Aggregates for construction: learn how to increase productivity in the quarry

The construction aggregates market is one of the main segments served by mining and quarrying companies. Last year alone, the consumption of sand, crushed stone and gravel exceeded 600 million tons in Brazil.

Aggregates are found in concrete and asphalt, among other items. Their function is basically to provide mechanical strength to concrete and asphalt.

Máquinas Furlan offers equipment, parts and services for mining and quarrying companies operating in the area. The focus of the projects is to increase productivity by improving the cubic capacity of the final product, an important factor given the market's demand for quality.

Stay with us and find out which equipment is best suited for plants focused on the aggregates sector.

Construction aggregate: a product that is always needed

Data released by the National Association of Construction Aggregate Producers, Anepac, show a positive scenario in the market. The product classification is related to granular minerals used in infrastructure and building works, and may be natural, manufactured or recycled.

One of them, sand, is the second most consumed resource in the world – second only to water. Crushed stone and gravel are also at the top of this world ranking, including in Brazil.

Aggregates make construction cheaper, whether in the manufacture of concrete or in the composition of asphalt. And remember, consumption is high. In one kilometer of paved road, 10 thousand tons of gravel are needed. Every 50 m2 of construction for a low-income housing can contain 70 tons of sand.

Logistics is an important item in aggregate production costs. However, Brazil has deposits in almost all regions. In 2022, national consumption reached 640 million tons of aggregates.

Pay attention to the cubicity of the aggregate

Based on the latest services, the Furlan team reveals that there is a variation in the final product. In addition to concrete, asphalt and base material, the quarries have also been generating aggregates for prefabricated profiles and mortars, among others.

The investment in quarries shows the importance of this industry in our daily lives. Among the positive factors is the savings in the final cost of the work generated by the use of aggregates.

And this is where quarries and mining companies must pay attention to the cubicity of the aggregates. In addition to improving the quality of the concrete, cubicity also contributes to cement savings.

Projects focus on productivity. And Furlan has experience in aggregate plants

Today, the main challenge for quarries and mining companies is to increase productivity. When generating aggregates for construction, the best results occur when the equipment works as full as possible most of the time. This way, they produce more, in addition to making energy consumption more efficient.

Achieving this scenario is essential for the process as a whole, which ranges from the selection of equipment to the operation. You already know, but it is worth reinforcing that adequate plant adjustments will still influence the granulometry and quality of the aggregate.

Therefore, choosing a supplier with the expertise of Máquinas Furlan should be considered. The main equipment in Furlan's catalog that can serve an aggregate plant are:

- jaw and cone crushers;

- vibrating equipment, feeders, chutes, sieves and grids;

- and rock-to-rock VSI impactors.

On the website, we present Furlan's line of cone crushers on this page. The line is known for its versatility in operating in restricted spaces.

Furlan's aggregate products go beyond the equipment line. There are refurbishment services and the production of cast parts in its foundry. This diversification allows Furlan to present different alternative solutions for aggregates.

The variation in the final products will depend on the rock available at the mining plant. There are projects in which the same plant produces aggregate for construction and limestone for agriculture. This occurs due to the resistance of the rock available at the plant.

However, most projects commonly focus on increasing the capacity of the installed plant.

So, now is the time for you to talk to the Furlan team and find out how we can help you generate aggregates in your plant. Send a message here and let's talk about your project.

You will see that the Furlan solution will meet your company's needs.