Sandwash Plant

Put simply, a sandwash plant is used to wash grains of sand, gravel, and other aggregates – creating washed sands and washed recycled aggregates.
Sandwashing plants also help to improve the quality of sand by separating and removing impurities, making it suitable for more applications.
They are widely used for the general:
• Washing
• Classifying
• Dewatering
• Recycling
Of aggregates to maximise product yield and product quality, whilst minimising waste.
Most sandwash plants feature advanced technology and are designed to be easy to assemble, maintain, and operate. Some are also portable (or wheel-mounted), making them ideal for projects where rapid deployment is preferable.
To find out more, why not call us on 0151 257 8816?

Sandwash plants, like ours at Grundy & Co. Excavations Ltd, are used by construction material producers the world over to:
• Maximise equipment life
• Maximise resource yield
• Minimise waste
They provide a robust, reliable, low-cost, and readily available option for processing natural deposits of sand and other aggregates simply.
The £2m sandwash plant we recently invested in allows us to manufacture a range of high-quality washed aggregates and sands for our customers. Something that wasn’t possible with our dry crushing and screening process previously.
To order recycled aggregates today, fill in the contact form to the right of your screen or email us at sales@grundyandco.com.

Call us biased, but after investing in a sandwash solution from CDE, we believe they are well worth the investment.
CDE is the largest wet processing equipment company in the world, based in Cookstown, Northern Ireland. Their ethos is simple – to help customers maximise their return on investment (ROI), minimise their environmental impact, and gain a competitive advantage in the world of recycled aggregates.
Our recent sandwash plant investment has enabled us to produce two top-quality washed sands and four washed recycled aggregates, while also making it possible for us to better accommodate the needs of our industrial clients.
For more ways our sandwashing plant can benefit you, call us on 0151 257 8816.

The recycled aggregates you receive after ordering will likely be slightly damp.
This is because although most of the water will be removed as part of the sandwash process unless aggregates are spread thinly over a large area, they can remain lightly damp for months.
This doesn’t affect the quality of the product or cause problems, like mould, as you would find with wood and wood products.
Similarly, ensuring aggregates aren’t completely dry can limit dust and make transportation easier, ensuring you don’t lose sand while it is being driven and delivered.
For more information about the washing process – or anything else, fill in the contact form to the right of your screen or email us at sales@grundyandco.com.

Aggregates are commonly washed as it brings many benefits, including:
• Removing impurities
• Improving sand quality
• Makes it easier to transport and use
• Compliance with standards
• Environmental protection
However, if you are using recycled aggregates it is considered essential – as there are likely to be more impurities and contaminants present, as the original material was collected from demolition sites across the North West.
To order recycled aggregates from our on-site sandwashing plant, call us on 0151 257 8816.

During the sandwashing process, we will use warm to hot water – not boiling - to clean and purify our aggregates, including our coarse sand.
This ensures all of the possible impurities are removed, including some salts, which are only soluble at higher temperatures.
For other types of sand, including sands used in aquariums, it can be important to clean it with boiling water to sterilise it – as otherwise it can go on to affect the health of the fish and small crustaceans that might soon live there.
If you want to know more about how we prepare and clean our sands, why not call us on 0151 257 8816? Our team would be delighted to help.

Within the industry, drying is commonly referred to as dewatering and is aided by dewatering screens.
These large mechanical elements use screen media to separate the sand or other aggregates and the water that has been used to process them – which drains away below.
This process is similar to how you might use a sieve or colander to remove water from cooked pasta or rice, as the solids remain at the top inside, while the water leaves through the small holes and sinks below.
Dewatering screens just allow this to be done on an industrial scale – something that would be nearly impossible with a household sieve!
After it leaves the dewatering screen, the sand is then mixed into other coarse sand stock uniformly to allow it to continue dehydrating.
To speak to us about an order or ask a question, fill in the contact form to the right of your screen or email us at sales@grundyandco.com.