What is crushed concrete and how is it made?

What is crushed concrete and how is it made?

What is crushed concrete and how is it made?

Crushed concrete is a material that is created by breaking down old concrete structures and recycling them into a new product. Get started . This process involves crushing the concrete into smaller pieces, removing any contaminants or foreign materials, and then sorting it based on size and quality.

The first step in making crushed concrete is to collect old concrete from demolition sites or construction projects. This can include everything from sidewalks and driveways to building foundations and roadways. Once the concrete has been gathered, it is loaded into a crusher where powerful jaws break it down into smaller chunks.

After the initial crushing phase, the material goes through a series of screens to remove any debris such as rebar, wood, or plastic. This ensures that the final product is clean and free of contaminants. The crushed concrete is then sorted based on size using different screens or filters.

The final product can vary in size depending on the specific needs of the project. Some applications may require fine particles for use as fill material or base layers, while others may call for larger pieces for drainage or landscaping purposes.

Overall, crushed concrete offers a sustainable solution for recycling old materials and reducing waste in landfills. It provides a cost-effective alternative to traditional aggregates while still offering high-quality performance. By repurposing old concrete into a new product, we are able to reduce our environmental impact and create a more sustainable future for generations to come.

GrinderCrusherScreen A Leader In Used Grinders

Why Choose GrinderCrusherScreen?

From its inception in 1973, the base of operations for GrinderCrusherScreen and Screen USA has been Smyrna, GA. Here, an extensive inventory of new equipment is housed and our parts department, with knowledgeable staff and replacement parts for various kinds of recycling equipment.

A brick-and-mortar location allows GrinderCrusherScreen to maintain a stateside parts inventory, thus saving time and money for our customers by eliminating the overseas ordering lead times, as many of our competitors without brick-and-mortar locations do.
Achieving Customer Success

Our business is relationship-driven, and the success of our business is closely tied to the success of our clients. Our customer success stories are from owner-operators who have used and owned their equipment for years. Unlike many companies, your customer journey with GrinderCrusherScreen does not end upon delivery and set up of your machine. We look to forge enduring business connections and it is no surprise that many of our customers have purchased and sold many pieces of equipment with GrinderCrusherScreen.

Dependable Real-World Industry Knowledge

With more than five decades of experience and manufacturer relationships, GrinderCrusherScreen stands as a leader in recycling equipment. Our team often works hand in hand with a variety of manufacturers to aid and assist in the design and development of new equipment while also suggesting modifications for existing equipment. With a European base for most equipment manufacturers, our relationships and industry knowledge are paramount as the use cases and types of materials that our customers crush, shred, and screen are significantly different than the European market. Rest assured knowing that our team has the industry knowledge and real-world experience to help you find the best machinery for your company’s needs.

Access to Industry Experts

Company President Rick Cohen, boasting over four decades of experience in the recycling industry, is often sought for consultation due to his vast experience and knowledge of recycling equipment. In addition to Cohen, the GrinderCrusherScreen sales staff has nearly five decades of combined experience, meaning there is rarely an application or use case that they have not seen. We take great pride in our sales staff being industry experts and not salesmen new to the industry.

Exceptional Customer Support

Downtime is inevitable in the recycling industry, and every moment counts. GrinderCrusherScreen has two engineers on staff who know the ins and outs of the equipment we sell. Our team can, usually diagnose issues quickly, not days or weeks, unlike the competition. The GrinderCrusherScreen team is with you every step of the way, thus minimizing downtime and costs.

Industry Relevance

The GrinderCrusherScreen team can be found participating in key industry events. We are proud to be considered a pillar in our industry.

Financing Solutions Tailored For Recycling Businesses

GrinderCrusherScreen and our financing partner have worked hand in hand to develop an industry-leading financing program designed specifically to the needs and specifications of our customers. Because of our longstanding reputation, we are able to finance equipment on favorable terms, while providing competitive rates. This allows our customers to benefit from lower payments while protecting their cash flow.