A stone crusher consists of several key components that facilitate the crushing process. Here are the primary components:
- Frame: The main structure that supports the entire machine.
- Jaw Crusher or Cone Crusher: The main crushing device, where large stones are crushed into smaller pieces.
- Jaw Crusher: Consists of fixed and moving plates that crush the stone.
- Cone Crusher: Uses a spinning cone inside a bowl to crush the stone.
- Hopper: A feed hopper to receive and hold the raw materials before they enter the crushing chamber.
- Feeder: Controls the flow of materials into the crusher.
- Vibrating Screen: Used to separate different sizes of stones after crushing.
- Conveyor Belts: Transport materials to different parts of the crusher and to the final output area.
- Drive Mechanism: Typically an electric motor coupled with gears and belts to power the crusher.
- Control System: Electronic and hydraulic systems to control the operation of the crusher and ancillary equipment.
- Discharge Chute: Guides the crushed stones out of the crusher.
- Bearings and Shafts: Provide support and allow movement in the crushing mechanism.
- Liners and Jaw Plates: Replaceable surfaces within the crusher that handle the wear and abrasion from crushing stones.
These components work together to ensure efficient and effective crushing of stones into various sizes for construction and other uses.
