Abstract: A rotationally locked drive assembly for a VSI crusher comprises a drive shaft 52 rotatably securable in a bearing cartridge assembly 60, the drive shaft having a tapered upper end portion 62 for forming a taper joint in cooperation with the tapered central opening 72 of a flywheel 54, a top opening key receptor 81 formed on the top surface 76 of the flywheel for receiving a locking key 56, whereby tightening of fasteners 58 secures locking key 56 in key receptor 81, presses flywheel 54 onto drive shaft 52, thereby fortifying the taper joint between the flywheel 54 and drive shaft 52, and locking drive shaft 52, flywheel 54 and locking key 56 in rotational alignment.

Abstract: A rotationally locked drive assembly for a VSI crusher comprises a drive shaft 52 rotatably securable in a bearing cartridge assembly 60, the drive shaft having a tapered upper end portion 62 for forming a taper joint in cooperation with the tapered central opening 72 of a flywheel 54, a top opening key receptor 81 formed on the top surface 76 of the flywheel for receiving a locking key 56, whereby tightening of fasteners 58 secures locking key 56 in key receptor 81, presses flywheel 54 onto drive shaft 52, thereby fortifying the taper joint between the flywheel 54 and drive shaft 52, and locking drive shaft 52, flywheel 54 and locking key 56 in rotational alignment.

Abstract: A cross-key rotational alignment locking device for a VSI-type mineral breaker comprises a generally annular keyway 102 in the top edge portion of the main shaft 12 of the breaker, the annular keyway defining an upwardly extending pilot key 104, a plurality of circumferentially spaced slots 126 in the upper portion of a cylindrical taper lock 108 disposed around the main shaft, the slots in communication with the annular keyway, and a cross-key 130 having a generally annular main body 132 disposed in the annular keyway 102, the pilot key 104 received in a central aperture 136 in the main body 132 of the cross-key 130, and the cross-key having a plurality of radially-extending arms 128 disposed in the plurality of slots 126, such that the taper lock 108 is locked in rotational alignment with the shaft 12. In the preferred embodiment a bronze sleeve 110 having a longitudinally extending split 120 is interposed between the taper lock 108 and the shaft 12.

Abstract: A wear tip for a rotor of a centrifugal mineral breaker, comprises a carrier 80 having at least two wear edges 82, 84 each disposed transversely to the path of mineral material being ejected from the rotor. A longitudinally extending groove 122 between the first 82 and second 84 wear edges forms a rock retaining recession. Each wear edge 82, 84 has a wear face 108 with a recess 106 therein. An insert 112 of abrasion resistant material is disposed in each recess 106. Each insert 112 has an outer wear surface and an arcuate inner surface 114 conforming to the profile of the recess 106. The outer wear surface of each insert 112 is generally in planar alignment with the wear face 108 of one of the wear edges 82, 84.

Abstract: A system and method for monitoring a vertical shaft impact crusher comprises a plurality of sensors which continuously monitor the current status of a plurality of crusher component parts, a computer in communication with the sensors, and a graphical user interface in communication with the computer and on which is displayed a plurality of virtual instruments. The computer interprets the signals received from the sensors and renders a perceptible indication of a plurality of crusher conditions on the plurality of virtual instruments, each of which conditions are associated with or derived from one or more of the signals received from the sensors. In a preferred embodiment, a recorded history of the status of each of the conditions may be viewed on a historical data viewer for a selected time period.

Abstract: A wear tip for a rotor of a centrifugal mineral breaker, comprises a carrier 80 having at least two wear edges 82, 84 each disposed transversely to the path of mineral material being ejected from the rotor. A longitudinally extending groove 122 between the first 82 and second 84 wear edges forms a rock retaining recession. Each wear edge 82, 84 has a wear face 108 with a recess 106 therein. An insert 112 of abrasion resistant material is disposed in each recess 106. Each insert 112 has an outerwear surface and an arcuate inner surface 114 conforming to the profile of the recess 106. The outer wear surface of each insert 112 is generally in planar alignment with the wear face 108 of one of the wear edges 82, 84.

Abstract: A cross-key rotational alignment locking device for a VSI-type mineral breaker comprises a generally annular keyway 102 in the top edge portion of the main shaft 12 of the breaker, the annular keyway defining an upwardly extending pilot key 104, a plurality of circumferentially spaced slots 126 in the upper portion of a cylindrical taper lock 108 disposed around the main shaft, the slots in communication with the annular keyway, and a cross-key 130 having a generally annular main body 132 disposed in the annular keyway 102, the pilot key 104 received in a central aperture 136 in the main body 132 of the cross-key 130, and the cross-key having a plurality of radially-extending arms 128 disposed in the plurality of slots 126, such that the taper lock 108 is locked in rotational alignment with the shaft 12. In the preferred embodiment a bronze sleeve 110 having a longitudinally extending split 120 is interposed between the taper lock 108 and the shaft 12.

Abstract: A wear tip for a rotary mineral breaker comprises a carrier 12 having at least one wear edge 40 having a recess 50. An insert 14 of abrasion resistant material disposed in the recess 50 has an outer wear surface 52 in generally parallel relation with a wear face 48 of the carrier 12 and an inner surface 54 having an arcuate profile for more effective consumption of the insert material.

Abstract: A system and method for monitoring a vertical shaft impact crusher comprises a plurality of sensors which continuously monitor the current status of a plurality of crusher component parts, a computer in communication with the sensors, and a graphical user interface in communication with the computer and on which is displayed a plurality of virtual instruments. The computer interprets the signals received from the sensors and renders a perceptible indication of a plurality of crusher conditions on the plurality of virtual instruments, each of which conditions are associated with or derived from one or more of the signals received from the sensors. In a preferred embodiment, a recorded history of the status of each of the conditions may be viewed on a historical data viewer for a selected time period.

Abstract: A wear tip for a rotary mineral breaker comprises a carrier 12 having at least one wear edge 40 having a recess 50. An insert 14 of abrasion resistant material disposed in the recess 50 has an outer wear surface 52 in generally parallel relation with a wear face 48 of the carrier 12 and an inner surface 54 having an arcuate profile for more effective consumption of the insert material.

Abstract: A tip holder for the rotor of a centrifugal mineral breaker with a mounting member portion and a step with a mineral anchoring portion capable of retaining a bank of mineral material in which the minerals may have a diameter of up to 100 mm. The step also has one or more recesses formed longitudinally through the step and an insert of abrasion resistant material inserted in each recess. The width of a material retaining surface of said step is approximately equal to or greater than the depth of the insert of abrasion resistant material. A plurality of longitudinally disposed parallel inserts can be placed in the tip holder to maximize its resistance to specific mineral conditions.