A look ahead to Hillhead 2018

Hillhead 2018 sold out earlier this year, with 525 exhibiting companies booked for the three-day event June 26-28 in Buxton, England.

According to the show’s organizers, Hillhead will be 10 percent larger than the 2016 show.

“Growth has come from additional outdoor space created at the top end of the site and the registration pavilion, which has doubled in size and will host 90 companies this year,” says Richard Bradbury, Hillhead 2018 show director. “A record number of demonstrations are also being planned, and we look forward to opening our doors to the construction and quarrying industry in the last week of June.”

Here’s a glimpse of some equipment developments to zero in on in anticipation of Hillhead 2018.

Crushing

Terex Minerals Processing Systems (Terex MPS) will promote its MC1000 modular cone crusher.

The Terex MPS modular product line consists of pre-designed static and semi-static crushing and screening “plug and play” modules. According to Terex MPS, the line gives flexibility to users to choose ready-to-work modules to create the plant needed for a variety of applications. All modules are designed to fit and work together interchangeably.

The MC1000 handles an all-in feed for continuous crushing. Its 40-in. cone has a range of configurations for both short and long throw. The all-roller bearing design improves crushing efficiency. Setup time and ease of operation are aided by the simplicity of the range, the company says.

All of Terex MPS’ modular crushers and modular screens bolt together on site and require minimal on-site wiring. Designed with logistics in mind, the MC1000, including all of its components, can be transported in one container.

“Hillhead has always been a great show for us,” says David Hunter, sales director for Terex MPS. “We not only have UK customers visiting the booth but many international visitors as well. We are always pleased to return to Hillhead to show the breadth of our product portfolio.”

EvoQuip, meanwhile, will launch two Cobra impact crushers in the 230R and 290R. According to Terex, which manages the EvoQuip brand, the Cobra range provides class-leading productivity, unmatched versatility and excellent fuel efficiency. The range is designed with the operator in mind in terms of ease of use and serviceability, the company says.

The Cobra impactors incorporate features such as ground-level access to the engine, hydraulics, service and refueling points, as well as a hinged radiator pack, a hinged diesel tank and a product conveyor that can be removed quickly for major maintenance. In addition, the operator has the ability to move the machine using a remote control from the excavator cab without shutting down the crusher.

According to Terex, the Cobra 230R builds on the features of the Cobra 230. The 230R is a closed-circuit version that incorporates an 8-ft. x 4-ft. post screen that ensures the required product specification is achieved with oversize material either being recirculated back to the crusher or stockpiled. The ability to quickly detach the complete afterscreen system, including the oversize conveyor, provides the option of either running the machine in standard mode or transporting it separately.

EvoQuip’s larger Cobra 290R follows the strengths of the Cobra 230, incorporating a 40-in. x 41.5-in.-diameter impactor. The rapid setup time, intuitive control system, two-button startup and ease of setting adjustment on the Cobra 230R and Cobra 290R enable crushing to commence minutes after unloading the machine.

Two other portable crushers attendees can expect to see at Hillhead are Sandvik Mining & Rock Technology’s QJ341 and QJ241 jaw crushers.

Screening

KPI-JCI & Astec Mobile Screens plans to feature its 6203 Low Profile horizontal screen at the show. The 6203 is part of the triple-shaft, horizontal screen line from Johnson Crushers International.

According to the company, these screens deliver high efficiency and productivity in a low-profile design. The low screen height allows for operation in height-restrictive areas, and its portability makes transportation easy.

The triple-shaft design employs an oval-motion-stroke pattern, generating a more aggressive screening action, reducing plugging and blinding, and extending bearing life, the company says. With adjustable speed, stroke length and stroke angle, and available in wet or dry standard or scalping configurations, the horizontal screens can be set up to precisely match nearly any application, KPI-JCI & Astec Mobile Screens says.

Also in screening, Superior Industries will exhibit its Guardian horizontal vibrating screen at Hillhead. This screen has a triple-shaft, adjustable oval-stroke design that was engineered and built behind customer feedback, the company says.

According to Superior, several key features help distinguish this horizontal screen as a unique new processing solution for the aggregate industry, including bottle jack lifting points that simplify and speed spring replacement and improve safety. No crane is required with the Guardian.

Additionally, bolt-locking, hinged access doors are new. This feature allows access for screen media maintenance, and hinges prevent operators from misplacing the spillage-preventing doors, Superior says.

Superior designs and manufactures its Guardian in two-, three- and four-deck configurations for 5-ft. x 16-ft., 6-ft. x 16-ft., 6-ft. x 20-ft., 7-ft. x 20-ft. and 8-ft. x 20-ft. models. Each unit is equipped with spray bar knockout holes for quick conversion to wet processing applications.

Another screening development that will be showcased at Hillhead is EvoQuip’s Colt 1000 scalping screen, which is capable of processing 440 tph depending on the application. The machine incorporates a double-deck screen of 13-ft. x 4-ft. The variable screening angle and numerous screen media options ensure the machine is able to operate in both heavy-duty scalping and precision-screening applications.

A standard configuration discharges the fines product to the right-hand side of the plant with the mid-grade discharging on the left. Both conveyors can be ordered reversed as an option with the ability to place both conveyors on the same side of the unit once the Colt 1000 reaches the field. Flexibility is further enhanced with two-way split conversion by simply relocating the tail conveyor to collect both top- and bottom-deck pieces.

Washing

Terex Washing Systems will debut its latest modular concept at Hillhead. According to the company, its new concept combines rinsing, screening, scrubbing and sand-washing capabilities into a single plant.

Engineered with large-scale production processing in mind, the plant was designed to efficiently process construction and demolition waste, as well as virgin material applications. The plant will have the ability to produce up to six grades of saleable product, Terex Washing Systems says.

In addition, the company will unveil the Terex AquaClear water management range at Hillhead. The range includes clarifying tanks, flocculent dosing systems, filter presses and other associated equipment aimed to provide an end-to-end solution for washing and water management.

“These new innovative wash solutions will help to revolutionize the washing market on a global level – a testament to our commitment to providing enhanced and unique washing solutions to meet customers’ and market needs,” says Oliver Donnelly, director at Terex Washing Systems.

Superior Industries will also display a new modular wash plant in the Spirit sand plant. According to the company, this plant merges the Helix cyclone, a dewatering screen, a sump tank and a slurry pump into a single plant capable of sand production, fines recovery and dewatering.

The Helix cyclone is uniquely designed with a geometrically efficient inlet, Superior says, boosting performance and lowering wear to internal components. In addition, all wetted surfaces are lined with cast polyurethane for extended performance and life. For fines recovery applications, the Helix cyclone is designed and built by Superior in 12-in. or 16-in. models. Meanwhile, sand production models are sized 16 in. to 30 in.

Superior will also showcase its Alliance low-water washer, which is capable of accepting a dry feed directly within a crushing circuit. Fines are then pressure washed and dewatered for production of saleable manufactured sands.

“Historically, all of the machinery used to wash crusher fines has been traditional sand screws,” says John Bennington, director of wet processing technology at Superior. “That typically means material producers are handling and hauling the material to a separate wash site, which adds cost quickly.”

During operation, an agitator section accepts the feed where it is mixed with water to produce a thick slurry. This slurry is then dumped onto a dewatering screen with a series of spray bars to help clean and wash out fines. The end result is a saleable manufactured sand with just 8 percent moisture content, according to Superior.

“The Alliance low-water washer is designed specifically for washing crusher fines and uses 80 percent less water than the traditional screw/screen combination,” Bennington says.