Extending Jaw Plate Life in Hard Granite Primary Crushing
| Application / Feed | Granite and hard rock, feed size up to 600 мм |
|---|---|
| Crusher | PE series jaw crusher |
| Wear Part | Fixed and swing jaw plates |
| Material Change | Mn13 (standard grade) → Mn18Cr2 |
Problem
Jaw plates were being replaced on a short interval because the feed was far more abrasive than the plant had originally allowed for. The parts were wearing through the tooth profile rather than failing mechanically, so the plant was paying for change-outs driven by wear rate alone.
Solution
The material grade was reviewed against the actual feed rather than the original quotation, and the plates were moved from standard Mn13 to Mn18Cr2. Tooth profile was changed at the same time so that grip and throughput were maintained with the new grade.
Result
Change-out interval extended in comparable granite primary crushing after the grade and profile review. The improvement comes from matching the grade to the real feed, and is measured by the plant against its own operating hours.
