Jaw Crusher – Primary Crushing Equipment for Mining, cantera, and Aggregate Processing
Q1: What is the jaw crusher used for?
The jaw crusher is a primary crushing machine designed for coarse and medium crushing of various ores and rocks with compressive strength up to 320 MPa. It is widely used in mining, metallurgy, building materials, highways, railways, water conservancy, and chemical industries. As the preferred choice for primary crushing, the jaw crusher remains one of the most popular and reliable crushing solutions on the market.
Q2: What are the main components and working principle of the jaw crusher?
The jaw crusher is mainly composed of the frame, movable jaw, eccentric shaft, placas de mandíbula (tooth plates), adjusting seat, toggle plate, and other components. The motor drives the flywheel through V-belts, which in turn drives the eccentric shaft to make the movable jaw perform a periodic reciprocating motion along a predetermined trajectory. This motion crushes the material in the crushing cavity, and the crushed material is discharged from the discharge opening by its own weight.
Production Fit at a Glance
The jaw crusher is a high-performance primary crushing solution engineered for mining, cantera, and aggregate processing operations. With a large crushing ratio, uniform product particle size, simple structure, reliable operation, easy maintenance, and economical operating costs, the machine is widely used in mining, metallurgy, building materials, highways, railways, water conservancy, and chemical industries. As the preferred choice for primary crushing, the jaw crusher continues to be a popular and trusted machine in the industry.
Jaw Crusher Data Table
| Modelo | Feed Opening (milímetros) | máx.. Feed Size (milímetros) | Discharge Opening (milímetros) | Capacidad (t/h) | Motor Power (kilovatios) | Peso (t) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE-150×250 | 150×250 | 125 | 10-40 | 1-3 | 5.5 | 0.8 |
| PE-250×400 | 250×400 | 210 | 20-60 | 5-20 | 15 | 2.8 |
| PE-400×600 | 400×600 | 340 | 40-100 | 16-65 | 30 | 6.5 |
| PE-500×750 | 500×750 | 425 | 50-100 | 45-100 | 55 | 10.5 |
| PE-600×900 | 600×900 | 500 | 65-160 | 50-120 | 55-75 | 16.5 |
| PE-750×1060 | 750×1060 | 630 | 80-140 | 110-320 | 90-110 | 28 |
| PE-900×1200 | 900×1200 | 750 | 95-165 | 220-450 | 110-132 | 50 |
| PE-1200×1500 | 1200×1500 | 1020 | 150-300 | 400-800 | 160-220 | 100 |
Specifications are for reference only. Custom configurations are available upon request.
Why This Jaw Crusher Stands Out
Large Crushing Ratio with Uniform Product Size
The jaw crusher delivers a large crushing ratio and produces uniform particle size, ensuring consistent product quality for downstream processing.
Simple Structure with Reliable Operation
With a simple, robust structure, the machine offers reliable operation even in demanding working conditions, minimizing the risk of mechanical failure.
Easy Maintenance and Economical Operation
The machine is designed for easy maintenance and economical operating costs, reducing downtime and overall production expenses.
Wide Application Across Industries
Widely used in mining, metallurgy, building materials, highways, railways, water conservancy, and chemical industries, the jaw crusher is a versatile solution for various crushing requirements.
Proven Technology with Broad Recognition
As the preferred choice for primary crushing, the jaw crusher remains a popular and trusted machine worldwide, with decades of proven performance.
Jaw Crusher: Buyer Watchpoints
Select the Right Model for Your Capacity Requirements
Processing capacity ranges from 1 t/h to 800 t/h depending on the model. Buyers should match the machine’s capacity to their production requirements.
Consider Feed Size and Material Hardness
The maximum feed size ranges from 125 mm to 1020 milímetros, and the machine can handle materials with compressive strength up to 320 MPa. Buyers should verify their material characteristics against these parameters.
Verify Power Supply Compatibility
Motor power ranges from 5.5 kW to 220 kW depending on the model. Workshops should verify power supply capacity before installation.
Machine Footprint and Weight
Overall dimensions and weight vary significantly by model, from approximately 0.8 tons to over 100 montones. Buyers should verify floor space and foundation requirements before installation.
Where This Fits in Your Production Line
This jaw crusher is the primary crushing equipment in mining and aggregate production lines—positioned at the front of the process to reduce large feed material to a size suitable for secondary crushing. If your production also involves impact crushing, cone crushing, sand making, vibrating screening, or material washing and conveying, those operations require different equipment categories. Feel free to inquire about our full range of crushing, screening, and washing solutions for your aggregate processing operations.