The Critical Role of Crushing in Iron Ore Beneficiation
Iron ore processing demands rugged, high-capacity crushing equipment to handle abrasive hematite (Fe₂O₃) and magnetite (Fe₃O₄) ores. Liming Heavy Industry designs Iron Ore Crusher specifically engineered for:
Throughput capacities up to 8,000 TPH
Ore hardness up to 300 MPa UCS
Feed sizes ≤ 1,500mm
Stage 1: Primary Crushing – ROM Ore Reduction
Challenge: Breaking massive iron ore lumps with high abrasiveness
Solution:Gyratory/Jaw Crusher with reinforced structures Liming Equipment:
HGT Gyratory Crusher (e.g. HGT1385)
≤1,500mm feed size for Australian Pilbara ore
40% higher capacity vs traditional gyratories
C6X Jaw Crusher (e.g. C6X160)
≤1,000mm feed opening
MX manganese jaws with 3x lifespan
Stage 2: Secondary Crushing – Size Reduction
Challenge: Reducing ore to 30-50mm for AG/SAG mill feed
Solution:Hydraulic Cone Crusher Liming Equipment:
HPT Multi-Cylinder Cone Crusher (e.g. HPT500)
Laminated crushing for taconite processing
Automatic iron discharge system
HST Cone Crusher (e.g. HST315)
≤25mm output for pellet feed preparation
Stage 3: Tertiary Crushing – Fines Generation Control
Challenge: Producing 6-10mm sinter feed with minimal slimes
Solution:Fine Cone Crusher with precision settings Liming Equipment:
HPT300 Fine Cavity
Hydraulic CSS adjustment (±1mm)
-0.075mm generation <12%
Integrated Material Handling
S5X Heavy-Duty Screen (e.g. S5X3075-3)
3,500 TPH capacity for scalping
B6X Belt Conveyor
Impact idlers for 200mm lump protection
Technical Advantages for Iron Ore Applications
Feature
Operational Benefit
Patented MX Alloy
22,000 MT wear life in hematite
Intelligent Control System
Real-time throughput optimization
Dust Suppression
<5mg/m³ in crushing cavity
Modular Design
72hr primary crusher relocation
Plant Configurations by Iron Ore Type
Brazilian 5,500TPH Project Data:
Ore: Hematite (Abrasion Index 0.38)
Final Product: 92% <32mm
Wear Cost: $0.003/ton for HPT600 mantles
Why Top Iron Miners Choose Liming
“Our HGT gyratory handles 6,200 TPH of Pilbara ore – 30% higher than industry average with 18% lower OPEX.” – Liming Mining Engineer
Tailored Solutions for:
DSO Operations: Mobile K3-3785 Plant
Ultra-Hard Magnetite: HPT + HST circuit
Integrated Plants: Complete crushing/screening systems
Free Ore Test Crushing: → Submit samples for grindability testing
Custom Crushing Solutions For All Mining & Aggregates Needs
With 30+ years of expertise, we engineer crushing systems that maximize your productivity while minimizing operational costs through smart, sustainable designs.
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