Metso's Nordberg GP220 cone crusher expected to deliver a 114% increase in monthly production in Colombia

With its deep industry knowledge and leading technology, Metso continues to support the development of the South American aggregates industry.

South America's first Nordberg® GP220(TM) cone crusher is in operation and yielding good results at Arenas y Gravas La Fontana in Colombia. The new cone is increasing the company's monthly production by 114%. The crusher is designed according to the highest quality standards, which makes it the best in its class and offers La Fontana the opportunity to increase productivity while adhering to strict environmental regulations. In addition to the crusher, Metso's delivery included two primary screens, Nordberg® CVB 1540-1P and Nordberg® CVB 2050-3.

"The GP220 helps us to increase our monthly production from 14,000 tons to 30,000 tons. At the moment, its performance has already exceeded our expectations. These results demonstrate why we chose Metso. We know the brand and the quality of the equipment and the level of service they offer. Metso is our first choice," notesAnderson Salinas, General Manager of Arenas y Gravas La Fontana.

The new crusher offers the customer big advantages for several reasons. It combines high performance with operational flexibility, and its high-quality components maximize availability. In addition, thanks to its low energy consumption of only 200 KW, the GP220 has a capacity 20%-30% higher than other cone crushers in the same size class. The crusher weighs 10,500 kilograms and has a maximum feed size of +200 mm. 

"The Colombian market has always pioneered in adopting the latest crushing technologies, and Arenas y Gravas La Fontana is no exception. Together with the CVB1540-1P and CVB2050-3 screens, the arrival of the GP220 marks a milestone in the development of aggregates to introduce world-class technology," says Diego Alejandro Pulido, Dealer Manager, Pacific Rim at Metso.

The production plant of Arenas y Gravas La Fontana is located in a rural area of Garagoa, Boyacá, in Colombia. The company produces and trades aggregates. At the moment, its main customer is Cemex, one of the major cement and concrete producers in the region.