Choosing the right crusher is crucial for industrial production. This article will walk you through how to select the best crusher based on various needs and conditions, helping you boost efficiency while reducing maintenance costs. Whether you're purchasing for the first time or upgrading equipment, these guidelines will provide valuable insight.
A UNDERSTAND THE MATERIAL YOU NEED TO PROCESS
What type of material will you be working with? What's the maximum size of the material?
1、What is the material?
☑ Metal ☑ Non-metal ☑ Contains a small amount of metal
2、What are the material's properties?
☑ Soft, thin, elastic, and malleable \ Hard, thick, wear-resistant \ Hollow, thin, brittle
☑ Soft and thin \ Hard and thick
☑ Does the metal come in film form or as hardware components?
3、What is the shape of the material?
☑ Sheet-like \ Tube-like \ Solid blocks \ Rolls \ Strips \ Barrels or other hollow forms
4、What is the maximum size (length, width, height, thickness) of the material?
☑ Ensure that the crusher’s chamber size can accommodate the material.
CATEGORY | NATURE | SHAPE | MATERIAL | APPLICABLE EQUIPMENT |
NONMETAL | Hard and Wear-Resistant | Solid Block/Hollow Block | Plastic Parts, Nylon Parts, Engineering Plastics | Powerful Pulverizer |
Hollow, Thin, Hard And Fragile | Hollow Parts Such As Barrel Shells | Beverage Bottles, Plastic Buckets, Plastic Basins | Beverage Bottle Crusher |
Tubular/Sheet | Pipes/Boards | Pipe Crusher |
Soft, Thin, Ductile, And Elastic | Rolled/Striped/Sheeted | Paper, Film, Latex, Silicone, Pet Blister Parts, Packaging Bags, Etc. | Film Crusher |
CONTAIN A SMALL AMOUNT OF METAL
| The Metal Contained Is In The Form Of Film | Sheeted/Rolled/Striped | Aluminum-Plastic Packaging | Film Crusher |
The Metal Contained Is Hardware Accessories | Irregular | Paper, Tires, Etc | Two-shaft Shredder |
METAL
| Soft And Thin/Hard And Thick | Rolled/Striped/Sheeted/Lumpy | Hard Disk, Cans, Mobile Phones, Batteries, Etc | Two-shaft Shredder |
B CLARIFY YOUR PRODUCTION OUTPUT REQUIREMENTS
Define how much material needs to be processed per hour or per day.
☑ Identify your hourly or daily throughput requirements.
C DETERMINE THE DESIRED CRUSHING OUTCOME AND SIZE
What end product do you need?
☑ Fine processing: Powder (e.g., mesh size) \ Irregular particles (e.g., mm size)
☑ Coarse processing: Strips or blocks (e.g., length × width mm)
☑ Security level: Grade 1 to 5
D BUDGET AND SPACE CONSIDERATIONS
☑ Budget
Choose a model and brand that fits your financial plan.
☑ Space Requirements
Take into account the size, weight, and installation area of the crusher.
Ensure the noise level and dust emissions meet environmental standards.
☑ Other Special Requirements
Safety: The machine must meet safety standards and have necessary protective features.
Maintenance: Consider how easy the machine is to maintain and the long-term cost of upkeep.
After-sales service: Opt for suppliers with strong after-sales support.
Customization: If standard equipment doesn’t meet your needs, explore custom solutions.
