For a new quarry, a crusher is selected based on the rock type, the required particle size and capacity. It’s best to buy directly from manufacturers — you’ll save up to 30%, and you’ll get a warranty and after-sales service without any mark-ups from middlemen.
For a new quarry, the choice of crusher directly determines the efficiency of the entire production cycle; it is therefore advisable to base your decision on the type of rock to be processed, the required output size and the planned capacity of the production line, and a cost-effective purchase can be made from official manufacturers offering direct deliveries without intermediary mark-ups, enabling savings of up to 30% on the budget without compromising on equipment quality.
First and foremost, you need to take the hardness of the raw material into account: impact crushers are suitable for soft limestone and gypsum, whilst for granite and basalt, you should opt for jaw or cone crushers; you should also take into account the required throughput — for small sites, plants with a capacity of 50–100 tonnes per hour are sufficient, whilst large-scale projects require lines with a capacity of 300 tonnes per hour or more.
Jaw crushers handle primary coarse crushing, effortlessly processing rock pieces up to 1,200 mm in size, and are characterised by high reliability and minimal maintenance costs. Cone crushers are suitable for secondary crushing and producing a uniform, cuboid-shaped product, whilst impact crushers deliver the best results when processing low-abrasive rock, ensuring a minimal percentage of flaky particles in the final product.
Avoid buying from intermediary companies that mark up the price by 20–40% compared to the actual cost of the equipment; the best option is to contact domestic manufacturers directly, who not only offer fair prices but also provide an official warranty, on-site service visits and assistance in selecting the right configuration for the specific conditions of your quarry. It is also worth keeping an eye out for promotional offers for new businesses, which often include free delivery and the first scheduled technical inspection as part of the order price.
