From the primary processing of raw minerals in mining to the production of aggregates in the building materials industry, the performance of crushing equipment directly affects the efficiency and cost of the subsequent process. Cone crusher, by virtue of its unique principle of laminar crushing and stable mechanical structure, has gradually become the priority option for users in many fields.
It is a kind of crushing equipment that exerts squeezing and bending force on materials through the cyclic rotary oscillation motion of the moving cone and the fixed cone, and is mainly used for crushing medium and high hardness materials (e.g. granite, iron ore) to medium and fine grain size (usually 5-20mm).
It is the ‘intermediate hub’ of mining, building materials, environmental protection, and other industries – not only to undertake further processing after coarse crushing, but also to provide qualified raw materials for subsequent screening, sand making, and other links.
Then how does a cone crusher work? As can be seen from the following video that the working nature of the cone crusher is to crush large materials to the target size through the periodic extrusion, shearing and grinding of the moving cone and the fixed cone. The specific process can be divided into four stages:
According to different driving methods, Andamine crusher cone for sale is mainly divided into the following 4 types.
Capacity: 48-500 t/h
Inlet Size: 270mm
Min. Output Size: 6mm
Features:
Capacity: 90-1200t/h
Inlet Size: 20-353mm
Min. Output Size: 6mm
Features:
Capacity: 18-655 t/h
Inlet Size: 267mm
Min. Output Size: 6-64mm
Features:
Capacity: 18-650 t/h
Inlet Size: 267mm
Min. Output Size: 3-60mm
Features:
In addition to these single cone crushing machines, we also have mobile cone crushers. The following is the specific parameter table:
| APY2-C Series Mobile Cone Crusher Specifications | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Models | APY2-300C-S1 | APY2-400C-S1 | APY-300C-S1 | APY2-660C-S1 |
| Power (kw) | 244 | 342.5 | 244 | 342.5 |
| Capacity (t/h) | 115-400 | 140-590 | 110-335 | 180-60 |
| Crusher Models | APC-300M | APC-400M | APC-440D | APC-660D |
| Max Feeding Size(mm) | 210 | 250 | 175 | 215 |
After reading the parameters of different models of cone crusher, how do we choose in the actual application?
Suitable for high quality sand making of gravel aggregate. It should be noted that when the iron content of the material is >5%, it is necessary to install an iron remover, and at the same time, it is necessary to avoid frequent overloading of the hydraulic system, which may lead to seal failure.
Suitable for high intensity crushing in large mines with low failure rate. In order to prevent high temperature leading to the decline in viscosity of the hydraulic oil, seal aging, need to stop immediately when the oil temperature exceeds 55 ℃.
Suitable for medium-sized crushing lines, with lower maintenance costs than purely hydraulic models. The spring pre-pressure needs to be checked regularly to avoid the hydraulic cylinder being subjected to unilateral force for a long period of time, resulting in partial grinding.
If your budget is low, you can choose this model, which has the lowest initial cost. However, be careful not to use it for concrete crushing containing rebar, as rebar jamming cavities can cause the main shaft to break.
Now, I’m sure you can already choose the right crusher for your project. And if you want to know the price of cone crusher, welcome to leave a message to us.
After choosing the right crusher, how to improve the actual capacity in the actual use process? Here are some tips for you to:
CSS (tight side discharge opening CSS) directly determines the finished product size and throughput.
Operation points:
Under full material condition, the materials squeeze each other and grind the edges, and the output rate of cubes is >90%, and the content of needles and flakes is reduced at the same time. Key measures:
Control of fines content: for secondary crushing, the upper limit of fines is ≤25%; for tertiary crushing, the upper limit of fines is ≤10%.
Particle size and height control:
Upper limit of throughput
Power limit
Compared with jaw crusher, impact crusher and other mainstream equipment, the advantages of cone crusher can be summarised as “3 high and 3 low”:
Laminar crushing principle + large eccentric distance design, so that in the same processing capacity, energy consumption is reduced by 15%-20%; and the application of the hydraulic system further improves the stability of continuous operation (downtime <2 hours/month).
The short head cavity with high chrome alloy liner can control the needle flake particles of the product within 10% to meet the demand of high grade concrete aggregate; meanwhile, the automatic discharging function of the hydraulic system reduces the manual intervention, and the service life of the liner can be extended by 300 hours.
Whether it is soft rock with compressive strength of 30MPa (such as marl) or extremely hard rock with 350MPa (such as granite), the cone crusher can achieve accurate crushing by adjusting the cavity, speed or discharge opening, and the applicable scenes cover many fields such as mining, building materials, metallurgy, chemical industry, and so on.
These advantages make the cone crusher widely used in many industries.
Taking cone crusher as the core and integrating feeder, vibrating screen, conveyor and other auxiliary equipments, it can form a fixed or mobile crushing production line. It can be used in mining, building materials, metallurgy and other scenarios that require large-scale, high-specification material crushing. Andamine, as one of the reliable cone crusher suppliers, has exported crushers to 1000+ countries. Below is to share with you a few real-life scenarios of Andamine cone crusher applications.
So, in what direction will cone crushers develop in the future? Smarter? More efficient? Lower cost? Combined with the market analysis, it can be seen that the cone crusher will have the following development trends:
Real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance: Real-time collection of equipment operation data through IoT sensors (vibration, temperature, oil quality), combined with AI algorithms to predict component failures (e.g., automatic shutdown when bearing temperature rises >55℃), reducing unplanned shutdowns by more than 70%.
Adaptive crushing control: PLC system dynamically adjusts the rotational speed and discharge opening size (±1mm precision) according to the hardness and load of the material, improving the output rate of cubes to >90% and reducing the power consumption by 15%~20% at the same time.
Optimisation of laminar crushing: short head type, standard type, and other multi-chamber design with a large crushing ratio (8:1), a single crushing can meet the demand for fine grains, reducing the energy consumption of secondary crushing.
Frequency conversion speed control technology is suitable for different working conditions, reducing no-load energy consumption. Thin oil circulation lubrication system reduces friction resistance and extends bearing life by 30%.
Improvement of wear resistance: The Adoption of high manganese steel (Mn18Cr2MoNi) and ceramic composite liner increases wear resistance by 3~5 times compared with the traditional materials, and the life expectancy exceeds 5,000 hours.
Modular design: Hydraulic nut fastening technology enables quick replacement of the liner in 1.5 hours (compared to 8 hours in the traditional way), increasing the maintenance efficiency by 80%.
Towards the future development direction of cone crusher, Andamine technical engineers have been carrying out technical research and development and upgrading. Take our 4-in-1 mobile crushing plant as an example, the cone crusher is also one of the crushing mainframe. After our research and technology iteration, we have made the following achievements in intelligentisation and automation:
Choosing a suitable cone crusher not only reduces energy consumption and maintenance costs but also provides a long-term guarantee for the stable operation of the production line. If you are looking for a suitable crushing equipment for your needs, please contact us, we will provide you with a customised selection plan so that the performance of the equipment and production needs to achieve a more accurate match.