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Hammer Crusher

A hammer crusher is an impact crushing machine primarily used for the intermediate and fine crushing of medium-hard and brittle materials. After entering the crushing chamber, the feed is progressively reduced by the impact of high-speed rotating hammers and by collisions with the liners and other particles. Material that reaches the required size passes through the grate openings, while oversized particles remain in the crushing chamber for further reduction.

The machine supports both dry and wet crushing. Dry operation is suitable for materials such as limestone, coal, gypsum, coke and shale. Wet operation is particularly suitable for lateritic gold ores . Water can be added during crushing to produce a slurry that feeds directly into the downstream mineral processing circuit.

Hammer Crusher

Key Benefits / Advantages

High Reduction Ratio and Simplified Process Flow

With a reduction ratio of 10:1 to 25:1, the hammer crusher can reduce large feed material to a relatively fine product in a single crushing stage. It can combine intermediate and fine crushing duties, reducing the number of crushing and material transfer stages while simplifying the overall process and lowering equipment investment.

Flexible Control of Product Size

An arc-shaped grate assembly is installed beneath the crushing chamber. By adjusting the spacing between the grate bars or fitting grates with different opening sizes, the maximum product size can be controlled and the product gradation can be matched to downstream process requirements.

Easy Replacement of Wear Parts

The principal wear parts, including the hammers, liner plates and grate bars, are replaceable. Their accessible arrangement simplifies wear inspection, routine maintenance and parts replacement, helping reduce planned downtime and improve equipment availability.

When should a hammer crusher be selected?

A hammer crusher is typically selected when processing brittle, medium-hard, or low-abrasive materials, such as limestone, coal, gypsum, or shale. It is suitable for applications that require a large reduction ratio, allowing relatively large feed materials to be crushed to smaller sizes in a single stage. In many cases, this can reduce the need for secondary or tertiary crushers, helping to simplify the crushing process and lower overall equipment investment.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ for Hammer Crusher

Several factors influence the processing capacity, including: Feed size distribution Material hardness and moisture content Rotor speed and hammer configuration Screen plate size and open area Proper feed control and correct screen selection are essential to maintain stable throughput.
A hammer crusher operates based on impact crushing. The motor drives the rotor to rotate at high speed. Hammer heads mounted on the rotor strike the incoming material and break it through impact. The fragmented material is then thrown against impact plates and other particles inside the crushing chamber, causing further breakage. Particles smaller than the openings of the grate bars or screen plates pass through the bottom of the crusher and are discharged, while larger particles remain inside the chamber until further crushed. This impact crushing mechanism enables efficient size reduction for medium-hard materials.
The primary wear parts of a hammer crusher include hammers, liner plates, and grate plates/screen sieves.
To minimize wear and improve equipment longevity: * Ensure the feed size matches the design limit * Avoid feeding tramp metal or oversized material * Maintain stable feed rates * Inspect hammers, liners, and screen plates regularly Proper maintenance can significantly reduce downtime and operating costs.
To recommend a suitable model, the following information is typically required: * Raw material type * Maximum feed size * Desired output size * Required capacity (tph) * Moisture content of the material Providing this data allows engineers to determine the appropriate crusher configuration.

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Technical Data of Hammer Crusher

Model Feed Size (mm) Output Size (mm) Capacity (t/h) Power (kW) Total Weight (t) Overall Size (L×W×H mm)
PC 400×300 ≤200 ≤25 5-10 11 0.8 900×670×860
PC 600×400 ≤250 ≤30 10-22 22 2.26 1200×1050×1200
PC 800×600 ≤250 ≤35 18-40 55 4.8 1310×1180×1310
PC 1000×800 ≤350 ≤35 25-50 75 5.9 1600×1390×1575
PC 1000×1000 ≤350 ≤35 30-55 90 8 1800×1590×1775
PC 1250×1250 ≤350 ≤35 35-65 132 14 2060×1600×1890
PC 1400×1400 ≤350 ≤35 50-100 280 32 2365×1870×2220
PC 1600×1600 ≤350 ≤35 100-150 480 37.5 3050×2850×2800

Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice due to ongoing product improvement.

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