Quarrying technologies headline Technidrive Hillhead display

AT Hillhead 2026, Technidrive will showcase a video demonstration of their jaw crusher unblocking system, designed to improve safety and efficiency in crushing operations. Traditionally, unblocking a jaw crusher can require dangerous manual intervention with rock breakers or hammers.

Technidrive’s automated system eliminates this by using intelligent variable-speed drive technology to safely clear blockages while reducing strain on mechanical components. The system can reduce crusher downtime from several hours to minutes while significantly improving operator safety.

Since developing the technology in 2016, Technidrive has installed more than 80 crusher unblocking systems worldwide for quarry operators and OEMs. Hillhead visitors can also learn more about Technidrive’s Drum Drive for conveyors and feeders in quarrying and recycling applications. The Drum Drive is designed to support electrification and reduce the total cost of ownership.

It integrates the motor and gearbox directly within the conveyor drum to minimize maintenance and improve efficiency. The drive is compatible with WEG motors and helps operators reduce energy consumption and emissions while maintaining reliability in harsh environments.

‘Hillhead is one of the most important events in the quarrying and recycling calendar, making it the ideal platform to demonstrate how our drive technologies can improve safety, efficiency and sustainability for operators,’ said David Strain, technical director at Technidrive. ‘Our crusher unblocking system and Drum Drive range address key industry challenges, from reducing downtime to supporting electrification and lowering energy consumption.’

Co-exhibitors WEG will also showcase several of their technologies on the stand, available for supply through Technidrive. These include the compact W80 AXgen axial-flux motor and the W22 Prime high-efficiency induction motor. These technologies help operators improve energy efficiency, reduce machine footprint and maintain reliable performance in harsh operating environments.

Attendees at Hillhead 2026 will be able to meet the Technidrive team on stand PB24 throughout the show to discuss how their drive technologies and automation solutions can help quarrying and recycling operators improve safety, efficiency and sustainability in demanding applications.