Keestrack India: Jaw crushers, Screens & Stackers to Recycle C&D Waste
Deepak Pandit, Country Manager, Etrack Crushers, Keestrack India, highlights the critical role of technology in sustainable construction and demolition (C&D) waste management, while also calling for government support to make these advanced technologies more accessible. He stresses that while Etrack Crushers manufactures crushers, screens, and other eco-friendly machines designed to reduce environmental impact, the cost of such technology can be a barrier. Government incentives and subsidies could help bridge this gap, enabling broader adoption among contractors.
One of the key challenges is the inconsistency in material availability. Often, the actual quantity of materials differs significantly from initial estimates. For instance, a tender might estimate 20,000 metric tons of waste daily, but only 10,000 to 12,000 tons may be available in reality. This shortfall can disrupt financial planning and cost projections. To mitigate this, stricter enforcement of waste management practices is necessary, including penalties for non-compliance to ensure accountability.
Education is also crucial in addressing this issue. By educating students, residents, and contractors about proper waste segregation and the benefits of recycled materials, we can significantly reduce waste-related challenges. Starting at the grassroots level, such as in schools and Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs), we could solve up to 80% of the problem by making waste easier to manage once segregated.
Furthermore, contractors need to be informed about the technologies and solutions available in the market. Many are unaware of the potential uses for processed C&D waste, such as granular sub-base (GSB) for road construction, or as raw material for bricks, boundary walls, and pavement blocks. By making these technologies and solutions more accessible and ensuring that contractors understand their benefits, we can transform C&D materials from waste into valuable resources, unlocking new opportunities for sustainable construction.
Equipment and Solutions
At Keestrack India, we offer a range of innovative equipment tailored for C&D waste management industry. Our product line-up includes mobile jaw crushers, screens (scalpers & classifiers), and stackers designed to turn waste into valuable materials.
One of our key offerings is the Keestrack R3e, a fully electric impact crusher known for its zero-emission operation. This machine, along with the K5e screen, is ideal for recycling C&D waste into reusable products like aggregates for construction.
Our machines are built for efficiency, sustainability, and ease of operation, making it easier for contractors to manage waste on-site and reduce the need for transporting materials to landfills.
Project Examples
Keestrack's equipment has been successfully deployed in several C&D waste management projects globally, highlighting its efficiency and reliability. For instance, our R3e impact crusher and C6e screen were instrumental at a recycling site, where they operated entirely on renewable energy.
This project demonstrated how C&D waste could be transformed into high-quality concrete using zero-emission equipment. Similarly, our B5 jaw crusher helped a contractor significantly reduce operational costs by recycling materials directly on-site, eliminating the need for transport and disposal, and reusing the processed materials in new constructions.
