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Sita Remediation in Grimbergen, Belgium offers a full range of soil remediation techniques to resolve soil pollution. They have chosen for a Keestrack K5 screen combined with the “Excellence” service contract.

The K5 with a double deck screen surface of 1.500 x 5.000 mm is very compact and easy to transport and perfect for scalping and precision screening with a capacity up to 300 tonnes an hour. The K5 can be used either on site in Grimbergen or on location on other soil handling sites.

For simplified operation and maintenance, the K5 uses the Relytec-control panel which is simple to operate and easy to maintain.

Mr. Johan Deroover, responsible for production at Sita Remediation, says the reasons to choose a Keestrack machine with an “Excellence” service contract is “Because the K5 has a very big screening area and the machine is versatile to be used in several applications. Keestrack has proven itself to screen difficult soil types like wet and sticky soil.”

Sita Remediation has chosen the conventional Diesel/hydraulic drive system on their K5. Using the advanced Diesel engine with low emission norms combined with load sensing hydraulic system which ensures a minimal impact on the environment. The load sensing hydraulic system saves 4 to 6 l of Diesel fuel an hour. The K5 is also available in a Diesel/electric powered version with, or without, an external power connection.

The quick removable right side conveyor makes it possible to change the K5 from a 3 split into a 2-split screener if needed. This way logistic and labor costs of the wheel loader are reduced. Also, by ordering an additional set, the right-side conveyor can be installed on the left side.

“The “Excellence” service contract keeps us focused at our core business while we have a clear view of the cost as Keestrack takes care of the maintenance, inspections, analysis and repairs while Sita pays a fixed cost per production hour for all services, excluding wear parts. The contract is for 8.000 hours which shows the commitment and confidence of Keestrack”, according to Mr. Deroover.

To be able to monitor and service the K5 from a distance it is equipped with the optional Remote Control Application with GPS function as described on page 4. With this system, the machine parameters can be checked, adjusted and service intervals can be planned.

Tracking and servicing from a distance

A new option on Keestrack equipment is the Remote Monitoring Application given the possibility to control and monitor our equipment from a distance.

This telematics system can give 2 types of service: real time service or web portal service.

Real-Time Access:

with this function a remote maintenance of the machine can be made. All parameters can be checked remotely by Keestrack and, if necessary, a remote update of the software can be made. Through this function it is also possible to send commands to the machine to test machine functions.

Web Portal Service:

This function is reserved for dealers and end-users and is accessible all over the world. You can monitor the status of all connected machines equipped with this system. With the GPS function the dealer or end user can locate its machine 24/7 and, through the tracking function, see the route, distance and speed of the machine. Also, setting up a Geo-fence is possible with this system.

Geo-fencing is simply explained by setting up some parameters in which the machine can function normal. If the machine is for instance outside of the set perimeter the machine will be shut down.

It is possible to create graphs and reports from the data stored inside the modem in the Real-Time Access and Web Portal Service mode.

The system uses a GSM/UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System) modem system combined with a combined GSM/GPS antenna with a CAN-BUS network to communicate between the modem and the controller.

Advantages of this system are:

• possibility to remotely check machine parameters
• reduce service time
• see the machine position
• geo-fencing
• system is functioning worldwide
• reporting functions

Using the CAN-BUS (Controller Area Network) has the advantage it uses less wires, so it is easier to integrate into the structure of the machine and has less chances on errors and enables better diagnostics functions as many sensors can be connected.

When a client wants a full service contract, this option is mandatory so the machine can be monitored continuous, settings can be remotely adjusted, and maintenance can be planned better.

For more information on service contracts, available in different service levels to suit your organization and budget, you can contact After Sales Manager Kurt Degreef at Keestrack at Kurt.degreef@keestrack.net

SITA Remediation (a SUEZ Environnement subsidiary) specializes in the execution of soil/groundwater remediation work and the decontamination of polluted soil.

SITA Remediation offers total solutions, drawing on more than 25 years’ experience both in Belgium and abroad, doing so by means of close collaboration with colleagues in the Netherlands, Germany and France.

SITA Remediation offers a range of processing techniques:

• biological treatment
• physico-chemical treatment
• heat treatment
• water treatment
• recycling and reuse of soil in building materials

SITA Remediation offers customized solutions for any project.