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Secondary Impact Crushing

Impact Crusher

A horizontal-shaft impact crusher that produces high-quality cubical aggregate by shattering medium-hard materials with high-speed blow bars. Feeding 300-700mm with capacities from 30 to 2,000 t/h — ideal for limestone, concrete recycling, and road-base aggregate production.

300-700 mmFeeding Size
30-2,000 t/hCapacity
CubicalProduct Shape
Medium-HardMaterial Type

Product Overview

About the Impact Crusher

The impact crusher — also known as a horizontal shaft impact (HSI) crusher — reduces material by the high-speed impact of rotating blow bars against the feed and the subsequent collision of material against adjustable impact plates (curtains). A rotor fitted with blow bars spins at 250-700 rpm; material fed into the top is struck by the blow bars, hurled across the chamber into the impact plates, and fractured. This process repeats until the particles are small enough to exit through the bottom opening.

The impact crusher's greatest advantage is its ability to produce cubical, well-graded product with low flakiness — a critical requirement for concrete aggregate, asphalt, and railway ballast. In cement plants, impact crushers serve as secondary crushers after the primary jaw crusher, producing raw meal feed of the right fineness and shape. They are also extensively used in construction-waste and concrete recycling, where cubical shape and controlled fines are valued.

Unlike compression crushers (jaw, cone), impact crushers use kinetic energy to shatter material along its natural cleavage lines — producing fewer micro-cracks in the aggregate and preserving its structural strength. LIMING impact crushers feature heavy-duty rotors, high-chromium or martensitic steel blow bars, and hydraulically adjustable impact plates for precise product control.

Key Benefits

Advantages of LIMING Impact Crusher

Engineered for superior product shape, high throughput, and easy maintenance.

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Excellent Cubical Product Shape

Impact crushing along natural cleavage planes produces cubical, low-flakiness aggregate ideal for high-strength concrete and asphalt — meeting the strictest quality specifications.

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High Reduction Ratio

Single-stage reduction ratios up to 15:1 reduce the number of crushing stages required, lowering capital cost, building height, and energy consumption per ton of product.

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Hydraulic Adjustment & Opening

Impact plate gap and rotor speed are hydraulically adjustable for precise product-size control. The hydraulic housing opening enables fast, safe access for blow bar inspection and replacement.

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Robust Rotor & Wear Protection

Heavy-duty welded rotor with replaceable wear liners. High-chromium and martensitic blow bars handle abrasive feed. Optional third impact plate for finer product and higher reduction.

Impact Crusher Specifications

PF series horizontal shaft impact crusher models for secondary crushing.

Model Rotor Ø × Length (mm) Max Feeding (mm) Capacity (t/h) Motor Power (kW) Weight (t)
PF Series — Horizontal Shaft Impact Crusher
PF-0807850×70030030-5037-554.5
PF-10071000×70035050-8055-756.0
PF-10101000×100035080-12090-1108.5
PF-12101250×1000400110-180132-16012.5
PF-12141250×1400400150-220185-22017.0
PF-13151320×1500500180-280220-28020.5
PF-13201320×2000500250-380315-35526.0
PF-15201500×2000600350-500400-50032.0
PF-16201600×2000650500-700500-63040.0
PF-18201800×2000700700-1,200710-90055.0
PF-20202000×20007001,000-1,500900-1,10068.0
PF-20302000×30007001,500-2,0001,100-1,50095.0

* Specifications are for reference only. Actual capacity depends on material hardness, feed gradation, and rotor speed. Contact LIMING for model selection.

How It Works

Working Principle of Impact Crusher

The impact crusher reduces material by high-speed impact energy. The rotor, fitted with blow bars, spins at high speed; feed material is struck by the blow bars and hurled against impact plates. The repeated impact fractures the material along its natural cleavage planes, producing cubical product.

  1. Material feed: Medium-hard material enters the crushing chamber from the top via a feed chute or vibratory feeder. A feed guide directs it into the rotor's impact zone.
  2. Blow bar impact (primary): The high-speed rotor (250-700 rpm) fitted with blow bars strikes the incoming material. The kinetic energy shatters the particles on impact — this is the primary crushing action that produces the first size reduction.
  3. Impact plate collision (secondary): The fractured material is thrown at high velocity across the chamber into the first impact plate (curtain). The collision causes further fracture. The material rebounds back toward the rotor for additional impact.
  4. Second impact plate (tertiary): Many models feature a second (and third) impact plate. Material passes through successive impact zones, each providing additional size reduction and shaping toward a cubical form.
  5. Inter-particle impact: Particles also collide with each other in the high-velocity chamber, causing further fracture without additional wear on the blow bars — improving product shape and reducing wear cost.
  6. Discharge: Material that has been reduced to below the gap between the rotor and the final impact plate exits the chamber through the bottom opening by gravity. The gap is hydraulically adjustable to control final product size.

Impact Crusher FAQ

What is an impact crusher used for?
An impact crusher is used for secondary or tertiary crushing of medium-hard materials such as limestone, dolomite, concrete, and slag. It produces a cubical product shape ideal for concrete aggregate, asphalt, and cement raw meal preparation. It is also widely used in concrete and construction-waste recycling.
What is the difference between an impact crusher and a hammer crusher?
Both are impact-type crushers. A hammer crusher uses hinged hammers on a rotor and a grate to control discharge size, best for brittle materials like limestone and coal. An impact crusher uses rigid blow bars and adjustable impact plates (curtains) without a grate, producing better cubical shape and tolerating slightly more abrasive material. Impact crushers generally produce better product shape but have higher wear cost on hard, abrasive stone.
How is the product size adjusted on an impact crusher?
Product size is controlled by adjusting the gap between the rotor blow bars and the impact plates (curtains), the number and angle of impact plates, the rotor speed, and the blow bar condition. Hydraulic or spring adjustment mechanisms allow quick changes to meet product specifications without changing parts.
What is the capacity range of LIMING impact crushers?
LIMING impact crushers cover a capacity range of 30 to 2,000 t/h. Small models (PF-0807) produce 30-50 t/h, while large models (PF-1820) reach 700-2,000 t/h for high-tonnage cement plants, aggregate operations, and recycling facilities.

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