Terex/Finlay new C-1554 tracked mobile cone crusher

Posted by Daniel Gleeson on 13th November 2015

The C-1554 cone crusher is the latest addition to the Terex/Finlay range of tracked mobile cone crushers. Positioned at the top end of its cone crusher range the C-1554 is the ultimate mobile solution for any producer looking for a high output capacity machine that provides large reduction ratios and an excellent cubical shape in surface ore mining. This aggressive machine incorporates the proven Terex® MVP450x cone crusher that can accept an all in feed and features direct variable speed clutch drive and hydraulic closed side setting (CSS) adjustment.

Inside and out, the advanced engineering of the MVP cone crusher sets industry benchmarks, featuring a patented Rollercone® roller bearing design and the hydro-pneumatic tramp iron relief system that has proved a great boon in the industry. These features all combine to give operators an efficient and aggressive crushing action, high performance and low cost per tonne, the company says.

The large hopper/feeder on the plant features an automated metal detection and a purge system designed to protect the cone and reduce downtime by removing metal contaminants via the purge chute.

“We knew that this new model would be a game changer in terms of production capacity. The increased productivity, functionality and serviceability of the MVP450x chamber have consistently impressed operators of the machine during testing. The results have been outstanding and ultimately will deliver significant revenue streams and profitability for our customers” remarked Alan Witherow, Terex/Finlay Product Development Manager.

Additional benefits include, rapid set up time, ease of maintenance, high reduction ratio, advanced plant electronic control system, high output capacity and telemetry system.

Key Features of the plant:

  • Fully Hydraulic CSS Adjustment with electronic monitoring system ensures ease of operation
  • Fuel efficient direct drive transmission through wet clutch
  • Hydraulic Tramp Relief System with automatic reset protects the chamber and minimises downtime
  • Metal detection system on feed belt with ‘auto-stop’ protects the cone from tramp metal and the purge system removes contaminants from the machine.