Iron ore beneficiation involves processes to improve the quality of iron ore by removing impurities and increasing its iron content. Crushers play a crucial role in this process by reducing the size of iron ore lumps for further processing.
Iron Ore Beneficiation Process Overview:
1. Crushing: Large iron ore lumps are crushed into smaller particles (typically <10mm) using primary, secondary, and tertiary crushers.
2. Screening: Separates crushed ore into different size fractions.
3. Grinding: Further reduces particle size (to ~100-200 microns) for liberation of iron minerals.
4. Magnetic Separation / Flotation / Gravity Separation: Removes impurities like silica, alumina, and phosphorus.
5. Pelletizing/Sintering: Agglomerates fine particles for blast furnace use.
Crusher Capacity for Iron Ore Processing
The capacity of crushers used in iron ore beneficiation plants varies based on:
- Type of crusher (Jaw Crusher, Gyratory Crusher, Cone Crusher, Impact Crusher)
- Feed size and hardness of iron ore
- Desired product size
- Plant throughput requirements
- Small-scale plant: 100–500 mt/h
- Medium-scale plant: 500–2,000 mt/h
- Large-scale plant: 2,000–10,000+ mt/h
Typical Crusher Capacities (Metric Tons per Hour – mt/h):
| Crusher Type | Capacity Range (mt/h) |
|———————-|———————–|
| Primary Jaw Crusher | 50 – 1,500 |
| Gyratory Crusher | 500 – 5,000 |
| Cone Crusher | 100 – 1,200 |
| Impact Crusher | 50 – 800 |
Example Plant Capacities:
Key Considerations:
1. Ore Characteristics: Hardness (e.g., hematite vs. magnetite), moisture content.
2. Downstream Processes: Higher capacity needed if grinding requires finer feed.
3. Maintenance & Wear: Iron ore is abrasive; crushers must be wear-resistant.
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