Jaw crushers - reuse construction materials
Everyone who has ever renovated a bathroom or kitchen clearly remembers the unpleasant duty of carrying out heavy buckets of rubble.
This memory seems even stronger the more floors we had to climb with that waste.
The situation is similar in the case of larger construction works.
An inseparable element of every construction site are several-meter-high piles of paving stones, fragments of stripped asphalt and all kinds of debris.
Unfortunately - all renovation or construction works generate large amounts of heavy and irregular waste that must somehow be disposed of.
However, there is an alternative - recycling.
A large part of construction waste can be reused. However, to use its potential it must first be thoroughly crushed.
This is where today’s heroine comes into action - the fearless jaw crusher.
What are jaw crushers?
Jaw crushers are machines used in the mining, construction and recycling industries. They are used to crush materials such as stones, rocks, bricks, concrete, construction rubble and other hard substances. They are an essential tool in the process of crushing raw materials, allowing particles of appropriate size to be obtained, which can be used in subsequent stages of production.
How does a crusher work?
Jaw crushers consist of two main parts: the frame and the jaws.
The frame is a stationary structure that stabilizes the entire machine and supports the jaws.
The jaws, being moving elements, are responsible for the crushing process itself. They are usually made of durable materials such as steel to withstand heavy loads and resist wear.
During operation, the material enters between the jaws, where it is compressed and crushed by their movement. This process generates mechanical force that breaks the material into smaller pieces. The final size of the crushed particles depends on the settings previously introduced by the user.
Types of crushers
Jaw crushers are available in various versions and sizes to meet the diverse needs of users.
We distinguish:
Stationary crushers - mounted directly at the workplace.
Such crushers can be powered by electricity.
They are suitable, for example, in cement production plants or in quarries.
Portable crushers - allowing the device to be transported and used without access to an electrical connection. This is a good solution, for example, for construction companies working on many different projects.
Depending on the type of crushed material, performance and other factors, jaw crushers may be powered by electric, hydraulic or mechanical engines.
Crusher for stone, for rubble and what else?
These machines are suitable:
- for rubble
- for stones
- for coal
- for bones (after crusher modification)
- for ceramics
- for plastics
Many customers also look for a crusher for wood or a crusher for branches. However, for shredding and chopping wood and branches, dedicated machines - wood chippers - are best suited. Others ask us about plastic crushers or polystyrene crushers. Especially for this purpose we have created the Grindex 7 impact shredder. All waste shredders for materials such as: pallets, cardboard, packaging, polystyrene and others can be found here.
Which construction waste is suitable for recycling?
The basic material suitable for reintroduction into the production process is construction rubble. It includes all kinds of:
stones, old asphalt surfaces, concrete, paving blocks, bricks, etc.
Rubble subjected to crushing serves as material for the production of:
paving slabs, recycled concrete, road base, mortar, asphalt or fillers.
Jaw crusher - for whom?
Jaw crushers will find application in all kinds of industry, both large-scale and more local operations.
It is possible thanks to a wide range of such devices adapted to different types of users.
Industries using jaw crushers include:
- stone and decorative industry
- companies producing garden materials
- industrial plants producing construction materials
- companies producing prefabricated concrete elements
- construction and road companies
- recycling plants
Summary
Jaw crushers are universal devices used in many areas of industry. Their relatively simple design ensures reliability for a long time. Their use fits into the philosophy of sustainable resource management and reuse of waste. In this respect, the purchase of a jaw crusher is a profitable investment.
