Glass crushers, which are a type of hammer crusher, are used in recycling of high abrasive and fragile glass etc.
What Are Glass Crushers and How Do They Work?
Glass crushers reduce waste bottles and flat glass to the required size for recycling, glass fibre or sand substitution. They usually work on the hammer or impact principle; the grate opening determines product size.
Because glass is hard and sharp-edged, the crusher’s wear parts, dust control and safety measures are especially important.
Applications
- Glass recycling plants
- Preparing cullet for glass production
- Sand substitute and fill material production
- Municipal and industrial waste sorting plants
Selection Checklist
- Capacity and required cullet size
- Pre-sorting for labels, caps and metals
- Wear-resistant hammer and liner material
- Dust extraction and noise control
Main Spare Parts for Glass Crushers
- Hammers and pins
- Grate basket and liners
- Bearings and shaft assembly
- Belts and pulleys
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is crushed glass used?
As raw material in glass furnaces, as a sand substitute, for filtration and as fill material.
What should be considered when crushing glass?
Because of sharp fragments and dust, use enclosed feeding, dust extraction and suitable personal protective equipment (health and safety).
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