1. PAINPOINT DRIVEN OPENING

Are escalating operational costs and unpredictable downtime eroding your aggregate production margins? For plant managers and engineering contractors, the crushing and screening circuit is often the source of critical bottlenecks. Common challenges include:

Unscheduled Downtime: Component failures in critical crushers or screeners halt entire lines, costing thousands per hour in lost production and labor.
Inconsistent Product Gradation: Outofspec material leads to product rejection, reprocessing costs, and damaged client relationships.
High Maintenance Overheads: Frequent bearing changes, wear part replacement, and complex servicing schedules consume both budget and maintenance team hours.
Energy Inefficiency: Older, nonoptimized equipment draws excessive power for its output, directly impacting your costpertonne.
Regulatory Compliance Risks: Operating equipment without verifiable CE Marking exposes your project to legal liability, worksite stoppages, and insurance complications.

The central question is: how can you achieve reliable throughput with predictable operating costs while ensuring full regulatory compliance? The specification of CE Marked crushing and screening equipment is not merely a regulatory step; it is a foundational decision for operational integrity.

2. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

This content outlines the critical considerations for procuring CE Marked mobile and stationary crushing and screening plants. This equipment is engineered to reduce raw feed material (e.g., quarry rock, recycled concrete, natural gravel) into specified aggregate sizes through a coordinated process.

A typical workflow involves:
1. Primary Crushing: Large feed material is reduced by a jaw or impact crusher.
2. Primary Screening: Material is first separated via a heavyduty screen; oversize is routed back to the crusher.
3. Secondary Crushing & Screening: Further reduction by cone or impact crushers followed by precise sizing on secondary screens to produce final aggregates.
4. Stockpiling: Correctly graded material is conveyed to designated stockpiles.

Application scope includes quarrying, mining, construction & demolition recycling, and road building. Key limitations are defined by feed material hardness (abrasiveness), required final product specifications, and sitespecific logistical constraints such as footprint and mobility requirements.

3. CORE FEATURES

Advanced Control System | Technical Basis: PLCbased logic with CANbus communication | Operational Benefit: Centralized monitoring of crusher load, screen mesh blinding, and conveyor speeds allows for realtime adjustment to maintain optimal flow. | ROI Impact: Field data shows up to a 15% increase in throughput efficiency by preventing chokefeeding and optimizing crusher cycles.

Hydraulic Setting Adjustment | Technical Basis: Integrated hydraulic cylinders for crusher gap configuration | Operational Benefit: Enables remote adjustment of the CSS (Closed Side Setting) in seconds without manual intervention, even under load. | ROI Impact: Reduces downtime for product changeovers from hours to minutes, increasing plant flexibility and utilization.

Modular Wear Part Design | Technical Basis: Standardized, reversible/replaceable wear plates and liners | Operational Benefit: Your maintenance team can execute planned part replacements with minimal tooling and time. Common wear items are interchangeable across similar machine models. | ROI Impact: Extends major component life by 3040% while reducing inventory costs through part commonality.

Direct Drive Crushers | Technical Basis: Elimination of Vbelts and pulleys via direct coupling of motor to crusher | Operational Benefit: Improved power transmission efficiency reduces energy loss; fewer components lower failure risk. | ROI Impact: Industry testing demonstrates an average 812% reduction in energy consumption compared to traditional beltdriven systems.

Patented Screenbox Technology | Technical Basis: Highfrequency vibration with optimized throw angle | Operational Benefit: Aggressive material stratification reduces blinding on fine screens, maintaining grading accuracy over longer periods. | Operational Benefit: Sustains target production rates with less frequent screen cloth changes or cleaning stops.

Integrated Dust Suppression System | Technical Basis: Strategically placed spray nozzles with solenoid control tied to feeder operation | Operational Benefit: Actively manages airborne particulates at transfer points without oversaturating material. | ROI Impact: Ensures compliance with site environmental regulations (e.g., SIL2), avoiding fines and work stoppages.

4. COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES

| Performance Metric | Industry Standard Benchmark | CE Marked Crushing & Screening Solution (Typical) | Advantage (% Improvement) |
| : | : | : | : |
| Availability (Scheduled Runtime) | 8892% per quarter| >95% per quarter| +4% to +7% |
| Cost per Tonne (Operating)| Based on fuel/power & wear parts| Optimized drive trains & wear part life reduce variable cost| Reduction of 1015% |
| Mean Time Between Failure (Critical Components)| Varies by component; e.g., 1,200 hrs for certain bearings| Enhanced sealing & lubrication extend service intervals| Increase of 2030% |
| Product Gradation Consistency (% within spec)| +/ 8% tolerance common on basic plants| Advanced screening & control maintains +/ 4% tolerance| Improvement of 50% |
| Relocation & Setup Time (Mobile Plant)| 812 hours for mechanical setup & calibration| Hydraulic folding & prerigged systems streamline process| Reduction of 3550% |

5. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications vary by model type (e.g., Jaw Crusher vs. Cone Crusher) within a CE Marked range. The following represents a composite for a midsized tracked mobile impact crushing and screening plant:

Capacity/Rating: Up to 350 tonnes per hour (TPH), depending on feed material density and hardness.
Primary Crusher: Horizontal Shaft Impactor (HSI), rotor diameter from ~1000mm to ~1300mm.
Feed Opening: Typically 1020mm x 770mm.
Power Requirements: Main crusher driven by Tier 4 Final / Stage V compliant diesel engine (~350 kW) or electric motor option.
Screening Unit: Twodeck heavyduty vibratory screen; top deck approx. 4200mm x 1500mm.
Material Specifications: Wear parts constructed from highgrade martensitic steel; chassis from hightensile steel.
Physical Dimensions (Transport): Approx. Length:16m, Width:3m, Height:3.5m (folded).
Environmental Operating Range: Designed for ambient temperatures from 20°C to +40°C; dust protection to IP55 standard.

6. APPLICATION SCENARIOS

Urban C&D Recycling Plant | Challenge: Processing mixed construction demolition waste with high rebar content in a noiseand dustsensitive location required high reliability and strict compliance.| Solution: Implementation of a CE Marked hybridpowered mobile jaw crusher with an integrated magnetic separator and advanced noisedampening enclosures.| Results: Achieved consistent production of 120 TPH of clean aggregate; passed all environmental site audits without issue; reduced fuel costs by 60% using grid power during fixedsite operation.

Granite Quarry Expansion | Challenge: Existing static plant could not access new faces without major conveyor infrastructure investment; product range needed expansion.| Solution Deployment of two CE Marked tracked cone crushers with secondary screens in closedcircuit configuration for flexible positioning.| Results Created mobile satellite crushing points; increased overall site yield by 22%; enabled production of three new certified aggregate products from the same feed stock.

7 COMMERCIAL CONSIDERATIONS

CE Marked crushing equipment pricing typically falls into three tiers based on capacity technology:
1.Entry/Contractor Tier: Compact mobile units (<200 TPH). Focus on core reliability
2.Production/Quarry Tier: Highcapacity trackmounted or modular static plants(200600 TPH). Feature advanced automation
3.HighVolume/Mining Tier: Large stationary/semistationary complexes (>600 TPH). Fully customised circuits

Optional features include hybrid drive systems advanced telematics remote diagnostics automated greasing systems extended wear part packages

Service packages range from basic planned maintenance schedules comprehensive fullservice agreements including parts labour scheduled inspections Financing options commonly include capital purchase finance lease operating lease rental contracts tailored cash flow requirements

8 FAQ

Q What does CE Marking specifically guarantee about this equipment?
A It certifies the machinery meets all applicable EU health safety environmental directives essential requirements design construction conformity assessed notified body provides documentation Declaration Conformity instructions

Q Can we integrate new CE Marked screening unit into our existing nonCE crushing circuit?
A Yes provided interface points guarding electrical safety measures upgraded meet same standards entire circuit operate legally must assessed competent person

Q How does this equipment impact our ongoing operational staffing training?
A Modern units designed intuitive control interfaces reduce operator burden specific training provided commissioning ensure team understands new diagnostic maintenance features

Q What typical warranty period what covered?
A Standard warranty periods range months major structural components months moving parts wear items excluded labour travel may included certain service packages

Q Are financing options available that include future technology upgrades?
A Some operating lease structures allow refresh technology end term discuss structuring agreement builtin upgrade paths changing needs

Q How lead time delivery commissioning differ standard equipment?
A Lead times may slightly longer due mandatory conformity assessment stages however reduces risk project delays regulatory inspections delivery includes commissioning safety documentation package

Q What key documentation should expect receive purchase?
A You receive Declaration Conformity(DoC) detailed user manual original language English instructions safe use maintenance technical file available authorities upon request