How Is Basalt Crushed? Equipment and Installation of a Basalt Crushing and Screening Plant

Basalt is a rock of volcanic origin, and before it can gain value in the economy it first has to be broken into small pieces with dedicated crushing machines. Usually black and found in dense masses, basalt also occurs in veins and in lava flows. Compared with other valuable minerals it is less widespread and rather laborious to process, so handling it with the right methods matters if it is to contribute to the country's economy.

Prepared in different thicknesses and dimensions, basalt is used in architectural structures as well as on city roads, pavements and sidewalks, and in areas such as garden landscaping where an attractive appearance is wanted. Crushed basalt also goes into concrete mixes in various particle sizes. This valuable stone is used on railways too, and it is further put to use in chimneys and flue gas ducts, wall modules, tanks and storage vessels, and as ceiling insulation material.

On a basalt line, crusher selection follows the abrasiveness of the material. Because basalt has a high silica content, wear parts wear out much faster than with limestone; that is why a jaw crusher, which breaks material by compression, is preferred at the primary stage. If an impact crusher is used at the secondary stage, the replacement interval of blow bars and plates becomes one of the main operating costs and must be factored in at the design stage.

Basalt is expected to become one of the indispensable products in the coming years. Research shows that people prefer to live in environmentally conscious, natural surroundings, and the tendency to move from big cities towards nature is seen as a reflection of this preference.

The hardness and solid structure of basalt make it difficult to give it the desired shape. The most suitable way to process this rock is to crush it in a basalt crushing and screening plant equipped with the right crushing machines. In its production of stone crushing and screening plants, our company also offers solutions for lines that process basalt.

Designing and building a stone crushing plant is a job that demands effort and experience. Before the plant can be set up and put into operation, a long period of preliminary study and preparation is needed; after that, the necessary equipment is transported to the site and the plant is assembled step by step.

Manufacturing in İzmir since 1976, our company has built up more than 50 years of know-how in this field and has specialised in it as one of the professionally run businesses in the sector. Over the years we have gained experience in installing all kinds of plants: we have worked in many different areas, from stationary crushing and screening plants to mobile crushing and screening plants, and on washing installations of these plants as well. We have proven ourselves in a variety of applications, from mobile primary impact crushers to mobile roll crushers, and from mobile crushing and screening plant installation to lines running in closed circuit with jaw crushers.

Breaking up and reducing minerals that occur as large, valuable rock blocks calls for high-performance crushing machines. These machines work either as mobile units moving from site to site or as stationary units placed in one area to recover the mineral.

If you are planning to produce by setting up a basalt crushing plant, we recommend talking to us so that we can share our experience with you. If you would like a quick overview, here is the basic information: a basalt stone crushing plant includes a rock hopper feeder, a jaw crusher, a pre-screen, a secondary impact crusher, a twin screen and 5 stock hoppers.

Don't worry if you do not have enough information about this equipment; since the subject is quite technical, we do not think explaining it at length here would be of much use. The best way is to contact us directly and speak with our technical team.

We can provide every kind of support you need for the basalt crushing plant you require. When you need basalt crushing machines, we will meet with you, assess the subject in full detail, work out the most suitable solution for you and help get your plant established. Our pre-sales and after-sales services continue without interruption. We are happy to share any information you need; you can use the contact section to talk to us and exchange ideas about the plant.