Mining Applications

Hydraulic breakers
in mining applications
Atlas Copco hydraulic breakers in the quarry

Carrier weight class (tons)
HB 7
000
In modern rock mining operations, each step in the process

is subject to profitability analysis. Overall, hydraulic
breakers are often the most economical and safest option.
120
75
MB 7
00
MB 1
200
MB 1
000
MB 1
SB 3
00
50
Our team would be pleased to provide advice and information on your personal requirements.
Stationary
boom
25
SB 4
The service we offer is rounded off by an individual estimate

of operating costs for using hydraulic breakers to mine rock
without blasting.
700
Finally, there are no two identical quarries anywhere in the

world, so whether the use of hydraulic breakers represents
a viable alternative has to be analyzed on a case by case
basis. We provide a questionnaire on the key data required.
HB 2
500
50
HB 2
200
The illustration on the right shows the recommended

assignment of hydraulic breakers to specific jobs.
HB 3
000
When you use Atlas Copco hydraulic breakers, you benefit

from our many years of experience in assessing rock mining
methods around the globe.
800
200
HB 4
Environmental protection regulations and restrictions

are prompting many quarry operators to look at alternative mining methods. Rock mining companies all over the
world have already enjoyed great success using heavy-duty
hydraulic breakers for primary rock breaking as a substitute
for blasting.
Secondary reduction
Using hydraulic breakers to remove the overburden allows

the entire deposit to be utilized.
HB 5
100
Selective & overburden
Selective mining with heavy-duty hydraulic breakers is a

worthwhile consideration in many quarries, as it frequently
allows improved material grades to be mined which bring
higher sales revenue.
Primary rock breaking
One standard application is secondary reduction of oversize

boulders in the rock pile. The use of hydraulic breakers here
has made safety problems a thing of the past.
Secondary reduction of oversize

boulders with hydraulic breakers
Whenever blasted rock is too big to be handled by loading
equipment or fed through the crusher, secondary reduction
is required. Even with the most advance blasting techniques, it is inevitable that there will be oversize boulders,
and these need to be broken as economically as possible.
Hydraulic breakers are particularly suitable for
quarries where
loading is primarily done by wheel loaders
backhoe loaders are used
heavy-duty excavators with service weights upward of
150t are in use
conditions make a high percentage of oversize boulders
inevitable
the rock to be loaded is very tough, or
secondary reduction work is sub-contracted.
secondary reduction breaker on a mobile

carrier provides a flexible unit which can
be used at several points in the quarry.
Breaking performance depends largely
on the operator. The more experienced
the operator, the higher the productivity.
Thats why we always recommend using
permanent staff members for this work.
In many cases, oversize boulders can be
sold profitably for use in embankments,
dry walls or as breakwater rocks. In suitable rock types, hydraulic breakers can be
used to create appropriate blocks.
Atlas Copco hydraulic breakers can be used to reduce boulders in the rock pile or on the primary crusher. Mounting the
Secondary reduction performance figures
The diagram shows guideline figures which can be achieved using hydraulic breakers for secondary reduction.
Model Secondary reduction performance in t/h

MB 1200
60-190
MB 1700
80-250
HB 2200
Oversize boulders
110-330
HB 2500
120-350
HB 3000
140-420
HB 4200
180-540
HB 5800
200-610
HB 7000
230-680
0
100
200
300
400
Non-binding guideline values
The figures are based on performances achieved in practical operations.

Secondary reduction performance
Examples of rock type
High
Shell limestone, sandstone, slate, gneiss, marble
Average
Limestone, dolomite, greywacke
Low
Lava, porphyry, diabase, basalt, granite
The characteristics of the rock brittle or tough have a major

influence on reduction performance. Brittle rock types can be
more easily broken by hydraulic breaker than tough types. For
majority of secondary reduction applications, blunt tools have
proven most effective. The table lists examples of rock types.
Selecting the most suitable Atlas Copco hydraulic breaker is
based on the average volume of oversize boulders involved. It
is important that a big enough breaker be selected, as reduction performance is directly related to single blow energy. A
high impact frequency is less important, as a higher blow rate
will not result in the rock breaking if the single blow energy is
insufficient.
On the other hand, reduction performance does not automatically increase with service weight. For example, a breaker
which is twice as heavy as another will not necessarily deliver
twice the reduction performance. One reason for this is that
the breaking units cycle times will lengthen as equipment size
increases.
Please contact our applications advisors for more information on
breaker selection.

500
600
700
t/h
Secondary breaking examples
Type of rock: basalt

Atlas Copco hydraulic breaker
HB 3000 Dust
Block size in m3
1-4
Average end size (mm)
600-800
Block breaking rate (tons/h)
180-220
Type of rock: marble

HB 2200 Dust
Block size in m3
1-2
600-800
290-310
Type of rock: limestone

HB 7000 Dust
Block size in m3
2-6
600-800
400-500
Selective mining
different rock grades
in the deposit
mining unit
Selective mining allows different rock grades to be removed

separately from an inhomogeneous deposit.
Deposits with high impurity levels and distinct fault zones can
be very difficult to mine and result in raw materials of sharply
differing grades. However, technical and economic requirements call for a flow of material from the mine of largely
consistent quality. Added to this is the need to obtain the
maximum yield from a deposit. Systematic quality control is
thus increasingly important for many rock mining operations.
Selective mining with a heavy-duty hydraulic breaker
makes sense when:
special demands are made on mineral purity
higher product quality provides higher sales revenues
sharp fluctuations in raw material properties result in
higher processing costs
losses from mining must be minimized
special demands are made on the grain distribution of the
mined rock (e.g. to avoid excessive fines)
Selective mining and blasting
It is virtually impossible to selectively mine rock from damaged, fissured or complex seamed deposits by drilling and
blasting. Drilling and loading costs are increased, and there
is a significant risk of damage or injury from flyrock. Blasting
mixes the rock grades together and makes it impossible to
extract the higher value grades separately.
Breaker as flexible mining unit
Using hydraulic breakers as flexible mining units, deposits
can be mined selectively regardless of the complexity or
direction of the seams. Breakers are for more adaptable to
operating conditions than rippers and cause a lower percentage of fines than blasting.

Operations using breakers for selective

mining frequently have the following
characteristics:
Mining spread out over a wider area at
several points
Lower bench heights
Flexible mining units
Flexible organization
Integration in existing operations
Heavy-duty hydraulic breakers can also
be used to great effect for selective
mining in quarries using blasting or other
methods, such as ripping. The hydraulic
breaker is used to extract rock selectively
from certain parts of the quarry, while
conventional methods continue to be used
to mine more straightforward deposits.
Removing overburden
direction of mining
overburden
mining unit
deposit
Before open pit deposits can be mined, the earth or clay

overburden has to be removed. This is done continuously or
in phases. The overburden is kept and reused subsequently
for restoration.
Once the overburden has been removed, ramps and
benches have to be built. As this work frequently takes
place in the border areas of the mine, drilling and blasting
involves considerable outlay. With no benches in place, it is
very difficult for the drill rig to access the overburden, which
can be several meters deep. Added to the loss of tools
and drill rods in fissured deposits come the risks of injury
and equipment damage from flyrock. In many cases, public
roads and paths have to be closed, which can cause major
problems on heavily used routes.
The costs of initial work impact the profitability of the overall mining operation.
Using a heavy-duty hydraulic breaker, the costs of removing
overburden can be reduced and the work carried out faster
with more flexibility.
In many cases, the yield from a deposit can be increased
because selective removal with a breaker allows materials
to be extracted which would normally have been removed
along with the overburden by conventional methods. Opening
up mines without the use of explosives can also simplify
approval procedures.
Rock mining without blasting
Methods of mining without blasting

Rock quarries are long-term projects in which deposits are
usually mined over several decades. These quarries are part
of the landscape, and during operations residential developments often expand up to the edges of the site.
Avoiding restrictions to operations

Simplifying the renewal of mining
permits
Maintaining profitability
Increasing demands on product quality
The use of explosives to mine the rock then becomes a

source of annoyance to residents, even though blasting
techniques are being continuously optimized.
A large number of conditions need to be

investigated before a successful switch
to mining with hydraulic breakers can be
made.
Mining methods without blasting are therefore becoming

increasingly widespread. There are three basic methods:
Ripping with hydraulic excavators and crawler rippers
Cutting with surface miners in medium-hard rock
Breaking with hydraulic breakers
Deliberations for changing to the use of hydraulic
breakers for mining
The performance capacity and adaptability of heavy-duty
hydraulic breakers make them an interesting and less controversial alternative for the mining of raw materials.
Possible reasons for switching mining methods:
Changes in the law
Environmental requirements
Safety considerations which make the use of
explosives difficult
On-site conditions, such as the type and

structure of the surrounding rock, the
materials to be mined and the volumes
involved are just the tip of the iceberg.
Major factors in any changeover are the
equipment, staff available and the mine
layout.
Future requirements must also be taken
into account, e.g. planned investments
may need to be reconsidered. It is also
better to restructure the quarry to smaller
bench heights to provide optimum working conditions for the breaker/carrier unit.
And the issue of subsequent restoration
must also be considered.
Reducing environmental pollution

by eliminating blasting emissions
by simplifying the mining of existing
resources
by simplifying the restoration of the site
upon closure
by protecting the surrounding rock
Summary:
Rock mining with heavy-duty hydraulic
breakers is not recommended in every
case. For operations with an output of up
to 600,000 tpy, feasibility studies should
be carried out to show whether the use
of heavy-duty hydraulic breakers represent an economic alternative to blasting.
Higher annual volumes may require additional mining units.
Any comparison of blasting and the use of heavy-duty

hydraulic breakers must take in all the relevant aspects. It
is not enough to simply compare the costs of extracting the
rock. The entire process from mining the rock depending
on the quarry layout to saleable product must stand up to
economic analysis.
It is important to include the entire process in these analyses, from mining to

finished product.
But deliberations on switching methods involve even more

aspects. Central topics include:
Enhancing productivity
by allowing continuous operations without interruptions
for blasting and clearing
by obtaining the optimal yield from the approved mining
volume
by reducing the load on the primary crusher, as preliminary
reduction is effected by the hydraulic breaker
by increasing the primary crusher throughput
by allowing more flexible planning
Minimizing costs
by reducing the security outlay required to store explosives
by downsizing or completely eliminating the primary crusher
by enabling the use of continuous conveying systems
by simplifying approval procedures with authorities
Improving quality
by reducing the amount of fines and thus increasing sales
revenue in cases where minimum grain sizes are specified
by reliably controlling grain size distribution
by allowing reproducible qualities
by allowing the selective mining of deposits
Rock without
mining without
Rock mining
blasting:blasting:
Average
mining rate
Average mining
rate
Phyllite
Slate Marble
Marble
Slate
unsuitable
Metamorphic
Metamorphic
Gneiss Phyllite
Gneiss
unsuitable
Breakdown
by rock type
Breakdown
by rock type
Type a
Type a
Type b
Type b
Granite Type c
Type c
Sedimentary
Sedimentary
Platy limestone
Platy limestone
SandstoneSandstone
Sedimentary
Sedimentary
LimestoneLimestone
GreywackeGreywacke
Dolomite Dolomite
MagmaticMagmatic
Lava Granite
Lava
Diabase DiabaseBasalt
Gabbro GabbroSyenite
Basalt
Syenite
Quartz porphyry
Quartz porphyry
Depo
Solid, compact rock formation

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Discontinuity spacing
1m
fissured ro
1m
Mining rate (t/h)

incl. servicing
HB 5800
HB 4200
HB 3000
t/h
t/h
t/h
t/h
360
280
220
170
240
190
140
120
180
140
100
90
140
110
80
70
120
90
70
60
100
80
60
50
Mining rate
highly suitable
suitable
HB 7000
90
Deposit characteristics
fissured rock formation
highly fissured rock formation

0.4 m and less
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no two quarries are alike!
The diagram shows the correlation between mining rate and
deposit characteristics. The rates that can be achieved vary
from one application to the next.
Breaker productivity largely depends on
the discontinuity persistence of the deposit, and
the fracture characteristics of the rock
When assessing mining rates, the discontinuity persistence
or bond strength of the rock is of greater significance than
its compressive strength. It is not necessarily possible to
draw conclusions about mining rate from the compressive
strength of the rock.
In mines using blasting, it must be considered that the rock
may be loosened by cracks resulting from blasting. For more
information, please consult our applications specialists.
Example: HB 4200 in limestone,

fissured deposit
1.Select rock common rock types have
been classified a , b or c depending
on fracture characteristics. In this example, the limestone is class ( b ).
2.Highlight line b .
3.Compare quarry face with photos in
this example, the face which most
resembles photo 3.
4.Draw lines upward from the two corners
of the photo until they intersect with the
highlighted rock line.
5.Draw horizontal lines from each of these
intersections as far as the performance
data for the relevant breaker sizes at the
right hand edge of the diagram.
6.The lines mark the upper and lower
average productivity limits; in the case
of the HB 4200, these are between
70 and 80 tons.
Rock mining without blasting:

Average mining rate
Mining rate (t/h)

incl. servicing
HB 7000
Phyllite
Slate
Marble
HB 4200
HB 3000
t/h
t/h
t/h
t/h
360
280
220
170
240
190
140
120
180
140
100
90
140
110
80
70
120
90
70
60
100
80
60
50
highly suitable
unsuitable
Metamorphic
Gneiss
suitable
Breakdown by rock type
HB 5800
Type a
Sedimentary
Platy limestone
Mining rate
Sandstone
Sedimentary
Limestone
Type b
Greywacke
Dolomite
Magmatic
Lava
Granite
Diabase
Basalt
Gabbro
Syenite
Type c
90
Quartz porphyry
Deposit characteristics
3
12
fissured rock formation

1m
highly fissured rock formation

0.4 m and less
Productivity of
hydraulic breakers
This brochure describes the use of Atlas Copco hydraulic
breakers in mining applications:
The following factors exert a major influence on hydraulic breaker efficiency:
Secondary reduction (oversize boulders)

Selective mining
Removing overburden
The rock/deposit type impacts decisively

on productivity and wear.
Operating conditions have a key effect
on profitability.
The influence of the carrier/breaker
operator is often neglected in production figures. Skilled and experienced
operators are needed to achieve satisfactory performances.
The job descriptions and information on production performance are intended to help you select a suitable breaker from
our range.
The performance date provided is long term averages
calculated from a wide variety of applications, not guarantees. The productivity and profitability of a hydraulic breaker
always depends on the specific application.
To find out more, contact your local Atlas

Copco representative, who will consult
the applications specialists at Atlas Copco
to provide more detailed information for
your specific requirements.
Factors influencing
productivity
Geology
(rock and
deposit)
Productivity
of
hydraulic
breaker
Mining unit
(breaker and
carrier)
Conditions
(operation, servicing,
organization)
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Job Example 1
Job description:
Rock type:
Limestone
Rock structure:
Mainly homogeneous, only a few areas with

tectonic faults
Particularities:
Blasting prohibited in some areas of the deposit
Solution:
Carrier:
44 t, 224 kW
Atlas Copco hydraulic breaker:
HB 4200
Production data:
80 tph on average*
* incl. servicing time
Job Example 2
Job description:
Solution:
Carrier:
68 t, 302 kW
HB 7000
Production data:
120 tph on average*
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Rock type:
Limestone, very tough
Rock structure:
Homogeneous deposit
Particularities:
Legal reasons make cost of blasting too high
Job Example 3
Job description:
Rock type:
Lava
Rock structure:
Homogeneous deposit
Particularities:
Blasting strictly prohibited
Solution:
Carrier:
34 t, 166 kW
HB 3000
Production data:
45 tph on average*
Job Example 4
Job description:
Rock type:
Shell limestone
Rock structure:
Strong seaming
Particularities:
Blasting prohibited
Solution:
Carrier:
42 t, 173 kW
HB 4200
Production data:
140-180 tph on average*
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Job Example 5
Job description:
Rock type:
Orthogneiss
Rock structure:
Deposit with strong tectonic faults
Particularities:
Blasting prohibited
Solution:
Carrier:
75 t, 324 kW
HB 7000
Production data:
230 tph on average*
Job Example 6
Job description:
Solution:
Carrier:
61 t, 294 kW
HB 7000
Production data:
100 tph on average*
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Rock type:
Diabase
Rock structure:
Mainly homogeneous, only a few areas

with tectonic faults
Particularities:
None
Job Example 7
Job description:
Rock type:
Dolomite
Rock structure:
Varying between homogeneous and areas with tectonic faults
Particularities:
Selective mining difficult using conventional methods
Solution:
Carrier:
45 t, 227 kW
HB 4200
Production data:
120 tph on average*
Job Example 8
Job description:
Rock type:
Limestone
Rock structure:
Varying between homogeneous and

areas with tectonic faults
Particularities:
Blasting prohibited
Solution:
Carrier:
77 t, 319 kW
HB 7000
Production data:
160 tph on average*
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Job Example 9
Job description:
Rock type:
Limestone
Rock structure:
Deposit with tectonic faults
Particularities:
None
Solution:
Carrier:
68 t, 287 kW
HB 5800
Production data:
200 tph on average*
Job Example 10
Job description:
Solution:
Carrier:
74 t, 317 kW
HB 7000
Production data:
300 tph on average*
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Rock type:
Limestone with iron content
Rock structure:
Deposit with strong tectonic faults
Particularities:
None
Job Example 11
Job description:
Rock type:
Limestone
Rock structure:
Varying between homogeneous and areas with tectonic faults
Particularities:
None
Solution:
Carrier:
74 t, 317 kW
HB 7000
Production data:
190 tph on average*
Job Example 12
Job description:
Rock type:
Reef limestone, extremely brittle
Rock structure:
Homogeneous deposit
Particularities:
Blasting strictly prohibited
Solution:
Carrier:
76 t, 331 kW
HB 7000
Production data:
300 tph on average*
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Job Example 13
Job description:
Rock type:
Limestone
Rock structure:
Homogeneous deposit
Particularities:
Blasting prohibited in some areas of the deposit
Solution:
Carrier:
60 t, 328 kW
HB 5800
Production data:
140 tph on average*
Job Example 14
Job description:
Solution:
Carrier:
80 t, 319 kW
HB 7000
Production data:
150 tph on average*
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Rock type:
Porphyry
Rock structure:
Deposit with tectonic faults
Particularities:
Blasting prohibited
High-tech for high profitability
1 Performance enhancement
AutoControl optimizes ratio of impact energy
to impact frequency. Energy recovery.
Backed by decades of experience and equipped with the

latest innovations, Atlas Copco hydraulic breakers meet
your profitability requirements through features such as
universal application
high durability
high performance
high availability
easy maintenance
reduced
strain on
carrier
Numerous
sophisticated
and proven
details as
illustrated in
this cross
section of an
HB 4200 combine to make our
hydraulic breakers unbeatable
and give you the
edge you need.
2 Ready for special applications

Standard port for forced ventilation, e.g. for
underwater jobs.
2
1
3
4
6
5
13
7
8
9
10
11
12
3 Easy maintenance
Service opening provides direct access for
routine maintenance; the percussion mechanism can be removed simply from the
breaker box.
4 Constant impact energy
Gas piston accumulator integrated in cylinder
cover.
5 Automatic lubrication
ContiLube II mounted directly on the breaker
box is simple to use and makes extremely
economical use of lubricant.
6 Reduced strain on carrier
Percussion mechanism suspended in prestressed elastic damping elements to prevent
damage to carrier equipment.
7 Low noise emission levels
No acoustic bridges between percussion
mechanism and breaker box. All openings
plugged.
8 Low-recoil action reduces strain on man
and machine
Long piston stroke for low recoil.
9 Optimum transfer of percussive energy
Percussion piston and working tool have virtually the same diameter.
10 Highly durable breaker box
Wear-resistant materials used in high-stress
zones.
11 Highly durable wear bushings
DustProtector effectively prevents dust
penetration.
12 Reliable working tools
Precision matching of design, materials and
heat treatment. In-house production!
13 Higher productivity
StartSelect adapts the breaker to operating
conditions.
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DustProtector II
ContiLube II
DustProtector II
Prevents dust
penetration on
the hydraulic
breaker
ContiLube II
Automatic
lubrication
unit mounted
directly on the
breaker
Reusable
sleeve - can be
reused several
times when
the wear bushing is replaced.
Highly resistant
to grease and
mechanical loads
Advantages:
Mounted directly on the breaker box
Ports protected in breaker box
Quick and easy cartridge changing
without need for tools
(screw cartridge)
Cartridges available worldwide
Cartridges are refillable
Compact design
Patent protected
AutoControl
StartSelect
Optimal impact energy at maximum percussive

performance
The ratio of impact energy to impact rate is controlled to
ensure maximum percussive performance at all times
(percussive performance = impact energy x impact rate).
The StartSelect system allows the

start-up and shut-off behavior of the
breaker to be set in line with conditions.
Avoids blank firing

Reduces the load on both carrier and hydraulic breaker
AutoControl always starts in short-stroke mode reduced
energy for better tool positioning
Centering effect facilitates handling
VibroSilenced system
All MB and HB hydraulic breakers are fitted as standard with
the efficient VibroSilenced noise and vibration damping
system.
Elastic elements between percussion mechanism and guide
system provide full acoustic insulation.
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AutoStart mode
for jobs in unstable ground conditions,
such as
secondary reduction of mined rock
working with the breaker in horizontal/
overhead position
size reduction of light concrete structures
AutoStop mode
for jobs on firm ground, such as
trenching
bench leveling in the quarry
excavating foundations in rock
size reduction of heavy concrete
structures
Service you can depend on
Wherever the job, our service engineers and product specialists are there to help you choose the right demolition
tool, match carriers and attachments, make
mechanical and hydraulic connections, as
well as to provide on-site applications
advice and servicing for your Atlas
Copco products.
The specialists from our authorised distributors and service
partners also receive regular
training updates to ensure they
can provide competent help in
all areas with advice, the full
range of after-sales service, and
the supply of genuine Atlas Copco
spares, working tools and accessories,
all in the quality you have come to know
and expect. Only genuine Atlas Copco parts
ensure that your Atlas Copco products maintain the highest
levels of performance, availability and economy.
Your Atlas Copco service partner is never further away
than the next telephone.
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AC also stands for Application Counseling!
With your help we can find out whether non-blasting

methods are suitable for your mining operations.
We assure you that all data will be treated

in the strictest confidence.
Questionnaire
Please complete the attached questionnaire so that we can
perform a feasibility assessment.
The more details you can provide, the better!
Photos
1.Take a photo of the quarry face
2.Zoom in on one section of the face.
Who evaluates the questionnaires and what comes next?

The applications specialists at Atlas Copco will evaluate the
questionnaire and give their recommendations. If hydraulic
breakers are a viable option, you will be sent comprehensive
information, e.g. attachment recommendations for your
carrier, reference jobs, videos etc..
Example:
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person or object to give us an idea of the
scale.
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Hydraulic breakers

Atlas Copco hydraulic breakers in the quarry

In modern rock mining operations, each step in the process

The service we offer is rounded off by an individual estimate

Finally, there are no two identical quarries anywhere in the

The illustration on the right shows the recommended

When you use Atlas Copco hydraulic breakers, you benefit

Environmental protection regulations and restrictions

Using hydraulic breakers to remove the overburden allows

Selective & overburden

Selective mining with heavy-duty hydraulic breakers is a

Primary rock breaking

One standard application is secondary reduction of oversize

Secondary reduction of oversize

secondary reduction breaker on a mobile

Secondary reduction performance figures

Model Secondary reduction performance in t/h

Non-binding guideline values

The figures are based on performances achieved in practical operations.

Examples of rock type

Shell limestone, sandstone, slate, gneiss, marble

Limestone, dolomite, greywacke

Lava, porphyry, diabase, basalt, granite

The characteristics of the rock brittle or tough have a major

Secondary breaking examples

Type of rock: basalt

Average end size (mm)

Block breaking rate (tons/h)

Type of rock: marble

Average end size (mm)

Block breaking rate (tons/h)

Type of rock: limestone

Average end size (mm)

Block breaking rate (tons/h)

Selective mining allows different rock grades to be removed

Operations using breakers for selective

Before open pit deposits can be mined, the earth or clay

Rock mining without blasting

Methods of mining without blasting

Avoiding restrictions to operations

The use of explosives to mine the rock then becomes a

A large number of conditions need to be

Mining methods without blasting are therefore becoming

On-site conditions, such as the type and

Reducing environmental pollution

Any comparison of blasting and the use of heavy-duty

It is important to include the entire process in these analyses, from mining to

But deliberations on switching methods involve even more

Solid, compact rock formation

Mining rate (t/h)

fissured rock formation

highly fissured rock formation

Rock mining without blasting

Example: HB 4200 in limestone,

Rock mining without blasting:

Mining rate (t/h)

Breakdown by rock type

fissured rock formation

highly fissured rock formation

The following factors exert a major influence on hydraulic breaker efficiency:

Secondary reduction (oversize boulders)

The rock/deposit type impacts decisively

To find out more, contact your local Atlas

Mainly homogeneous, only a few areas with

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