Optimised productivity and cost effectiveness

New QMS B4 modular cone crusher in operation at Perry Quarry Products

Quarry Manufacturing & Supplies (QMS) latest highly productive customer focused solution is the new B-Series modular cone crusher range. One such plant has been installed at Perry Quarry Product’s site in County Down, Northern Ireland, where as well as delivering accurate and productive aggregate production, its features are estimated to be saving the company approx. 91 175 €/a.

1 The new QMS B4 modular cone crusher makes contributions to aggregate plant productivity and cost effectiveness
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1 The new QMS B4 modular cone crusher makes contributions to aggregate plant productivity and cost effectiveness

Modular cone crusher

The development of the B4 modular cone crusher makes contributions to aggregate plant productivity and cost effectiveness. QMS managing director Jonathan Beck explains: “We understand the complexity of aggregate processing and the operational challenges our customers face on a daily basis. So we’ve spent years developing our range of processing equipment and machinery, purpose-built for the quarrying, mining, recycling and demolition industries. All our products are manufactured in-house and are fully warranted by QMS, being made and inspected in accordance with ISO 9001:2015 standard (TUV register). The B4 cone crusher is now available in a modular form which is benefitting companies across the globe. Furthermore all QMS cone crushers are competitively priced and include lubrication and hydraulic systems, control system with touch screen HMI, drive and guards and support frame within the purchase price. Drive motor and mains electrical starter panels are offered as optional extras.”

Toughest conditions

The QMS B4 cone crushers are designed and manufactured to cope with some of the world’s toughest aggregate applications. They combine robust design and high performance. “A blend of high motor power, large eccentric throw and increased speed give QMS cones greater capacity than other crushers of comparable size. Their modern design creates excellent product shape and can be configured to maximise production of premium single sized aggregates. The highly adaptable cones can be configured to suit a wide range of applications by selecting the correct crushing chamber and eccentric throw,” adds Jonathan Beck.

2 A B4 modular cone crusher is already in operation at Perry Quarry Product’s County Down quarry in Northern Ireland
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2 A B4 modular cone crusher is already in operation at Perry Quarry Product’s County Down quarry in Northern Ireland

The QMS B-Series cone crushers also feature a hydraulic system which provides automatic overload protection by allowing the head assembly to drop, permitting the passage of tramp iron and other non-crushable material. The system then automatically returns the head assembly to its original position. The unique design of the hydraulic system means the crusher operates at a definite setting with less setting drift and greater stability throughout the circuit. The crusher setting is instantaneously maintained even after passing a piece of tramp iron.

Cost effectiveness

QMS recently completed the delivery and commissioning of a B4 modular cone crusher at Perry Quarry Product’s County Down quarry in Northern Ireland. Here the combination of the advanced B4 cone crusher, together with electric power supply, has seen the successful marriage of productivity and accuracy with large operational savings. “The installation of the B4 modular cone crusher in County Down replaced a tracked Metso LT200 cone crusher. Our solution has an electric drive, powered by a diesel generator. The installation has been highly successful as company owner John Perry informs us that it is saving Perry Quarry Products approx. 350 €/d in diesel; on a five day week, this is a huge saving of approx. 91 175 €/a,” explains Jonathan.