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 7-1 CONE CRUSHERS APPLICATION

STANDARD SYMONS CONE CRUSHER

APPLICATION INFORMATION

The Symons Standard cone crusher is reduce these sizes efficiently. Where the
normally applied as a secondary crusher topsize of the feed is only 8" the
in plants designed for three or four crushing cavity would be modified to
stages of crushing. However, the wide reflect this smaller feed size. To meet
range of crushing cavities available in these variations in size of feed and
the Standard cone crusher permits its desired product size Standard cones can
installation as a primary crusher in many be equipped with various designs of fine,
cases. The feed openings available medium, coarse, or extra coarse crushing
range from over 18" in the 7 Ft. crusher cavities.
size to 4" in the 2 Ft. Standard. The
Standard cone usually operates in an In selecting the crushing cavity care is
open circuit, preparing feed for the taken to obtain a design that will permit
finishing crushing stages where Short the topsize of the feed to enter the
Head cones and Gyradisc crushers are crusher in sufficient volume throughout
employed. The normal operating range the entire wear life of the liners. Since
for the Standard cone is to make a the most efficient crushing action takes
crushed product ranging from place when the feed is reduced in a series
approximately 3/4" to 3" or 4". It is of 4 or 5 blows as it passes through the
considered sound crushing practice to cavity, it becomes important to select a
effect a reduction ratio of 6 or 8:1 when design that will effect some reduction in
operating in open circuit. Standard the upper portion of the cavity as well as
cones may also be operated in a closed the lower or parallel sizing zone. In
circuit in large or small operations where other words, too large an opening for the
a single reduction is required. Because feed will prevent crushing in the upper
of the wide range of cavities available zones and can develop excessive power
feed sizes up to 12" can be reduced in draw. Since the crusher feed rate is
some cases to all passing 3/4" in a governed by the power draw, an
properly designed closed circuit. incorrect cavity can reduce the crusher
capacity and, on occasion, create
Standard cone crushers are built in seven unnecessary maintenance. On the other
sizes with crushing heads from two to hand, if the cavity will only accept the
ten feet in diameter. Capacities in open feed when the liners are new but as the
circuit range from 18 to over 3000 tph liners wear the feed opening closes off
depending on the characteristics of the reducing the feed rate, a more efficient
material being crushed, crusher size and cavity is required. Since no two ores or
setting, and crushing cavity design. crushing applications are exactly the
same, a large number of cavity designs
Operating Recommendations have become available through the years.
The feed to the Standard cone is Therefore, the optimum in cavity design
normally scalped if over 25 percent of is one which permits close to the rated
the desired crusher product is present in power draw throughout the entire wear
the new feed. Since the range of feed life and results in a scrap loss between
size will often vary from approximately 25 and 40 percent.
12" to 2" in a given installation the
crushing cavity must be selected to With the proper cavity design, maximum
APPLICATION CONE CRUSHERS 7-2

efficiency will be obtained if the feed is based on the crusher motor power draw.
evenly distributed around the entire When handling the harder materials it is
crushing cavity. Normally, the wide likely the crushing cavity in the Standard
feed size range required in the Standard cone crusher will not be entirely filled up
or secondary crushing stage is such that or "choked". However, maximum
the crushing cavity is required to have a capacity will be obtained under these
receiving opening considerably larger conditions when cavity design and
than the average portion of the feed. For proper feed distribution methods are
best results the feed should be regulated observed.

SHORT HEAD SYMONS CONE CRUSHER

APPLICATION INFORMATION

The Short Head cone crusher is normally type of crushing cavity are factors which
applied as a third stage crusher in plants warrant considerations. The schematic
designed for three or tour stages of arrangement shown in Figure A permits
crushing. However, the wide range of the crusher to operate with a controlled
crushing cavities available in the Short feed rate. The
Head cone crusher permits its circuit shown in Figure A offers the
installation as a secondary crusher in optimum in crusher feed control and
many cases. The normal operating range automation. The new feed is withdrawn
for the Short Head cone crusher is to from the bin
make a crushed product ranging from directly to the crusher, assuring a steady
l/8" to 1" in closed circuit. It is controllable feed rate. In a properly fed
considered sound crushing practice to crushing cavity the material is
effect a reduction ratio of approximately distributed
4 or 6:1 in the Short Head crusher stage. in a manner which utilizes the entire
Short Head cones may also be operated circumferential area of the receiving
in open circuit where unusual screening opening. It is equally important to have
and plant design conditions exist. Where the finer gradations in the feed
extremely fine products are required, the interspersed with the coarse feed.
Short Head cone prepares the feed for
the Gyradisc crusher circuit where To meet variations in feed size and
product sizes as fine as 20 mesh are produce requirements, the Short Head
produced. cone can be equipped with various
designs of fine, medium, coarse, and
extra coarse crushing cavities.
Operating Recommendations
The feed to Short Head cone crusher is In selecting the crushing cavity care is
normally screened to remove the taken to obtain a design that will permit
finished product sizes and to provide the topsize of the feed to enter the
void space for the crushed particles crusher in sufficient volume throughout
produced in the cavity. Maximum the entire wear life of the liners. Since
production will be obtained when the the most efficient crushing action takes
crusher operates at or near full load place when the feed is reduced in a series
continuously. To achieve this condition, of 4 or 5 blows as it passes through the
plant design feed distribution and the cavity, it becomes important to select a
design that will effect some reduction in is one which permits close to the rated
the upper portion of the cavity as well as power draw throughout the entire wear
the lower or parallel sizing zone. In life and results in a scrap loss between
other words, too large an opening for the 25 and 40 percent.
feed will prevent crushing in the upper
zones and can develop excessive power When the feed material is relatively non-
draw. Since the crusher feed rate is abrasive, the crushing cavity selection is
governed by the power draw, an usually made to permit a condition
incorrect cavity can reduce the crusher where the entire cavity is filled up or
capacity and, on occasion, create "choked". A certain degree of
unnecessary maintenance. On the other self-regulation takes place under these
hand, if the cavity will only accept the conditions.
feed when the liners are new but as the
liners wear the feed opening closes off When crushing a material which is both
reducing the feed rate a more efficient hard and abrasive, it is possible that the
cavity is required. Since no two full motor power can be drawn without
crushing applications are exactly the having the crushing cavity entirely filled
same, a large number of cavity designs or "choked". As the crusher liners wear,
have become available through the years. the condition will develop where a
Therefore, the optimum in cavity design "choked" cavity can be observed.
 SELECTION CONE CRUSHERS 7-4

CRUSHER LINER SELECTION

In selecting the crushing cavity care is the feed will prevent crushing in the
taken to obtain a design that will permit upper zones and can develop excessive
the top size of the feed to enter the power draw. Since the crusher feed rate
crusher in sufficient volume throughout is governed by the power draw, an
the entire wear life of the liners. Since incorrect cavity can reduce the crusher
the most efficient crushing action takes capacity and, on occasion, create
place when the feed is reduced in a series unnecessary maintenance. On the other
of 4 or 5 blows as it passes through the hand, if the cavity will only accept the
cavity, it becomes important to select a feed when the liners are new but as the
design that will effect some reduction in liners wear the feed opening closes off
the upper portion of the cavity as well as reducing the feed rate, a more efficient
the lower or parallel sizing zone. In cavity is required. Since no two
other words, too large an opening for ores or crushing

applications are exactly the same, a large As a guide, the initial liner selection is
number of cavity designs have become made based on the feed analysis,
available through the years. Therefore, abrasiveness of the rock, and crusher
the optimum in cavity design is one product required. The feed should be
which permits close to the rated power generally no larger than 80 percent of the
draw throughout the entire wear life and liner open side dimension shown on the
results in a scrap loss between 25 and 40 cavity table. Subsequent observations of
percent. Frequently, where crushing the crusher in operation will dictate the
plants are not meeting rated capacity, or optimum design. Since crusher
increased capacity is required a crushing performance depends on proper liner
cavity investigation is warranted. design, the sheet entitled "Data Sheet
For Liner Study" is useful in analyzing a
 7-5 CONE CRUSHERS DATA

DATA SHEET FOR LINER STUDY

CUSTOMER NAME LOCATION

CRUSHER SERIAL NO.

CRUSHER SIZE

TYPE (STANDARD, SHORT HEAD, GYRADISC)

FEED SIZE PRODUCT SIZE

NORMAL POWER DRAW, AMPS KWH

PRESENT BOWL LINER MANTLE

FEED RATE (PLANT DESIGN)

OPEN OR CLOSED CIRCUIT

TOTAL TONNAGE CRUSHED PER SET OF LINERS

TONNAGE THROUGH CRUSHER WITH NEW LINERS

1/3 WORN "

1/2 WORN "

2/3 WORN "

FULL SIZE CONTOUR FROM WORN CROSS-SECTION OF BOWL LINER AND

MANTLE

TRACED ON PAPER OR CARDBOARD

COMMENTS:
GRADATIONS CONE CRUSHERS 7-6

SYMONS CONE CRUSHERS

FEED MATERIAL RATING - AVERAGE

Open Circuit Product Analysis* (% Passing) for Given Closed Side Setting of Crusher

Product Closed Side Setting of Crusher, Inch

Size
1/4" 3/8" 1/2" 3/4" 1" 1-1/4" 1-1/2" 2"
Inches
4" 100
3" 100 91
2-1/2" 100 95 82
2" 100 93 86 70
1-1/2" 100 92 80 70 51
1-1/4" 95 82 70 57 41
1" 100 86 70 54 44 32
3/4" 100 92 70 51 39 32 25
1/2" 100 86 70 44 32 26 22 17
3/8" 94 70 51 32 25 20 17 13
1/4" 70 44 32 22 17 14 12 9
3/16" 50 32 25 17 13 11 9 7
No. 6 34 23 18 12 10 8 7 5
No. 8 25 17 13 9 7 6 5 4

Note: These table values will vary with the method of feeding, selection of crusher cavity, the weight,
cleanliness and moisture contents of the material and its fracture pattern. Accurate values should be
established by actual testing.
 7-7 CONE CRUSHERS GRADATIONS

6-7 CONE CRUSHERS GRADATIONS

SYMONS CONE CRUSHERS

FEED MATERIAL RATING - AVERAGE

Open Circuit Product Analysis* (% Passing) for Given Closed Side Setting of Crusher

Product Closed Side Setting of Crusher, Millimeter

Size
6mm 10mm 13mm 19mm 25mm 32mm 38mm 51mm
Millimeter
102mm 100
76mm 100 91
64mm 100 95 82
51mm 100 93 86 70
38mm 100 92 80 70 51
32mm 95 82 70 57 41
25mm 100 86 70 54 44 32
19mm 100 92 70 51 39 32 25
13mm 100 86 70 44 32 26 22 17
10mm 94 70 51 32 25 20 17 13
6mm 70 44 32 22 17 14 12 9
5mm 50 32 25 17 13 11 9 7
3mm 34 23 18 12 10 8 7 5
2mm 25 17 13 9 7 6 5 4

Note: These table values will vary with the method of feeding, selection of crusher cavity, the weight,
cleanliness and moisture contents of the material and its fracture pattern. Accurate values should be
established by actual testing.
GRADATIONS CONE CRUSHERS 7-8

GRADATIONS CONE CRUSHERS 6-8

SYMONS CONE CRUSHERS

FEED MATERIAL RATING - HARD

Open Circuit Product Analysis* (% Passing) for Given Closed Side Setting of Crusher

Product Closed Side Setting of Crusher, Inch

Size
1/4" 3/8" 1/2" 3/4" 1" 1-1/4" 1-1/2" 2"
Inches
4" 100
3" 100 92
2-1/2" 100 95 79
2" 100 94 84 60
1-1/2" 100 92 76 60 40
1-1/4" 95 79 60 46 30
1" 100 84 60 43 33 22
3/4" 100 92 60 40 29 22 16
1/2" 100 84 60 33 22 17 14 11
3/8" 92 60 40 22 16 13 11 8
1/4" 60 33 22 14 11 9 7 6
3/16" 40 22 16 11 8 7 6 4
No. 6 24 15 12 8 6 5 4 3
No. 8 16 11 8 6 4 4 3 2

Note: These table values will vary with the method of feeding, selection of crusher cavity, the weight,
cleanliness and moisture contents of the material and its fracture pattern. Accurate values should be
established by actual testing.
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6-9 CONE CRUSHERS GRADATIONS

SYMONS CONE CRUSHERS

FEED MATERIAL RATING - HARD

Open Circuit Product Analysis* (% Passing) for Given Closed Side Setting of Crusher

Product Closed Side Setting of Crusher, Inch

Size
6mm 10mm 13mm 19mm 25mm 32mm 38mm 51mm
Millimeter
102mm 100
76mm 100 92
64mm 100 95 79
51mm 100 94 84 60
38mm 100 92 76 60 40
32mm 95 79 60 46 30
25mm 100 84 60 43 33 22
19mm 100 92 60 40 29 22 16
13mm 100 84 60 33 22 17 14 11
10mm 92 60 40 22 16 13 11 8
6mm 60 33 22 14 11 9 7 6
5mm 40 22 16 11 8 7 6 4
3mm 24 15 12 8 6 5 4 3
2mm 16 11 8 6 4 4 3 2

Note: These table values will vary with the method of feeding, selection of crusher cavity, the weight,
cleanliness and moisture contents of the material and its fracture pattern. Accurate values should be
established by actual testing.
CAPACITIES CONE CRUSHERS 7-10

CAPACITIES CONE CRUSHERS 6-10

CONE CRUSHER CAPACITY CHARTS

Cone crusher capacity charts are crusher setting) exceeding 10% of

developed for use as an application tool crusher capacity.
to properly utilize the machine's
capabilities when operated in closed 3. Excessive feed moisture.
circuit. Symons cone crushers have 3
separate and distinct capacities (see 4. Feed segregation in crusher cavity.
diagrams on following page). The
difference between these is the point in 5. Improper feed distribution around
the circuit at which the measure is taken circumference of crushing cavity.
in either open circuit or closed circuit
operation. The crusher is one component 6. Lack of feed control.
of the circuit. As such, its performance
is in part dependent on the proper 7. Insufficient use of recommended
selection and operation of feeders, connected horsepower.
conveyors, screens, supporting structure,
electric motors, drive components and 8. Insufficient conveyor capacity.
surge bins. Where used, attention to the
following factors will enhance crusher 9. Insufficient scalper and closed
capacity and performance. circuit screen capacities.

1. Proper selection of crushing chamber 10. Insufficient crusher discharge area.

for material to be crushed.
11. Extremely hard or tough material.
2. A feed grading containing proper
distribution of the particle sizes. 12. Operation of crusher at less than
recommended full load countershaft
3. Controlled feed rate. speed.

4. Proper feed distribution 360 degrees Capacities shown are neither maximum
around the crushing chamber. nor minimum, and are based on results
secured in actual practice. The figures
5. Discharge conveyor sized to carry shown apply to short tons of material
maximum crusher capacity. weighing 100 pounds per cubic foot, and
are based on a properly graded feed.
6. Properly sized scalping and closed
circuit screens. Note: To convert short tons to metric
tons, multiply short tons by .907.
7. Automation controls.
The capacities shown in the tables are
8. Adequate crusher discharge area. based on results obtained from thousands
of installations worldwide, crushing the
The following factors will detract from broadest range of ores, rocks and
crusher capacity and performance. minerals to determine effect of
individual conditions.
1. Sticky material in crusher feed.
2. Fines in crusher feed (smaller than
7-11 CONE CRUSHERS CAPACITIES

USING THE CHARTS ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES

To determine crusher capacity for proposed For closed Circuit Operation:

installation, determine whether crusher is to A. Column listed as "Note 1" shows net
be operated in open circuit or closed circuit, as finished capacity at various settings of
shown in schematic below. each size crusher. This is the net
finished product passing the effective
square opening of the screen (screen
undersize).

For Open Circuit Operation: B. Column listed as "Note 2" shows total
A. Capacities shown in column listed under capacity at various settings of each size
"Discharge Setting A" for the standard crusher. This is the total tons per hour
crusher and "Discharge Setting C" for passing through the crusher (net finished
the standard crusher lists the capacities product plus recirculating load).
of all size crushers for each liner
combination in tons per hour passing C. Using known data on proposed feed size
through crusher. Recommended closed and tonnage required, select correct size
side setting for each size crusher and machine and proper type of crushing
type of cavity is listed from left to right. cavity.

B. Using known data on proposed feed size Crushing Cavity Selection:

and tonnage required, select correct size For preliminary selection of crushing cavity,
machine and proper type of crushing proposed feed grading top size should pass a
cavity. square opening not to exceed 90% of "D"
dimension at open side.
Note: Capacities shown (Open Circuit Charts)
can be used to assist in the proper sizing of Note: Capacities shown in column listed as
conveyors, feeders and screens. These "Note 2" are provided to assist in the proper
capacities are based on an average screen sizing of conveyors, feeders and screens.
efficiency of 90%. These capacities are based on an average
screen efficiency of 90%.
CAPACITIES CONE CRUSHERS 7-12

STANDARD SYMONS CONE CRUSHER CAPACITY CHART

STANDARD SYMONS CONE CRUSHERS - CAVITIES * FEED OPENINGS * PRODUCT SIZES * CAPACITIES
OPEN CIRCUIT - CAPACITIES IN TONS (2000 LB) PER HOUR PASSING THROUGH THE CRUSHER AT INDICATED DISCHARGE SETTING "A"
Feed opening with
Recommended min. recommended
minimum discharge setting A
Size Type of discharge 1/4" 3/8" 1/2" 5/8" 3/4" 7/8" 1" 1-1/4" 1-1/2" 2" 2-1/2"
B B
Cavity setting A 6mm) (9mm) (13mm) (16mm) (19mm) (22mm) (25mm) (31mm) (38mm) (51mm) (64mm)
Closed side Open side
2 Ft. Fine 1/4" (6mm) 2-1/4" (56mm) 2-7/8" (72mm) 18 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 60
Coarse 3/8" (9mm) 3-1/4" (83mm) 4-3/8" (109mm) 20 25 30 35 45 50 60 75
(610mm) Extra Coarse 1/2" (13mm) 4" (100mm) 4-3/8" (109mm) 25 30 40 50 55 70 80
3 Ft. Fine 3/8" (9mm) 3-5/16" (83mm) 4-1/16" (102mm) 50 65 80 90 100
Coarse 1/2" (13mm) 6-3/8" (159mm) 7" (175mm) 65 80 100 120 130 150 180
(914mm) Extra Coarse 1" (25mm) 6-1/2" (163mm) 7-1/8" (178mm) 130 150 180
4 Ft. Fine 3/8" (9mm) 5" (127mm) 5-1/4" (131mm) 70 100 120 140 155 170 185
Medium 1/2" (13mm) 6-1/8" (156mm) 6-1/4" (156mm) 110 130 150 160 180 200 220
Coarse 3/4" (19mm) 7-1/8" (178mm) 7-5/8" (191mm) 155 170 200 220 270 340
(1219mm) Extra Coarse 1" (25mm) 9-1/4" (231mm) 10" (250mm) 210 230 280 350
4-1/4 Ft. Fine 1/2" (13mm) 4-3/8" (109mm) 5-3/8" (137mm) 120 140 160 170 180 200
Medium 5/8" (16mm) 7-1/2" (188mm) 8-1/4" (210mm) 145 175 190 220 250 280
Coarse 3/4" (19mm) 8-5/8" (216mm) 9-5/8" (241mm) 190 215 240 275 325 385
(1295mm) Extra Coarse 1" (25mm) 9-1/2" (238mm) 10-3/8" (259mm) 260 300 335 395
5-1/2 Ft. Fine 5/8" (16mm) 7-1/2" (188mm) 8-3/8" (209mm) 200 225 250 285 325 360
Medium 7/8" (22mm) 8-1/2" (213mm) 9-5/8" (241mm) 285 320 370 420 460
Coarse 1" (25mm) 9-5/8" (241mm) 10-3/4" (269mm) 330 390 460 500 700
(1676mm) Extra Coarse 1-1/2" (38mm) 13-1/4" (331mm) 14-1/2" (368mm) 475 525 750
7 Ft. HD Fine 3/4" (19mm) 10-1/8" (253mm) 11-1/8" (278mm) 420 450 550 680 800
Medium 1" (25mm) 12-1/8" (303mm) 13-3/8" (334mm) 670 800 890 1100
Coarse 1-1/4" (31mm) 13-3/8" (334mm) 14-3/4" (369mm) 870 930 1200 1400
(2134mm) Extra Coarse 1-1/2" (38mm) 16-3/4" (425mm) 18-1/8" (460mm) 970 1300 1500
7 Ft. SHD CONSULT FACTORY FOR CAPACITIES
 7-13 CONE CRUSHERS CAPACITIES

STANDARD SYMONS CONE CRUSHER CAPACITY CHART

STANDARD SYMONS CONE CRUSHERS - CAVITIES * FEED OPENINGS * PRODUCT SIZES * CAPACITIES
CLOSE CIRCUIT - CAPACITIES IN TONS (2000 LB) PER HOUR BASED ON CLOSE CIRCUIT OPERATION
Effective square opening on circuit screen
Feed opening with
1/4"(6mm) 3/8"(10mm) 1/2"(13mm) 5/8"(16mm) 3/4"(19mm) 7/8"(22mm) 1"(25mm) 1-1/4"(31mm) 1-1/2"(38mm) 2"(51mm) 2-1/2"(64mm)
Recommended min. recommended
minimum discharge setting A Recommended closed side settings for closed circuit operation
Size Type of discharge 1/4"(6mm) 3/8"(10mm) 3/8"(10mm) 1/2"(13mm) 5/8"(16mm) 3/4"(19mm) 3/4"(19mm) 7/8"(22mm) 1"(25mm) 1-1/4"(32mm) 1-1/2"(38mm)
Cavity setting A
Note Note Note Note Note Note Note Note Note Note Note Note Note Note Note Note Note Note Note Note Note Note
B B 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2
Closed side Open side
2 Ft. Fine 1/4" (6mm) 2-1/4" (56mm) 2-7/8" (72mm) 10 20 12 24 16 28 20 30 24 35 28 42 32 42 40 50 48 58
Coarse 3/8" (9mm) 3-1/4" (83mm) 3-3/4" (95mm) 12 24 16 28 20 30 24 35 28 42 32 42 40 50 48 58
(610mm) Extra Coarse 1/2" (13mm) 4" (100mm) 4-3/8" (109mm) 20 30 24 35 28 42 32 42 40 55 48 65
3 Ft. Fine 3/8" (9mm) 3-5/16" (83mm) 4-1/16" (102mm) 35 65 40 70 45 75 60 90 70 105 80 105 95 120 120 150 145 170
Coarse 1/2" (13mm) 6-3/8" (159mm) 7" (175mm) 45 75 60 90 75 110 85 110 100 125 120 150 145 170
(914mm) Extra Coarse 1" (25mm) 6-1/2" (163mm) 7-1/8" (178mm) 75 110
4 Ft. Fine 3/8" (9mm) 5" (127mm) 5-1/4" (131mm) 50 95 55 95 70 105 85 125 100 150 120 155 130 160 165 200
Medium 1/2" (13mm) 6-1/8" (156mm) 6-1/4" (156mm) 70 110 100 145 110 160 125 165 140 170 170 210 195 235
Coarse 3/4" (19mm) 7-1/8" (178mm) 7-5/8" (191mm) 115 175 130 175 150 185 170 210 195 235
(1219mm) Extra Coarse 1" (25mm) 9-1/4" (231mm) 10" (250mm) 175 175 185
4-1/4 Ft. Fine 1/2" (13mm) 4-3/8" (109mm) 5-3/8" (137mm) 95 135 105 155 125 185 145 190 175 220 205 205
Medium 5/8" (16mm) 7-1/2" (188mm) 8-1/4" (210mm) 120 175 135 200 155 205 190 235 215 260 235 280
Coarse 3/4" (19mm) 8-5/8" (216mm) 9-5/8" (241mm) 140 210 165 215 190 245 220 270 250 295
(1295mm) Extra Coarse 1" (25mm) 9-1/2" (238mm) 10-3/8" (259mm) 225 275 260 310
5-1/2 Ft. Fine 5/8" (16mm) 7-1/2" (188mm) 8-3/8" (209mm) 160 235 180 265 210 270 240 300 300 360
Medium 7/8" (22mm) 8-1/2" (213mm) 9-5/8" (241mm) 250 310 310 375 330 390
Coarse 1" (25mm) 9-5/8" (241mm) 10-3/4" (269mm) 315 380 340 400 400 465
(1676mm) Extra Coarse 1-1/2" (38mm) 13-1/4" (331mm) 14-1/2" (368mm) 350 410 420 490
7 Ft. HD Fine 3/4" (19mm) 10-1/8" (253mm) 11-1/8" (278mm)
Medium 1" (25mm) 12-1/8" (303mm) 13-3/8" (334mm)
Coarse 1-1/4" (31mm) 13-3/8" (334mm) 14-3/4" (369mm)
(2134mm) Extra Coarse 1-1/2" (38mm) 16-3/4" (425mm) 18-1/8" (460mm)
7 Ft. SHD CONSULT FACTORY FOR CAPACITIES
CAPACITIES CONE CRUSHERS 7-14

SHORT HEAD SYMONS CONE CRUSHER CAPACITY CHART

SHORT HEAD SYMONS CONE CRUSHERS - CAVITIES * FEED OPENINGS * PRODUCT SIZES * CAPACITIES
OPEN CIRCUIT - CAPACITIES IN TONS (2000 LB) PER HOUR PASSING THROUGH THE CRUSHER AT INDICATED DISCHARGE SETTING "C"
Feed opening with
Recommended min. recommended
minimum discharge setting C
Size Type of discharge D D 1/8" 3/16" 1/4" 3/8" 1/2" 5/8" 3/4" 1"
Cavity setting C Closed side Open side (3mm) (5mm) (6mm) (10mm) (13mm) (16mm) (19mm) (25mm)

2 Ft. Fine 1/8" (3mm) 3/4" (19mm) 1-3/8" (35mm) 10 18 20 30 40

(610mm) Coarse 3/16" (5mm) 1-1/2" (38mm) 2" (51mm) 18 24 32 45 55
3 Ft. Fine 1/8" (3mm) 1/2" (13mm) 1-5/8" (41mm) 30 45 60 75 100
Medium 1/8" (3mm) 1-5/16" (33mm) 2-3/8" (60mm) 30 45 60 75 100 110
(914mm) Coarse 1/4" (6mm) 2" (51mm) 3" (76mm) 65 80 105 125 140
4 Ft. Fine 3/16" (5mm) 1-1/8" (29mm) 2-1/4" (57mm) 55 85 95 135 145
Medium 5/16" (8mm) 1-3/4" (44mm) 2-7/8" (73mm) 100 145 160
Coarse 1/2" (13mm) 2-3/16" (56mm) 3-1/2" (89mm) 155 180 200
(1219mm) Extra Coarse 5/8" (16mm) 3-1/2" (89mm) 4-5/8" (117mm) 160 185 210 240
4-1/4 Ft. Fine 1/8" (3mm) 1-1/8" (29mm) 2-1/2" (64mm) 40 65 90 115 150 180
Medium 1/4" (6mm) 2-1/8" (54mm) 3-1/2" (89mm) 90 115 150 180
Coarse 5/16" (8mm) 2-3/4" (70mm) 4-1/8" (105mm) 120 175 200 220 250
(1295) Extra Coarse 5/8" (16mm) 3-7/8" (98mm) 5-1/4" (133mm) 230 260
5-1/2 Ft. Fine 3/16" (5mm) 1-3/8" (35mm) 2-3/4" (70mm) 100 150 180 230
Medium 1/4" (6mm) 2-1/8" (54mm) 3-1/2" (89mm) 150 180 230 280 310
Coarse 3/8" (10mm) 3-7/8" (98mm) 5-1/4" (133mm) 210 280 310 340 370
(1676mm) Extra Coarse 1/2" (13mm) 4-5/8" (117mm) 5-1/4" (133mm) 280 310 340 370
7 Ft. HD Fine 3/16" (5mm) 2" (51mm) 4-1/8" (105mm) 210 300 360 400 450
Medium 3/8" (10mm) 3-3/4" (95mm) 5-1/4" (133mm) 390 450 500 560
Coarse 1/2" (13mm) 5" (127mm) 7" (178mm) 500 530 600 660
(2134mm) Extra Coarse 5/8" (16mm) 6" (152mm) 8" (203mm) 560 650 720
7 Ft. SHD CONSULT FACTORY FOR CAPACITIES
 7-15 CONE CRUSHERS CAPACITIES

SHORT HEAD SYMONS CONE CRUSHER CAPACITY CHART

SHORT HEAD SYMONS CONE CRUSHERS - CAVITIES * FEED OPENINGS * PRODUCT SIZES * CAPACITIES
CLOSE CIRCUIT - CAPACITIES IN TONS (2000 LB) PER HOUR BASED ON CLOSE CIRCUIT OPERATION
Effective square opening on circuit screen
Feed opening with 1/8"(3mm) 3/16"(5mm) 1/4"(6mm) 3/8"(10mm) 1/2"(13mm) 5/8"(16mm) 3/4"(19mm) 1"(25mm)
Recommended min. recommended
minimum discharge setting C Recommended closed side settings for closed circuit operation
Size Type of discharge 1/8"(3mm) 3/16"(5mm) 3/16"(5mm) 1/4"(6mm) 3/8"(10mm) 1/2"(13mm) 5/8"(16mm) 3/4"(19mm)
Cavity setting C Note Note Note Note Note Note Note Note Note Note Note Note Note Note Note Note
D D 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2
Closed side Open side
2 Ft. Fine 1/8" (3mm) 3/4" (19mm) 1-3/8" (35mm) 6 12 10 20 13 20 15 23 25 32 30 45
(610mm) Coarse 3/16" (5mm) 1-1/2" (38mm) 2" (51mm) 10 20 13 20 18 27 26 35 35 50

3 Ft. Fine 1/8" (3mm) 1/2" (13mm) 1-5/8" (41mm) 15 30 20 40 30 45 50 65 70 85 80 110

Medium 1/8" (3mm) 1-5/16" (33mm) 2-3/8" (60mm) 15 30 20 40 30 45 50 65 70 85 80 110 95 135
(914mm) Coarse 1/4" (6mm) 2" (51mm) 3" (76mm) 55 70 75 90 85 115 105 145 130 150
4 Ft. Fine 3/16" (5mm) 1-1/8" (29mm) 2-1/4" (57mm) 30 60 40 60 60 95 80 105 100 140
Medium 5/16" (8mm) 1-3/4" (44mm) 2-7/8" (73mm) 85 110 100 140 120 175
Coarse 1/2" (13mm) 2-3/16" (56mm) 3-1/2" (89mm) 115 160 145 210
(1219mm) Extra Coarse 5/8" (16mm) 3-1/2" (89mm) 4-5/8" (117mm) 150 220 170 205
4-1/4 Ft. Fine 1/8" (3mm) 1-1/8" (29mm) 2-1/2" (64mm) 20 40 35 70 55 80 75 110 100 130 125 170
Medium 1/4" (6mm) 2-1/8" (54mm) 3-1/2" (89mm) 80 120 105 140 125 170
Coarse 5/16" (8mm) 2-3/4" (70mm) 4-1/8" (105mm) 110 150 140 200 175 250 200 260
(1295mm) Extra Coarse 5/8" (16mm) 3-7/8" (98mm) 5-1/4" (133mm) 175 250 200 260
5-1/2 Ft. Fine 3/16" (5mm) 1-3/8" (35mm) 2-3/4" (70mm) 65 130 90 140 135 200 175 220 210 270
Medium 1/4" (6mm) 2-1/8" (54mm) 3-1/2" (89mm) 135 200 175 220 210 270 245 350 280 340
Coarse 3/8" (10mm) 3-7/8" (98mm) 5-1/4" (133mm) 180 240 220 280 250 360 320 385
(1676mm) Extra Coarse 1/2" (13mm) 4-5/8" (117mm) 5-1/4" (133mm) 220 280 250 360 320 395
7 Ft. HD Fine 3/16" (5mm) 2" (51mm) 4-1/8" (105mm) 120 240 160 230 240 360 315 390 360 450 420 500
Medium 3/8" (10mm) 3-3/4" (95mm) 5-1/4" (133mm) 315 420 360 500 420 550 500 600
Coarse 1/2" (13mm) 5" (127mm) 7" (178mm) 380 540 450 650 550 660
(2134mm) Extra Coarse 5/8" (16mm) 6" (152mm) 8" (203mm) 465 680 550 690
7 Ft. SHD CONSULT FACTORY FOR CAPACITIES
DIMENSIONS CONE CRUSHERS 7-16
7-17 CONE CRUSHERS DIMENSIONS

CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS
STANDARD SYMONS CONE CRUSHER

Crusher Feet 2' 3' 4' 4-1/4' 5-1/2' Heavy-duty Super

Size (mm) (610) (914) (1219) (1295) (1676) 7' Heavy-duty
(2134) 7'
(2134)
Crusher Centerline A&C 2'-3" 2'-9" 3'-1" 3'-4" 4'-9" 5'-5" 5'-5"
to Mainframe (mm) (685) (838) (939) (1016) (1447) (1651) (1651)
Flange
Crusher Centerline B 2'-2" 2'-11" 3'-7" 3'-8" 4'-7" 5'-10" 5'-10"
to Countershaft (mm) (660) (889) (1092) (1117) (1397) (1778) (1778)
Housing Face
Mainframe D 17" 22" 2'-0" 2'-3" 2'-8" 3'-0" 3'-0"
Cap Dia. (mm) (431) (558) (609) (685) (812) (914) (914)
Base to Bottom of E 14" 18" 2'-1" 2'-1" 2'-8" 3'-5" 3'-5"
Mainframe Cap (mm) (355) (457) (635) (635) (812) (1041) (1041)
Base to Top of F 2'-10" 3'-6" 3'-11" 4'-4" 5'-1" 5'-11" 6'-5"
Adjustment Ring (mm) (863) (1066) (1193) (1320) (1549) (1803) (1955)
Adjustment Ring G 4'-9" 6'-7" 7'-6" 7'-9" 10'-9" 12'-1" 14'-0"
Max. Dia. (mm) (1447) (2006) (2286) (2362) (3276) (3683) (4267)
Vertical Centerline H 5'-1" 6'-1" 5'-5" 5'-6" 8'-1" 9'-9" 9'-9"
to End of (mm) (1549) (1854) (1651) (1676) (2463) (2971) (2971)
Countershaft
Clearance to J 6'-7" 8'-3" 8'-1" 8'-2" 11'-6" 14'-2 14'-2"
Remove (mm) (2006) (2514) (2463) (2489) (3505) (4318) (4318)
Countershaft
Box Assembly
Max. Height Base K 3'-11" 5'-8" 6'-9" 6'-10" 8'-4" 9'-9" 10'-2"
to Top of Hopper (mm) (1193) (1727) (2057) (2082) (2540) (2971) (3098)
or Lock Post* K* 6'-9" 7'-5" 8'-10" 10'-3" 10'-10"
(mm) (2057) (2260) (2692) (3124) (3302)
Max. Height Base L 4'-4" 5'-11" 7'-3" 8'-5" 9'-10" 11'-3" 11'-11"
to Top of (mm) (1320) (1803) (2209) (2565) (2997) (3429) (3632)
Feed Posts
Clearance to M 5'-4" 7'-10" 10'-0" 10'-8" 12'-6" 14'-10" 15'-5"
Remove (mm) (1625) (2387) (3048) (3251) (3810) (4521) (4699)
Bowl Assembly
Clearance To N 7'-0" 9'-2" 11'-2" 11'-7" 14'-0" 17'-5" 17'-11"
Remove Main (mm) (2133) (2794) (3403) (3530) (4267) (5308) (5461)
Shaft Assembly
Foundation Bolt P 1'-7-1/2" 2'-2" 2'-8-3/4" 2'-10-3/4" 3'-8-1/2" 4'-1" 4'-1"
Location (mm) (495) (660) (832) (883) (1130) (1245) (1245)
Full Load 575 580 485 485 485 435 525
Countershaft RPM
Horsepower 30 100 150 200 300 400 500
(Electric)
DIMENSIONS CONE CRUSHERS 7-18

CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS
SHORT HEAD SYMONS CONE CRUSHER

Crusher Feet 2' 3' 4' 4-1/4' 5-1/2' Heavy-duty Super

Size (mm) (610) (914) (1219) (1295) (1676) 7' Heavy-duty
(2134) 7'
(2134)
Crusher Centerline A&C 2'-3" 2'-9" 3'-1" 3'-4" 4'-9" 5'-5" 5'-5"
to Mainframe (mm) (685) (838) (939) (1016) (1447) (1651) (1651)
Flange
Crusher Centerline B 2'-2" 2'-11" 3'-7" 3'-8" 4'-7" 5'-10" 5'-10"
to Countershaft (mm) (660) (889) (1092) (1117) (1397) (1778) (1778)
Housing Face
Mainframe D 17" 22" 2'-0" 2'-3" 2'-8" 3'-0" 3'-0"
Cap Dia. (mm) (431) (558) (609) (685) (812) (914) (914)
Base to Bottom of E 14" 18" 2'-1" 2'-1" 2'-8" 3'-5" 3'-5"
Mainframe Cap (mm) (355) (457) (635) (635) (812) (1041) (1041)
Base to Top of F 2'-10" 3'-6" 3'-11" 4'-4" 5'-1" 5'-11" 6'-5"
Adjustment Ring (mm) (863) (1066) (1193) (1320) (1549) (1803) (1955)
Adjustment Ring G 4'-9" 6'-7" 7'-6" 7'-9" 10'-9" 12'-1" 14'-0"
Max. Dia. (mm) (1447) (2006) (2286) (2362) (3276) (3683) (4267)
Vertical Centerline H 5'-1" 6'-1" 5'-5" 5'-6" 8'-1" 9'-9" 9'-9"
to End of (mm) (1549) (1854) (1651) (1676) (2463) (2971) (2971)
Countershaft
Clearance to J 6'-7" 8'-2" 8'-1" 8'-2" 11'-6" 14'-2 14'-2"
Remove (mm) (2006) (2489) (2463) (2489) (3505) (4318) (4318)
Countershaft
Box Assembly
Max. Height Base K 3'-11" 5'-10" 6'-4" 6'-10" 8'-4" 9'-9" 10'-2"
to Top of Hopper (mm) (1193) (1778) (1930) (2082) (2540) (2971) (3098)
or Lock Post* K* 7'-2" 7'-5" 8'-10" 10'-3" 10'-10"
(mm) (2184) (2260) (2692) (3124) (3302)
Max. Height Base L 4'-4" 5'-11" 7'-3" 8'-5" 9'-10" 11'-3" 11'-11"
to Top of (mm) (1320) (1803) (2209) (2565) (2997) (3429) (3632)
Feed Posts
Clearance to M 5'-6" 7'-9" 10'-1" 10'-2" 11'-7" 13'-9" 14'-1"
Remove (mm) (1676) (2362) (3073) (3098) (3530) (4191) (4292)
Bowl Assembly
Clearance To N 7'-0" 8'-5" 11'-2" 11'-9" 12'-8" 15'-2" 16'-10"
Remove Main (mm) (2133) (2565) (3403) (3581) (3860) (4622) (5130)
Shaft Assembly
Foundation Bolt P 1'-7-1/2" 2'-2" 2'-8-3/4" 2'-10-3/4" 3'-8-1/2" 4'-1" 4'-1"
Location (mm) (495) (660) (832) (883) (1130) (1245) (1245)
Full Load 575 580 500 485 485 435 525
Countershaft RPM
Horsepower 30 100 150 200 300 400 500
(Electric)
7-19 CONE CRUSHERS WEIGHTS

CRUSHER WEIGHTS
STANDARD SYMONS CONE

Weight of Complete Crusher and Weights of Assemblies

Crusher Feet 2' 3' 4' 4-1/4' 5-1/2' Heavy-duty Super
Size (mm) (610) (914) (1219) (1295) (1676) 7' Heavy-duty
(2134) 7'
(2134)
Crusher Complete Lbs. 9,900 22,000 37,100 49,500 95,400 148,500 191,200
(Kgs.) (4484) (9966) (16806) (22423) (43216) (67270) (86613)
Mainframe, Adjustment Lbs. 6.500 14,300 23,000 30,700 56,100 85,000 127,200
Ring, Springs, Step (Kgs.) (2944) (6477) (10419) (13907) (25413) (38505) (57621)
Bearing Plants,
Eccentric, Countershaft,
Countershaft Box, Crusher
Sheave and Socket
Mainframe, Adjustment Lbs. 4,300 10,500 16,800 24,200 43,400 63,800 106,000
Ring, and Springs (Kgs.) (1947) (4756) (7610) (10962) (19660) (28901) (48018)
Mainframe, Including Lbs. 2,800 5,800 10,300 12,100 25,500 40,000 55,300
Mainframe Cap, Outer (Kgs.) (1268) (2627) (4665) (5481) (11551) (18120) (25050)
Eccentric Bushing, and
Mainframe Liner
Bowl, Bowl Liner and Lbs. 2,100 4,000 8,400 10,800 22,600 32,700 33,200
Adjustment Cap Assembly (Kgs.) (951) (1812) (3805) (4892) (10237) (14813) (15039)
Head, Main Shaft, Mantle, Lbs. 1,300 3,700 5,700 8,000 16,700 30,800 30,800
and Feed Plate Assembly (Kgs.) (588) (1676) (2582) (3624) (7565) (13952) (13952)
Countershaft Box, Lbs. 1,100 2,000 2,700 2,800 4,700 7,000 7,000
Countershaft Assembly (Kgs.) (498) (906) (1223) (1268) (2129) (3171) (3171)
Eccentric Assembly Lbs. 600 1,200 2,200 2,300 4,200 7,600 7,600
(Kgs.) (271) (543) (996) (1041) (1902) (3442) (3442)
 WEIGHTS CONE CRUSHERS 7-20

CRUSHER WEIGHTS
SHORT HEAD SYMONS CONE

Weight of Complete Crusher and Weights of Assemblies

Crusher Feet 2' 3' 4' 4-1/4' 5-1/2' Heavy-duty Super
Size (mm) (610) (914) (1219) (1295) (1676) 7' Heavy-duty
(2134) 7'
(2134)
Crusher Complete Lbs. 10,100 23,200 38,800 49,800 96,700 154,600 197,300
(Kgs.) (4575) (10509) (17576) (22559) (43805) (70033) (89376)
Mainframe, Adjustment Lbs. 6.500 14,300 23,000 30,700 56,100 85,000 127,200
Ring, Springs, Step (Kgs.) (2944) (6477) (10419) (13907) (25413) (38505) (57621)
Bearing Plants,
Eccentric, Countershaft,
Countershaft Box, Crusher
Sheave and Socket
Mainframe, Adjustment Lbs. 4,300 10,500 16,800 24,200 43,400 63,800 106,000
Ring, and Springs (Kgs.) (1947) (4756) (7610) (10962) (19660) (28901) (48018)
Mainframe, Including Lbs. 2,800 5,800 10,300 12,100 25,500 40,000 55,300
Mainframe Cap, Outer (Kgs.) (1268) (2627) (4665) (5481) (11551) (18120) (25050)
Eccentric Bushing, and
Mainframe Liner
Bowl, Bowl Liner and Lbs. 1,900 4,500 8,800 9,600 20,200 31,600 32,100
Adjustment Cap Assembly (Kgs.) (860) (2038) (3986) (4348) (9150) (14314) (14541)
Head, Main Shaft, Mantle, Lbs. 1,700 4,400 7,000 9,500 20,400 38,000 38,000
and Feed Plate Assembly (Kgs.) (770) (1993) (3171) (4303) (9241) (17214) (17214)
Countershaft Box, Lbs. 1,100 2,000 2,700 2,800 4,700 7,000 7,000
Countershaft Assembly (Kgs.) (498) (906) (1223) (1268) (2129) (3171) (3171)
Eccentric Assembly Lbs. 600 1,200 2,200 2,300 4,200 7,600 7,600
(Kgs.) (271) (543) (996) (1041) (1902) (3442) (3442)