A mobile crusher is a portable stone crushing plant designed to crush rocks, concrete, rubble, and other hard materials on-site. It is mounted on a tracked or wheeled chassis and can be transported easily between different job sites.

What is the Purpose of a Mobile Crusher?

Mobile crushers are used primarily in construction and mining projects where materials like rocks and debris need to be processed directly at the site. They reduce transportation costs, accelerate project timelines, and support environmental sustainability through on-site recycling.

How Does a Mobile Crusher Work?

A mobile crusher consists of several key components such as a vibrating feeder, jaw or impact crusher, screening unit, and conveyor belts. Its operation includes:

  • Raw material is fed into the machine via a hopper.

  • The material is crushed by the primary crusher.

  • Crushed material is screened to separate different sizes.

  • Oversized materials may be re-routed for additional crushing.

  • Finished product is discharged through conveyors.

In Which Areas are Mobile Crushers Used?

  • Construction and demolition sites

  • Road building projects

  • Mining operations

  • Infrastructure projects like dams

  • Concrete recycling plants

What is a Stationary Crusher?

A stationary crusher is a fixed crushing plant used to process large quantities of hard materials like stone and rock at a single site. These systems are built on permanent foundations and used for long-term production.

What is the Purpose of a Stationary Crusher?

Stationary crushers are ideal for processing bulk materials from quarries or mines. They are used in large-scale projects where continuous production is essential, such as in aggregate manufacturing or cement plants.

How Does a Stationary Crusher Work?

Though similar in function to mobile crushers, stationary crushers have higher capacity and power. The operation involves:

  • Material is delivered to the feed hopper.

  • The crusher breaks it into smaller pieces.

  • The screening unit classifies materials by size.

  • Conveyors transport the output to storage areas.

In Which Areas are Stationary Crushers Used?

  • Quarrying and aggregate plants

  • Cement and concrete production facilities

  • Major infrastructure developments (bridges, highways, dams)

  • Industrial-scale mining projects

Differences Between Mobile and Stationary Crushers

  • Mobility: Mobile crushers can be relocated; stationary crushers are fixed.

  • Setup Time: Mobile units are quicker to deploy; stationary plants need extended setup.

  • Investment: Stationary crushers require higher capital investment.

  • Production Capacity: Stationary units typically offer higher output.

  • Flexibility: Mobile units offer operational flexibility; stationary ones are limited to fixed locations.