A crusher is a heavy-duty machine used to reduce large rocks, stones, or ores into smaller pieces. It plays a vital role in the mining, construction, road building, and aggregate processing industries. Crushers allow materials to be processed into manageable sizes suitable for transportation and further use.

Crushing begins with loading materials into a feeding hopper. A vibrating feeder transfers the material into a crusher unit. Inside the crusher, the material is broken down using compression, impact, or pressure. Then, the crushed material is screened and separated based on size, and conveyed to stockpiles.

Main application areas:

  • Mining operations

  • Infrastructure and construction projects

  • Road and highway building

  • Concrete production plants

  • Railway ballast production

  • Recycling facilities

What is a Mobile Crusher, What is it Used For, How Does It Work, and Where Is It Used?

A mobile crusher is a portable crushing unit mounted on wheels or tracks. It performs crushing and screening on-site and can be relocated easily between projects. It includes a feeder, crusher, screen, and conveyor belt system on a single mobile platform.

The operation starts with feeding raw material into the hopper. The material is crushed and then screened into different sizes. The final products are conveyed to stockpiles or used directly on-site.

Key application areas:

  • Temporary construction and road works

  • On-site crushing in urban recycling

  • Emergency infrastructure repair

  • Small to medium-scale mining operations

What is a Stationary Crusher, What is it Used For, How Does It Work, and Where Is It Used?

A stationary crusher is a fixed crushing system installed at a permanent location. Designed for high-capacity operations, it is ideal for long-term use in large quarries and industrial plants.

Raw materials are transported to the plant and fed into the system via trucks or conveyors. The material is crushed and then processed through screens. The separated fractions are stored or delivered as needed.

Application areas:

  • Large-scale mining operations

  • Continuous aggregate production

  • Industrial material processing

  • Asphalt and concrete production

Differences Between Mobile and Stationary Crushers

Mobile crushers offer portability and quick setup, suitable for dynamic projects. They operate at lower capacities but offer unmatched flexibility. Stationary crushers are designed for heavy-duty, continuous production and deliver higher throughput. They require more initial setup but are more economical for long-term use.

What is a Crushing and Screening Plant, What is it Used For, How Does It Work, and Where Is It Used?

A crushing and screening plant is a complete production line used to break down and classify raw materials. It includes feeders, crushers, screens, conveyors, and stockpile units.

Materials are fed into the system, crushed into smaller sizes, and then screened to obtain different product sizes. These materials are then used in construction, mining, and industrial applications.

Main uses:

  • Aggregate production

  • Concrete and asphalt batching

  • Ore processing

  • Road and rail base material

  • Waste recycling