How to select a sand and gravel crusher

Sand making and crushing equipment is a general term for fine crushing and sand making equipment. Commonly used equipment mainly includes impact crushers and mobile sand making machines. Its function is to process rocks of different hardness into sand of 0-5mm, 5-10mm, and 10-15mm. With the rapid development of urbanization, the demand for sand and gravel is rising rapidly, making stone crushing equipment essential for the sand making industry.

Common Types

1. Impact Crusher
The output of an impact crusher can reach 20-500 tons per hour, meeting the output needs of most users. Shengbang Machinery will also tailor a crushing solution to your specific requirements.

Impact crushers have advantages such as strong processing capacity, high material adjustability, and high sand-making efficiency. They are suitable for a wide range of materials, from high-hardness materials like river pebbles, granite, basalt, and iron ore, to low-hardness materials like bluestone, weathered stone, and gypsum. The equipment’s operation can be adjusted according to the characteristics of the material. Impact crushers use thin oil lubrication and automatic maintenance, offering advantages such as high transmission efficiency and good cooling. Compared with other equipment, they can reduce power consumption by 10-40% for the same production capacity.

2. Mobile Sand Making Machine Compared with stationary sand making machines, mobile sand making machines have unique advantages in both performance and structure. In addition to processing ordinary sand and gravel materials for fine crushing, they can also process some stone chips, tailings, and even construction waste to make recycled aggregates for reintroduction into the market. They mainly rely on the impact crusher main unit, combined with a tire-type or tracked chassis, which gives them a certain advantage in mobility.

The selection principles should first consider the following factors:

Ⅰ. There is a wide variety of sand making equipment, and different manufacturers incur varying costs in labor, materials, and other manufacturing expenses, resulting in different prices. The manufacturer’s sales method, the local cost of living, and other factors also affect the price. Based on market analysis, sand making machines produced by direct-sales manufacturers are generally cheaper than those from distributors. Therefore, users should choose a suitable manufacturer based on their specific circumstances.

Ⅱ. There are two types of sand making and crushing machines: stationary and mobile. Mobile machines are more expensive than stationary ones. Differences in the motor, output, and model of the sand making and crushing machine also affect its price. After selecting a sand making machine manufacturer, you can consult with them about the availability of the required model. If you are unsure which model to choose, you can consult SBKT’s professional customer service or select a suitable model based on the equipment parameters provided by the manufacturer. It is recommended that you provide SBKT manufacturers with information regarding your production scale, production site size, and actual production capacity during the consultation. This will help them recommend suitable sand making equipment for your production requirements.

III. Sand making and crushing machines are also called sand makers, grinding machines, sand crushers, etc., with different names in different regions. So, how much does it cost to invest in a sand making and crushing machine? In the market, the price of a sand making machine varies, ranging from tens of thousands to millions of yuan. The operating cost of a sand making machine is closely related to its production capacity, energy consumption, and service life. When choosing a sand making machine, you can roughly understand its daily operating cost to estimate the approximate profit. These figures can also be obtained from sand making machine manufacturers for a rough estimate. Generally, the higher the overall cost-effectiveness of a sand making machine, the lower its operating cost. Therefore, it is recommended to compare prices from several suppliers before making a choice for a more reasonable investment.