QMS unveil new developments for crusher productivity

At Hillhead 2024, Quarry Manufacturing & Supplies (QMS) have unveiled two of their latest game-changing developments aimed at improving crusher efficiency and productivity. As a leading manufacturer of crushers, screens, spare parts and related equipment for the minerals extractive industries, the company has used its extensive experience in providing and supporting aggregate plants to develop QMBack and the C3 Complete Crusher Control System.

As well as being an equipment manufacturer, QMS are recognized as Europe’s premier manufacturer of aftermarket crusher spares, wear parts and bespoke processing equipment. With these, the company aims to not only meet the needs of customers but exceed them by delivering a diverse range of products, solutions, and services through extensive industry knowledge, innovation, and exceptional engineering ability.

One of the most recent developments is the latest version of QMS’ own brand of crusher backing, QMBack. This is a 100% solid epoxy resin backing compound that has been formulated to provide high compressive strength support for wear parts in all kinds of quarry and mining machinery, such as crushers, grinders and other heavy-duty equipment. QMBack combines high impact resistance, superior compressive strength, non-flammability, high stability, and low shrinkage, all in one system.

Although QMBack has been available for some years, it has been continually refined and the latest version has been developed to prolong the life of machinery whilst protecting against impact and shock vibration. It extends equipment lift, enhances productivity, and delivers maximized labour savings. It is easily applied by machinery operating personnel with minimal training and has a proven track record to enhance performance in all types of crushers and climatic conditions.

In addition to QMBack, QMS have revealed an advanced solution for their leading range of B-Series cone crushers – the integrated C3 Complete Crusher Control PLC system designed and developed to simply control all aspects of the crusher operation.

With the C3, operating the crusher could not be more straightforward, as the automatic start-up routine incorporates cavity calibration to compensate for liner wear, with automatic adjustments made to the crusher setting to give consistent and reliable product shape. Pressure and power in relation to load are automatically adjusted to suit rock properties, moisture etc, with all influencing conditions being taken into consideration, 24h a day. Furthermore, C3 automatically monitors all health functions and provides the operator with information via a touch-screen HMI (Human Machine Interface). This screen can be located at the side of the crusher or within a control room via an integrated ethernet connection.

The remote touch screen gives full process control, and displays continual real-time monitoring of all parameters, and logs all events and alarms. The operating hours of the crusher can be seen at a glance, both on and off load. Energy costs can be calculated as C3 records kilowatt hours used. The touch-screen PLC also stores pdf versions of all operator manuals, spare parts list, and electrical layouts. C3 also includes the main and auxiliary starters, eliminating the need for any third-party electrical equipment.

As C3 is an integrated part of the crusher system, it also eliminates nearly all local electrical installation work. The only requirement is for power to be connected.

In addition to these game-changing new developments, QMS are also be exhibiting a selection of their extensive range of screens, modular plants, crushers, and aftermarket parts and consumables for the minerals extractive industries.