Cone crushers are used primarily to crush a variety of medium-hard and hard materials. These materials often include:
- Granite: Due to its hardness, granite is commonly processed using a cone crusher.
- Basalt: Similar to granite, basalt is a tough material ideal for crushing.
- Limestone: Although softer than granite and basalt, limestone can be effectively crushed using cone crushers.
- Sandstone: Cone crushers can handle the breaking down of sandstone.
- Iron ore: Many mining operations use cone crushers to break down iron ore for easier processing.
- Copper ore: Another mineral that often requires the strength of a cone crusher.
- Quartzite: This hard, metamorphic rock is also effectively processed with a cone crusher.
- Gravel: Used frequently in the construction and road-building sectors.
- Secondary and tertiary crushing stages: Cone crushers are often used after the initial crushing by jaw crushers and before the final crushing by other types of crushers.
These crushers are favored for their ability to produce a uniformly shaped final product and their high crushing efficiency.
