Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a hydrocyclone separator for size classifying solid material in liquid suspension, comprising a head part, a tapered separation part, and an apex discharge part for underflow discharge, the tapered separation part being arranged between the head part and the apex discharge part, wherein the apex discharge part has a first opening aligned and attached with the tapered separation part, and has a second opening for underflow discharge in a surface opposite to the first opening, the first opening being larger than the second opening, and an inner surface of the apex discharge part has a curvature extending from the first opening to the second opening, and wherein the apex discharge part at the second opening ends in a curvature in a tangential angle, ?, within the range of 0°<?<40° from a reference plane defined transverse to a common symmetry axis of the tapered separation part and the apex discharge part.

Abstract: A scraper device for a roller crusher, which scraper device includes a rotatable multi head scraper unit having at least two scrapers arranged tangentially about the rotatable multi head scraper unit at a respective radial distance from a rotational axis of the rotatable multi head scraper unit. The scraper device further includes a rotation actuator arranged to selectively rotate the rotatable multi head scraper unit to allow operative use of one of the at least two scrapers at a time. The scraper device further includes at least one brake arrangement configured to prevent and/or restrict rotation of the rotatable multi head scraper unit during operation of the one of the at least two scrapers. A roller crusher including the scraper device and a method for operating the roller crusher is also provided.

Abstract: A grinding roll including a roll body having a cylindrical outer surface extending axially between a pair of opposite ends and a side groove formed at each end of the roll body. The side groove includes a support shoulder recessed from the cylindrical outer surface and/or from surfaces of the opposite ends of the roll body. The grinding roll includes an edge ring including a plurality of spaced receiving cavities and a plurality of wear members. Each wear member is received and retained in at least one of the receiving cavities of the edge ring. The wear members are positioned along the edge ring to define an edge of the grinding roll, and the edge ring is received within each side groove. The wear members are arranged to provide a wear protecting surface which is angled in relation to the cylindrical outer surface of the roll body. The angled wear protecting surface prevents excessive build-up of material on the grinding roll and reduces the need for maintenance.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a roller crusher having two generally parallel rollers arranged to rotate in opposite directions, and separated by a gap, wherein at least one of the rollers has a flange at an end thereof, wherein the roller crusher further comprises a material removal device, comprising: a rotatable cutter unit having a plurality of cutter elements arranged tangentially about the rotatable cutter unit; and a rotation device arranged to rotate the rotatable cutter unit, wherein the rotatable cutter unit is arranged at an end of a roller having a flange and thereby, when being rotated by the rotation device, at least partially allow cutting away material accumulated on the flange and/or on the envelope surface at an end portion of the roller adjacent the flange.

Abstract: A roller crusher having two generally parallel rollers arranged to rotate in opposite directions, towards each other, and separated by a gap, where each roller having two ends. The roller crusher includes a flange attached to at least one of the ends of one of the rollers. The roller crusher further includes at least one mechanical scraper and a remote material removal device configured to output a material removing beam towards a target area. The at least one mechanical scraper and the remote material removal device are arranged consecutive to each other at an end of the roller with a flange for at least partially removing material accumulated on the flange and/or on the outer surface at the end of the roller. A method for operating a roller crusher is also provided.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a roller crusher that includes a frame, first and second crusher rolls arranged axially in parallel with each other and a deflection distributor. The roller crusher further includes at least one load sensor configured to detect a material load in the deflection distributor and at least one positioning sensor configured to detect a parameter pertaining to a distance between a first point and a second point of the roller crusher. At least the first point is defined on the deflection distributor or on one of movable bearing housings of the roller crusher. The disclosure further relates to a method for monitoring the physical condition of the deflection distributor and to a refitting kit for a roller crusher.

Abstract: Disclosed is a deflection distributor refitting kit for a roller crusher. According to the disclosure the deflection distributor refitting kit comprises a deflection distributing shaft, thrust rods each having first and second ends and mounts for attachment of the deflection distributing shaft at a frame of the roller crusher, wherein a first end of each of said thrust rods is attached to the deflection distributing shaft via a lever, and wherein a second end of each of the thrust rods is arranged to be attached to a movable bearing housing of the roller crusher. Also disclosed is a method for mounting the deflection distributor refitting kit, as well as a roller crusher comprising a deflection.

Abstract: A system for monitoring the operation of vibrating equipment, such as a vibrating screen unit or vibrating feeder. The vibrating equipment includes a series of mounting springs that support the body on a stationary support structure. The system includes a plurality of sensors that are positioned to detect vibrating forces on one or more of the mounting springs. Each of the sensors generates a monitoring signal that is received by a control unit. The monitoring signals are a measure of the resonance frequency of the mounting springs. The control unit is operable to compare the monitoring signals from the sensors to expected, normal values such that the control unit is able to determine whether the mounting springs are functioning in a normal manner or whether a problem exists. The control unit is further able to monitor the operation of the vibrating equipment through the analysis of the monitoring signals.

Abstract: A system for continuously monitoring an apron feeder in real-time, the apron feeder having a plurality of units. The system includes a plurality of sensor modules of different types, wherein each sensor module includes at least one sensor configured to measure an individual condition of a unit of the apron feeder, to generate sensor data representing the measured individual condition, and to transmit the generated sensor data. A base station is configured to collect the sensor data from the plurality of sensor modules, and to transmit outbound data, which is based on the collected sensor data. A processing unit receives the outbound data from the base station, analyses the outbound data for determining whether or not any of the unit of the apron feeder needs to be replaced or readjusted based on its individual condition, and generates a result of the determination for continuously indicating an overall state of the apron feeder.

Abstract: A system for monitoring the operation of vibrating equipment, such as a vibrating screen unit or vibrating feeder. The vibrating equipment includes a series of mounting springs that support the body on a stationary support structure. The system includes a plurality of sensors that are positioned to detect vibrating forces on one or more of the mounting springs. Each of the sensors generates a monitoring signal that is received by a control unit. The monitoring signals are a measure of the resonance frequency of the mounting springs. The control unit is operable to compare the monitoring signals from the sensors to expected, normal values such that the control unit is able to determine whether the mounting springs are functioning in a normal manner or whether a problem exists. The control unit is further able to monitor the operation of the vibrating equipment through the analysis of the monitoring signals.

Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning industrial gear teeth is provided. The apparatus includes a framework; at least one rail mounted on the framework and extending at least a part of a length of the framework; a gantry in slidable engagement with the rail; a stepper motor mounted on the framework and in motive communication with the gantry: a pair of limit switches which are slidably mounted on the rail; a window which is attached to the framework behind the rail, extends along the part of the length of the framework and includes a horizontal slot which extends along the part of the length of the framework; a pipe which is attached to the gantry and extends through the horizontal slot, the pipe for attachment to a source of pressurized cleaning fluid; and a microprocessor which is in electronic communication with the stepper motor and the limit switches.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a machine for thermal treatment of bulk material, comprising, a stationary furnace which presents a support structure, and a plurality of pallet cars traveling through the furnace, said plurality of pallet cars together defining, at a lateral side thereof, a common engagement surface which extends through the furnace, wherein a gap is defined between the support structure of the furnace and the common engagement surface, said gap having a gap length, the machine further comprising: a sealing system comprising: one or more drop bars, wherein each drop bar of the one or more drop bars includes a brush arranged on the drop bar such that the brush is configured to be in engagement with the common engagement surface such that the one or more drop bars covers the gap over at least parts of the gap length.

Abstract: A gyratory crusher including a main shaft that can be installed into a main frame. The gyratory crusher include an alignment system having a stationary dust collar and a separate alignment ring attached to the dust collar. The alignment ring includes a tapered contact surface extending from a lower outer edge to a top edge to help guide a dust seal past the alignment ring and into contact with an outer surface of the dust collar. The dust seal is received within a receiving cavity of a dust seal retainer mounted to the main shaft of the crusher. A series of alignment openings extend through the dust seal retainer to provide access to an outer edge of the dust seal. The position of the dust seal can be adjusted based upon measurements of the outer edge. The main shaft includes a chamfer on the lower end guide the main shaft into a bushing assembly.

Abstract: A gyratory crusher for comminution of material fed into the crusher. The gyratory crusher includes an upper crusher frame for supporting one or more wear parts. The upper crusher frame is configurable between an operation mode and a rotation mode. The gyratory crusher further includes a lower crusher frame, wherein the upper crusher frame in the operation mode is in engagement with the lower crusher frame. The gyratory crusher further includes a rotation device configured to rotate the upper crusher frame in relation to the lower crusher frame. The rotation device includes a gear ring configured to be rotatable relative to the lower crusher frame around a vertical axis. A method, and a retrofitting kit, for rotating an upper crusher frame of a gyratory crusher relative to a lower crusher frame of the gyratory crusher are also disclosed.

Abstract: A system for continuously monitoring an apron feeder in real-time, the apron feeder having a plurality of units. The system includes a plurality of sensor modules of different types, wherein each sensor module includes at least one sensor configured to measure an individual condition of a unit of the apron feeder, to generate sensor data representing the measured individual condition, and to transmit the generated sensor data. A base station is configured to collect the sensor data from the plurality of sensor modules, and to transmit outbound data, which is based on the collected sensor data. A processing unit receives the outbound data from the base station, analyses the outbound data for determining whether or not any of the unit of the apron feeder needs to be replaced or readjusted based on its individual condition, and generates a result of the determination for continuously indicating an overall state of the apron feeder.

Abstract: A retainer assembly for securing a mantle to a mainshaft of a gyratory crusher. The retainer assembly includes a headnut and a burn ring that are joined to each other prior to installation. The headnut includes a first and a second series of bores that each extend though the annular headnut. A series of jacking bolts are installed in the second series of bores and a series of connector are installed in the first series of bores. The combination of the headnut and burn ring are installed on the mainshaft. Once in place, the connectors are removed and a series of cylinders are positioned in the first series of bores. The cylinders are pressurized to create a gap between the headnut and the burn ring. The series of jacking bolts are rotated to maintain the gap and one or more shims can be positioned in the gap. The cylinder are removed and a headnut cover is installed to protect the headnut. During removal of the headnut, the cylinders can be reinstalled and pressurized.

Abstract: A scraper device for a roller crusher, which scraper device includes a rotatable multi head scraper unit having at least two scrapers arranged tangentially about the rotatable multi head scraper unit at a respective radial distance from a rotational axis of the rotatable multi head scraper unit. The scraper device further includes a rotation actuator arranged to selectively rotate the rotatable multi head scraper unit to allow operative use of one of the at least two scrapers at a time. The scraper device further includes at least one brake arrangement configured to prevent and/or restrict rotation of the rotatable multi head scraper unit during operation of the one of the at least two scrapers. A roller crusher including the scraper device and a method for operating the roller crusher is also provided.

Abstract: A system for monitoring at least one motion parameter of the main shaft of a gyratory or cone crusher. The system includes a sensor, such as a magnetometer, positioned within close proximity to a magnetic element, such as a lifting lug, formed on a top end of the main shaft. When the main shaft rotates or moves vertically, the movement creates a change in the magnetic flux, which is sensed by the magnetometer. The change in the magnetic flux is sensed by the magnetometer and an output signal is generated. A controller receives the output signal and determines at least one motion parameter based upon the detected changes in the magnetic flux. In one embodiment, a permanent magnet can be the magnetic element or can be inserted into the lifting lug to enhance the magnetic flux changes caused by the rotational movement or vertical movement of the main shaft.

Abstract: A roller crusher having two generally parallel rollers arranged to rotate in opposite directions, towards each other, and separated by a gap, where each roller has two ends. The roller crusher includes a flange attached to at least one of the ends of one of the rollers and a movement blocking arrangement structured and arranged to limit the gap between the rollers to a minimum gap of at least 45 mm. The roller crusher further includes at least one scraper positioned at an end of the roller with a flange. The scraper is positioned such that a minimum roller surface distance between each scraping surface of the at least one scraper and the outer surface of the roller is at least 70% of the minimum gap. A method for arrangement of a roller crusher is also provided.

Abstract: A roller crusher having two generally parallel rollers arranged to rotate in opposite directions, towards each other, and separated by a gap, where each roller has two ends. The roller crusher includes a flange attached to at least one of the ends of one of the rollers, where the flange extends in a radial direction of the roller and has a height above an outer surface of the roller. The roller crusher further includes at least two scrapers arranged consecutive to each other at an end of the roller with a flange for at least partially removing material accumulated on the flange and/or on the outer surface at the end of the roller. A method for operating a roller crusher is also provided.