1. PAINPOINT DRIVEN OPENING

Are your gold processing operations constrained by inefficient primary crushing? Common challenges with suboptimal gold ore crushing equipment directly impact your bottom line: excessive downtime for liner changes and maintenance, inconsistent feed size causing bottlenecks in downstream milling circuits, and high energy consumption per ton of ore processed. Furthermore, abrasive gold ores with high silica content accelerate wear part costs, while inadequate throughput forces you to leave potential tonnage—and revenue—unmined. Are you facing rising operational costs, unpredictable availability, and an inability to fully leverage your mineral deposit? The solution begins with selecting the right primary crushing technology engineered specifically for the demands of gold ore.

2. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

This product line encompasses heavyduty, stationary primary jaw crushers and gyratory crushers designed explicitly for the rigorous first reduction stage of runofmine (ROM) gold ore. The operational workflow is engineered for maximum uptime: (1) ROM ore is fed via dump truck or loader into a rugged vibrating grizzly feeder, (2) oversize material is directed into the crusher’s chamber for compressive reduction, (3) crushed product is discharged onto a main conveyor at a consistent, predetermined size. These crushers are applied in hard rock gold mining operations processing lode or veintype deposits. They are not designed for wet, sticky ores without prior scalping or for ultrafine crushing duties best handled by secondary cone crushers or grinding mills.

3. CORE FEATURES

Optimized Crushing Chamber Geometry | Technical Basis: Finite Element Analysis (FEA) & kinematic dynamics | Operational Benefit: Generates a consistent, wellgraded product curve with minimized slabby or elongated particles | ROI Impact: Improves downstream mill feed efficiency, estimated to reduce grinding media consumption by 37%.
HeavyDuty Modular Frame Construction | Technical Basis: Highstrength, welded steel plates with reinforced stress zones | Operational Benefit: Absorbs high cyclic loads from variable ore hardness, preventing frame fatigue and alignment issues over a 20+ year service life | ROI Impact: Eliminates risk of catastrophic frame failure, protecting longterm asset value and avoiding months of replacement downtime.
QuickWear Part Replacement System | Technical Basis: Hydraulic toggle adjustment and jacking legs on jaw crushers; hydraulic mantle lifting on gyratory models | Operational Benefit: Reduces liner changeout time by up to 50% compared to manual systems | ROI Impact: Directly increases plant availability by hundreds of hours annually, translating to significant additional processed tonnage.
Integrated Dust Suppression & Sealing | Technical Basis: Positivepressure labyrinth seals and strategically placed spray nozzles at feed/discharge points | Operational Benefit: Contains dust generation at the source, protecting critical bearings and improving site environmental conditions | ROI Impact: Reduces bearing replacement frequency and associated maintenance labor costs while ensuring regulatory compliance.
Centralized Automated Lubrication System | Technical Basis: Programmable greasing unit with blockage detection monitors all major bearing points | Operational Benefit: Ensures optimal bearing health under highload conditions without manual intervention | ROI Impact: Extends bearing service life by an average of 30%, preventing unplanned stoppages due to lubrication failure.

4. COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES

| Performance Metric | Industry Standard | ODM Gold Ore Crushing Solution | Advantage (% improvement) |
| : | : | : | : |
| Availability (Scheduled Runtime) | 9092% | 95%+ | > 5% increase |
| Wear Metal Consumption (g/ton crushed) | Varies by ore abrasiveness| Up to 15% reduction documented| ≤15% improvement |
| Energy Efficiency (kWh/ton) Baseline Dependent| Benchmark varies| Optimized 58% through drive & chamber design| ≤8% improvement |
| Mean Time Between Maintenance (MTBM) Major Components| ~2,000 hours| >2,500 hours| >25% increase |

Based on field data from comparable quartzitehosted gold ore applications.

5. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Capacity Range: Configurable from 500 to 2,500 tonnes per hour (tph), depending on model and closedside setting (CSS).
Power Requirements: Main crusher motor from 150 kW to 400 kW; total installed plant power including feeders and conveyors varies by configuration.
Material Specifications: Highgrade manganese steel jaw plates/concaves; main shaft forged from hightensile alloy steel; bearing housings fabricated from heavyduty steel plate.
Physical Dimensions: Footprint tailored to plant layout; typical primary station dimensions range from L15m x W8m x H7m.
Environmental Operating Range: Designed for ambient temperatures from 20°C to +45°C; dust protection rating standard IP65 for electrical components.

6. APPLICATION SCENARIOS

Hard Rock Underground Mine RampUp | Challenge: An expanding underground operation needed to increase surface primary crushing capacity from 800 tph to 1,400 tph without doubling footprint or structural reinforcement costs. Existing equipment could not be modified costeffectively. Solution: Implementation of a single, highcapacity gyratory crusher with an advanced control system for chokefed operation. Results: Achieved target throughput of 1,450 tph within existing civils footprint; particle size distribution improved P80 consistency by 12%, benefiting the SAG mill feed.
Artic Region Alluvial Deposit Processing Plant | Challenge: A remote site processing weathered but abrasive goldbearing gravels faced extreme liner wear and frequent mechanical failures due to temperature swings (30°C to +20°C) contaminating lubricants. Solution: Installation of a jaw crusher with Arcticgrade lubricants, heated housing enclosures for bearings/hydraulics, and enhanced sealing packages. Results: Achieved scheduled seasonal runtime of 96%; wear part life met temperateclimate benchmarks; zero coldweather related bearing failures in three operating seasons.

7. COMMERCIAL CONSIDERATIONS

Pricing is structured according to capacity and customization level:
Standard Tier: Highvolume production models with fixed configurations offer the most competitive capital cost.
Engineered Tier: Customized feed hoppers, discharge arrangements, and specific motor brands to match existing plant standards.
Optional features include advanced condition monitoring sensors (vibration/temperature), automated setting adjustment systems, and skidmounted modular designs for faster installation.
Comprehensive service packages are available:
Basic Warranty
Extended Service Agreement covering planned inspections
Full Performance Contract including wear parts supply
Financing options include traditional capital purchase as well as leasetoown structures tailored for midtier mining companies.

8. FAQ

Q1: Is your equipment compatible with existing tertiary crushing circuits?
Yes. The primary role is consistent size reduction to a target product suitable for secondary cone crusher feed. Our engineering team can review your current flow sheet to ensure optimal feed size distribution compatibility.

Q2: What is the expected operational impact on my maintenance crew’s workload?
The design prioritizes serviceability with features like hydraulic adjustment and centralized lubrication systems that reduce routine service time significantly compared to older designs.

Q3: Can you provide performance guarantees?
Yes we can provide performance guarantees based on certified test work using representative samples of your specific gold ore type.

Q4: What are typical lead times?
Lead times vary based on model complexity but generally range between six months after final design approval depending on current manufacturing capacity

Q5 How does pricing compare between standard jaw versus gyratory configurations?
Capital cost typically favors large jaw crushers at lower capacities (1200 tph) due lower wear rates in continuous operation

Q6 What training do you provide for operators?
We provide comprehensive commissioning support along with detailed operational manuals We also offer optional onsite training programs focused on safe operation routine maintenance procedures troubleshooting common issues

Q7 Do you assist with foundation drawings civil design requirements?
Detailed foundation load drawings general arrangement diagrams interface points are provided as part of our technical documentation package enabling your engineering contractor proceed accurately