The common types of crushing equipment on the market include hammer crusher, jaw crusher, impact crusher, gyratory crusher, cone crusher, roller crusher and vertical shaft impact crusher, etc. Each has advantages and disadvantages, how shall we select the most suitable type according to own requirements? In the following, we would like to list the 5 factors that you need to consider.

1.Quality of raw material

The quality of raw material is key factor that affects the production efficiency and output of the crusher. Therefore, before purchasing the crusher, the user should examine and determine the humidity, hardness and other physical & chemical properties of the materials for crushing.

2.Requirements for particle size of final products

Particle size of crushed material is another important factor that affects the crusher selection. Jaw crusher is mainly applied for primary crushing and the particle size is coarse while hammer crusher is more suitable for secondary crushing and the finished materials often have smaller size.

3.Purpose of final products or crushed materials

The gravel aggregates applied for national road, railway, bridge and other construction projects are variable. For example, highway and high-speed rail often demands superior-quality aggregates. The cracks and sharp corners of the stone will increase the risk of collapse of the project. In this case, impact crusher is a good choice for shaping the material and producing fine aggregates.

4.Budget for the crusher machine

Each crusher suppliers has own pricing policy, so their quotes for crusher machine will be quite different. Commonly the original manufacturer offers more reasonable price, it’s advised the customer to make comparison among three or above suppliers.

5.Project construction period

If the construction project shall be completed within a long period, it is more suitable to select stationary crusher. Mobile crusher is designed for the short-term project which demands flexibility and mobility of the equipment.