Metso Corporation announced the expansion of its Nordwheeler NW Rapid (https://www.metso.com/aggregates/products/nordwheeler/) range with the debut of the NW8HRC, the first portable HRC 8™ crusher designed for manufacturing sand, in response to increasing demands for sustainability, process adaptability, and greater capacity.
“We are proud to be the first global aggregates equipment manufacturer to launch a portable high pressure grinding roll (HPGR) crusher for sand manufacturing. Nordwheeler with HRC 8™ is one of the most efficient crushers for producing manufactured sand, offering a more sustainable solution since manufactured sand can be used to replace the scarce natural sand in concrete production,“ says Renaud Lapointe, Senior Vice President, Metso products of the Aggregates business area.
Part of Metso's Planet Positive initiative, the HRC 8 consumes up to 50% less power compared to other technologies in similar applications, yielding equivalent net product volume.
“The HRC crusher can convert quarry waste into a sellable product. Further, the HRC crusher produces excellent quality sand that can substitute natural sand from natural deposits,“ he continues. “Now on a wheel-mounted chassis, the HRC can be relocated within the site or towed to a new crushing plant for re-crushing the waste piles.”
Nordwheeler portable plants, powered by electricity, can be established without cumbersome concrete foundations. Their mobility facilitates obtaining crushing permits in various countries, making them an attractive choice for periodic one- to two-year crushing projects, such as in dam, airport and road construction.
In addition to the NW8HRC, Metso's Nordwheeler NW Rapid range welcomes five new portable crushers, designed based on Nordberg and Barmac crusher technologies, ensuring effective secondary and tertiary crushing. These models include NW300GP, NW300HP, NW330GP, NW7150, and NW9100. All new portable crushers are crafted to fit standard transportation dimensions, simplifying towing to new locations. They boast quick setup with onboard equipment and hydraulic options.
