What is the output capacity of a small sand-making machine
Small sand-making machines feature simple construction, flexible operation, low energy consumption during operation, and eco-friendly performance. They can produce approximately 8-300 tons per hour, generating construction-grade sand that meets industry standards. These machines are suitable for small to medium-sized sand and gravel plants.
Compared to large-scale sand makers, small models have slightly lower output but generally meet production demands at a more affordable price point. Their compact footprint, superior finished particle shape, and short capital recovery period make them highly favored by users. Options include vertical sand makers, composite sand makers, and other series with comprehensive model selections.
1. Vertical Impact Crusher
Operating on “stone-on-stone” and “stone-on-iron” principles, this model features a deep-cavity rotor that increases throughput by 30% for high efficiency. Equipped with a dedicated lubrication station, it produces uniformly sized particles with low needle and flake content, making it ideal for artificial sand production and aggregate shaping. Key advantages include low operating costs, strong adaptability, high throughput, excellent product quality, and broad applicability. Widely used for fine crushing and shaping of minerals and rocks in various industries including metal/non-metal mining, refractories, abrasive ceramics, construction materials, high-speed rail/highway construction, hydropower projects, and private sand/aggregate production. It excels with medium-hard, ultra-hard, or abrasive materials such as sandstone, granite, basalt, silicon carbide, emerald, bauxite, magnesia, and similar materials. The PLS series sand-making machine can also operate at high speeds exceeding 80 m/s for secondary crushing and shaping of coarse sand particles in aggregate processing. This optimizes the gradation of finished sand, achieving a finer modulus of fineness.
2. Vertical Compound Crusher
The vertical compound crusher features a compact, space-saving design. Utilizing the stone-on-stone crushing principle, it achieves high crushing ratios without screen bars, minimizing blockages when processing materials with high clay content. This innovative fine-crushing and coarse-grinding product was developed by integrating domestic and international crushing technologies with our company's extensive practical experience. It employs both impact and grinding crushing mechanisms. This series achieves “more crushing, less grinding,” making it an ideal energy-saving fine crushing solution. It is suitable for processing various solvent raw materials in the steel metallurgy industry, as well as crushing medium-hard rock minerals in construction, building materials, chemical, and other sectors.
How much does a small sand-making machine cost? Pricing varies significantly due to multiple factors. Beyond equipment type and model selection, numerous manufacturers in the market (we encourage comparing quotes) offer different sales channels, raw materials, manufacturing processes, and equipment quality—all contributing to price differences. Feel free to click for online consultation anytime. Our technical managers will provide detailed specifications, assist with scientific model selection based on your needs, and introduce related products. We also warmly invite you to visit our factory for an on-site inspection.
