Application Knowledge of Commonly Used Crushers
From WikipediaThe following table describes typical uses of commonly used crushers for your reference:
Type | Hardness | Abrasion limit | Moisture content | Reduction ratio | Main use |
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Jaw crushers | Soft to very hard | No limit | Dry to slightly wet, not sticky | 3/1 to 5/1 | Heavy mining, Quarried materials, sand & gravel, recycling |
Gyratory crushers | Soft to very hard | Abrasive | Dry to slightly wet, not sticky | 4/1 to 7/1 | Heavy mining, Quarried materials |
Cone crushers | Medium hard to very hard | Abrasive | Dry or wet, not sticky | 3/1 to 5/1 | Quarried materials, Sand & gravel |
Compound crusher | Medium hard to very hard | Abrasive | Dry or wet, not sticky | 3/1 to 5/1 | Mine, Building Materials |
Horizontal shaft impactors | Soft to medium hard | Slightly abrasive | Dry or wet, not sticky | 10/1 to 25/1 | Quarried materials, sand & gravel, recycling |
Vertical shaft impactors (shoe and anvil) | Medium hard to very hard | Slightly abrasive | Dry or wet, not sticky | 6/1 to 8/1 | Sand & gravel, recycling |
Vertical shaft impactors (autogenous) | Soft to very hard | No limit | Dry or wet, not sticky | 2/1 to 5/1 | Quarried materials, sand & gravel |
Mineral sizers | Hard to soft | Abrasive | Dry or wet and sticky | 2/1 to 5/1 | Heavy mining |