A crusher is an industrial machine designed to reduce large rocks, stones, or ores into smaller, manageable sizes. It plays a critical role in producing raw materials used in construction and infrastructure.

Function:
It transforms bulk materials into aggregates of different sizes used in concrete, asphalt, road sub-base, or other infrastructure components.

Working Principle:
Material is fed into a feeder, then transferred to crushers (jaw, cone, impact). Mechanical force breaks the material, which is then screened and sorted. Conveyors move it to storage or loading.

Application Areas:

  • Road and highway projects

  • Dams and power plants

  • Concrete production

  • Mining operations

  • Demolition and recycling

What Is a Mobile Crusher?

A mobile crusher integrates crushing and screening units onto a transportable chassis. It is ideal for temporary, remote, or moving construction projects.

Purpose:
Performs crushing on-site, eliminating the need for permanent infrastructure. It saves logistics and setup costs.

Working Process:
Raw material is loaded, crushed, and screened by built-in systems. Diesel or electric motors power the equipment. It can be moved easily between sites.

Used In:

  • Road repair and maintenance

  • Urban demolition

  • Remote mining locations

  • Temporary construction projects

  • Emergency disaster zones

What Is a Fixed Crusher?

A fixed crusher is a stationary plant built for large-scale and long-term material processing. It provides higher throughput and durability.

Function:
Supports constant aggregate production over years. Ideal for centralized mining or industrial projects.

Process Flow:
Includes multiple stages from coarse crushing to fine screening. Conveyors transport material. Automation ensures consistent output.

Applications:

  • Industrial mines

  • Infrastructure megaprojects

  • Cement plants

  • Ports and bridges

Differences Between Mobile and Fixed Crushers

  • Mobile crushers offer flexibility and fast deployment. Fixed crushers are built for durability and efficiency.

  • Mobile crushers are ideal for changing worksites; fixed systems are best for stationary use.

  • Setup time is minimal for mobile units; fixed crushers require heavy construction.

  • Mobile capacity is moderate; fixed systems support high tonnage.

  • Initial cost is higher for mobile but reduces transport expenses.

What Is a Mineral Grinding Plant?

A mineral grinding plant reduces the size of ores to fine particles for further metallurgical treatment. It is essential for metal extraction and processing.

Function:
Unlocks valuable elements (gold, copper, iron) from ores. Prepares the material for flotation, leaching, or magnetic separation.

How It Works:
Ore is fed into ball or vertical mills. Rotating drums with steel media grind the material. Classifiers or cyclones sort the powder by particle size.

Application Fields:

  • Gold, copper, iron refining

  • Cement and clinker grinding

  • Ceramic and glass production

  • Coal pulverization

  • Chemical and metallurgy