To address uneven particle size distribution in Hydraulic Double Roller Crusher processing quartz stone, a systematic approach is required. Below are targeted solutions addressing mechanical, operational, and material-specific factors:
I. Hydraulic Double Roller Crusher Inspection and Repair
1. Roll Parallelism Calibration
- Symptom: Misaligned roll axes result in inconsistent gaps (e.g., 8mm on one end, 12mm on the other).
- Inspection:
- Use a laser alignment tool to measure axial deviation (tolerance ≤0.1mm/m).
- Manual method: Measure the gap at three points (both ends and center) with feeler gauges (max deviation ≤0.5mm).
- Correction:
- Loosen bearing housing bolts.
- Adjust shims or hydraulic rods to realign rolls.
- Validate parallelism by feeding 10mm calibration blocks during a no-load test.
2. Roll Surface Wear Repair
- Wear Patterns:
- Grooves/wavelike deformations in high-pressure zones (e.g., feed end).
- Critical wear threshold: ≥3mm depth.
- Solutions:
- In-situ Hardfacing: Apply TDL-65 flux-cored wire (high-chromium cast iron) to rebuild surfaces (3–5mm thickness).
- Replace Roll Sleeves: Use bimetal composite sleeves (42CrMo base + WC-12Co coating) for 3–5x longer lifespan.
3. Hydraulic Double Roller Crusher Drive System Maintenance
- Gear Inspection:
- Apply Prussian blue to check tooth contact ratio (≥85% required).
- Gear backlash: 0.25–0.40mm for modules ≥20.
- Universal Joint Service:
- Replenish grease (NLGI 2# lithium-based) every 500 hours.
- Replace if bearing clearance exceeds 0.3mm.
II. Process Parameter Optimization
1. Feed Size Control
- Two-Stage Prescreening:
- Upper deck: Aperture ≤0.8x roll gap (e.g., 8mm sieve for 10mm target gap).
- Lower deck: Remove fines (<3mm) to minimize over-crushing.
- Example: For 50–80mm quartz, use a jaw crusher (50mm discharge) + vibrating screen (30mm aperture) upfront.
2. Speed and Linear Velocity
- Formula$V = \frac{π \times D \times n}{60}$ (D = roll diameter, n = RPM).
- Recommended:
- Φ750mm rolls: 40–50 RPM (1.57–1.96 m/s).
- Φ1200mm rolls: 25–35 RPM (1.57–2.20 m/s).
3. Hydraulic Pressure Settings
- Constant-Pressure Mode:
- Preload: 60–70% of rated pressure (e.g., 21–25MPa for 35MPa systems).
- Tramp iron protection: Instantaneous peak ≤110% rated pressure.
III. Material-Specific Adjustments
1. Moisture Management
- Drying Process:
- For feed moisture >3%, use a rotary dryer (200–300°C) to reduce to ≤1.5%.
- Install humidity sensors on feed conveyors for real-time monitoring.
2. Hardness Sorting
- Online Hardness Detection:
- Deploy near-infrared analyzers (e.g., ASD TerraSpec) to monitor Mohs hardness.
- Divert high-hardness quartz (Mohs >6.5) to cone crushers.
3. Feed Distribution Improvement
- Matrix Feeder:
- Use 6–8 individually controlled gates to balance material flow.
- Cross-roll thickness variation ≤5%.
By systematically addressing mechanical alignment, process tuning, and intelligent control, the particle size uniformity (D90/D10 ratio) for quartz crushing can be improved from 3–5 to 2–2.5, meeting high-spec aggregate standards. Quarterly precision audits are advised to sustain long-term performance.