone that you need to process in order to choose the right one. Alternatively, contact your local plant hire business to get some professional advice.
Step Three: Familiarise Yourself With The Operation Of Stone Crushing Machinery
After you’ve selected the right machinery and it’s been delivered, make sure you familiarise yourself with how to operate it correctly. Ideally, you’d have training and previous experience using a machine of this calibre, as they can be dangerous. However, if you’re confident, then it’s not a requirement to be licensed on private property. Contrastingly, if you don’t want to operate this type of machine yourself, then be sure to hire an operator to do the job safely, and efficiently for you.
Step Four: Follow Strict Health & Safety
If you do opt for operating your own machinery, then it’s crucial to follow strict health and safety measures. This means wearing the appropriate PPE such as ear defenders, gloves, hard hats and safety glasses. Additionally, familiarise yourself with crush points, and protocols in place by the manufacturer. Furthermore, we advice conducting a risk assessment before beginning work. This way, you can ensure nobody gets hurt.
Step Five: Maintain Your Stone Crushing Machinery During Hire
When stone crushing machinery is on hire, it’s your responsibility. This means that you’ll need to check everything is oiled, lubricated and working as it should. Failure to follow basic maintenance of hired machinery can result in repairs bills. Not only this, but it can result in added time to fix any problems. So, be sure to carry these out every time you go to use the machine.
Choose Evans Plant Hire For Stone Crushing Machinery
Whether you’ve got some old concrete to crush, or you want to make your own aggregate, Evans Plant Hire has the solution. All our stone crushing machinery is well maintained and top of the line. As a result, we can ensure you get an efficient and safe piece of equipment. To find out more, contact us today.
