Crusher Loading Feeders

Uniform Material Discharge Directly to the Crusher

Crusher Loading Feeders

FMC Technologies is proud to introduce its latest advance in vibratory feeder technology, the Syntron Crusher Loading Feeder. The Crusher Loading Feeder is an innovative, cost-effective alternative to the feeder-plus-rotary distributor set up commonly used to ensure uniform material feed to cone crushers. FMCs Crusher Loading Feeder distributes material uniformly to the cone, eliminating the need for a rotary distributor in secondary, tertiary and quaternary crushing applications. More uniform material distribution leads to a lower amp draw on the crusher, longer life for crusher components, and improved fracture ratios.

Installation of crusher loading feeder over a 7-foot shorthead crusher. The feeder is mounted on a trolley system for pullback during crusher maintenance.

Rotary Distribution Device for Crusher Feed

The most common set up for feeding a cone crusher includes a vibratory feeder or belt conveyor plus a separate rotary distributor. The purpose of the rotary distributor is to ensure uniform material feed to the cone crusher. The rotary distributor is mounted on a frame above the crusher and must be removed (dismantled) to service the crusher. Drawbacks to this type of installation include:
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Additional cost for second piece of equipment Reliability (two pieces of equipment to maintain in addition to the crusher) Additional elevation required Rotary distributor is driven by a V-belt (similar to a washing machine) Difficulty handling large or frozen lumps Safety concerns Requires level sensors More difficult and time-consuming crusher maintenance

Traditional Method of Feeding a Crusher

Another method for feeding a crusher involves a standard vibratory feeder feeding directly to the crusher. In this type of set up, material flows equally and discharges off the end of the feeder. Coarse materials tend to segregate in the crusher, leading to unequal loading of the crusher. This leads to:
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Inefficient crushing High liner wear Higher amp draw on the crusher motor

Crusher Material Flow

Syntron Crusher Loading Feeder

The new Syntron Crusher Loading Feeder is a traditional mechanical style vibratory feeder with a peripheral discharge. The Crusher Loading Feeder retains the high reliability and robust design of the mechanical feeder; the peripheral discharge, which has its origins in distribution of snack foods and cereals onto radial scales, enables equal distribution of fine and coarse product. The trough is fully lined to account for wear, and it is suspended by the same method as traditional vibratory feeders. The suspension framework is mounted on a trolley that can simply be moved out of the way for crusher maintenance. Benefits of the Syntron Crusher Loading Feeder include: G One piece of equipment G Lower amp draw on crusher G Longer life for crusher wear components G Higher crusher productivity G Easier maintenance for the crusher G Improved fracture ratio

Material Flow

In side-by-side installations of a feeder-plus-rotary distributor and a Syntron Crusher Loading Feeder directly feeding the crusher, the Crusher Loading Feeder delivered superior, cone-friendly performance. The specially configured discharge blended fines and coarse materials to provide uniform distribution of material to the cone. In addition to the savings potential of reduced capital equipment costs, the Syntron Crusher Loading Feeder provides easy installation and maintenance accessibility. Like all Syntron feeders, the Crusher Loading Feeder is subresonant tuned and incorporates linear feed rate control to improve bulk handling productivity. It can be sized to match application requirements. For more information, call 800-356-4899 and ask to speak with one of our application specialists.

4-inch rock being distributed through the peripheral discharge of the Crusher Loading Feeder

Blended material feeding directly from the Crusher Loading Feeder to the crusher

Uniform distribution of material to the cone

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