Metso HRC Crusher for Aggregates Enables Industrial Sand Production, Separation of Usable Construction Materials

Mon April 07, 2025
Metso

Metso will showcase its HRC 8 crusher in bauma 2025 international construction machinery trade fairin Munich, Germany.

With declining sand extraction sites in Europe and reduced permitting for new ones, the supply situation is challenging and transporting sand from distant locations is often not economically viable. The cement industry creates 8 percent of global CO2 emissions. The target is to reduce these emissions by 25 to 55 percent by 2030 and achieve zero-emission cement production by 2050. Currently, up to 20 to 30 percent of recycled materials are used in cement and concrete production.

"The construction industry is moving towards circular economy, and urbanization is expected to drive demand for raw materials to meet the growing global needs," said Oldemar Meneses, product manager, impactors and sand solutions, aggregates of Metso. "Metso's HRC 8 offers a proven solution for aggregate producers and contractors, delivering high quality output with excellent gradation and particle shape. It fully meets the specifications for recycled concrete and cement applications. With more than 160 units sold worldwide, the HRC 8 has received consistently positive feedback from customers, supporting sustainable and efficient production."

Metso HRC 8 Crusher for Aggregates

Metso HRC 8 for aggregates is available as a stationary crusher or as a part of Nordplant's pre-designed crushing modules and plants. As a portable model on Nordwheeler, the crusher provides flexibility for relocation based on material location. Due to its energy efficiency, it is included in the Metso plus offering.

The HRC 8 crusher generates very low dust emissions and noise levels, saves up to 50 percent energy compared to other technologies and can convert quarry waste and demolition waste (upcycle construction and demolition waste CDW) into high-quality, high-value sellable products, according to Metso. It can release recycled cement from CDW, produce high-quality manufactured sand and improve poor-quality sand, thereby avoiding the use of virgin resources and upcycling quarry waste materials.

For more information, visit metso.com/portfolio/hrc-series/hrc-for-aggregates/