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The Ultimate Guide to Rock Crusher Maintenance in the Aggregate Industry
READ MORERock crushers are the backbone of the aggregate industry, turning massive boulders into usable construction materials. Whether you’re running a jaw, cone, or impact crusher, keeping your equipment in peak condition is the difference between consistent uptime and costly breakdowns. In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about rock crusher maintenance—best practices,
Marion Machine Attends SCAA’s First Mid-Year Meeting
READ MOREAugust 3–6, 2025 | Sonesta Hilton Head Resort, Hilton Head, SC Marion Machine joined producers, suppliers, and association leaders in Hilton Head for the South Carolina Aggregates Association’s first-ever Mid-Year Meeting. We attended alongside our partners at NorX and Mellott, using the week to trade insights, strengthen relationships, and bring back ideas that keep our
How to Extend the Life of your Cone Crusher
READ MORECone crushers are the workhorses of many quarry and mining operations. They handle tough materials, deliver consistent product sizes, and keep production moving, but only if they’re properly maintained. A cone crusher that’s neglected will wear out faster, break down more often, and cost more to operate over its lifetime. At Marion Machine, we’ve rebuilt
What Is a Test Stand and Why It Matters in Crusher Rebuilds
READ MORERebuilding rock crushers isn’t just about replacing parts, it’s about restoring performance. At Marion Machine, we don’t send a crusher back to work until we know it’s ready to deliver maximum reliability and output. That’s where our test stand comes in. But what exactly is a test stand, and why is it critical in the
Maximize Uptime: Join Us for Hands-On Symons Cone Crusher Training at Marion Machine
READ MORESeptember 16–17 | Marion, NC At Marion Machine, we know that well-trained operators and maintenance personnel are the first line of defense when it comes to keeping crushers running at peak performance. That’s why we’re excited to host an exclusive Symons Cone Crusher Maintenance and Operation Training event this September 16–17, right here at our
More than Crushers: Marion Machine’s Industrial Repair Expertise
READ MOREWhen people think of Marion Machine, they often picture massive rock crushers, rugged quarry equipment, and the heavy-duty machinery that powers the aggregate industry. And they’re right—that’s our bread and butter. But we’re here to tell you: we fix more than just crushers. Serving More Than Just Aggregates Our repair capabilities go far beyond the
Common Causes of Crusher Shaft Failures (And How to Prevent Them)
READ MOREAt Marion Machine, we’ve seen our share of crusher shaft failures, and more importantly, we’ve helped many operations get back up and running after one. When a shaft fails, the downtime is expensive, the repair is critical, and the cause often preventable. In this post, we’ll explore the most common reasons crusher shafts fail, and
How Our Team Keeps Your Crusher within OEM Spec
READ MOREWhen it comes to crusher rebuilds, close enough doesn’t cut it. At Marion Machine, we are proud to be a Metso Authorized Repair Facility. This means we rebuild crushers to original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications—or better. That means your equipment is restored to precise tolerances, factory geometry, and optimal performance. Why does this matter? Because
OUR CAPABILITIES
- Thermal Stress Relief
- Huge 10,000-cubic-foot furnace easily handles the largest crushers
- Welding Stations
- 120-ton capacity and over 20 total units
- Lathes
- 50-ton capacity and over 15 lathes in production
- Boring Mills
- Over 10 vertical and horizontal boring mills in production
- Crusher Test Stand
- Crusher test-stand assures quality of repairs with “no-load” test runs of jaw, cone, gyratory, and impact rock crushers
Christopher Joyce Vulcan Materials of Winston-Salem, NC
Our Metso HP 800 Mainframe had a loose shaft and we re-fit the shaft back to OEM specs with a 2-week-turnaround to get a 3.5-million-ton-plant back up and running.