A hammer crusher operates on the principle of impact between rapidly moving hammers mounted on a rotor and the raw material being crushed. Here's a breakdown of its working principle:
- Feeding: The raw material is fed into the crusher through a feed hopper.
- Rotor Action: The rotor, which is equipped with hammers, rotates at high speed.
- Impact Crushing: As the rotor spins, the hammers strike the material, breaking it into smaller pieces through impact.
- Reduction and Discharge: The crushed material is then forced through a screen or grate with openings, allowing suitably sized particles to discharge while larger pieces are retained for further impact.
This method is efficient for producing materials with a relatively uniform particle size and is commonly used in industries such as mining, cement, and recycling.
