Tag: crushing and hydraulic breaking

Hydraulic breaking equipment for producers to consider

May 5, 2023By P&Q Staff

Take a look at new rock-breaking equipment solutions from Komatsu, Okada America and NPK Construction Equipment.

ConExpo-Con/Agg visitors had plenty of new crushing and hydraulic breaking equipment to explore at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Photo: P&Q Staff

Crushers galore at ConExpo

May 2, 2023By Kevin Yanik and Jack Kopanski

An assortment of new crushing and breaking equipment was on display at ConExpo-Con/Agg. Check out equipment releases you may have missed.

The Jawmax 400 – shown here as a 450 model with an active pre-screen – has one of the largest crushers in its performance class, according to SBM Mineral Processing. Photo: SBM

SBM brings its latest equipment to ConExpo

March 17, 2023By Kevin Yanik

The Jawmax 400 and Remax 600 crushing plants are focal points for SBM Mineral Processing this week in Las Vegas.

Modern jaw crushers can clear themselves automatically with hydraulics that open the crusher to a safe position. Photo: Powerscreen

How hydraulics can elevate crushing safety

February 2, 2023By Edited by Kevin Yanik

A closer look at hydraulic systems reveals that operational safety and productivity are greatly affected.

Breakers can be mounted to a mobile carrier like an excavator, as well as to stationary boom systems attached to crushing equipment. Photo: P&Q Staff

Simplifying hydraulic breaker selection for your operation

August 11, 2022By P&Q Staff

Aggregate producers must consider a variety of factors when exploring potential options in hydraulic breakers.

New dynamics at play in crushing parts supply

April 18, 2022By Kevin Yanik

Columbia Steel leaders offer the latest on the supply environment as it pertains to key materials like manganese.

P&Q Hall of Fame Profile: Nathan P. Stedman

March 27, 2022By Kevin Yanik

The small town businessman brought forth a state-of-the-art crushing machine more than a century ago that remains highly relevant today.

L&H Industrial showcased its crusher monitoring capabilities at MINExpo. Photo: P&Q Staff

L&H Industrial showcases capabilities at MINExpo

October 14, 2021By Kevin Yanik

Although some aggregate producers are unfamiliar with L&H Industrial, the company is positioning itself to effectively serve the industry following an acquisition and a strategic partnership.

Large material and debris can jam inside the crusher, damaging components and causing costly downtime. Photo by Kevin Yanik

Putting safety around crushers front and center

January 20, 2020By Edited by Kevin Yanik

A closer look at modern crusher hydraulic systems illustrates how operation and productivity are affected.