Metso has announced yet another expansion of its Nordberg HPe crusher series, offering a comprehensive, scalable and energy-efficient solution for high-performance crushing in aggregates and mining applications.
First introduced in 2023, the HPe series has quickly established itself as an industry leader. Now, just two years later, the lineup has grown to six models, covering a wide range of size categories and process stages, from secondary to tertiary and quaternary crushing.
The HPe series builds on Metso’s industry-leading Nordberg HP cone crusher technology, which is widely recognised for its reliability and performance. The market response to the new HPe models highlights a clear industry shift toward higher efficiency, safety and sustainability in crushing operations. To date, over 200 units have been sold globally and old HP models have been retrofitted with the upgrade kits, enhancing customers’ existing operations with the latest advancements in crushing technology.
“With the latest addition of the Nordberg HPe crusher series, we are able to offer customers the ideal balance of power and efficiency for their specific crushing needs. The HP450e, as a mid-range unit, is designed for customers who require reliable, high-capacity crushing without excessive energy consumption. With this unit, we have further improved its application flexibility so that customers get the maximum production and yield of wanted end products,” notes Ilkka Somero, Product Manager of HP Cones at Metso’s Aggregates business area.
The latest size class of the series, the new Nordberg HP450e offers enhanced performance, higher uptime, wider application coverage, faster and safer serviceability, and a series of other improvements, making it the perfect choice for diverse rock processing operations.
The Nordberg HP450e cone crusher offers several unique benefits including enhanced performance, +10% more head motion, +13% more power (in kW and HP), +20% more force, environmentally friendly solution, as backing material is not needed, new, more efficient chambers, head spin brake for higher uptime, serviceability improvements and feed cone lifting tool.
Metso offers upgrade options for customers with earlier generation HP crushers. Many of the new HPe features can be applied to existing units through upgrades, including no-backing liners that reduce maintenance downtime, a redesigned split nut for improved safety and easier maintenance, and a crusher head spin brake that extends liner life. Additionally, most spare and wear parts from the HPe series are compatible with HP crushers, providing cost-effective and operational benefits for mixed fleets.
With these six HPe crushers, a wide range of 10 different chamber profiles, advanced simulation software, and Metso’s expertise, customers can optimise their operations and achieve their production targets. Designed for versatility, Metso’s HPe crushers can be configured for various applications, from wheel-mounted Nordwheeler setups to modular Nordplant installations and track-mounted Lokotrack units.
The new HP450e is being showcased at bauma 2025 at Metso booth #203 in Hall B2.
