WALES, WI – As the world’s largest cone crusher, the new Raptor^® XL1100 cone, from FLSmidth Excel LLC, can draw up to 1,200 hp, delivering production capabilities of up to 2,240 TPH (2,000 tonnes) at a 1-1/3-inch (35 mm) closed-side setting. Ideal for high-tonnage mining operations, the unit handles feed size up to 24 inches (620 mm) and allows a reduction ratio of up to 6:4.

The Raptor XL1100 cone incorporates a heavy-duty hydraulic design that improves the durability of the tramp release components, while greatly reducing the number of accumulators required. This hydraulic configuration reduces ongoing maintenance costs while delivering superior performance and reliability. FLSmidth Excel’s “fail safe” hydraulic protection system also provides an external relief that prevents severe structural overloads if an accumulator bladder should fail – protecting both the hydraulic system and the crusher. Advanced overload sensing technology detects crushing force overload. A simple alarm is activated, or the system can be automated to take corrective action. This same advanced automation system can be used to optimize crusher performance, with feed control, setting adjustment and monitoring of all critical lubrication and hydraulic parameters.

Powered by a 1,000 hp motor, the XL1100 cone is designed to operate and remain mechanically sound at a wide range of eccentric speeds. Because of this versatility, the eccentric speed can be selected to maximize throughput, size reduction and product yield.

Eccentric surface finish is critical to bearing longevity under high-performance crushing conditions, and the XL1100 cone’s advanced eccentric is a nodular iron casting of high-strength material with excellent machinability and surface finish characteristics. The Raptor XL1100 cone has an alloyed cast steel three-arm frame with one oversized arm used for the countershaft cartridge.