The production of aggregates for civil construction is a good business alternative for mining and quarrying companies in Brazil. The market has a high consumption of items such as crushed stone 1, stone powder, crushed sand and gravel.

The operation requires mining equipment with high performance and low maintenance costs. Productivity must be combined with aggregate homogeneity.

Máquinas Furlan offers a wide range of equipment for generating aggregates. We also design complete plants and customize operating quarries.

Stay with us and learn more about this important economic activity.

Brita 1 and 3 other aggregates with high consumption

Initially, it is important to understand the mining processes in the production of aggregates for civil construction. This understanding helps the mining or quarrying company to identify business opportunities with the construction industry.

It will also be important to monitor the issue of equipment needed at plants, as well as their respective material delivery capabilities.

Basically, aggregates result from processes that transform rock into a final product for civil construction.

In this segment, the ranking of final products most present in projects developed by Máquinas Furlan presents 4 items:

. Brita 1

. Gravel

. Stone dust

. Crushed sand

Rock removal for this purpose usually takes place in the open air, but it can also be done underground, as in tunneling. It is crucial to assess the amount of dust generated during the work, considering its impact on both the mining company's employees and the neighboring community.

After removal, the next step is processing, when the raw material is transformed into aggregate – within the necessary specifications. The most common processes in this phase are crushing and classification (sieving) and, in more specific situations, washing and drying may occur.

Let's take crushing as an example. In this step, large rocks are reduced to smaller sizes. The crusher chosen will depend on the type of material being processed and the final size.

Sieving acts on the classification and uniformity of the product and is responsible for the different desired granulometries, depending on the final application. Washing and drying, finally, are related to the moisture content of the rock.

Technical standards and project specifications guide quality control, evaluating aggregate granulometry and shape. The fine material content and moisture content of the final product are also evaluated.

The benefit can occur in a fixed, semi-mobile or mobile plant.

High productivity and low cost with Furlan equipment

Furlan Machinery engineers draw the attention of business owners and managers to the choice of equipment. The type of rock processed, the desired production and the characteristics of the final product are all factors that influence the decision.

The choice is related to strategic business issues, such as product homogeneity. The aggregate supply market is highly competitive, leaving little room for those who do not invest in quality.

We are also considering plants with robust equipment, high productivity and low operating costs, combined with fewer maintenance stops.

When mining and quarrying companies are looking for the ideal supplier, Furlan stands out for the durability and performance of its equipment. These are British, generally conical and jaw-type; vibrating machines, such as feeders, chutes, grates and screens; impactors, such as VSI impact crushers; aerodynamic separators; belt conveyors; and control panels and tables.

In its 62 years of operation, Furlan has improved its line according to the market. One example of this is the importance of aggregate granulometry in concrete production. The aggregate must follow specific standards that will ensure the safety of the property – in terms of material resistance – and efficiency in the construction process.

There were also improvements to the equipment, as we mentioned in this post . A new casing was developed for the JC 1300 jaw crusher. 

The Furlan Team is also evaluating plants already in operation for possible customizations. The use of technology, such as AggFlow software, guides simulations on the mass balance of the installation.

Another Furlan expertise is complete plants, only possible for a company with a catalog comprising more than 150 different pieces of equipment.

Growing demand for construction aggregates. Today and always!

Aggregates are of great importance in the construction industry. Demand will always be high. We are talking about almost 1,400 tons of different types of aggregates for every 1,000 m2 ^. of works in a building.

The opportunity arises not only from the size of the market for concrete, mortar and paving, among others, but also from the growing demand and future prospects. Aggregate producers in the construction supply chain will play a crucial role.

At the same time, they will encounter challenges such as the scarcity of natural resources and pressure for competitive prices and sustainable products.

So, if you are looking for innovative equipment for aggregate production, talk to Furlan. Send a message here and we will evaluate your project.