What are the typical maintenance costs for a mobile crushing plant?

SHANGHAI - Oct. 15, 2024 - PRLog -- In summary, properly maintaining your mobile crushing plant is vital for achieving long-term production and financial goals. While the upfront investment may seem high, establishing strong preventative maintenance protocols pays enormous dividends by optimizing uptime, minimizing unplanned downtime, and extending equipment lifespan well beyond expectations. Careful attention to wear parts, drivetrains, hydraulic and electrical systems is what separates highly profitable crushing operations from marginal ones over the long haul.

With the right servicing approach tailored to your plant configuration and application, you'll handle breakdowns before they happen and gain a competitive edge through reliability that keeps customers loyal. Please let me know if any aspect of setup, operation or maintenance requires elaboration. My objective is helping mobile crushing contractors overcome challenges and thrive for years to come.

Here are some typical guidelines for annual maintenance costs on a mobile crusher (https://www.sbmchina.com/equipments/mobile-crusher.html):

Preventative Maintenance & Inspections: 10-15% of purchase price annually will keep things running smoothly. This includes routine inspections, lubrication, replacement of minor wear parts.

1. Engine/Powertrain Service: $5,000-10,000 per year depending on operating hours. Mobile plants work hard so drivetrains need TLC.
2. Liners & Wear Parts: $15,000-30,000 as these take the most abuse. Jaw dies, blow bars, screens all need periodic swapping.
3. Electrical/Hydraulic Maintenance: $5,000-10,000 covers hoses, pumps, PLC work to prevent downtime in remote areas.
4. Conveyor Belt Replacement: $3,000-8,000 every 1-2 years depending on material. Belts face constant abrasion.
5. Paint & Touch Up Work: $3,000-5,000 annually keeps visible corrosion at bay for resale value.
6. Tires: $2,000-5,000 per year depending on terrain. Treads wear quickly in quarries.

So for a 350TPH plant, budget $50,000-100,000 annually or 10-15% of the purchase price. This ensures reliable runtime necessary to maximize your plant's ROI. Key is a strong preventative maintenance program and keeping critical spares on hand. Let me know if you need help setting up your maintenance plan or sourcing genuine parts. Proper servicing is crucial to mobile crushing success.