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Save 15% of cement by using Metso’s process

The quality of fine aggregates has the biggest impact on concrete properties and production costs.

Moving infra forward with manufactured sand

River sand is a depleting resource across the globe and its mining from the river bed has been banned in many places. Robo Silicon produces manufactured sand to feed the growing demand for sand and aggregates - an important raw material used in construction.

More high-quality production in less time

Using Metso equipment, Kyung Boo increased its production of manufactured sand and managed to establish a stronger foothold in the growing market.

From “waste” to premium quality sand

Gravase, the biggest aggregates producer in central Mexico was faced with a dilemma of not meeting the market demand for manufactured sand. After an upgrade project with Metso, the company has been able to fulfill the demand.

Re-engineering doubles production
“Metso machines are not costly, they are premium. It’s better to invest a little more today rather than repenting tomorrow with cheaper products and undesired results.”

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Improved quality with Metso crushers
Investing in a Metso Barmac VSI crusher and Nordberg cones has enabled the South Korean aggregates producer Tae-hyung to start making a real profit with manufactured sand.

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Manufactured sand success in Norway
Velde Pukk is a pioneer in the production of manufactured sand. In close cooperation with Metso, the quarry runs a highly successful sand plant, serving the concrete and asphalt industries with high-quality sand.

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Crushers

Metso MX™ Multi-Action cone crusher

The Metso MX™ cone crusher is based on the patented Multi-Action crushing technology, which combines the piston and rotating bowl into a single crusher. The new crusher provides a giant leap in profitability by cutting operational costs 10% and enabling 10% higher uptime compared to traditional cone crushers.  Learn more

Nordberg® HP Series™ cone crushers

The Nordberg® HP™ cone crusher series is the most popular in the world. Each crusher is proven to be an outstanding performer in thousands of mining, industrial and quarrying applications. High capacity, end product quality, energy efficiency and easy maintenance have helped HP build an unrivaled reputation over the last 20 years.  Learn more

Nordberg® GP Series™ cone crushers

The robust design of Nordberg® GP Series™ cone crushers makes it possible to maintain high power levels that result in high productivity. The proven heavy-duty design and the use of high-quality Metso components with optimized wear parts keep production up and operating costs down.  Learn more

Barmac® B Series™ Vertical Shaft Impact (VSI) crushers

Barmac® B Series™ Vertical Shaft Impactor (VSI) is the original rock-on-rock impactor. It has become synonymous with high-quality sand with a perfectly cubical and rounded shape.  Learn more

HRC™ high pressure grinding rolls

The Metso HRC™ takes HPGR technology to the next level by providing a simple yet robust design that provides flexibility, a low cost of operation and improved product shape.  Learn more

Lokotrack® mobile cone crushing plants

Lokotrack® mobile cone crushing plants are designed for secondary, tertiary, and quartenary crushing in the most demanding conditions.  Learn more

Lokotrack® LT7150™ mobile VSI crushing plant

The Lokotrack® LT7150™ mobile VSI plant is the first choice in final stage crushing for producing high-quality cubical aggregates, road base and prime manufactured sand. The LT7150 is built around the proven Barmac® B series vertical shaft impactor featuring rock-on-rock crushing action.  Learn more

Screens

Metso PREMIER CVB™ inclined screens

The Metso PREMIER CVB™ is the screen for you when you want a versatile and durable partner in your screening process. First the decks are universal design accepting both tensioned screening panels and modular snap on panels. Learn more

Metso PREMIER ES™ horizonal screens

Ramp up your screening efficiency with the revolutionary, high-energy elliptical motion Metso PREMIER ES™ screen. The combination of horizontal decks + high acceleration + aggressive elliptical vibration provide a strong stratification of the bed depth so the highest screening accuracy. Learn more

Metso PREMIER TS™ multi-slope screens

Metso PREMIER TS™ multi-slope screensare unique to market screens combining banana decks and variable elliptical motion. End result is increased capacity without compromising the accuracy. Every time you have a bottleneck screen in you process then Metso PREMIER TS™ multi-slope screen is your solution. Learn more

Metso COMPACT™ screens

Metso COMPACT™ screens are designed for integration into tight spaces, both fixed and mobile plants, and includes carefully selected features in a standard configuration, for easy and reliable operation. Learn more

UltraFine screens

The new Metso UltraFine high frequency vibrating wet screen is designed for separation from 0.075 to 1 mm, and is an ideal alternative to hydrocyclones by providing greater separation and energy efficiency. Learn more

Lokotrack® mobile screens

Lokotrack mobile screens are designed from heavy duty scalping applications to fine sand applications. Lokotrack ST4.8 Rinser makes it possible to have washed end products for example in sand applications. Learn more 

Air classifiers

Gravitational Inertial Air Classifier

These intelligently engineered gravitational inertial air classifiers use air flow, gravity, and directional changes to achieve material cut points ranging from 63 to 300 microns (230-50 mesh). Learn more

15% BETTER

SHAPE
PERFECTLY CUBICAL AND ROUNDED
GRADING
UNIFORM GRADING DISTRIBUTION
MOISTURE
PERFECTLY CONTROLLED PROCESS
SAVINGS
CEMENT REPLACED BY CRUSHED SAND
Is there a business case for crushed sand?
The demand for economical and efficient ways to produce crushed sand is growing as natural sand deposits located near growth centers are depleted and environmental regulations are tightened. At the same time, many aggregates producers are studying the possibility to produce crushed sand and addressing the growing piles of quarry waste that may contain a fair proportion of saleable fine aggregates.

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The demand of sand for construction purposed has increased rapidly with fast urbanization
Depletion of natural sand has led many countries to regulate or even ban the use of river and sea sand, and to start using manufactured sand instead. We sat down with our manufactured sand expert and asked where he sees the industry is heading.

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Finding success in sand
The quality of fine aggregates has the biggest impact on concrete properties and production costs. By using Metso solutions, you can significantly improve your profitability in concrete production.