30 Years of Industry-Leading Performance
For three decades, Metso’s Nordberg HP cone crusher range has been a cornerstone of minerals processing, setting the standard for performance and reliability. The journey began in the 1980s, with a vision to redefine crushing parameters and establish a new benchmark for the industry. Today, the HP line remains an indispensable asset for aggregate and mining operations worldwide.
The Birth of an Industry Icon 
In the early 1980s, Metso’s predecessor, Nordberg USA, embarked on a mission to better understand the needs of their customers. Through extensive research, they identified key machine parameters such as head throw, head angle, crusher setting, and head gyrations per minute as crucial factors influencing mineral processing. Armed with this knowledge, Metso’s engineers harnessed groundbreaking technological advancements to create a revolutionary new cone crusher. Introduced in 1989, the Nordberg High-Performance (HP) cone crusher series was born, and with it, a new era in crushing performance.
A New Standard in Performance
The HP series quickly asserted itself as an industry standard, offering unparalleled portability and performance for aggregate applications and mining operations. Its ability to significantly increase plant production made the HP an attractive solution for operators seeking to optimize their processes.
Customer-Centric Innovation
The heart of the HP series’ success is customer-centric design. While maintaining similar settings to existing Symons cones, the HP series delivered superior yields, meeting the increasingly stringent quality standards of the rapidly evolving aggregate market. The HP’s ability to produce high-quality aggregates with exceptional shape and consistency has positioned it as a leader in its class.
A Legacy of Performance
The first HP300 model, installed as a prototype at a Georgia quarry in 1989, marked the beginning of this cone crusher lines illustrious journey. Since then, countless HP series cone crushers have been commissioned, each delivering exceptional performance and unparalleled product quality. The impact was immediate, with operators marveling at the crusher’s throughput and the superior shape of the final product.
Evolving to Meet Customer Needs
As customer needs evolved, so too did the HP. In 1995, Metso expanded the HP range with the introduction of the HP100 model, offering the same high-performance capabilities in a more compact package. The Lokotrack LT200HP and LT200HPS mobile cone crushing plants exemplify the adaptability of these crushers, providing proven efficiency in a wide range of fixed and mobile applications.
Building on Success
In 2004, Metso unveiled the next generation of HP series cone crushers, the HPX. Building on the success of the original HP series, the HPX introduced enhancements such as a head brake, improved tramp release cylinder, and accumulator design, all aimed at meeting customers’ increasingly demanding requirements. The HPX solidified the HP’s position as the most copied cone crusher in the world, a testament to its enduring performance and reliability.
A Legacy of Innovation
The success of the Metso Nordberg HP cone crusher line can be attributed to Metso’s unwavering commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction. For more information on which of these products is best for your individual operation, contact us! You can reach one of our experts by calling (770)338-0111.