AfriSam has enhanced its Rheebok Quarry operation with the installation of a high-capacity Sandvik CH430 cone crusher from Sandvik Rock Processing. The upgrade ensures reliable safe production with reduced maintenance and a lower carbon footprint.
Located near Malmesbury in the Western Cape, the granite quarry produces a range of materials, including aggregate stone, crusher sand, roadstone and ballast. According to Desmond Jacobs, AfriSam’s Senior Engineer for the Western Cape, this investment aligns with the company’s long- term capital strategy.
The decision to install the Sandvik CH430 was driven by key features such as its hydraulic Hydroset™ system and Automatic Setting Regulation (ASRi) system, both of which enhance performance and streamline maintenance. The Hydroset™ system enables precise automated closed-side setting adjustments, while the ASRi system continuously monitors and optimises crusher performance.
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“We appreciate how the Sandvik CH430 minimises operator intervention allowing real-time adjustments to the closed-side setting,” says Jacobs. “This improves product size consistency and quality. The system also tracks key parameters like temperature and pressure, enabling proactive maintenance and reducing unexpected breakdowns.”
