Astec Industries has started to roll out its new A-series line of jaw crushers with the debut of the A50 model.

The A50 is the beginning of a new era for Astec, one that will see a full lineup of A-series jaw crushers introduced over the coming months and years.

Drawing on the proven legacy of Pioneer, Telsmith and Osborn jaw crushers, the A50 is an evolution of decades of engineering, designed for high performance in demanding primary applications.

The A50 delivers on durability, performance and includes many new features for safer operation and maintenance.

The A-Series jaw crusher will be on display in the Astec booth at

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“The A50 jaw crusher is a true representation of what we can achieve through our OneASTEC NPD strategy. By bringing together the best engineering expertise and proven designs from across our legacy brands, we’ve created a machine that represents both our legacy and establishes a new benchmark in future jaw crusher design,” said Stephen Whyte, Vice President of Product Management.

“The A50 sets a new standard in crushing performance and is the start of an exciting new chapter in crushing technology.”

The A50 is equipped with a keyed and bolted frame to eliminates high-stress welded joints for enhanced structural integrity and long-term durability.

As well, solid side plates remove weak points and cutouts in mainframe side plates, boosting reliability and adding strength where required.

To prevent material bridging and to strengthen high-stress zones for better performance under heavy loads, the A50 is built with a cast swing jaw with angled wear plates.

Longer liners with improved nip angle maximize material grip, reduces wear and increases crushing efficiency, while interchangeable fixed and swing liners extend wear part life, simplify maintenance and lowers operating costs.

Hydraulic and mechanical options eliminate heavy wedges and side plate cutouts for fast, safe adjustments and quick resets after an uncrushable event. Furthermore, the crusher is equipped with heavy-duty flywheels for reduced horsepower requirements and class-leading stroke for higher capacity. Rubber mounts isolate crushing forces, reduce stress on chassis frames and mounting structures.