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1. PAINPOINT DRIVEN OPENING

Are your current crushing circuits creating a bottleneck that limits your plant’s throughput to 200 tons per hour when your mill feed demands 350? Are you spending $15,000 per month on manganese wear parts due to inconsistent feed gradation? Does every clayladen or wet feed spike cause a bowl float event, costing you 4 hours of production downtime per incident?

For plant managers and engineering contractors, the operational reality of mediumtohard rock processing is defined by three constants: escalating energy costs, declining ore grades, and the relentless pressure to maximize uptime. A standard cone crusher often fails to deliver consistent product shape under variable feed conditions, leading to recirculating loads that choke downstream screens. Your challenge is not just crushing rock—it is maintaining a stable, predictable, and costefficient size reduction process.

How does your current equipment handle the transition from a clean, dry feed to a damp, finesheavy material without sacrificing setting stability?

2. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

The HighCapacity Cone Crusher is a heavyduty, secondary and tertiary crushing machine designed for continuous operation in hard rock mining and aggregate production. It utilizes a fixedspindle, rollerbearing design to deliver a high reduction ratio with minimal power consumption per ton.

Operational Workflow (5 Key Steps):
1. Feed Entry: Material enters the crushing chamber via a rotating feed distributor, ensuring even wear and optimal cavity utilization.
2. Eccentric Rotation: A largediameter, spherical roller bearing drives the main shaft in an eccentric motion, creating a gyrating action against the concave.
3. Compression Crushing: The mantle and concave geometry create a parallel zone where material is compressed and sheared, producing a cubical product.
4. Hydraulic Adjustment: A hydraulic cylinder system controls the Closed Side Setting (CSS) dynamically, allowing for realtime adjustment without stopping the crusher.
5. Tramp Release: Noncrushable material (steel, drill bits) triggers a hydraulic relief system, allowing the bowl to lift and pass the object, then automatically resetting to the original CSS.

Application Scope & Limitations:

• Scope: Ideal for secondary and tertiary crushing of granite, basalt, river gravel, and limestone with a compressive strength up to 350 MPa.
• Limitations: Not recommended for primary crushing of runofmine material exceeding 400mm feed size. Performance degrades significantly with high clay content (>15% passing 75 microns) without a prescreening system.

3. CORE FEATURES

Constant Liner Performance (CLP) | Technical Basis: Chamber geometry optimized via DEM (Discrete Element Method) simulation | Operational Benefit: Maintains a consistent product gradation curve as the mantle wears, reducing the need for frequent CSS adjustments | ROI Impact: Extends liner life by 2030% compared to standard straightbowl designs, saving $8,000$12,000 annually in wear parts.

Hydraulic Overload Protection | Technical Basis: Accumulatorbacked hydraulic cylinders with a 0.5second response time | Operational Benefit: Prevents catastrophic damage from tramp iron; the crusher resets to the original CSS automatically within 15 seconds | ROI Impact: Eliminates an average of 35 unscheduled shutdowns per year, saving 1220 hours of downtime valued at $4,500/hour.

Roller Bearing Main Shaft | Technical Basis: Spherical roller bearings replace traditional bronze bushings | Operational Benefit: Reduces friction heat by 40%, allowing for continuous operation at 100% rated load without overheating | ROI Impact: Lowers lubricating oil consumption by 60% and extends oil change intervals to 2,000 hours.



Hydroset CSS Adjustment | Technical Basis: Single hydraulic cylinder for raising/lowering the main shaft | Operational Benefit: Allows operators to change the product size from 6mm to 38mm in under 30 seconds via a PLC interface | ROI Impact: Reduces product rework and recirculating loads by 15%, directly increasing plant throughput.

AntiSpin Mechanism | Technical Basis: Friction brake on the head assembly | Operational Benefit: Prevents the mantle from spinning freely when the crusher is empty, reducing wear on the head nut and bowl threads | ROI Impact: Extends head assembly service life by 50%, saving $3,000 in rebuild costs every 18 months.

DualAction Tramp Release | Technical Basis: Mechanical springs + hydraulic relief | Operational Benefit: Provides a failsafe against power loss; if hydraulic pressure drops, mechanical springs still allow the bowl to lift | ROI Impact: Ensures 100% protection against damage even during electrical faults, reducing insurance claim risks.

4. COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES

| Performance Metric | Industry Standard (Bushing Cone) | HighCapacity Cone Crusher Solution | Advantage (% Improvement) |
| : | : | : | : |
| Throughput (tph) | 250 tph (at 25mm CSS) | 320 tph (at 25mm CSS) | +28% |
| Power Consumption (kWh/t) | 0.85 kWh/t | 0.62 kWh/t | 27% |
| Product Cubicity (% passing 3:1 ratio) | 72% | 88% | +22% |
| Liner Life (hours) | 450 hours | 620 hours | +38% |
| CSS Adjustment Time | 5 minutes (manual shims) | 30 seconds (hydraulic) | 90% |
| Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) | 1,200 hours | 2,800 hours | +133% |

5. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Capacity Rating: 250 – 450 metric tons per hour (depending on CSS and feed gradation)
• Power Requirements: 250 kW (335 HP) – 400 kW (535 HP) electric motor, 660V/50Hz or 480V/60Hz
• Material Specifications: Main frame: ASTM A148 Grade 8050 cast steel; Mantle/Concave: 18% Manganese (Mn18Cr2) with workhardening capability up to 500 HB
• Physical Dimensions: Length: 3.2m; Width: 2.1m; Height: 2.8m; Weight: 28,000 kg (empty)
• Environmental Operating Range: Ambient temperature: 20°C to +50°C; Suitable for outdoor installation with IP55 motor enclosure; Hydraulic oil viscosity range: ISO VG 46 to VG 68

6. APPLICATION SCENARIOS

Hard Rock Gold Mine – Secondary Crushing | Challenge: The mine was experiencing 12% downtime due to frequent bowl float events caused by variable feed moisture. | Solution: Installed the HighCapacity Cone Crusher with a moisture sensor linked to the Hydroset system, which automatically reduces CSS by 2mm when moisture exceeds 8%. | Results: Downtime reduced to 2.5%. Throughput increased from 180 tph to 240 tph. Annual production gain of 120,000 tons.

Road Base Aggregate Producer – Tertiary Crushing | Challenge: The client needed a consistent 95% passing 19mm product with a flakiness index below 15% for a highway project. | Solution: Deployed the crusher with a fine chamber configuration and a 22mm CSS. The Constant Liner Performance geometry maintained product shape for 600 hours without adjustment. | Results: Flakiness index averaged 12%. Reject material reduced by 18%. Client avoided $50,000 in penalty fees for offspec product.

River Gravel Plant – Recrushing Oversize | Challenge: The existing impact crusher was producing excessive fines (30% passing 4mm), wasting valuable aggregate. | Solution: Replaced the impactor with the HighCapacity Cone Crusher set at 16mm CSS. | Results: Fines generation dropped to 12%. The plant’s overall yield of saleable 1020mm aggregate increased by 22%. Energy cost per ton fell by $0.18.

7. COMMERCIAL CONSIDERATIONS

Equipment Pricing Tiers (FOB Port):

• Standard Package (Base Unit + Motor): $185,000 – $220,000 (Includes crusher, 250kW motor, Vbelt drive, basic control panel)
• Advanced Package (Automation Ready): $245,000 – $280,000 (Includes PLC, touchscreen HMI, oil circulation unit, temperature sensors)
• Premium Package (Full Integration): $320,000 – $370,000 (Includes all above + laser level sensor, feed bin, chute work, and commissioning engineer for 5 days)



Optional Features:

• AutoSet System: $18,500 (Automatically adjusts CSS based on power draw)
• Dust Suppression Kit: $4,200 (Water spray nozzles and seals)
• Ceramic Liner Inserts: $9,800 (For highabrasion zones, extends life by 40%)

Service Packages:

• Basic Warranty: 12 months / 2,000 hours (parts only)
• Extended Warranty: 36 months / 8,000 hours (parts + labor, includes 2 annual inspections)
• Performance Guarantee: Guaranteed throughput within 5% of spec, or we provide a free liner set

Financing Options:

• LeasetoOwn: 36month term, 4.5% APR, with $1 buyout at end
• Deferred Payment: 10% down, first payment due 90 days after commissioning
• TradeIn Program: Accepting any brand cone crusher (2010 or newer) for up to $45,000 credit

8. FAQ

Q1: Can this crusher handle a feed with high moisture content (1012%)?
A: Yes, but performance depends on fines content. The crusher is equipped with a nonclogging feed cone and a hydraulic antispin brake. For feeds with >10% moisture and >15% fines, we recommend a prewet screen to bypass the sticky material. Field data shows a 5% reduction in throughput at 12% moisture, but no bowl float events.

Q2: What is the expected liner life for crushing granite (250 MPa)?
A: Based on our wear modeling, a standard Mn18Cr2 liner set will yield approximately 450550 hours when crushing granite at a 25mm CSS. Using our optional ceramic composite inserts on the lower concave can extend this to 700 hours. Actual life depends on feed gradation and CSS setting.

Q3: How does the hydraulic system perform in cold climates (30°C)?
A: The standard system uses ISO VG 46 oil, which is suitable down to 10°C. For cold climates, we offer a coldweather package with an oil heater (2kW immersion heater) and a lower viscosity ISO VG 32 oil. This ensures the hydraulic response time remains under 0.5 seconds even at 30°C.

Q4: What is the typical lead time from order to delivery?
A: Standard Package units have a lead time of 1214 weeks. Advanced and Premium Packages require 1620 weeks due to automation integration. We maintain a stock of 3 Standard units at our regional warehouse for urgent orders, which can ship within 2 weeks.

Q5: Can I retrofit this crusher into an existing plant with a different brand footprint?
A: Yes. The crusher footprint is compatible with most major brands (Metso, Sandvik, Terex) from the 20102018 era. We provide a retrofit kit that includes adapter base plates, motor mount brackets, and electrical interface modules. Installation typically takes 35 days.

Q6: What is the ROI timeline for upgrading from a bushing cone to this roller bearing model?
A: Based on a 300 tph plant operating 5,000 hours per year, the energy savings alone ($0.23/kWh 0.23 kWh/t savings 1.5M tons) yields $79,350 annually. Combined with reduced liner costs and downtime savings, the payback period is typically 1418 months.

Q7: Do you offer training for plant operators?
A: Yes. We provide a 2day onsite training program covering CSS optimization, wear monitoring, and hydraulic troubleshooting. This is included with the Premium Package and available for $4,500 for Standard/Advanced packages. We also offer a remote monitoring service where our engineers review your crusher data weekly.