why fine jaw crusher is more preferred in regions such as the Philippines, while cone crusher is more popular in Latin America and other places

 In sand and gravel production, both fine jaw crusher (fine jaw crusher) and cone crusher (cone crusher) can be used as secondary crushing equipment, but their application scenarios, advantages and disadvantages are different, resulting in different choices in different regions. The following are the key differences between the two, and why fine jaw crusher is more preferred in regions such as the Philippines, while cone crusher is more popular in Latin America and other places.

 

1. Key differences between fine jaw crusher and cone crusher in secondary crushing

 

 

Comparison item Fine jaw crusher (Fine Jaw Crusher)

 

Crushing principle Extrusion crushing (reciprocating motion of movable jaw and fixed jaw)

 

Feed particle size Coarse (generally ≤500mm)

 

Discharge particle size Relatively coarse (usually 10-50mm)

 

Particle shape control General (more needle-shaped)

 

Wear resistance Jaw plate wears quickly, replacement cost is high

 

Energy consumption Low

 

Applicable materials Medium hardness (limestone, bluestone, etc.)

 

Maintenance difficulty Simple (simple structure, easy to repair)

 

Price Low (small initial investment)

 

Cone crusher (Cone Crusher)

 

Crushing principle: laminated crushing (rotating extrusion of moving cone and fixed cone)

Feed particle size: finer (generally ≤300mm)

Discharge particle size: finer (usually 5-30mm)

Particle shape control: better (more uniform particles, more cubes)

Wear resistance: long life of wear-resistant parts, but complex maintenance

Energy consumption: high (high energy consumption of hydraulic system)

Applicable materials: high hardness (granite, basalt, etc.)

Maintenance difficulty: complex (high requirements for hydraulic system and lubrication system)

Price: high (high equipment + maintenance cost)

 

2. Why different regions choose different ones?

 

1. The reason why Southeast Asian regions such as the Philippines prefer fine jaw crusher

Raw material characteristics: The sand and gravel raw materials in the Philippines and other places are mainly limestone, coral stone, medium and low hardness ores, and fine jaw crusher can fully meet the crushing needs.

 

Low investment cost: Fine jaw crusher is cheap, suitable for small and medium-sized sand and gravel plants, and reduces initial investment.

 

Simple maintenance: There are fewer local technical workers, the fine jaw crusher has a simple structure, convenient maintenance, and easy replacement of accessories.

 

Unstable power supply: Cone crusher relies on hydraulic and lubrication systems, and has high requirements for power stability, while fine jaw crusher has stronger adaptability.

 

2. Reasons why Latin America and other regions prefer cone crusher

High hardness of raw materials: Latin America (such as Brazil and Chile) is mostly granite and basalt, and the lamination crushing of cone crusher is more suitable for high-hardness materials.

 

High requirements for finished products: The European, American and Latin American markets pay more attention to particle shape (more cubes), and cone crusher products are more suitable for high-end construction and concrete aggregates.

 

Large-scale production: Large-scale sand and gravel plants pay more attention to long-term operating costs. The wear-resistant parts of cone crusher have a long life. Although it is expensive in the early stage, it is more economical in the long run.

 

Strong technical maintenance capabilities: Latin America has a good industrial foundation and has the ability to maintain the hydraulic and lubrication systems of cone crushers.

 

3. Summary: How to choose?

Choose Fine Jaw Crusher

✔ Medium and low hardness materials (limestone, bluestone)

✔ Limited budget, small and medium-sized sand and gravel plants

✔ Unstable power supply, weak maintenance ability

✔ Low requirements for particle shape

Choose Cone Crusher

✔ High hardness materials (granite, basalt)

✔ Large sand and gravel plants, pursuing long-term benefits

✔ Strong technical maintenance ability

✔ Need high-quality particle shape (concrete aggregate)

 

Southeast Asian regions such as the Philippines prefer fine jaw crushers due to softer raw materials, limited investment, and simple maintenance; while Latin America and other regions have higher acceptance of cone crushers due to high hardness raw materials, large-scale production, and high requirements for particle shape.

 

However, most customers in the Philippines also use fine jaw crushers to crush hard materials such as river rocks

In the Philippines, although river rocks (such as pebbles, basalt, etc.) are relatively hard materials, many customers still choose fine jaw crushers as secondary crushing equipment instead of cone crushers, which are more suitable in theory. This involves many factors such as economy, market habits, maintenance convenience, and equipment supply.

 

1. Why do Philippine customers use fine jaw crushers to crush hard rocks?

 

1. Low initial investment cost, suitable for small and medium-sized sand and gravel plants

The sand and gravel industry in the Philippines is mainly small and medium-sized mines and quarries, with limited funds, and the purchase cost of fine jaw crushers is only 1/3~1/2 of that of cone crushers, which is more in line with the budget of local customers.

 

Cone crushers require supporting hydraulic systems, lubrication systems, and more solid foundations, which further increase investment, while fine jaw crushers have simple structures and are easy to install.

 

2. Simple maintenance, low requirements for skilled workers

The hydraulic adjustment, lubrication system, and wear-resistant parts replacement of cone crushers require professional technicians, while there are fewer skilled technicians in the Philippines, making maintenance difficult.

 

The jaw plate replacement of fine jaw crushers is simpler, and ordinary workers can operate it, reducing downtime.

 

3. Unstable power supply, fine jaw crusher is more adaptable

The power grid in some parts of the Philippines is unstable, and the cone crusher relies on a stable power supply (hydraulic pump, lubrication system, etc.). Once the power is off, the equipment may be damaged.

 

The fine jaw crusher has a simple mechanical structure and a higher tolerance to power fluctuations.

 

4. Market habits & mature equipment supply chain

The Philippine market has long been accustomed to using the configuration of jaw crusher + fine jaw crusher, and the local agents and accessories supply are more complete.

 

The import cost of cone crusher is high (tariffs, logistics), while the fine jaw crusher is more localized and it is easy to obtain spare parts.

 

5. Some customers do not have high requirements for the particle shape of the finished product

If the sand and gravel are mainly used for low-grade concrete and roadbed filling, rather than high-end building materials, the particle shape of the fine jaw crusher (more needle-shaped) is still acceptable.

 

2. Challenges of fine jaw crusher crushing hard rock & how to optimize it?

Although fine jaw crusher can handle hard rock, it still has the following problems compared with cone crusher:

 

The jaw plate wears quickly → high manganese steel or alloy jaw plate is required to improve wear resistance.

 

Low output → Appropriately reduce the feed particle size, or use stepped jaw plate to improve crushing efficiency.

 

Poor particle shape (many needle-shaped) → Later, a shaping machine (such as impact crusher) can be added to improve particle shape.

 

Actual practices of some customers:

 

Use jaw crusher for coarse crushing and fine jaw crusher + impact crusher (such as sand making machine) for secondary crushing, which can control costs and improve the quality of finished products.

 

Reduce production speed, reduce jaw plate wear, and extend equipment life.

 

3. Why do Latin America and other regions prefer cone crusher?

 

Unlike the Philippines, the sand and gravel industry in Latin America (such as Brazil, Chile, and Mexico) prefers cone crusher for the following reasons:

 

The mines are large in scale and pay more attention to long-term operating costs (the wear parts of cone crusher have a long life).

 

The raw materials are harder (such as granite and iron ore associated stones), and the lamination crushing of cone crusher is more suitable.

 

High requirements for particle shape (strict European and American standards, concrete aggregates require cubic particles).

 

Strong technical maintenance capabilities can ensure the stable operation of cone crusher.

 

IV. Conclusion: Selection based on local conditions

Philippines choose fine jaw crusher

✔ Limited investment budget

✔ Unstable power, weak maintenance capabilities

✔ Small and medium-sized sand and gravel plants, low requirements for particle shape

✔ Mature local supply chain, easy to obtain accessories

 

Latin America chooses cone crusher

✔ Large mines, long-term operating costs are prioritized

✔ Perfect technical maintenance system

✔ High-end market, strict requirements for particle shape

✔ High-hardness materials (granite, basalt)

 

Philippine customers still choose fine jaw crusher even if they crush hard rocks. The core reasons are: low cost, easy maintenance, and adaptability to market status. If the Philippine sand and gravel industry develops towards large-scale and high-end in the future, the proportion of cone crusher may gradually increase.