McLanahan – and its Anaconda and RubbleCrusher companies – will be highlighting their latest solutions in crushing, screening, washing and material recovery at Hillhead 2026.
At the centre of McLanahan’s presence at Hillhead Quarry in Buxton, UK (June 23-26) will be the official introduction of the Discovery Wash Plant, a brand new, entry level washing solution designed specifically to enhance product quality without the need for a large footprint or large scale infrastructure.
Developed in response to a growing demand for accessible wet processing solutions, the Discovery Wash Plant has been engineered to provide small skip operators, C&D recyclers and compact aggregate producers with a practical, high-performance washing option. The goal is to provide a washing option with a small footprint whilst also helping to improve the quality of the product offering.
Where traditional wash plants can be cost prohibitive or require significant space and civil works, the Discovery Wash Plant offers a streamlined alternative. Designed to process 50 – 70 tonnes per hour (TPH), the system bridges the gap between basic dry processing and large-scale washing operations, making it ideal for businesses looking to upgrade their output without needing acres of space to do so.
The plant is also designed with logistics in mind, shipping efficiently in just 2 – 3 containers or flatbed loads, enabling rapid deployment and reduced installation complexity and costs.
Key components of the plant include:
- Coarse Material Screw Washer (CMSW) for aggregate scrubbing and cleaning
- Hydrocyclone for sand classification and washing
- Split-Deck Dewatering Screen for efficient moisture removal
- Sand Blending Conveyor for flexible product mixing
- Integrated sump and pump system
The integrated design of the Discovery Wash Plant ensures that operators can produce multiple high-quality outputs from a single, compact system.
