IC BOOM SYSTEM
IC BOOM SYSTEM is Induscoat Canada's hydraulic crusher unblocking boom system — eliminating blockage-related shutdowns in primary and secondary crushing circuits.
Product Overview
IC BOOM SYSTEM is Induscoat Canada's line of hydraulic crusher unblocking boom systems — purpose-built to eliminate the costly production losses caused by rock blockages in crushing circuits.
In any crushing operation, blocked or bridged crusher chambers are an operational reality. Clearing blockages manually exposes workers to extreme hazards — falling rock, confined-space entry, and high-tonnage moving equipment — while shutting down production for hours. IC BOOM SYSTEM addresses this permanently: a hydraulic articulated boom, anchored to the crusher structure, positions a hydraulic hammer directly inside the crusher chamber, breaking oversized or jammed material without stopping the plant or putting people at risk.
How it works
The boom arm is fixed-mounted on the crusher or its surrounding structure. An operator controls it remotely, positioning the hydraulic hammer precisely inside the crushing chamber — whether a gyratory crusher top shell, a jaw crusher throat, or an HSI crusher inlet. The hammer breaks the blockage in place, and the crusher resumes production within minutes.
Applications by crusher type
• Gyratory crushers — boom mounted above the top shell, reaching into the mantle zone where oversized rock accumulates. Hydraulic hammer capacities matched to high-tonnage primary crushing duty
• Jaw crushers — purpose-designed boom and column systems allowing optimal positioning relative to the jaw opening, eliminating the need to shut down, lock out, and manually clear blockages
• HSI (Horizontal Shaft Impact) crushers — specialized boom geometry that works in close proximity to the rotor, clearing throat blockages without rotor removal or extended downtime
• Grizzly bar and scalper deck installations — boom systems adapted for scalper and grizzly blockages, including compact low-profile configurations for underground mine applications
Custom specification for every installation
No two crusher installations are the same. IC BOOM SYSTEM configurations are dimensioned and specified for each application: boom reach, articulation geometry, hammer weight, mounting interface, and control system are matched to the crusher model, structure, and production requirements. We supply the complete system; your team installs and operates it.
Challenges This Product Addresses
- Crusher blockages forcing full plant shutdown for manual clearing — hours of lost production per event
- Worker exposure to falling rock, confined-space hazards and heavy equipment during manual blockage removal
- Repeated blockage events causing accelerated wear on crusher liners — unplanned liner replacements and additional downtime
- No permanent solution in place — maintenance teams relying on improvised methods (crane hooks, manual bars) each time a blockage occurs
- Blockage-related shutdowns during peak production periods causing missed throughput targets and contractual penalties
Key Applications
- Primary gyratory crusher unblocking — top shell and mantle zone
- Jaw crusher throat and cheek plate blockage clearing
- HSI crusher inlet and rotor zone unblocking without rotor removal
- Grizzly bar and vibrating scalper deck blockage clearing
- Underground low-profile crusher and grizzly unblocking (compact boom configurations)
Key Benefits
- Crusher returns to production in minutes — blockage events that previously caused hours of downtime resolved without a plant shutdown
- Zero worker exposure during blockage clearing — remote hydraulic operation eliminates confined-space entry and falling-rock risk entirely
- Permanently installed at the crusher — always available on demand, no setup time, no wait for specialized equipment mobilization
- Custom-designed per installation — boom reach, hammer weight and mounting geometry exactly matched to your crusher model and structure
- Measurable production gain — crushing circuits that previously lost capacity to blockage events recover that throughput with a permanent boom system in place