The construction of a dam requires a large quantity of construction aggregate. The major advantage of building a dam upstream is the abundance of pebbles on both sides of the riverbed. By collecting these pebbles and sending them to a crushing line, the necessary construction aggregate for the dam can be produced. This river pebble crushing line has a capacity of 100 to 150 tons per hour and has been operating normally for 5 years. Aside from routine maintenance, the equipment has not experienced any failures. If you wish to modify the output size…
Materia prima: Piedra de río
Tamaño de Alimentación: <500 mm
Tamaño de Salida: 0-5-10-19-31.5mm
Capacidad: 100-150 t/h
Question 1:
Regarding the Symons cone crusher, should I use the short-head or standard type? What are your selection criteria?
MR Answer 1:
Cone crushers are divided into three types: coarse cavity, standard, and short-head. The main difference lies in the distance between the mantle and concave. The selection criteria are based on two points:
(1) The final target product size.
(2) The position of the crushing stage in the process.
Since the maximum output size you require is 38.5 mm, the standard type can meet your needs.
Question 2:
I want to maximize the use of my equipment to produce more aggregate, sell it to customers for higher profits, and recoup my investment as quickly as possible. When using a Symons cone crusher, can I feed it completely?
MR Answer 2:
When using a Symons cone crusher, you should never overfeed it, and it is crucial to strictly control the feed rate. There are two reasons:
(1) If the feed is too large or too heavy, the crushing force will instantly exceed the spring preload, causing over-compression of the moving cone, which will lead to complete spring blockage and loss of its damping effect;
(2) Once the feed exceeds its instantaneous processing capacity, uncrushed material accumulates at the bottom of the crushing chamber, clogging the moving cone and causing overload and motor shutdown.

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MR’s engineering team provided rapid 24/7 response time, and this localized professional support is crucial for the client. On-site technical support throughout the entire process, from installation and commissioning to staff training, along with real-time progress monitoring and reporting, ensures the proactive identification and resolution of any issues on-site.
The client’s feedback stated: Since its commissioning five years ago, it has operated stably, consistently maintaining a production capacity of 100 to 150 tons/hour, providing a stable and reliable source of aggregate for our dam construction. During these five years of intensive operation, aside from scheduled maintenance, the equipment has experienced virtually no major breakdowns.