A gravel crushing and screening plant is an industrial facility used to break down large rocks, stones, and gravel into smaller, classified sizes. It is widely used in construction, mining, concrete production, road building, and landscaping industries.

Working Principle

These plants process gravel and stones to produce aggregates of various sizes. The process includes the following steps:

  1. Material Feeding: Large rocks and gravel are directed into the crusher using a feeder.
  2. Crushing Process:
    • Primary Crusher: Breaks large stones into smaller pieces (Jaw crusher or impact crusher).
    • Secondary Crusher: Further reduces the size of the material.
    • Tertiary Crusher: Produces fine and uniform aggregates.
  3. Screening Process: Crushed materials are separated by vibrating screens according to size.
  4. Storage and Transport: Sorted materials are stored and transported for further use.

Applications

  • Construction and Road Building: Produces aggregates for concrete and asphalt.
  • Mining: Used in ore processing and preparation.
  • Landscaping and Environment: Supplies gravel for parks, gardens, and walkways.

Advantages

  • High-efficiency crushing and screening capacity
  • Adjustable systems for different material sizes
  • Low maintenance requirements
  • Eco-friendly production process