CHOOSING THE RIGHT CRUSHER What is a Crusher? A crusher is a machine that uses mechanical energy to break stones, concrete, or other construction materials into smaller pieces of a specific particle size. They are used especially in the mining industry to reduce the size of ore lumps and facilitate their processing. The crusher is designed to receive chunks of maximum size. Several crushing steps may be required to obtain the desired end product. Shredders are classified according to the fineness of the crushed starting material. There are primary or secondary crushers (coarse finished product) and tertiary or quaternary crushers (fine finished product). How to choose the right crusher? There are several factors to consider: 1. Abrasiveness and hardness factors. It is essential to know the material to be crushed, especially its abrasiveness and hardness. 2. You must evaluate the compressive strength or maximum force the material can withstand before breaking. 3. Size. You ne...