Manufactured Sand

Quality Statement

Sustainable Manufactured Sand for Superior Construction Performance

Hunter Quarries offers a range of high-quality manufactured sand products, providing an environmentally friendly alternative to natural sands. Our manufactured sands are engineered to deliver enhanced performance in various construction applications, including concrete production, asphalt, and trenching.

Barmac Manufactured Sand (BMS)

Barmac Manufactured Sand (BMS) is a natural sand alternative often utilised for asphalt and concrete purposes. A coarse sand, BMS is heavily utilised in the production of asphalt, with as much as 45% of each asphalt tonne made up of BMS. It is a product in high demand.

Produced through a Vertical Shaft Impactor (VSI), the quarry rock is graded to produce the appropriately shaped angular particles.

BMS is also preferred by our concrete customers due to its reduced water absorption capacity. For this reason, Hunter Quarries prefers to supply BMS with its improved results in decreasing plastic shrinkage cracking when compared to the CMS alternative.

Barmac Manufactured Sand BMS

Cone Manufactured Sand (CMS)

Cone Manufactured Sand (CMS) is the finest of the manufactured sand offerings and is produced as a by-product of the crushing process undertaken by a cone crusher.

CMS is widely utilised as a fill or trenching sand and is often used to support concrete piping.

Although used in concrete manufacturing, its finer composition and increased water absorption properties can cause quality issues. Having a Vertical Shaft Impactor (VSI) means Hunter Quarries has the more suitable BMS alternative.

CMS is, however, an extremely cost-effective fill product and can often be purchased for much less than the price of BMS.

Cone Manufactured Sand CMS

Barmac Cone Combination Manufactured Sand (BcCMS)

Barmac cone Combination Manufactured Sand (BcCMS) is manufactured exclusively for asphalt production. This combination alternative is blended to specific gradings required by asphalters on a project-by-project basis.

BcCMS has been designed to ensure compliance with industry standards, with 8%-10% of the product passing through the 75-micron sieve. This is an important target for asphalters, allowing them to collect this pass through and re-utilise as filler product.

Barmac Cone Combination Manufactured Sand (BcCMS)

Applications:

Our manufactured sands are versatile and suitable for a wide range of applications, including:

  • Concrete Production: Enhancing bonding strength and reducing shrinkage in concrete mixes.

  • Asphalt Production: Providing a substantial component in asphalt mixes, contributing to durability and performance.

  • Trenching and Pipe Support: Offering a stable and cost-effective fill material for trenching projects and supporting concrete piping.

Why Choose Hunter Quarries’ Manufactured Sand?

  • Environmental Sustainability: Utilising manufactured sand reduces the need for natural sand extraction, minimising environmental impact.

  • Enhanced Performance: Engineered for specific applications, our manufactured sands offer improved properties over natural sands, such as better bonding strength and reduced water absorption.

  • Customised Solutions: We provide tailored blends to meet the unique requirements of your project, ensuring optimal results.

Partner with Us for Your Next Project

Our experienced team is ready to assist you in selecting the appropriate manufactured sand products to meet your project’s specifications. Contact us today to discuss your requirements or to request a quote.

Partner with us on your next project

Contact our specialised team for more information about our products and how we can meet your specifications.

Our Projects

Reef Restoration

Supporting Reef Restoration

After nearly 150 years of oyster habitat loss causing declines in fish number and water quality, Sydney Rock Oyster reef restoration Project aimed to re-establish oyster habitat throughout NSW estuaries.

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Solar Speed Signs

In an effort to promote safe travel on its haul roads, Hunter Quarries has installed solar-powered speed signs at strategic locations on its sites.

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