Key Equipment
The Challenge: What the Client Needed
A mining concession in central Chile operated a complex polymetallic site. The raw silver-lead-zinc ore featured uneven hardness levels. Their old crushing system failed to produce a consistent output size.
Oversized rocks frequently overloaded the subsequent ball mills. This bottleneck lowered the overall flotation recovery rates. The client needed a robust primary and secondary crushing setup. The new plant had to ensure a steady 300 TPH flow of fine material.
The Solution: Sunwe Integrated Crushing Line
Sunwe engineered an integrated crushing line to solve the grain-size problem. We customized the system to feed the milling and flotation circuits perfectly.
Step 1: Primary Crushing
Our heavy-duty Jaw Crusher handles the initial big ore reductions. It crushes unevenly hard stones efficiently without mechanical jams. The rugged frame design withstands intense continuous impact.
Step 2: Secondary Fine Crushing
Our high-performance Hydraulic Cone Crusher performs the crucial fine crushing. It uses advanced inter-particle crushing action to shape the stones. This step reduces the rocks down to the required fine sizes.
Step 3: Precise Screening
A high-frequency vibrating screen controls the final product size. It separates the material to meet the strict 0-15mm requirement. The screen returns all oversized ore back to the cone crusher.
Performance Comparison
The table below shows the mill performance before and after installing the Sunwe line.
| Key Performance Indicator (KPI) | Old Crushing Setup | Sunwe Crushing System | Net Improvement |
| Hourly Output (TPH) | 220 t/h | 300 t/h | +36.3% Production Boost |
| Final Feed Size Control | 0-35mm (Uneven) | 0-15mm (Strict) | 100% Uniform Fine Feed |
| Ball Mill Overload Frequency | 5-7 Times / Week | 0 Times / Month | Eliminated Overloading |
| Flotation Recovery Rate | 81.5% | 89.2% | +7.7% Higher Silver Yield |
The Results and Client Value
The Sunwe crushing plant operates flawlessly ahead of the flotation circuit. It delivers a continuous 300 TPH flow of uniform aggregate.
The precise 0-15mm feed size eliminates ball mill overloading completely. This ideal sizing maximizes mineral liberation during grinding. Consequently, the client achieved much higher silver extraction and recovery rates.
“Sunwe integrated crushing line changed our entire process.The strict 0-15mm output size protects our ball mills from damage.Our flotation recovery rates reached an all-time high this month.”— Mr. Eduardo Silva, Plant Metallurgy Director
Why Global Quarry Owners Choose SUNWE
- Factory Direct Supply: We manufacture all heavy-duty crushers in-house to guarantee quality.
- Custom Engineering: Our team designs layouts based on your specific circuit requirements.
- Quick Spare Parts Delivery: We stock premium wear parts to minimize your downtime.
