What Are Different Stages And Types Of Industrial Rock Crushing?

Posted by Ali Tariq on April 20th, 2021

Do you know about Industrial Rock Crushing? No? there is nothing to worry about.

Today, we are going to discuss some of the best types of crushers we can use and the stages of crushing.

Shall we start? Let’s get the ball rolling:  

What Are Different Stages Of Rock Crushing?

Rock crushing services have three particular stages; primary crushing, secondary crushing & tertiary crushing – and all of them are listed below:

·       Primary Crushing

Primary crushing is the first stage of crashing in which the extraction is done from the inside. The basic purpose of primary crushing is to reduce the size of a material and to get it into shape so that secondary crushes can easily handle it.

As far as the minimum setting on most primary crushers is concerned, it is 4 to 6 inches. There is plenty of equipment that is used in primary crushing, but some of the best equipment are impact crushers, gyratory crushers, compression-style jaw, and other such tools.

With the help of these instruments, overlapping can be done significantly between primary and secondary crushers.

·       Secondary Crushing

The second type of crushing is secondary crushing, in which the reduction ratios are one of the essential considerations. In secondary crushing, you have to produce a very fine final product so that tertiary crushing can be done without any hassle.

Cone crushers are used alongside secondary crushing stations because cone crushes are extremely versatile as far as there is speed, throw, and feeding parameters are concerned.

However, if you want to take your productivity to the next level, we recommend you use cone crushers at a consistent chocked setting.

·       Tertiary/Quaternary/Final Reduction Crushing

Tertiary crushing is also known as final reduction crushing, and it's the last stage of crushing. The basic purpose and goal of this crushing are to shape and size the rock and other such materials into a significant final product.

As we discussed earlier, overlapping can happen on the basis of crusher styles, so there is absolutely nothing to worry about.

Tertiary crushing is the final stage of crushing, so there are so many crushes used in the process, such as horizontal impact crushers, high-pressure grinding roll crushers, cone crushers, etc.

What Are The Different Types Of Crushers?

Now, we are going to discuss some of the best types of crushers. So let’s get off the ground:

·       Jaw Crushers

Jaw crushers are one of the best forms of crashes, and they are often used in compression crushing.

When we talk about compression crushing, jaw crushers are more suitable and useful as compared to cone crushers, and that's the basic reason they are generally used in primary rock crushing.

Jaw crushers are also known as rock breakers because they are used to break harder and larger materials into manageable pieces. If we compare them with impact-style rock crushers, jaw crushers usually do well without showing so much wear and tear.

One of the many reasons to use these crushers is that they produce a very fine and minimal final product that can be taken care of easily during secondary crushing.

·       Gyratory Crushers

Gyratory crushers are known for having a conical head and concave surfaces. They are used to break apart material with the help of compression, and the process is known as an eccentric movement.

Just like jaw crushers, these crushers are also used specifically in primary crushing stations, but due to their excessive productivity, they can also be utilized during secondary crushing.

·       Cone Crushers

As far as the work process is concerned, cone crushers work similarly to the jaw and gyratory crushers. They are used to reduce the size and shape of a material by squeezing them until they break apart.

Cone crushers are made with a rotating metal in a concave bowl that is generally aligned with manganese, and this is where they are similar to gyratory crushers.

However, the crushing chamber of cone crushers is not as deeply angled as in gyratory crushers.

Wrapping Up

Industrial rock crushing is the way to go to decrease the size and shapes of rocks. We hope you have completely understood the types and stages of crushing now. Haven’t you?