From worn-out to high performing: boosting performance without starting from scratch
In the mining and construction industries, equipment longevity is a balancing act. Push it too far, and performance drops. Replace it too soon, and you lose value still left in the system. When a cone crusher reaches the end of its working life, operators face a familiar dilemma: a costly full replacement or a complex overhaul that risks extending downtime.
Across quarries and processing plants worldwide, there’s a growing demand for solutions that restore full capacity without starting from scratch. One approach is to reuse the part of the system that still work – and focus investment where it matters most.
An exchange that delivers more
At customer sites across the globe, Sandvik has applied a streamlined approach: remove the worn crusher, install a brand-new model in its place, and reuse auxiliaries and infrastructure that are still in good condition. Motors, subframes, lubrication systems, hydraulics, automation – all of these can remain in service when properly maintained.
The result is a quicker return to operation, avoiding the lengthy engineering and civil work required for a completely new system. Less disruption means less downtime – and lower costs.
Designed for the long haul – efficient in every sense
The replacement crusher in the Reborn concept isn’t just a like-for-like swap. It includes the latest design upgrades and comes with our three-year standard warranty coverage. By focusing investment on the heart of the crushing process and reusing everything else, customers have reported cost savings of up to 40% compared to a total system replacement.
Reusing large, heavy components also means avoiding unnecessary manufacturing and transport. That reduces environmental impact alongside capital expenditure, aligning productivity goals with more sustainable operations.
Proven in the field
From European quarries replacing decade-old equipment to North American sites upgrading to newer designs with minimal disruption, the concept has proven itself in varied conditions. In each case, the outcome is the same: a faster path back to high performance, supported by genuine parts and long-term service.
Restoring performance doesn’t have to mean starting over. Sometimes, it just takes a smarter way to begin again.
