A mining crusher wash plant is a processing facility designed to crush, screen, and wash raw mined material (such as ore, gravel, or sand) to produce a marketable product. These plants are commonly used in aggregate mining, alluvial gold mining, diamond recovery, and other mineral processing operations.
Key Components of a Mining Crusher Wash Plant
1. Feeder/Hopper – Receives raw material and regulates feed into the crusher.
2. Primary Crusher – Breaks down large rocks into smaller pieces (e.g., jaw crusher, gyratory crusher).
3. Secondary/Tertiary Crushers – Further reduce material size (e.g., cone crusher, impact crusher).
4. Screening System – Separates crushed material by size (e.g., vibrating screens, trommel screens).
5. Washing System – Removes clay, dirt, and contaminants:
– Log Washers – For heavy clay removal.
– Scrubbers – Aggressively clean sticky material.
– Sand Screws/Classifiers – Separate fine particles (used in sand & gravel plants).
6. Water Recycling System – Recirculates water to minimize waste.
7. Conveyors & Stackers – Transport material between stages.
8. Control System – Automates operations for efficiency.
Types of Mining Crusher Wash Plants
– Aggregate Wash Plants: Used in sand & gravel operations to produce clean construction materials.
– Alluvial Gold Wash Plants: Use trommels or sluices to recover gold from placer deposits.
– Diamond Wash Plants: Employ dense media separation (DMS) or jigs for diamond recovery.
– Coal Was
lants: Remove impurities from coal before shipment.
Benefits of a Crusher Wash Plant
✔ Improves product quality by removing contaminants
✔ Increases efficiency in mineral recovery
✔ Reduces manual labor with automation
✔ Recycles water for sustainable operations
Considerations When Choosing a Plant
– Type of material being processed (hard rock vs. alluvial)
– Required production capacity (tons per hour)
– Water availability & environmental regulations
– Mobility needs (stationary vs. portable wash plants)
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