Metso Nordberg HP500 Crushing Plant
A high-performance crushing plant built around the Metso Nordberg HP500 cone crusher, designed for demanding aggregate production, quarrying, mining, and secondary, tertiary, or quaternary crushing applications. The HP500 combines a 500 hp / 355 kW drive with optimized crusher speed, eccentricity, crushing force, and cavity design to deliver high capacity, efficient size reduction, and consistent product quality. Plant configuration can include feeders, screens, conveyors, stockpiling equipment, dust suppression, and automated process controls according to the required application and material flow.
Specifications
Plant Type: Stationary Crushing Plant
Primary Crusher: Application Dependent
Secondary Crusher: Metso Nordberg HP500 Cone Crusher
Crusher Type: Cone Crusher
Crusher Series: Nordberg HP Series
Crusher Model: HP500
Crusher Application: Secondary / Tertiary / Quaternary Crushing
Maximum Crusher Power: 500 hp / 355 kW
Maximum Crusher Capacity: 790 mtph / 870 stph
Maximum Feed Opening: 351 mm / 13.8 in
Head Diameter: 1,520 mm / 60 in
Crusher Weight: 37,000 kg / 81,600 lb
Plant Capacity: Up to 790 mtph / 870 stph
Plant Configuration: Application Dependent
Material: Hard Rock / Ore / Aggregates
Process: Crushing and Size Reduction
HP500 Crusher
Crusher Model: Nordberg HP500
Crusher Type: High-Performance Cone Crusher
Crusher Series: Nordberg HP Series
Head Diameter: 1,520 mm / 60 in
Maximum Power: 355 kW / 500 hp
Total Crusher Weight: 37,000 kg / 81,600 lb
Feed Opening: 351 mm / 13.8 in
Maximum Capacity: 790 mtph / 870 stph
Crusher Application: Secondary Crushing
Crusher Application: Tertiary Crushing
Crusher Application: Quaternary Crushing
Crusher Configuration: Standard / Short Head Cavity Dependent
Crusher Cavity
Cavity Type: Application Dependent
Standard Cavity: Available
Short Head Cavity: Available
Extra Fine Cavity: Available
Fine Cavity: Available
Medium Cavity: Available
Coarse Cavity: Available
Extra Coarse Cavity: Available
Cavity Selection: Product and Feed Requirements Dependent
Liner Selection: Application Dependent
Product Size: Cavity and Closed-Side Setting Dependent
Reduction Ratio: Application Dependent
HP500 Cavity Performance
Extra Fine Minimum Setting: 6 mm / 0.24 in
Extra Fine Feed Opening: 53 mm / 2.09 in
Fine Minimum Setting: 16 mm / 0.63 in
Fine Feed Opening: 133 mm / 5.24 in
Medium Minimum Setting: 20 mm / 0.79 in
Medium Feed Opening: 204 mm / 8.03 in
Coarse Minimum Setting: 25 mm / 0.98 in
Coarse Feed Opening: 286 mm / 11.26 in
Extra Coarse Minimum Setting: 30 mm / 1.18 in
Extra Coarse Feed Opening: 335 mm / 13.19 in
Short Head Cavity
Short Head Fine Minimum Setting: 8 mm / 0.31 in
Short Head Fine Feed Opening: 52 mm / 2.05 in
Short Head Medium Minimum Setting: 10 mm / 0.39 in
Short Head Medium Feed Opening: 57 mm / 2.24 in
Short Head Coarse Minimum Setting: 13 mm / 0.51 in
Short Head Coarse Feed Opening: 95 mm / 3.74 in
Short Head Application: Fine Product and Tertiary Crushing
Short Head Configuration: Application Dependent
Drive System
Crusher Drive: Single Drive
Crusher Power: 500 hp / 355 kW
Motor Quantity: 1
Motor Type: Electric Motor
Motor Supplier: Customer / Application Dependent
Motor Speed: 1,500 rpm at 50 Hz / 1,800 rpm at 60 Hz
Crusher Countershaft Speed: Approximately 950 rpm
Crusher Pulley Diameter: 762 mm / 30 in
Crusher Pulley: Included
Pulley Groove: 8V
Drive Arrangement: Belt Driven
Drive Type: Single Drive
Motor Position: Standard
Motor Location: Between 8 and 4 O’Clock Position
Hydraulic Motor: Setting Adjustment
Drive Guard: Standard / Required
Crusher Adjustment
Setting Adjustment: Hydraulic
Adjustment Motor: Hydraulic Motor
Closed-Side Setting: Adjustable
Adjustment Control: Hydraulic
Wear Compensation: Hydraulic
Bowl Rotation: Hydraulic
Crusher Opening: Hydraulic
Liner Change: Hydraulic Opening System
Adjustment Accuracy: Application Dependent
Setting Monitoring: Automation System Available
Tramp Release System
Tramp Release: Hydraulic
Tramp Release Cylinders: Dual-Acting Hydraulic Cylinders
Accumulator System: Standard
Overload Protection: Hydraulic
Clearing Stroke: Large Hydraulic Clearing Stroke
Tramp Iron Protection: Standard
Hydraulic Recovery: Automatic / Rapid
Crusher Protection: Standard
Uncrushable Material: Automatically Released
Crusher Frame
Frame Type: Heavy-Duty Crusher Frame
Main Frame: Heavy-Duty
Main Frame Liner: Standard
Adjustment Ring: Standard
Bowl Assembly: Standard
Hold-Down Cylinders: Standard
Eccentric: Standard
Main Shaft: Heavy-Duty
Countershaft: Standard
Countershaft Bushings: Replaceable
Gear and Pinion: Standard
Thrust Bearing: Standard
Labyrinth Seals: Non-Contact
Counterweight Guard: Standard
Lubrication System
Lubrication Unit: Included
Lubrication Type: Forced / Circulating Oil
Lubrication System: Dedicated Crusher Lubrication System
Lubrication Cooler: Air-Cooled
Cooling Medium: Air
Cooler Type: Fan-Cooled Air Cooler
Cooler Temperature Rating: Up to 40°C / 104°F
Cooler Motor: 1
Cooler Location: On Lubrication Frame
Lubrication Monitoring: Standard
Oil Heater: Configuration Dependent
Lubrication Hoses: Included
Hydraulic Hoses: Included
Oil: Not Supplied
Hydraulic System
Hydraulic System: Crusher Hydraulic System
Hydraulic Motor: Standard
Hydraulic Function: Setting Adjustment
Hydraulic Function: Crusher Opening
Hydraulic Function: Liner Replacement
Hydraulic Function: Tramp Release
Hydraulic Function: Cavity Clearing
Accumulator System: Standard
Hydraulic Pressure Monitoring: Available
Hydraulic Control: Integrated
Feed System
Feed System: Plant Dependent
Feed Hopper: Application Dependent
Feed Chute: Application Dependent
Feed Conveyor: Application Dependent
Feed Belt: Application Dependent
Feed Rate: Plant Dependent
Feed Distribution: Crusher Specific
Feed Control: Automated / Manual
Feed Monitoring: Available
Metal Detection: Available
Metal Removal: Available
Screening System
Screen Type: Vibrating Screen
Screen Configuration: Plant Dependent
Screen Decks: Single / Double / Triple Deck
Screening Area: Application Dependent
Screen Drive: Electric / Hydraulic
Screen Media: Wire Mesh / Rubber / Polyurethane
Screen Function: Product Classification
Oversize Return: Available
Closed-Circuit Operation: Available
Screen Oversize: Return Conveyor
Screen Undersize: Product Conveyor
Conveyors
Feed Conveyor: Plant Dependent
Transfer Conveyor: Plant Dependent
Product Conveyor: Plant Dependent
Return Conveyor: Available
Recirculation Conveyor: Available
Stockpile Conveyor: Available
Conveyor Drive: Electric
Conveyor Belt Width: Application Dependent
Conveyor Length: Application Dependent
Conveyor Speed: Application Dependent
Conveyor Capacity: Up to Plant Capacity
Head Pulley: Application Dependent
Tail Pulley: Application Dependent
Take-Up: Application Dependent
Emergency Pull Cord: Standard
Conveyor Guarding: Standard
Plant Configuration
Plant Type: Stationary
Plant Layout: Modular / Custom
Crusher Arrangement: Secondary / Tertiary / Quaternary
Closed Circuit: Available
Open Circuit: Available
Feed Preparation: Application Dependent
Screening: Application Dependent
Material Recirculation: Available
Product Stockpiling: Available
Dust Suppression: Available
Magnetic Separation: Available
Metal Detection: Available
Control Room: Available
PLC Control: Available
Remote Monitoring: Available
Plant Capacity
Maximum Crusher Capacity: 790 mtph / 870 stph
Nominal Plant Capacity: Application Dependent
Feed Rate: Application Dependent
Product Rate: Application Dependent
Screening Capacity: Application Dependent
Recirculating Load: Application Dependent
Material Density: Capacity Dependent
Material Moisture: Capacity Dependent
Feed Gradation: Capacity Dependent
Material Hardness: Capacity Dependent
Crusher Cavity: Capacity Dependent
Crusher Setting: Capacity Dependent
Capacity: Up to 790 mtph / 870 stph
Product Control
Product Size: Cavity and Setting Dependent
Product Gradation: Application Dependent
Product Shape: Optimized Through HP Crushing Kinematics
Fines Production: Application Dependent
Reduction Ratio: Application Dependent
Closed-Side Setting: Adjustable
Crusher Speed: Application Dependent
Eccentricity: Application Dependent
Liner Profile: Application Dependent
Product Specification: Customer Dependent
Automation & Controls
Crusher Automation: Metso Automation Available
Automation System: Metso IC70C
Control Type: Digital
Crusher Monitoring: Standard / Available
Feed Monitoring: Available
Crusher Load Monitoring: Available
Crusher Setting Monitoring: Available
Power Monitoring: Available
Oil Pressure Monitoring: Available
Oil Temperature Monitoring: Available
Hydraulic Pressure Monitoring: Available
Liner Wear Monitoring: Available
Production Monitoring: Available
Data Extraction: Available
Remote Monitoring: Available
Automatic Setting Adjustment: Available
Automatic Feed Control: Available
Process Optimization: Available
Electrical System
Plant Power: Application Dependent
Crusher Motor: 355 kW / 500 hp
Motor Quantity: 1
Motor Voltage: Application Dependent
Motor Frequency: 50 Hz / 60 Hz
Motor Speed: 1,500 / 1,800 rpm
Starter: Application Dependent
Motor Control: MCC / VFD / Starter Application Dependent
Control Voltage: Application Dependent
Instrumentation: Standard / Available
Safety Features
Hydraulic Tramp Release: Standard
Dual-Acting Tramp Release Cylinders: Standard
Accumulator System: Standard
Large Clearing Stroke: Standard
Crusher Overload Protection: Standard
Non-Contact Labyrinth Seals: Standard
Crusher Guarding: Standard
Drive Guard: Standard
Conveyor Guarding: Standard
Emergency Stop: Standard
Emergency Pull Cords: Standard on Conveyors
Hydraulic Crusher Opening: Standard
Top Access Maintenance: Standard
Liner Service Access: Standard
Crusher Automation: Available
Remote Monitoring: Available
Maintenance Features
Top Access: Standard
Component Access: Top Access
Liner Maintenance: Simplified
Liner Change: Hydraulic Crusher Opening
Bowl Rotation: Hydraulic
Maintenance Access: Top of Crusher
Wear Compensation: Hydraulic
Hydraulic Setting Adjustment: Standard
Hydraulic Crusher Opening: Standard
Tramp Clearing: Hydraulic
Service Downtime: Reduced
Backing Compound: Configuration Dependent
Wear Parts: Replaceable
Crusher Components
Main Frame: Heavy-Duty
Adjustment Ring: Standard
Bowl: Standard
Bowl Liner: Replaceable
Mantle: Replaceable
Main Shaft: Heavy-Duty
Head: Standard
Eccentric: Standard
Countershaft: Standard
Countershaft Bushings: Replaceable
Pinion: Standard
Gear: Standard
Thrust Bearing: Standard
Hydraulic Motor: Standard
Hold-Down Cylinders: Standard
Tramp Release Cylinders: Standard
Accumulator: Standard
Counterweight: Standard
Counterweight Guard: Standard
Labyrinth Seals: Standard
Dimensions
Crusher Head Diameter: 1,520 mm / 60 in
Crusher Length: Configuration Dependent
Crusher Width: Configuration Dependent
Crusher Height: Configuration Dependent
Crusher Weight: 37,000 kg / 81,600 lb
Plant Length: Application Dependent
Plant Width: Application Dependent
Plant Height: Application Dependent
Plant Footprint: Layout Dependent
Foundation Requirements: Application Dependent
Shipping Dimensions: Configuration Dependent
Weight
HP500 Crusher Weight: 37,000 kg / 81,600 lb
Crusher Weight: 37.0 metric tons
Complete Plant Weight: Configuration Dependent
Feed System Weight: Configuration Dependent
Screening System Weight: Configuration Dependent
Conveyor Weight: Configuration Dependent
Support Structure Weight: Configuration Dependent
Electrical Equipment Weight: Configuration Dependent
Applications
Aggregate Production: Standard Application
Quarrying: Standard Application
Mining: Standard Application
Hard Rock Crushing: Standard Application
Secondary Crushing: Standard Application
Tertiary Crushing: Standard Application
Quaternary Crushing: Standard Application
Construction Aggregates: Standard Application
Road Base Production: Standard Application
Concrete Aggregate Production: Standard Application
Asphalt Aggregate Production: Standard Application
Manufactured Sand: Application Dependent
Fine Aggregate Production: Standard Application
Ore Processing: Standard Application
Closed-Circuit Crushing: Available
Open-Circuit Crushing: Available
Features
Metso Nordberg HP500 Cone Crusher: Standard
500 hp / 355 kW Crusher Power: Standard
790 mtph / 870 stph Maximum Capacity: Standard
1,520 mm / 60 in Head Diameter: Standard
351 mm / 13.8 in Feed Opening: Standard
37,000 kg / 81,600 lb Crusher Weight: Standard
Secondary Crushing: Standard
Tertiary Crushing: Standard
Quaternary Crushing: Standard
Multiple Cavity Options: Standard
Extra Fine Cavity: Available
Fine Cavity: Available
Medium Cavity: Available
Coarse Cavity: Available
Extra Coarse Cavity: Available
Short Head Configuration: Available
Hydraulic Setting Adjustment: Standard
Hydraulic Crusher Opening: Standard
Hydraulic Tramp Release: Standard
Dual-Acting Tramp Release Cylinders: Standard
Accumulator System: Standard
Large Clearing Stroke: Standard
Non-Contact Labyrinth Seals: Standard
Heavy-Duty Crusher Frame: Standard
Single Electric Drive: Standard
355 kW / 500 hp Motor: Standard
762 mm / 30 in Crusher Pulley: Standard
8V Pulley Grooves: Standard
Dedicated Lubrication Unit: Standard
Air-Cooled Lubrication Cooler: Standard
Hydraulic Adjustment Motor: Standard
Replaceable Liners: Standard
Top Access Maintenance: Standard
Metso IC70C Automation: Available
Automatic Setting Adjustment: Available
Crusher Load Monitoring: Available
Liner Wear Monitoring: Available
Production Monitoring: Available
Remote Monitoring: Available
Feed Conveyor: Plant Dependent
Vibrating Screen: Plant Dependent
Return Conveyor: Available
Product Conveyor: Plant Dependent
Stockpile Conveyor: Available
Closed-Circuit Configuration: Available
Dust Suppression: Available
Metal Detection: Available
Magnetic Separation: Available
Control Room: Available
PLC Control: Available
Modular Plant Design: Available
Custom Plant Layout: Available
