What to Prepare Before a First Consultation

When you contact Afriquegp about a new processing line or a major crusher upgrade, the first conversation sets the direction for everything that follows. A little preparation on your side means we can move past general talk and straight into load figures, material specs, and site constraints that actually shape the equipment recommendation.

Start with the material itself. What are you feeding into the system? Hard rock, gravel, ore, or reclaimed aggregate changes the jaw setting, the liner profile, and the horsepower you need. If you have a recent sieve analysis or a bulk density figure, bring it. If not, a short description of the deposit and the largest lump size you expect is enough to begin.

Next, think about throughput in tonnes per hour, not just annual production. A quarry that runs 200 t/h for eight hours is a different machine than one that needs 200 t/h around the clock. Include your shift pattern and whether the plant stops for blasting or maintenance windows. These details decide whether we spec a single crusher or a full circuit with surge capacity.

Site access matters more than most clients expect. We need to know the width of the haul road, the clearance under any existing gantries, and whether a mobile unit can reach the face or if everything must be lifted into a fixed structure. Power supply is another practical point: three-phase availability, transformer capacity, and distance from the switchboard all influence motor selection and soft-start requirements.

Finally, bring your compliance paperwork or at least a note on which state regulations apply to your operation. Dust suppression, noise limits, and water discharge rules vary across Australia, and they affect the auxiliary equipment we propose. If you already have an environmental approval, the conditions inside it are useful reference points for the first meeting.

You do not need a complete technical dossier to book the call. A few photographs of the site, the material you are processing, and the existing plant are often more useful than a thick folder of outdated drawings. We will ask the rest during the conversation and send a short summary afterward so nothing gets lost between the first talk and the site visit.

If you are unsure what to gather, send us an email with your location and the basic product you handle. We will reply with a short checklist tailored to your situation. The goal of the first consultation is not to sell you a machine on the spot; it is to map your constraints so the proposal that comes back actually fits the ground it will sit on.

Ready to start the conversation? Contact our team with your site details, or read about the service formats we offer to see which engagement model suits your project.