Crusher upgrades aren’t always about increasing horsepower or replacing major components. In many cases, improvements to your hydraulic and lubrication systems can significantly enhance equipment reliability, simplify maintenance, and extend the life of your crusher.
At Mellott, we offer engineered hydraulic and filtration upgrades designed to help aggregate producers improve safety, reduce downtime, and maximize the performance of their crushing equipment.
The Benefits of Hydraulic and Lubrication Upgrades
Hydraulic and lubrication systems play a critical role in protecting crushers from excessive wear and unplanned failures. As equipment ages, upgrading these systems can improve reliability while making maintenance easier for plant personnel.
Depending on your crusher and application, hydraulic and filtration upgrades can help:
- Improve equipment reliability
- Extend component life
- Reduce maintenance time
- Simplify routine service
- Increase plant uptime
- Enhance operator safety
These improvements can provide long-term value by helping operations maintain consistent production while reducing unexpected repairs.
Improve Oil Cleanliness with Advanced Filtration
Clean hydraulic and lubrication oil is essential for protecting critical crusher components.
Contaminants circulating through a lubrication system can accelerate wear on bearings, pumps, valves, and other precision components. Installing an upgraded oil filtration system helps remove harmful particles from the oil, supporting longer component life and more reliable crusher performance.
Mellott’s Oil Filter 27/54 PV is designed to improve oil cleanliness while offering several operational benefits, including:
- Cleaner lubrication oil
- Extended equipment life
- Reduced oil consumption
- Fewer oil changes
- Improved system reliability
The Oil Filter 27/54 PV is compatible with numerous Metso Nordberg GP and HP Series cone crushers, making it an excellent upgrade for many existing operations.
Modernize Symons Crushers with Hydraulic Tramp Release
Many older Symons cone crushers continue to deliver reliable performance, but modern hydraulic upgrades can improve both safety and maintenance efficiency.
Mellott’s Hydraulic Tramp Release and Clearing System replaces traditional spring-based systems with hydraulic technology designed to simplify operation.
Key advantages include:
- Push-button clearing of crusher blockages
- Faster crusher adjustments
- Improved maintenance efficiency
- Elimination of hazards associated with stored spring energy
For producers operating legacy Symons crushers, hydraulic modernization can improve both productivity and operator confidence.
Standardize Your Hydraulic Power Unit
Reliable hydraulic performance starts with a dependable power unit.
Mellott’s standardized Hydraulic Power Unit (HPU) is engineered to simplify installation, reduce engineering requirements, and improve long-term serviceability.
Features include:
- Standardized design for faster implementation
- Integrated pressure filtration
- Readily available service components
- Simplified maintenance and parts support
Standardization also helps reduce lead times while making future maintenance more straightforward.
Simplify Maintenance with Hydraulic Lock Posts
Routine maintenance shouldn’t require unnecessary complexity.
Mellott’s Hydraulic Lock Post upgrade is designed to streamline maintenance procedures while helping minimize downtime on Symons crushers.
Benefits include:
- External maintenance capabilities
- Simplified hydraulic hose disconnection
- Elimination of traditional wedge systems
- Faster post reassembly following service
These improvements allow maintenance personnel to complete routine service more efficiently, helping return equipment to production sooner.
Engineered Upgrades Backed by Mellott
Selecting the right hydraulic or lubrication upgrade starts with understanding your equipment and production goals.
Whether you’re looking to improve oil cleanliness, modernize an existing Symons cone crusher, or simplify routine maintenance, Mellott’s engineered solutions are designed to help producers maximize equipment performance while reducing long-term operating costs.
Our experienced team can evaluate your crusher and recommend upgrades that align with your maintenance strategy and operational objectives.
Improve Crusher Reliability with Mellott
Small improvements can have a significant impact on crusher performance over time. By upgrading hydraulic and lubrication systems, aggregate producers can improve equipment reliability, reduce maintenance challenges, and extend the service life of critical components.
Contact Mellott today to learn more about our oil filtration systems, hydraulic upgrades, and engineered solutions for cone crushers.
