Machine-made sand, also known as artificial sand or M-sand, is produced by crushing rocks, stones, or larger aggregates into fine particles using stone crushers. It serves as a sustainable alternative to natural river sand in construction due to increasing environmental concerns and scarcity.
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Key Aspects of Machine-Made Sand Production:
1. Raw Materials
– Hard rocks like granite, basalt, limestone, or quarry waste.
– Construction & demolition waste (processed for recycling).
2. Stone Crushers Used in Artificial Sand Production
Different types of crushers are used depending on the required grain size and production capacity:
– Jaw Crusher (Primary crushing) – Breaks large stones into smaller pieces.
– Cone Crusher / Impact Crusher (Secondary crushing) – Further reduces size for shaping.
– Vertical Shaft Impact (VSI) Crusher (Tertiary crushing) – Produces well-graded, cubical sand particles (most suitable for M-sand).
– Sand Making Machine (Sand Maker) – Specifically designed to produce high-quality artificial sand with controlled fineness.
3. Process of Manufacturing Artificial Sand:
– Rock blasting & quarrying → Primary crushing → Secondary crushing → Screening → Washing (if needed) → Final grading.
4. Advantages of Machine-Made Sand:
– Better shape (cubical & angular) for stronger concrete.
– No impurities like silt or clay (unlike river sand).
– Consistent gradation for better workability.
– Eco-friendly (reduces illegal river sand mining).
5. Applications:
– Concrete production
Plastering & masonry work
– Road construction
– Precast elements
Challenges & Solutions:
– Excessive Fines? → Use air classifiers or washing systems.
– Poor Gradation? → Adjust crusher settings and screen sizes.
– High Dust? → Install dust suppression systems.
Leading Stone Crusher Brands for M-Sand Production:
– Metso, Sandvik, Terex, L&T, Puzzolana, Propel Industries.
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