Huntsmans Quarries choose Atlas Copco heavy breakers again

Aggregates firm operates HP 5800 hydraulic breaker at its quarry site in Gloucestershire

HUNTSMANS Quarries have chosen another Atlas Copco HB 5800 heavy breaker for primary breaking at their Cotswolds quarry.

Reliable performance under relentless pressure is an essential function of any primary breaker operating in a quarry, so the purchase of two Krupp HM 2600 Marathons and three HB 5800 units in recent years is a testament to the Atlas Copco heavy breaker range.

Huntsman Quarry has been operating since 1918, principally producing building stone, aggregates and agricultural lime for use in the local construction and farming industries. The HB 5800 heavy breaker is at the forefront of the operator so uptime is vitally important.

The breaker, which will work approximately 1,500h per year with regular service intervals to ensure operational reliability, is used to selectively quarry stone to produce the highest quality possible. Mounted on a Volvo EC700 with a quick-hitch, the breaker can be easily swapped for other attachments when tackling overburden or weaker rock.

David Glenn, managing director of Huntsmans, said: ‘The Atlas Copco breaker is at the core of our operation so reliability and the relationship with the manufacturer is key. Already this year, we will have produced 400,000 tonnes of stone using this method.’

Mr Glenn added that ‘durability and service’ are the main reasons for choosing Atlas Copco over the competition.

Keith Lambourne, heavy hydraulic attachments manager for Atlas Copco, commented: ‘I have been working with Huntsmans for many years now and with our breakers working nearly all day, every day in the most demanding of conditions proves how reliable and robust they are, which is essential for any good working relationship.’

The power-to-weight ratio of Atlas Copco’s heavy hydraulic breakers has been significantly increased. Due to lower weight and higher efficiency, less hydraulic input power is required from the carrier while maintaining maximum impact performance.