Afcons Infrastructure Limited is one of India's top infrastructure development companies with a diverse experience and wide reach in more than 25 countries. Currently, they are a prominent contributor to India’s biggest expressway project- Samruddhi Mahamarg Expressway, connecting Nagpur and Mumbai. The expressway is planned to be 6-lane wide (expandable to 8), 701 km long, and access-controlled and slated to reduce commute time between Mumbai and Nagpur from 14 hours to 8 hours.
Afcons Infrastructure Limited is one of India's top infrastructure development companies with a diverse experience and wide reach in more than 25 countries. Currently, they are a prominent contributor to India’s biggest expressway project- Samruddhi Mahamarg Expressway, connecting Nagpur and Mumbai. The expressway is planned to be 6-lane wide (expandable to 8), 701 km long, and access-controlled and slated to reduce commute time between Mumbai and Nagpur from 14 hours to 8 hours.
Afcons is a prominent contributor to the 2nd and 14th Packages of the project potentially comprising 71.5 km. When the project demanded consistently graded sustainable M-sand of the highest quality, Afcons opted for CFlo, the premier provider of sustainable sand solutions in the country.
CFlo exceeds Afcon's expectations with its top-notch Combo models.
Package 14, which connects villages Taranganpada and Vashala BK, is the project’s highlight. It comprises Maharashtra’s longest and widest road tunnels. The twin tunnels are 7.78km long and 17.6m wide. The major requirement for this package was a constant supply of Zone II graded M-Sand.
To achieve this significant project milestone, we introduced Afcons to the pinnacle of our product offerings from our flagship Combo platform – the Combo X70.
The requisition for the Combo X70 plant was made in early 2020 and was commissioned in June 2020 amidst the ongoing pandemic. The nationwide lockdown didn’t deter our client's workflow and we were determined to provide our wholehearted support in completing this milestone project.
Combo X70 is equipped with feeding, grading, dewatering, water recycling, conveying, and sludge handling, all in one machine. The ambitious plant has zero liquid discharge and a 95% water recycling solution with minimal maintenance to process an accurate cut point of 75 microns of fine particles.The patented Hydrocyclone and thickener ensures consistent production of M-sand quality as per IS specifications. In line with the basic environmental requirement for this project, Combo X70 guarantees zero waste and controlled silt production which places it ahead of its competitors. The Combo sand washing plants play a pivotal role in minimizing cement consumption throughout the construction process.
The persuasive pitch delivered by our sales experts left the Afcons officials satisfied and motivated them to greenlight the proposed plant.The Combo plants were operational for about 14000 hours and produced nearly 8.40 Lakh Tonnes of graded concrete sand for the package.
CFlo has the perfect answer for low-water-reliant technology
The scope of work for package 2 included the construction of two interchanges, 12 service roads, seven flyovers, three major bridges, three Road over bridges (ROB), 102 cross sections, 17 minor bridges, 19 VUPs, 12 PUPs, 81 culvert boxes, and seven canal bridges; connecting Khadki to Pimpalgaon in Wardha.
Due to the scarcity of water at the work site and precincts, Afcons was eager to explore water-saving technologies to ensure a consistent quality of M-Sand. Well-versed with the client’s requirements, we introduced them to the most efficient Air Classification System.
The CFlo Air Classification System is designed for rapid set-up and has the lowest footprint on-site allowing users to magnify the return on their investment by producing high-quality products ready for use in downstream operations.
Some eccentric features of the futuristic plant include a zero requirement for an external fan, bag house, airlocks, valves, and dampers; provides effortless user control with adjustable fan motor RPM & removable selector blades.The plant has a unique dust suppression technology for a cleaner & safer site.
It was a truly rewarding experience for us to partner with Afcons Infrastructure in their quest to execute the ongoing construction of the Samruddhi Mahamarg Expressway. We are proud to have come up with the perfect equipment solutions for the project, providing our Dry and Wet technologies to suit each specific requirement. It is an honor to be a part of India’s most prestigious roadway project and be able to collaborate with such driven clients in the process.
CFlo Air Classifier boosts material retention within the circuit and ensures maximum production and minimizes waste
The Air Classifier has a feed capacity of 60 -70 TPH and is integrated with the Feeding system, Product stockpile conveyor, Dust suppression system, Control Panel, etc. The installed power is 45 KW, this could be the lowest power cost per Ton of feed for the range of sand processing technology available in the industry.
Afcons Infrastructure completed Package 2 of the project well in advance of the schedule, all thanks to CFlo's Air Classification system, which precisely met their requirement for minimal water usage in M-Sand production.
From timely equipment installation to the continuous production of uncompromised quality graded M-Sand, the company has proven its worth as a pioneer in its field & associating with them was the best decision we made in the course of the project. We are delighted with their team for their steady support, attention to detail, and passion to perform under pressure.
Afcons reaps the benefits of our comprehensive M-Sand solutions.
Afcons Infrastructure Limited installed a total of four plants for the Samruddhi Mahamarg Expressway - 2 Dry Classification Plants addressing water shortage in the sand production process and 2 Wet Classification - Combo X70 Plants for superior sustainable sand supply.
We thank our client and all the concerned players for awarding us this prized opportunity.
