Technidrive to Showcase Quarrying Drive Technologies at Hillhead 2026

Technidrive will participate in the Hillhead 2026 exhibition at Hillhead Quarry in Buxton, Derbyshire, UK, from June 23 to 25, 2026, exhibiting alongside WEG at stand PB24. The company will showcase its specialized drive and automation technologies designed to improve safety, efficiency, and sustainability in the quarrying and recycling sectors.

Exhibition Overview and Scale
The event takes place every two years within a live limestone quarry environment, bringing together approximately 20,000 visitors and more than 600 exhibitors. The exhibition will feature live machinery demonstrations operating under actual field working conditions. With major original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) confirmed for the 2026 event, this edition is projected to be the largest in the history of the exhibition.

Automated Crusher Unblock System
Technidrive will present a video demonstration of its automated jaw crusher unblock system, which is engineered to manage blockages without manual intervention. Traditional clearing methods often rely on manual intervention using rock breakers or hammers, which present operator safety risks. The automated solution utilizes intelligent variable speed drive technology to clear blockages, reducing structural strain on mechanical components. The integration of this system can reduce equipment downtime from several hours to minutes. Since its development in 2016, the company has deployed over 80 crusher unblock systems globally across various quarry operations and OEMs.




Drum Drive and Electrification Solutions
For conveyor and feeder applications within the quarrying and recycling industries, the company will highlight its Drum Drive solution. The system is engineered to facilitate plant electrification and lower the total cost of ownership by integrating the electric motor and gearbox directly inside the conveyor drum shell. This enclosed configuration minimizes standard maintenance protocols. The drive assembly interfaces with WEG motors to assist operators in lowering energy consumption and emissions while maintaining mechanical reliability in severe environmental conditions.

Collaborative Component Technology
Exhibiting at the same location, WEG will display several component technologies available through Technidrive's distribution network. The hardware display will feature the compact W80 AXgen axial flux motor alongside the W22 Prime high-efficiency induction motor. These motor configurations are designed to optimize energy efficiency, reduce overall machine footprints, and maintain operational performance under demanding industrial conditions. Technical personnel will be present at stand PB24 throughout the three-day exhibition to discuss system integration and automation configurations.

Edited by Romila DSilva, Induportals Editor, with AI assistance.