Abstract: A gyratory crusher main shaft assembly has a main shaft, an axially upper region of the main shaft including a tapered conical section with a protective sleeve friction fitted over the cone. To facilitate mounting and dismounting of the sleeve, at least one groove is indented within a radially external facing surface of the main shaft at the region of the cone to allow fluid to be introduced under pressure to the region between the sleeve and the cone.

Abstract: A gyratory crusher frame part and a gyratory crusher include a topshell and spider assembly configured to minimize stress concentrations. An annular flange is formed at the junction between a lower region of each spider arm and an upper region of the topshell. Optimization of loading force transfer and a reduction in stress concentration is achieved by positioning the spider arms radially inward relative to an outer circumferential perimeter of the flange.

Abstract: A crusher wear resistant liner for positioning at a crusher bottom shell includes a plurality of modular wear resistant plates mountable at an inside surface of the bottom shell and positioned side-by-side to surround and protect the bottom shell interior. To prevent independent dislodgement of each plate and liner, respective inter-engaging formations are provided at each plate to contact at least one adjacent plate of the assembly to arrest any unintentional downward movement in the event that the primary fixings become ineffective.

Abstract: A gyratory crusher crushing head, removably mounted a crushing shell, includes a circumferential groove is formed in an outer facing surface of the crushing head. The groove is positioned towards a second lower end at the outward facing surface relative to an axial length of the crushing head. The groove and its relative axial positioning minimizes the stress concentrations at the crushing head resulting from forces tangential to the outward facing surface.

Abstract: A gyratory crusher frame part includes a topshell mountable on a bottom shell, the topshell having an annular wall extending around a longitudinal axis. A spider having a plurality of arms extending radially outward from a cap is positioned at the longitudinal axis. Each arm has a first portion extending in a radially outward direction from the cap and a second portion extending in an axial direction from an outer region of the first portion. An annular flange is positioned between the second portion of each arm and the annular wall. The annular wall is defined between an outward and inward facing surface of the annular wall. A section of the wall neighboring the flange includes a concave section at the outward facing surface. A first half of the concave section closest to the flange is a substantially uniform curve extending continuously in the circumferential direction around the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A gyratory crusher main shaft sleeve friction fit over an uppermost end of a crusher main shaft. The sleeve includes an elongate axial wall for being positioned in contact with an outward facing surface of the main shaft. The axial wall has a thickness that decreases in a direction from a second upper end to a first lower end, wherein the internal facing surface of the sleeve extends transverse to a longitudinal axis of the sleeve so as to taper inwardly towards the axis in a direction from the first to the second end.

Abstract: A crusher feed distributor for mounting at a crusher input hopper of a crusher. The feed distributor includes a guide body to contact and distribute the flow of feed material and a mounting assembly to mount the guide body at the input hopper. The mounting assembly is specifically configured with a plurality of independent mounts that collectively provide four adjustments and decrease of freedom corresponding to three lateral adjustments and one rotational adjustment.

Abstract: A crusher feed distributor for mounting at a crusher input hopper of a crusher. The feed distributor includes a guide body to contact and distribute the flow of feed material and a mounting assembly to mount the guide body at the input hopper. The mounting assembly is specifically configured with a plurality of independent mounts that collectively provide four adjustments and decrease of freedom corresponding to three lateral adjustments and one rotational adjustment.

Abstract: A gyratory crusher main shaft assembly has a main shaft, an axially upper region of the main shaft including a tapered conical section with a protective sleeve friction fitted over the cone. To facilitate mounting and dismounting of the sleeve, at least one groove is indented within a radially external facing surface of the main shaft at the region of the cone to allow fluid to be introduced under pressure to the region between the sleeve and the cone.

Abstract: A gyratory crusher bottom shell and/or bottom shell assembly include protective liners that are mounted over and about respective support arms that extend radially between the bottom shell wall and a central hub. The support arms have a seat or saddle region with at least a part of the liner positioned in contact with and supported by the seat to distribute the mass of the liner radially between the hub and the shell wall and to reduce tension in the primary attachment bolts.

Abstract: A gyratory crusher spider arm shield is configured for releasable attachment to a spider arm. The shield includes a main body having an underside foot for engaging onto an upper region of the arm. The secure attachment is provided by cooperation between an attachment element that extends radially inward from an outermost end of the shield and a mount guide provided at sidewalls of the shield that extend laterally each side of the spider arm.

Abstract: A crusher inspection hatch assembly is provided at a crusher. The hatch assembly includes a frame surrounding the hatch opening and a door to close the opening when the hatch is not in use. A plurality of attachment elements secure the door to the frame. Each attachment element has a shaft and a nut with at least the nut component of the attachment element being prevented from separating from the hatch assembly via at least one abutment flange.

Abstract: A gyratory crusher spider arm shield is configured for releasable attachment to a spider arm. The shield includes a main body having an underside foot for engaging onto an upper region of the arm. The secure attachment is provided by cooperation between an attachment element that extends radially inward from an outermost end of the shield and a mount guide provided at sidewalls of the shield that extend laterally each side of the spider arm.

Abstract: A gyratory crusher eccentric support assembly supports the gyroscopic precession of a main shaft extending through the crusher. The eccentric assembly includes an inner bushing retained in position by a surrounding sleeve with the sleeve supported at its axially uppermost region by an annular support ring. A locking flange prevents axial displacement of the bushing that is configured specifically to facilitate the removal and replacement of the bushing wear part.