HRC™

HRC™

HRC™

Product catalog summary
Introduction
Metso's High Pressure Grinding Rolls (HRC™) technology represents a significant advancement in energy efficiency for mineral processing. With the increasing challenges of diminishing ore grades and rising energy costs, Metso's solutions aim to reduce the total cost of ownership in comminution, a highly energy-intensive stage in mineral processing.
Comminution Technology
Metso is a global leader in comminution technology, offering advanced solutions to maximize energy efficiency. Their equipment ensures accurate and consistent product size, which is crucial for profitability. Metso provides a comprehensive range of crushing, screening, and grinding equipment designed to optimize mining operations.
HRC™ Technology
The HRC™ HPGR solution features a patented Arch-frame and flanged tire design, which enhance energy efficiency and reduce downtime. This technology is designed specifically for hard rock applications, offering the lowest total cost of ownership. The HRC™ 3000 is the world's largest and most advanced HPGR, operational since 2014 at Freeport-McMoRan’s Morenci copper mine.
Benefits of HRC™
Key innovations in HRC™ technology include higher availability and reliability, increased efficiency and capacity, reduced operating costs, and enhanced safety and maintenance. The technology offers flexible operating parameters, allowing adjustments for changing ore conditions.
Performance and Results
The HRC™ 3000 has demonstrated significant improvements in energy efficiency and throughput, with a 13.5% increase in energy efficiency over traditional HPGRs. It has processed over 100 million short tons of ore in less than three years, showcasing its capability in sustainable and energy-efficient mining operations.
The Metso Way
Metso emphasizes customer collaboration and knowledge-driven solutions, known as The Metso Way. This approach focuses on creating value for customers through deep industry knowledge, expertise, and innovative technology and services.
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HRC™-1

High pressure grinding rolls A step change in energy efficiency

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HRC™-2

Metso is the global leader in comminution technology Our comminution technology Minerals processing is changing. With diminishing ore grades and rising energy costs, ensuring that a plant has the lowest total cost of ownership is vital. Comminution of ore is one of world’s most energy intensive stages and accounts for up to 40 percent of the total energy used in mineral processing operations. More sustainable technologies & practices are required to make these hard, variable and low-grade ore bodies viable. Metso has an extensive history of technological development and is recognized as the world...

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HRC™-3

Developing the next generation of HPGR world’s largest & most advanced HPGR The HRC is the first and only HPGR designed from the ground up specifically for hard rock applications with the singular objective for providing the lowest total cost of ownership Metso HRC™ Pushing the boundaries with pioneering design Metso’s innovative and most advanced HRC™ helps you to get more value from every ton of ore with its sheer production capacity and state-of-the-art industry leading features. The key in the HRC™ HPGR solution is the patented Arch-frame which eliminates downtime caused by skewing and allows...

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HRC™-4

Why choose Metso HRC™ ? A trusted solution bringing a step change in your operations Metso has made several key innovations to traditional HPGR technology to increase throughput and decrease total cost of operations. Higher availability & reliability • Patented arch-frame eliminates downtime caused by skewing • Anti-skewing arch-frame prevents bearings from being damaged due to misalignment Increased efficiency & capacity • Flanged tire design to direct material to the crushing zone, maximizing the amount of ore crushed • Low circulating load within the circuit Reduced operating costs • Energy-efficient...

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HRC™-5

Proven efficiency with Metso HRC™ Promising results Gyratory crusher Cone Crusher Energy Efficient Mill Circuit Metso provides an innovative energy efficient solution with the world’s largest HPGR-HRC™ 3000 at Freeport-McMoRan’s copper mine in Morenci HRC™ 3000 has been fully operational since May 2014 at Freeport-McMoRan’s Morenci copper mine in Arizona. HRC Over 45% potential in operating cost savings Media OPERATING COSTS PER YEAR Challenge The goal was to develop a highly efficient HPGR crushing circuit for the newly constructed Metcalf concentrator at FreeportMcMoRan’s copper mine. Solution...

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Through our knowledge and experience, we work with our customers to create solutions that enable them to attain their objectives. We call this The Metso Way, which focuses on creating value to our customers. The Metso Way Knowledge - We have deep knowledge about our custmers’ business environment, processes and challenges Our committed and highly competent people make the difference to our customers Making the big difference to our customers Everything we do is based on deep industry knowledge and expertise that makes the big difference to our customers. Decades of close customer collaboration...

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Subject to alteration without prior notice. Brochure no. 3765-07-18-EN-MNG © Metso Inc.

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