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This advancement represents an important improvement in transforming thickener maintenance and reinforces Metso’s commitment to delivering solutions that improve reliability, enhance safety, and support sustainable operations in mining. As a result, customers benefit from shorter shutdowns, safer working environments, and decreased service expenses overall.
The SCDH4500 is designed to address the practical challenges associated with traditional full slew bearing replacements. Its two-piece split design enables up to 50% faster installation and reduces the need for extensive system disassembly. This approach helps minimize downtime and improve safety by eliminating the use of large cranes and suspended loads, providing substantial savings in labor, equipment hire and lost production.
The launch of the SCDH4500 also supports Metso’s broader strategy to expand its thickener offering and strengthen its aftermarket capabilities. By providing scalable and efficient solutions, Metso continues to help customers optimize performance across the full lifecycle of their equipment. The new model integrates seamlessly with existing SCD drive geometries, offering compatibility and reliability in demanding applications.
“The innovative two-piece split design allows faster installation without requiring extensive system disassembly. This not only minimizes operational disruptions but also enhances safety by eliminating the need for large cranes and suspended loads. Additionally, the SCDH4500 seamlessly integrates with existing SCD drive geometries, ensuring reliability in high-torque applications,” says Andrew McIntosh, Product Director, Thickening Services, Metso.
Setting the industry standard in performance
Metso has an exceptional track record for innovation with a diverse portfolio of thickening and clarifying products, suiting a wide range of applications. Metso’s diverse thickener portfolio combines advanced engineering with sustainability, and a wide range of applications that improve water recovery, reduce chemical consumption, and enhance operational safety. With a strong aftermarket and modernization portfolio, Metso continues to set industry benchmarks in thickening technology across the full lifecycle of its solutions.
Metso (metso.com) is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.
Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2024 Metso had close to 17,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2024 were about EUR 4.9 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.
Contact: Darren Szalek, Product Manager, Thickening Services, Metso
T: +14374407757 - E: darren.szalek[.]metso.com.
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