Abstract: In one embodiment, concaves for gyratory crushers are formed in a trapezoidal or triangular shape to achieve essentially three-point contact with an external shell of the gyratory crusher. In a further embodiment, concaves for gyratory crushers are provided with adjustable pads whose position with respect to the back surface of the concave can be changed. In a further embodiment, concaves for gyratory crushers are provided with alignment pads that are inserted between the back surface of the concave and the external shell of the gyratory crusher. In a further embodiment, concaves for gyratory crushers are provided with removable fastening member such as bolts that engage the back surface of the concave to mount the concave to the external shell of the gyratory crusher. The concaves of the present invention can provide secure mounting of the concaves in place to promote longer wear life and are easily removed for replacement.

Abstract: A segmented liner assembly and liner segment fastening system is disclosed for the rotatable shell of an ore grinding machine, the shell having a plurality of mounting bores formed therethrough. The liner assembly consists of a plurality of liner segments each of which has one mounting bore that extends into the body of the segment from its mounting surface and a mounting recess having a transverse size greater than that of the mounting bore which extends from the mounting bore to the grinding surface. A threaded member extends through a mounting bore of the shell and an aligned mounting bore of the segment into the recess of the segment and externally of the shell. The threaded member is screwed into a nut that is seated at the base of the mounting recess. In a first embodiment, the threaded member has an integrally formed wrenching head enabling the threaded member to be rotated and screwed into the nut, thus drawing the liner segment tightly against the inner surface of the shell.