POWERFUL CRUSHER WITH GREAT FLEXIBILITY
What distinguishes the FlexHammer^TM is its powerfulness. Its flexibility gives it the ability to process many different types of materials and at high volume. In addition, the material is processed in a single step, while many of the competitors' solutions require two machines.

The high quality and IQR’s willingness to optimize each machine to meet the customer's specific needs make the initial cost slightly higher. However, in terms of production cost per tonne, IQR is competitive and attractive to companies focused on quality and a long-term approach.

   – The machines are efficient and can process up to 100 tonnes per hour. In addition, maintenance costs are low and few wear parts are consumed. This means that the production cost per tonne is low. What’s more, our customers have the security of being able to rely on the machine's capacity, says Daniel Karlström, CEO of IQR Systems AB.

HYDRASPECMA ACTS AS A SOUNDING BOARD FOR TECHNICAL ISSUES
The collaboration with HydraSpecma started almost 30 years ago with what was then Kungshydraulik. Over the years, HydraSpecma has supplied components and acted as a sounding board for technical issues.

For a smaller company, it is particularly important that the supplier is also flexible and can listen and contribute to developing the collaboration and the business. A couple of years ago, after IQR felt a slip in HydraSpecma’s commitment, the collaboration was re-evaluated and re-energized.  

   – HydraSpecma serves as an extra resource for us. It is valuable to have an expert with whom we can discuss questions about the hydraulic system. Today, the good dialogue we have with HydraSpecma allows them to really understand our challenges and enables us to work together to find solutions, says Daniel.

LOW COST PER TONNE THANKS TO OPTIMIZED FUNCTIONALITY
IQR works continuously with product development to improve functionality and to adapt to customer-specific needs. The most important thing is to find symbiosis in the program, i.e. that all parts work well together and to find a balance that optimizes each individual part. IQR has employees who previously operated this type of machine, so they can quickly get feedback and make adjustments. In other words, the process moves quickly from idea to design and often in dialogue with HydraSpecma.

   – In our development work, HydraSpecma's hydraulics expertise has come in handy and has enabled us to develop the functionality of individual functions. For example, the reject hatch has been improved so that it opens faster. In addition, a hydraulic drive has been introduced in the hydraulic coolers. Previously, the cooling had an electric drive, but now it runs on its own circuit with hydraulic operation of the fans, says Andreas Abrahamsson, Technical Engineer at IQR Systems AB.

SHOWCASE BRINGS NEW BUSINESS
IQR is optimistic about the future. Today, about six crushing plants per year are manufactured at IQR's site in Vänersborg and are sold mainly in Scandinavia, Benelux and England. However, the goal is to increase the presence in the established markets by showing the market just how beneficial the FlexHammer^TM is.

   – We have many satisfied customers, and we know that we offer a very competitive crushing plant. Now all we have to do is get out there and demonstrate its excellence by letting customers see it and test it. I am convinced that it will lead to new business, Daniel concludes.

DELIVERY OF READY-TO-USE KITS SIMPLIFIES ASSEMBLY
In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the purchase of components and services from HydraSpecma. Above all, it is ready-made kits, such as hose kits, pump kits, valve blocks and adapter kits, that are purchased. They are partially assembled, which simplifies final assembly and reduces the risk of errors.

   – Quality is important to us, and we want to avoid weak components. We choose pre-assembled solutions from HydraSpecma because it simplifies our work and helps us maintain the high quality that customers expect, says Daniel.

HydraSpecma also helps to ensure that the components are available when they are needed by keeping an inventory of critical components. In addition, HydraSpecma has provided IQR employees with training in safety issues regarding hydraulics.

CONTACT Christian Corso Area Sales Manger HydraSpecma Component AB Phone: +46 31 891786 e-mail: christian.corso@ hydraspecma.com