Impact Crusher Built for Consistent Cubical Aggregate

High-energy PF series crushing for quarry, infrastructure, mining and recycling projects, engineered by a manufacturer with roots dating to 1973.

1973Manufacturing roots
50+Years of equipment experience
6PF models for project matching
GlobalInstallation and service support
Blue PF impact crusher assembled in the Cronus factory

High-reduction crushing with a controlled discharge shape

An impact crusher uses a high-speed rotor and replaceable blow bars to accelerate incoming stone. The material strikes impact plates inside the chamber, fractures along natural weaknesses and is recirculated through successive impact zones until it can pass the discharge opening.

This breakage mechanism is particularly effective where operators need a more cubical finished product, fewer flaky particles and a flexible secondary crushing stage.

Typical role
Primary or secondary crushing
Suitable hardness
Soft to medium-hard rock
Finished product
Well-shaped aggregate
Plant format
Stationary or mobile

Four stages from feed to finished aggregate

  1. 01

    Controlled feeding

    Material enters the crushing chamber at a stable rate and falls into the rotor's working radius.

  2. 02

    High-speed impact

    Blow bars mounted on the rotor transfer kinetic energy and project the stone toward the impact plates.

  3. 03

    Repeated breakage

    Material rebounds between rotor and impact curtains, creating repeated stone-on-steel and stone-on-stone reduction.

  4. 04

    Calibrated discharge

    Particles leave when they are small enough for the adjusted gap; oversized pieces remain in the impact path.

Animated cutaway showing material movement inside an impact crusher
Dynamic chamber illustration. Final product size depends on rotor speed, feed grading, material properties and curtain gap.

Designed around production, maintenance and product quality

Each configuration is selected around the actual feed, moisture, abrasiveness, required output and downstream screening circuit.

01

High reduction ratio

Multiple impact stages combine reduction and shaping, helping simplify many secondary crushing circuits.

02

Cubical aggregate

Impact breakage improves particle shape for road base, concrete aggregate and manufactured sand preparation.

03

Heavy-duty rotor

A balanced rotor, robust shaft and securely locked blow bars are engineered for stable high-speed operation.

04

Adjustable output

Impact curtain position and rotor operating parameters can be matched to the required grading envelope.

05

Service access

Opening housings and accessible wear zones reduce inspection effort and support faster replacement of wear parts.

06

Application engineering

Cronus engineers integrate feeders, screens, conveyors and dust-control equipment into the complete plant design.

PF series reference specifications

Figures are preliminary selection data. Final capacity varies with material density, hardness, feed grading, moisture, screen settings and desired product size.

ModelRotor (mm)Max feed (mm)Rotor speed (rpm)Power (kW)Reference capacity (t/h)
PF-10071000 × 70030068037-5520-60
PF-10101000 × 105030059555-7540-90
PF-12101250 × 1050300512110-13260-150
PF-12141250 × 1400300512132-16080-180
PF-13151320 × 1500350450180-260120-250
PF-13201320 × 2000500430300-375160-550

Need verified sizing? Send feed size distribution, bulk density, moisture, compressive strength, hourly target and final product gradings for a project-specific selection.

Wear parts and assemblies that determine performance

Impact crusher high-chrome blow bars

Blow bars

Transfer rotor energy to the feed. Material grade is selected for feed abrasiveness and impact load.

Replaceable impact plates for impact crusher

Impact plates and liners

Form the crushing chamber and provide the rebound surface for repeated material breakage.

Heavy-duty impact crusher rotor assembly

Rotor assembly

Includes rotor body, shaft, blow-bar locking system and wear protection for stable high-speed operation.

Impact crusher main shaft bearings

Shaft and bearings

Support radial loads and rotor alignment; correct lubrication and temperature monitoring extend service life.

Materials and industries

Best suited to low- and medium-abrasive feed. Highly abrasive silica-rich rock requires careful wear-cost evaluation and may favor a cone crusher in some duties.

Limestone feed for impact crushing

Limestone

Cement, aggregate and road base

Iron ore sample suitable for evaluated impact crushing

Iron ore

Selected mining applications

Dolomite rock for aggregate crushing

Dolomite

Construction and industrial mineral

Gypsum rock for impact crusher processing

Gypsum

Building materials processing

Diabase rock requiring wear evaluation

Diabase

Aggregate with wear evaluation

Quartzite rock requiring abrasiveness testing

Quartzite

Duty-specific selection required

QuarryingRoad & RailwayHydropowerCementMetallurgyConstruction Recycling

Impact crushing lines in real operating environments

Plant arrangements are engineered around site conditions, product gradings, local power supply and maintenance access.

Cronus quarry impact crushing and conveying line
QUARRY AGGREGATE

Stationary secondary crushing circuit

Impact crusher integrated with belt conveyors for graded stone production.

Mountain quarry aggregate plant with crushers and screens
MOUNTAIN QUARRY

Multi-stage aggregate plant

Crushing, screening and conveying arranged to match a constrained site.

Impact crusher installation in Ethiopia
EAST AFRICA

Ethiopia stone crushing project

Field-proven equipment in a complete quarry processing line.

200 tonnes per hour crushing plant in Kenya
KENYA

200 TPH crushing plant

Impact crushing and conveying equipment configured for local aggregate demand.

More than 50 years of manufacturing knowledge behind every project

Cronus is a subsidiary brand of Guilin Mining Machinery Co., Ltd., an industrial equipment manufacturer founded in 1973. The group combines long-term mineral processing experience with modern engineering, manufacturing, quality control and international project service.

From stand-alone machines to complete crushing and grinding systems, the team supports material testing, process selection, plant layout, commissioning guidance, operator training and long-term spare-parts planning.

High-tech enterprisePatented technologiesQuality and IP management systemsCE / ISO documentation support
Aerial view of Guilin Mining Machinery manufacturing campus
Guilin manufacturing baseEquipment engineering, fabrication, assembly and testing
Guilin Mining Machinery engineering, production and service team
Engineering is a team discipline.Sales engineers, process specialists, production teams and after-sales technicians work from one project brief.

Recognition, systems and intellectual property

Selected records from the manufacturing group. Certificate scope and validity should be confirmed for the specific export project.

Impact crusher selection and operation

Practical answers to the questions buyers most often ask before equipment selection.

Ask a project-specific question
What is an impact crusher used for?

It is used for primary or secondary reduction of soft to medium-hard rock and recyclable mineral materials where high reduction and a cubical final shape are important.

What materials can a PF impact crusher process?

Common feeds include limestone, gypsum, dolomite, coal gangue, concrete, brick and selected ores. Abrasiveness, silica content and compressive strength must be checked before final selection.

How is an impact crusher different from a jaw crusher?

A jaw crusher compresses material and is often used for primary reduction. An impact crusher uses high-speed impact and is commonly selected for higher reduction and improved product shape.

How is an impact crusher different from a cone crusher?

Cone crushers use compression and usually perform better with hard, abrasive rock. Impact crushers often deliver better shape and reduction on less abrasive feed but may have higher wear costs on silica-rich material.

What capacity can the PF series achieve?

The reference range is approximately 20-550 t/h across the listed models. Actual capacity depends on feed grading, density, moisture, hardness, rotor speed, discharge setting and screen efficiency.

How is the discharge size adjusted?

Product size is influenced by the gap between rotor and impact curtains, rotor speed, feed grading and the downstream screen circuit. Adjustment procedures depend on the selected model.

Which parts wear most quickly?

Blow bars, impact plates, chamber liners and associated locking or protection components are the main wear items. Wear rate is driven by feed abrasiveness, contaminants, throughput and operating practice.

How often should blow bars be replaced?

There is no universal interval. Operators should measure wear profile, monitor vibration and product grading, and rotate or replace bars according to the maintenance manual and remaining safe section.

Can the crusher handle wet material?

Moderate moisture may be manageable, but sticky feed can reduce capacity and cause chamber buildup. Material testing and an appropriate feeder or pre-screen are recommended for wet applications.

Can an impact crusher be used in a mobile plant?

Yes. The crusher can be integrated with tracked or wheeled feeders, screens and conveyors. Transport limits, power source, foundation loads and site movement frequency must be considered.

What information is needed for equipment selection?

Provide feed material, maximum size and grading, bulk density, moisture, compressive strength, abrasiveness, hourly capacity, operating hours, final product sizes and available power.

Does Cronus supply complete crushing lines?

Yes. Cronus can configure feeders, primary and secondary crushers, screens, conveyors, dust-control equipment, electrical systems and spare-parts packages around the required process.

What after-sales support is available?

Support can include installation guidance, commissioning assistance, operator training, maintenance planning, remote troubleshooting and supply of matched wear and spare parts.

Tell us what you need to crush

Share your feed, target output and site conditions. A Cronus engineer will use the information to prepare an initial equipment recommendation.

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