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Manual C145 Jaw
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
140588-EN
NORDBERG C SERIES JAW CRUSHERS CHAPTER 0
This manual is valid for the Nordberg C Series Jaw Crushers manufactured by Metso Minerals. These
crushers are high capacity jaw crushers, intented to be used in primary crushing applications.
Because of the continuous development of the products, the manufacturer reserves a right to alter the
technical specifications written in this manual, without any advance information.
This is the first edition published in April 2003 in Tampere, Finland .
Table of Contents
PREFACE
SAFETY
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Table of Contents
4.5 RE-STARTING A CRUSHER STALLED UNDER LOAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
4.6 CRUSHER SETTING ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
4.6.1 Mechanical Wedge Setting Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
4.6.2 HYDRAULIC WEDGE SETTING ADJUSTMENT (OPTIONAL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
4.6.3 HYDRAULIC CONTROL SYSTEM SETTING ADJUSTMENT (OPTIONAL) . . . . . . . . . 4-8
4.7 TOGGLE PLATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
4.8 SPACER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
4.9 TROUBLESHOOTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
MAINTENANCE
Table of Contents
5.7 MAINTENANCE INTERVALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
5.8 OTHER BOLT TORQUE VALUES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
APPENDIX
APPENDIX
Table of Contents
4. Commissioning and operating conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
5. Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
6. The cheek plate lifting tool verification before first use and in service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
7. Handling the load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
8. Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
9. Operating instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
PREFACE CHAPTER 1
1.1 FOREWORD 1.2 SAFETY
This instruction manual provides guidance for first BASIC RULES REGARDING SAFETY IN AND
time operators of the crusher as well as technical AROUND A CRUSHING PLANT ARE
procedures as a reference for the experienced OUTLINED IN THE SECTION ENTITLED
crusher operator. Read, study, and keep it for future "SAFETY."
reference.
Illustrations and instructions guide the operator MOST ACCIDENTS, NO MATTER WHERE
through correct procedures for checking, operating THEY OCCUR, ARE CAUSED BY FAILURE TO
and maintaining the crusher and its accessories. OBSERVE AND FOLLOW SIMPLE
FUNDAMENTAL RULES OR PRECAUTIONS.
FOR THIS REASON RECOGNIZING HAZARDS
Operating techniques outlined in this manual are AND TAKING STEPS TO AVOID THEM CAN
basic. Operating skills and additional techniques PREVENT MOST ACCIDENTS.
will develop through experience as the operator
gains knowledge of the crusher and its capabilities.
REGARDLESS OF THE CARE USED IN THE
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THIS
Continuing improvement and advancement of TYPE OF EQUIPMENT, THERE ARE
product design may result in changes to your new CONDITIONS THAT CANNOT BE
machine that may not be included in this COMPLETELY SAFEGUARDED AGAINST
publication. As required, each publication is WITHOUT INTERFERING WITH
reviewed and revised to update and include REASONABLE ACCESSIBILITY AND
appropriate changes in the later editions. EFFICIENT OPERATION. WARNINGS ARE
INCLUDED IN THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL
TO HIGHLIGHT THESE CONDITIONS.
The descriptions and specifications in this manual
were in effect at the time this manual was approved
for printing. Metso Minerals reserves the right to
discontinue models at any time and to change
specifications and designs, without notice and
without incurring obligation.
WARNING!
DANGER
In addition to these unit-specific safety
instructions, the operators of this
equipment must also read the safety
guide with instructions for general
operational safety.
WARNING
The following symbol is used in this manual and on
the machine to call attention to instructions, which
will help prevent machine related injuries.
CAUTION
When you see this symbol on your machine or in
this manual, be alert to the potential for personal
injury.
Sign Description
Immediate hazards or unsafe practices
DANGER that will result in severe personal injury
or death.
Hazards or unsafe practices that could
WARNING
result in severe personal injury or death
Hazards or unsafe practices that could
CAUTION result in minor personal injury or
equipment damage
2.1.1 General safety instructions of the Owner and Operator to determine the
necessity and adequacy of protective
1. Ignoring the safety instructions or the
devices and warnings, to provide them, and
warning signs increases the risk of the
to ensure that they are used and followed!
severe injury or death.
11. The noise level is dangerously high near the
2. Nordberg C series jaw crushers has been
crusher. All personnel working near the
designed for safe operation when used by
crusher must wear hearing protection. The
professional staff in the operating situations
noise level is typically about 102-110 dB
included in this instruction manual. All
next to the crusher during crushing.
other service and repair procedures must be
performed by specially trained personnel or 12. Before performing any maintenance or
authorized Metso service staff. repair work, make sure that the crusher is
stopped and locked out.
3. Never operate the crusher without proper
covers and safety devices. 13. The surfaces of the crusher may become hot
during crushing. Hot surfaces can cause
4. Before starting the crusher make sure that no
severe burn injuries. Make sure that the
one is near the crusher.
surfaces have cooled before performing any
5. It is prohibited to stay in the danger area maintenance work.
during the crushing process. The crushing
14. Before changing any wear parts of the
material may be thrown into a few meters
crusher, read chapter 6: Replacement of
distance from the crusher. Always use
wear parts and appendixes A and B
helmet and safety glasses.
carefully.
6. Do not look into the jaw cavity during
15. Before lifting any wear parts, check the
crushing. Material may be thrown from the
weight of the component and ensure that
crusher during crushing and cause injuries.
lifting equipment being used is adequate to
Always use a helmet and safety glasses.
lift the weight. In addition, familiarize
7. Because the crusher is installed on rubber yourself with all the special tools provided
dampers, it moves during crushing. This with the crusher specifically for replacing
movement causes a crushing danger. Never the wear parts.
put your hands or feet between the moving
16. Read the instructions regarding the lifting
parts and the structure of the crusher during
tools and replacing wear parts carefully
crushing. The movement may be as much as
before replacing any wear parts. Make sure
± 10mm.
that the parts are adequately supported
8. Clearing a jammed cavity is extremely before lifting. Never go under a hanging
dangerous. Do not attempt to clear the cavity part. The lifting tools delivered with the
until the crusher has stopped completely. crusher are designed to be used only with
9. The crusher does not stop immediately after original Metso Minerals wear parts.
the motor has been turned off. Make sure 17. The spring of the mechanical setting
that the crusher has stopped completely adjustment may accumulate significant
before opening any covers, performing any amount of energy. Follow the instructions
maintenance, or adjusting the crusher. strictly and be extremely accurate when
10. The crushing plant and auxiliary equipment adjusting the spring. Never release the
such as chutes, transfer stations, screens, protective plate.
etc. can create dust and, if not contained, the 18. The pressure accumulator of the hydraulical
dust can escape into the air. Metso Minerals setting adjustment may be charged only by a
highly recommends that dust protective professional. If the pressure accumulator is
devices such as an appropriate respirator be charged incorrectly, it may explode. Do not
worn by anyone exposed to airborne dust to charge the accumulator yourself. Release the
prevent its inhalation. It is the responsibility pressure from the hydraulic system
The warning signs 1, 2, 3, and 4 are located on both Safety labels 1, 2, 3 and 4 are not
sides of the crusher. attached on crushers installed in
Lokotracks or Nordwheelers.
The warning signs 3 are delivered only if the
crusher delivery includes the drive guards.
The warning sign 5 is delivered only with crushers
that have a mechanical setting adjustment.
The warning signs 6, 7, and 10 are delivered only
with crushers that have a hydraulical setting
adjustment.
1
2
3 4
5 6
7 8
10
Maximum Recommended Feed Size: As a Stroke: The difference between the maximum and
general guideline, the maximum average minimum distances at the bottom of the fixed and
recommended feed size should be about 80% of the moving jaws during one revolution of the eccentric
feed opening depth. Such measures will ensure that shaft.
any bridging events resulting from oversized feed
are kept to a minimum. A rock hammer is
recommended for applications where the maximum
feed size is regularly close to the feed opening
depth.
Maximum
Rec. Feed
Feed Opening
Size
mm inch mm inch
C80 800 X 510 20 X 32 408 16
C95 930 X 600 24 X 37 480 19
C100 1000 X 760 30 X 40 608 24
C105 1060 X 700 28 X 42 560 22
C110 1100 X 850 34 X 44 680 27
C115 1150 X 800 32 X 45 610 24
C3054 1380 X 760 30 X 54 608 24
C125 1250 X 950 37 X 49 760 30
C140 1400 X 1070 42 X 55 856 34
C145 1400 X 1100 43 X 55 880 35
C160 1600 X 1200 47 X 63 960 38
C200 2000 X 1500 59 X 79 1200 47
1. Crusher size.
2. The serial number of the crusher which is
stamped on the crusher nameplate. The
serial number is also on the cover of the
spare parts books.
3. Complete name and part code number as
shown in the Spare Parts Book.
4. Exact quantity of each part ordered.
5. Complete shipping instructions.
c.s.s. C80 C95 C100 C105 C110 C115 C125 C140 C145 C160 C200 C3054
Mtph Mtph Mtph Mtph Mtph Mtph Mtph Mtph Mtph Mtph Mtph Mtph
mm in Stph Stph Stph Stph Stph Stph Stph Stph Stph Stph Stph Stph
40 65
1-5/8" 70
50 80
2" 90
60 95 120
2-3/8" 105 135
70 115 140 150 155 190 175 240
2-3/4" 125 155 165 170 210 190 265
80 130 160 170 175 210 195 270
3-1/8" 145 175 190 195 235 220 295
90 150 180 190 200 235 220 295
3-1/2" 165 200 210 220 260 240 325
100 165 200 215 220 255 245 290 325
4" 180 220 235 245 285 270 320 355
125 210 250 265 280 310 305 250 385 400 390
5" 230 275 290 305 345 335 385 425 440 430
150 250 300 315 335 370 360 410 455 470 520 460
6" 275 330 350 370 405 400 455 500 520 575 510
175 290 350 370 390 425 425 470 520 540 595 760 530
7" 320 385 405 430 470 465 520 575 595 655 840 585
200 420 445 480 530 590 610 675 855 600
8" 465 490 530 585 650 670 740 940 660
225 590 655 680 750 945
9" 650 725 750 825 1045
250 650 725 750 825 1040
10" 720 800 825 910 1145
275 820 900 1130
11" 900 995 1250
3.6 ESTIMATING CRUSHER PRODUCT These product gradations are based on results
GRADATION obtained in actual practice with hard granite.
To obtain more accurate product gradation
estimates, contact your local Metso Minerals sales
The crusher's product gradation depends on the
representative to request a computer simulation of
same factors that affect capacity. The following
your circuit's operating conditions.
figure gives an indication of the product gradation
as a function of the closed side setting (c.s.s.).
90
70
Percentage passing, weight %
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
1 10 100 1000
Product size
Model Stroke
mm Inch
C80 24 1
C95 32 1¼
C100 32 1¼
C105 32 1¼
C110 36 13/8
C115 37 1½
C3054 32 1¼
C125 39 1½
C140 42 15/8
C145 36 13/8
C160 39 1½
C200 50 2
NOTE: The C.S.S does not have to be calculated if The minimum allowed setting (c.s.s. or o.s.s.) is the
the user knows the Crusher setting limits in terms minimum setting at which the Crusher can be used
of the O.S.S. The C.S.S. is typically calculated when the Crusher is operated according to Metso
because Crusher capacity is always denoted in Minerals' recommendations. The minimum allowed
terms of the C.S.S. only. setting is very important as it takes into account the
design and operation limits of the Crusher. Not
respecting these recommendations can lead to a
3.8 CRUSHER SETTING LIMITS poor utilization of the jaws (high scrap rate) as well
as a shortened Crusher life.
The minimum allowed setting varies depending on
All C-Series Crusher models have a maximum whether the application is a normal rock application
possible setting as well as a minimum allowed (Normal), or a recycling application (Special),
setting, and it is very important that the user when materials such as concrete, asphalt and bricks
understands why these are important to keep these are being crushed. Note that the minimum allowed
in mind at all times. setting does not depend on the jaw profile (it is
The maximum possible setting is simply the always the same for a specific Crusher model). See
maximum setting that the Crusher is physically able Table 3-5.
to accommodate. Typically, such setting is
indicated with new jaws, and the setting actually
depends on the jaw profile as well as on whether a
spacer is being used or not. This information is
always found in the Crusher Spare Parts Book.
CSS OSS
Crusher Hard rock Soft Rock Hard rock Soft Rock
model Stroke
(>150 Mpa) (<150 MPa) Recycling (>150 Mpa) (<150 MPa) Recycling
mm
(> 22 000 psi) (<22 000 psi) (> 22 000 psi) (<22 000 psi)
mm mm mm mm mm mm
C80 40 30 20 24 64 54 44
C95 60 45 25 32 92 77 57
C100 70 60 45 32 102 92 77
C105 70 50 25 32 102 82 57
C110 70 60 45 36 106 96 81
C115 70 60 45 37 107 97 82
C3054 70 60 45 32 102 92 77
C125 100 N.A N.A 39 139 N.A N.A
C140 130 N.A N.A 42 172 N.A N.A
C145 125 N.A N.A 36 161 N.A N.A
C160 150 N.A N.A 39 189 N.A N.A
C200 175 N.A N.A 50 225 N.A N.A
CSS OSS
Crusher Hard rock Soft Rock Stroke Hard rock Soft Rock
model (>150 Mpa) (<150 MPa) Recycling in (>150 Mpa) (<150 MPa) Recycling
(> 22 000 psi) (<22 000 psi) (> 22 000 psi) (<22 000 psi)
in in in in in in
C80 1 5/8 1 2/8 7/8 1 2 5/8 2 2/8 1 6/8
C95 2 4/8 1 7/8 1 1 2/8 3 6/8 3 1/8 2 3/8
C100 2 7/8 2 4/8 1 7/8 1 2/8 4 1/8 3 6/8 3 1/8
C105 2 7/8 2 1 1 2/8 4 1/8 3 3/8 2 3/8
C110 2 7/8 2 4/8 1 7/8 1 4/8 4 3/8 3 7/8 3 2/8
C115 2 6/8 2 3/8 1 6/8 1 4/8 4 2/8 3 7/8 3 2/8
C3054 2 7/8 2 4/8 1 7/8 1 2/8 4 1/8 3 6/8 3 1/8
C125 4 1/8 N.A N.A 1 5/8 5 5/8 N.A N.A
C140 5 2/8 N.A N.A 1 6/8 7 N.A N.A
C145 5 1/8 N.A N.A 1 4/8 6 5/8 N.A N.A
C160 6 1/8 N.A N.A 1 5/8 7 6/8 N.A N.A
C200 7 1/8 N.A N.A 2 9 1/8 N.A N.A
Table 3-5 Minimum allowed settings for hard rock, soft rock and recycling applications.
Callout Description
1 Protector plate
2 Support holder
3 Eye screw
4 Split pin
5 Washer
6 Washer
7 Hex screw
8 Hex nut
9 Joint pin
4.4 OPERATION
WARNING!
Feed the material to the Crusher evenly in Lift or turn the rocks in the cavity only
accordance with the feed arrangement when the Crusher is stopped. Do not try
recommendations. Note that the Crusher operates to clear the blocked crushing cavity
most efficiently when the crushing cavity is when the Crusher is running. Be always
two-thirds (2/3) full. An ultrasonic level sensor very careful when clearing the cavity.
may be integrated into the Crusher control in order Never use a crowbar to turn oversized
to optimize the feed level of the Crusher. feed.
WARNING!
Never use explosives to clear a blocked
crushing cavity. Make sure no
explosives enter the Crusher
WARNING!
Never operate the Crusher when the WARNING!
feed is packing in the cavity. This will Any inspection of the crushing cavity
result in a drastic reduction of the must be carried out from underneath the
Crusher lifetime. Crusher, not from above. Tramp iron
could be ejected from the crushing
cavity. Serious personal injury can
When packing occurs, the: result.
1. Crusher speed slows down. Find out why the Crusher stalled. If, after careful
2. Engine speed slows down. examination, there appears to be no electrical or
mechanical reason why the Crusher has stalled, it
3. Load of the Crusher rises. would indicate that the Crusher is jammed by the
4. The Crusher is overloaded. ingress of foreign matter and is in a hazardous state.
If a Crusher stalls under load any stored energy
within a mechanism due to tramp material can be
Packing can occur due to the following reasons: reduced to insignificant level by ensuring that the
jaws are moved to the open position. After that start
the Crusher. If the Crusher won't start, repeat this
1. There is too much fines in the feed material. procedure. When the jaws are fully open, don't start
2. The maximum feed size relative to the feed the Crusher anymore. In this case stones and tramp
opening is very small (less than 50 % of the metal must be removed from the Crusher manually.
feed opening width).
3. The material is very brittle and readily
WARNING!
breaks into fines (material characteristics).
4. Wet feed material. Always note the position of the gib
keys to determine if the crusher is "at
5. Incorrect jaws. rest" or if there is potential energy
remaining in the flywheels.
Change in Setting
Model
mm (in)
C80 2.3 (0.09)
4
C95 2.2 (0.09)
C100 2.3 (0.09)
C105 4.0 (0.16)
C110 2.0 (0.08)
C115 2.3 (0.09)
C3054 2.3 (0.09)
C125 1.7 (0.07)
C140 2.3 (0.09)
C145 2.5 (0.10)
Callout Description
C160 2.2 (0.09)
1 Adjusting wedges
C200 3.2 (0.12)
2 Cap nut
3 Locking pipe Table 4-1 Average change in setting per cap nut
rotation
4 Rubber bellow
divide the desired setting change amount by the 8. Start the Crusher and listen if the toggle
appropriate value in Table 4-1 and the quantity of plate knocks. If it knocks, contact Metso
cap nuts. Minerals.
Required Rotations = (Desired Setting 9. Start crushing.
Change)/(Crusher Change in Setting)
Round the result to the nearest higher number.
WARNING!
Example:
Always tighten and loosen the spring
To change the setting of a C125 by 10 mm from the side. Never remove the
(3/8"), turn the cap nuts as follows: protection plate
10 mm / 1.7 mm / rotation = 5.88 => 6 total
rotations => 3 rotations per cap nut
3/8" / 0.07" / rotation = 5.35 => 6 total rotations
=> 3 rotations per cap nut
WARNING!
Always tighten and loosen the spring The system is powered with an independent
from the side. Never remove the hydraulic unit, or it can be connected to a large
protection plate hydraulic system, as in the Lokotrack. The
hydraulic oil pressure forces the wedges either
towards or apart from each other, therefore
decreasing or increasing the setting, respectively.
IMPORTANT!
Figure 4.7 Hydraulic control system Do not let the jaws hit each other.
The hydraulic control system also functions as a
safety device. If there are any uncrushable objects
in the jaw cavity, the pressure in the cylinders rises. Adjust the setting in several stages. Check the
When the pressure rises over a pre-set value, the setting between adjustments, see the minimum
pressure relief valves open and let the piston move setting in chapter General Crusher Information.
backwards. The crusher setting opens and the After adjustment, check the pressure value in the
uncrushable material can exit the jaw cavity. tension cylinder.
In a Lokotrack, after the uncrushable material has 4.6.3.3 Increasing the setting
left the cavity, the setting returns to where it was.
Turn the setting adjustment switch 6 (located in the
control panel) to the "increase" position. Observe
the wedge movement.
After adjustment, check the pressure value in the
tension cylinder.
IMPORTANT!
Toggle plate is not protecting crusher
components of fatigue damages when
crusher is continuously overloaded with
smaller setting than allowed by Metso
Minerals’
Callout Description
1 Spacer
4.9 TROUBLESHOOTING
IMPORTANT!
After installing or removing the spacer the
Crusher setting and the spring tension
must be adjusted. 2. a. Hydraulic setting:
In the valve unit, release the hydraulic pressure
from the return cylinder by turning the knob of
the shut-off valve (1) counter-clockwise. You
can check the pressure level from the pressure
gauge (2).
IMPORTANT!
After installing or removing the spacer the
Crusher setting and the spring tension
must be adjusted
WARNING!
Always tighten and loosen the spring
from the side. Never remove the
protection plate
7. a. Hydraulic setting:
In the valve unit, release the hydraulic pressure
from the return cylinder by turning the knob of
the shut-off valve (1, fig below) 8. a. Hydraulic setting:
counterclockwise. You can check the pressure
Unfasten the return cylinder from the pitman.
level from the pressure gauge (2, fig below).
8 b. Mechanical setting:
Unfasten the tension rod from the pitman.
9. Use the come-along in order to retract the
pitman. Attach one shackle to the bottom of
the front frame and another shackle to the
back of the pitman. Use these shacles to
support the ends or hooks of the
come-along. Make sure that both ends (or
hooks) are properly secured (fig below).
9. Use the come-along in order to retract the • Appropriate for cold temperatures
pitman. Attach one shackle to the bottom of (-30ºC/-22ºF) and hot temperatures
the front frame and another shackle to the (continuous operating temperatures of
back of the pitman. Use these shackles to +100ºC/212ºF).
support the ends or hooks of the
• Good resistance to water
come-along. Make sure that both ends (or
hooks) are properly secured (fig below). • The grease must not oxidize easily and it must
10. Inch the come-along until the toggle plate is contain EP-additives.
loose.
11. Lower the toggle plate on to the discharge Some of the recommended lithium based grease
conveyor belt and take it out. brands are as follows. Other grease brands with
12. Check the condition of the toggle seats and similar characteristics may be used as well.
other related components.
13. Replace the toggle seats if they are Brand Type
damaged.
CASTROL APS 2
14. Install the new toggle plate and release the BP Energrease LS-EP 2
pitman.
ESSO Beacon EP 2
15. Release the pistons. GULF Gulfcrown Grease EP 2
16. Attach the return cylinder to the pitman and MOBIL Mobilux EP 2
pressurize the hydraulic return cylinder SHELL Alvania Grease EP 2
17. Remove the toggle plate lifting tool. SKF LG EP 2
5.3 LUBRICATION
WARNING!
5.3.1 GENERAL Do not use grease types containing
The appropriate lubrication of your crusher is of molybdenum or calcium as their solid
outmost important. To ensure that your crusher is components cause additional wear in the
bearings and thus decrease bearing
appropriately lubricated at all times, follow the
instructions provided in this chapter diligently. lifetime.
5.3.3 Eccentric Shaft Bearings through four grease fittings. Refer to Figure 5.3 and
Figure 5.4.
Figure 5.3 Lubrication of jaw crusher spherical roller bearings with grease gun
Figure 5.4 Lubrication of jaw crusher spherical roller bearings using automatic lubricating system
During operation there is always a very slight and frequency of bearing grease requirements. The
working of the grease out through the pitman and amount of grease required and the length of time
frame bearings and adjacent labyrinth seals. between greasings will vary in accordance with
Movement of the grease out of the bearing and the operating conditions.
adhering of grease outside the seal, protects the Before greasing the bearings, thoroughly clean the
bearing and seal from foreign particles. By area around each grease fitting before removing the
observation of this grease working action, the
cover from the fitting. If the grease gun method of
operator will soon be able to estimate the amount
WARNING! WARNING!
Avoid using too much grease as C Series crushers are not designed to
excessive grease will cause overheating operate at temperatures lower than
and shorten the bearing life. -30ºC/-22ºF. Should operating
temperatures be lower than -30ºC/-22ºF,
contact Metso Minerals.
5.3.4 Eccentric Shaft Bearing
Temperatures
WARNING!
Bearing temperature should be checked frequently
and greasing accomplished immediately if an If temperature sensors are not installed
unusual temperature rise is noted. During on the crusher, temperature reading
operation, bearings will feel warm to the touch but must be done when the crusher is at rest.
it should always be possible to touch them for a few
seconds without discomfort to the hand. Normal
bearing operating temperature is 40-70°C
(104-158°F). Should operating temperature reach
75°C (167°F) or in very warm conditions 90°C
(194°F) a check should be made to determine the
cause. A check should also be made, if one bearing
is over 10-15°C (18-27°F) warmer than the other
bearings.
5.3.7 Thrust Bearing And Cap Nut Bearings 5.3.9 Toggle Seats And Toggle Plate
Figure 5.6 Do not lubricate the toggle seats, toggle plate or toggle plate ends
3
1
Figure 5.7
5.5 HYDRAULIC SETTING ADJUSTMENT Hydraulic setting adjustment system relief valve
POWER UNIT (OPTIONAL) pressure settings and pressure accumulator filling
pressures are shown in Table 5.8.
• Check the seal surfaces and renew seal if 5.5.3 Oil recommendation
necessary.
• Replace the cover carefully, so that the Oil amount in the hydraulic unit is:
cartridge settles into the correct position.
– 40 litres (10½ gal) in all crushers other
• Fill the oil tank with new oil. Oil amount is: than C200
– 40 litres (10½ gal) in all crushers other – 125 litres (33 gal) in C200
than C200
Use only high quality hydraulic oil with good
– 125 litres (33 gal) in C200 resistance to corrosion, water, air and foam. The oil
• Tighten the pressure relief knob (1). must not oxidize easily. The minimum viscosity
index is 100.
• Turn the main switch on and check the
pressure level of the tension cylinder from Suitable brands are listed in Table 5.7.
pressure gauge (2). Correct pressure values are
Ambient Ambient
shown in Table 5.8. Remember to shut the
temperature temperature
pressure gauge valve after checking. -30...+25°C -10...+60°C
• Check the oil level. (-22...+77°F) (+14...+140°F)
BP Bartran HV 32 Bartran HV 46
ESSO Univis N 32 Univis N 46
SHELL Tellus oil T 32 Tellus oil TX 46
Tebo hydraulic lift Tebo hydraulic lift
TEBOIL
32 46
MOBIL DTE 24 DTE 25
CASTROL Rando HD 32 Rando HD 46
Table 5.9 Tension cylinder and accumulator pressures for crushers with hydraulic control system
WARNING!
Air in the tension cylinder may cause
the toggle plate fall down.
Bleeding the tension cylinder when the cylinder 6. Ask an assistant to turn the hydraulic power
is removed for maintenance or is new: unit on and observe the oil coming out from
the system. Recover the oil to a container
1. Place the tension cylinder and the pressure
and waste it properly.
accumulator beside the crusher. Turn hose
couplings upwards and the piston rod end of 7. Wait until the oil has no air bubbles in it and
the cylinder higher than the other end. tighten the screw immediately.
2. Push the piston rod fully in.
3. Fill the cylinder, accumulator and hoses
with new hydraulic oil. Prevent
contamination.
4. Connect the hoses and disconnect the C-line
from the hydraulic power unit (refer to the
Installation Manual, fig. 4-11 and 4-12).
Plug the C-line hose by the power unit.
Prevent contamination.
5. Install the accumulator and the tension
cylinder’s cap end to the rear frame.
6. Ask an assistant to unplug the C-line hose
and pull the piston rod of the tension
cylinder out enough to install it to pitman.
Use a come-along if needed. The oil coming
out from the C-line hose must be recovered
and wasted properly. The hose must be
connected to the power unit immediately Figure 5.9 Pressure accumulator vent screw
after the rod is out enough.
7. Install the rod end of the tension cylinder.
Bleeding the adjusting cylinders:
1. Stop the crusher and wait until it is
Bleeding the tension cylinder when the cylinder completely stopped.
has not been removed.
2. Adjust the setting to maximum.
1. Stop the crusher and wait until it is
3. Slightly loosen the hoses at the inner ends of
completely stopped.
the adjusting cylinders. Recover the oil to a
2. Turn off the hydraulic unit power from the container and waste it properly.
main switch (located in the control panel).
4. Turn the setting adjustment switch to the
3. Make sure that the toggle plate does not "decrease" position. Observe the oil coming
drop (See chapter 5.2.1). from the hose. Tighten the hoses when the
4. In the valve unit, release the hydraulic oil has no air bubbles in it.
pressure from the return cylinder by turning 5. Slightly loosen the hoses at the outer ends of
the knob of the shutoff valve (Figure 5.8: 1) the adjusting cylinders. Recover the oil to a
counterclockwise. You can check the container and waste it properly.
pressure level from the pressure gauge
6. Turn the setting adjustment switch to the
(Figure 5.8: 2). Remember to shut the
"decrease" position. Observe the oil coming
pressure gauge valve after checking.
from the hose. Tighten the hoses when the
5. Loosen the vent screw (Figure 5.9: 1) of the oil has no air bubbles in it. Do not let the
pressure accumulator carefully using a jaws hit each other!
10mm wrench. Do not turn the screw for
more than 8 revolutions.
Figure 5.11 C80, C95, C100, C110, C115, C125, C140, C145, C160, C200
Check the rubber dampers under the crusher's Check for any wear on the seating surfaces between
mounting brackets. If any damper is damaged, it the side plates and cheek plates.
should be changed. Check the hydraulic control system seals for leaks.
Check the mounting of the crusher. Replace the seals, if necessary.
5.6.3 Monthly Maintenance
Check the tightness of the frame mounting bolts on 5.6.5 Regularly
the side plates. Change oil and the filter in the hydraulic unit first
5.6.4 Twice a Year time after 100 operating hours. After that the oil
and the filter must be changed at 1000 hours
Check the condition of the eccentric shaft bearings, intervals or at least twice a year.
using e.g. a hearing device.
Check for any wear on the seating surfaces of the
pitman as well as the front frame.
Torque
Bolt
Nm kpm ft lbs
M10 47 4.8 35
M12 81 8.3 60
M16 196 20 145
M20 382 39 285
M24 662 67 490
M30 1320 135 975
M36 2310 236 1705
M42 3700 378 2730
M48 5590 570 4125
M52 7180 733 5295
M56 8960 914 6610
M64 13460 1370 9930
M72 19350 1970 14275
M80 26850 2740 19805
M100 53340 5440 39280
Table 5.10
DANGER!
WARNING!
Before entering into the crushing cavity,
remove any loose rocks from the feed The jaw lifting tools are designed by
Metso to lift Metso manufactured jaws.
hopper and the feeder.
Metso cannot be responsible for any
personal injury or property damage,
bodily harm, or equipment damage
6.2 JAW SELECTION resulting from attempting to lift other
There are several different jaws available for the manufacturer’s jaws.
Nordberg C-Series jaw crusher. For profile details These lifting tools are sized based on the
and application guidelines contact a Metso jaw being lifted. If a customer decides to
Minerals representative. purchase a one-piece jaw instead of a
The type of jaw must be selected according to the two-piece jaw, then a different lifting
feed material and desired end product. Because of tool must be purchased to make that lift.
Never attempt to lift a jaw with a lifting
many different applications and variables, one jaw
profile is capable of performing in many tool that is intended for a lighter jaw.
applications.
If you are experiencing problems with your existing
application or would like to improve the CAUTION!
application, contact your Metso Minerals Damage to the crusher side plates,
representative. When inquiring about the correct pitman and front casting will result if
jaw profile, the following information must be the cheek plates and jaws are allowed to
provided: wear through.
1. Feed size and gradation
2. Feed type and characteristics For more detailed information on lifting
3. End product gradation accessories, see appendices A and B.
4. Capacity required
5. Options; intermediate plate, spacer
6. Crusher setting
6.4 CHEEK PLATE REPLACEMENT 3. When the lifting tool is engaged and locked
to the cheek plate, remove the lock nuts (5),
washers (4), and bolts (3).
The lower cheek plates will normally wear before
4. Lift the upper cheek plate (1) out from the
the upper cheek plates. When the lower cheek
crusher.
plates are replaced, a small shelf may form between
the upper and lower cheek plate. This shelf may 5. Follow the above procedure for removal of
slow down the material movement through the the lower cheek plates (2).
crusher.
WARNING!
6.4.1 Cheek Plate Removal
The cheek plate lifting tools are
designed by Metso to lift Metso
To remove the cheek plate, refer to Figure 6.2 and manufactured cheek plates. Metso
proceed as follows: cannot be responsible for any personal
injury or property damage, bodily harm,
1. Loosen the lock nuts approximately 12 mm or equipment damage resulting from
(1/2”) and pull the cheek plate away from attempting to lift other manufacturer’s
the side plate,so that the cam of the lifting cheek plates.
tool can be rotated into the locked position.
(Figure 6.1).
Figure 6.1
WARNING!
Make sure that the hoist being used is
capable of lifting the cheek plate weight.
To assemble the cheek plates, refer to Figure 6.3 6.5 CHANGING OR ROTATING THE JAWS
and proceed as follows:
1. Insert and lock the cheek plate lifting tool
into the cheek plate. Refer to appendix B. DANGER!
2. Align the lower cheek plate with the bolt Never place yourself or other personnel
holes. in a position beneath or adjacent to a
jaw that is not properly secured against
unintended movement.
DANGER!
Make sure e.g. with a wooden block,
that the cheek plate does not fall onto DANGER!
you.
A working platform should be installed
into the crushing cavity before entering.
3. Insert bolts and washers and tighten the nuts
so that a 12 mm (1/2”) gap exists between
the cheek plate and the side plate. NOTE: Metso’s customers have different
4. Unlock and remove the lifting tool by preferences regarding material choice and
turning the lever. configuration of their work platforms. As a result
Metso does not sell working platforms for use with
5. Tighten the cheek plate bolts to torque
the C-Series jaw crushers.
specified in Table 6.1.
Regardless of the material or configuration of the
Follow the above procedure to install the upper
working platform, it must rest securely in the jaw
cheek plate (1).
cavity, must protect the personnel against fall
hazards, and must restrain the jaws to prevent
unintended movement.
Bolt
Torque
Size
Nm kpm ftlbs WARNING!
C80 M24 216 22 160
It is the customer’s responsibility to
C95 M24 216 22 160
provide a safe working environment for
C100 M30 437 44.5 325 his employees, including safe working
C105 M24 216 22 160 platforms.
C110 M36 760 77.5 560
C115 M24 216 22 160
C3054 M24 216 22 160
C125 M36 760 77.5 560
C140 M42 1216 124 900
C145 M42 1216 124 900
C160 M48 1834 187 1355
C200 M42 1216 124 900
WARNING!
The lifting tool’s locking mechanism
must be engaged (cammed over into the
locking position and secured with the
butterfly screw) prior to attempting to
remove any jaw locking components.
Never attempt to lift a jaw without the
lifting tool’s locking mechanism fully
engaged and in the locked position.
a b
Figure 6.4
WARNING!
The lifting tool’s locking mechanism
must be engaged (cammed over into the
locking position and secured with the
butterfly screw) prior to attempting to
remove any jaw locking components.
Never attempt to lift a jaw without the
lifting tool’s locking mechanism fully
engaged and in the locked position.
– Remove the hex nuts (10) and jaw disc
spring assembly (8) (Figure 6.6).
– Remove the jaw bolts (7), tightening
wedge (5), and filling wedge (3).
Figure 6.5 – Exit the crusher cavity and remove the
working platform.
– Remove the jaw (2).
2.1 Movable Jaw Removal (all jaw crusher models
except C115) Figure 6.6 – Place the jaw on wooden blocks.
(Figure 6.5)
NOTE: If the jaw is being rotated, before
DANGER! reinstallation make sure that all the jaw seating
A working platform should be installed surfaces are clean.
into the crushing cavity before entering.
c d
Figure 6.6
Figure 6.7
6.5.1.2 Assembly
CAUTION!
Before installing new or partially worn jaws, make
DO NOT install jaws into the crusher if
sure that the jaw and crusher cavity (front frame
the jaw seating surfaces are not straight.
and pitman) seating surfaces are cleaned. The jaws
Warped or distorted jaws can cause
must have metal to metal contact on all seating
severe damage to the crusher seating
surfaces. (Figure 6.8).
surfaces. Contact your Metso Minerals
Check the condition of the protection plate (if representative for assistance.
equipped). Replace if necessary.
IMPORTANT!
– Insert the working platform into the
Check the compression of the disc springs crushing cavity.
shortly after the re-start of the jaw crusher.
Retighten the disc springs if necessary. WARNING!
Properly retain the jaw from unintended
movement before releasing the locking
mechanism of the lifting tool.
– Install the filling wedge (3), tightening
wedge (5) and jaw bolts (7).
– Install the disc spring assembly (8). Make
sure that the disc spring stack up is
according to Figure 6.17.
– Tighten the spring assembly per
Chapter 5.6 , and lock with double hex
nuts (10).
– Remove the jaw lifting tool.
– Remove the working platform.
IMPORTANT!
Check the compression of the disc springs
shortly after the re-start of the jaw crusher.
Retighten the disc springs if necessary.
IMPORTANT!
To remove the C105 jaws, refer to Figure 6.10,
Prior to starting the crusher, the crusher
discharge setting must be adjusted. Figure 6.11and Figure 6.12 and proceed as follows:
NOTE: The wedges can also be pulled toward the – Place the jaw on wooden blocks.
side plate by threading into the wedge with a (Figure 6.5)
threaded rod.
NOTE: If the jaw is being rotated, before
– Remove the working platform. installation make sure that all the jaw seating
surfaces are cleaned.
– Remove the jaw.
DANGER!
A working platform should be installed
into the crushing cavity before entering.
IMPORTANT!
When rotating the jaws, it is a good WARNING!
practice to check the seating surfaces of Properly retain the jaw from unintended
the jaw for straightness (Ref. Figure 6.4). movement before releasing the locking
This is easily accomplished with the use mechanism of the lifting tool.
of a straight edge. The jaw can warp or
deform if the jaw is not properly – Install the bushings (3) on the tightening
tightened, or allowed to wear thin while rod.
crushing. – Install and tighten the disc spring
assembly per Chapter 5.6 , and lock with
double hex nuts (2).
CAUTION! – Remove the jaw lifting tool.
DO NOT install jaws into the Crusher if – Remove the working platform.
the jaw seating surfaces are not straight.
Warped or distorted jaws can cause
severe damage to the crusher seating
surfaces. Contact your Metso Minerals IMPORTANT!
representative for assistance. Check the compression of the disc springs
shortly after the re-start of the jaw crusher.
Retighten the disc springs if necessary.
NOTE: If the ends of the jaws are bent in or
distorted, before the jaws can be installed, excess
material must be removed to original shape by
torching.
IMPORTANT!
Check the compression of the disc springs
shortly after the re-start of the jaw crusher.
Retighten the disc springs if necessary.
IMPORTANT!
Prior to starting the crusher, the crusher
discharge setting must be adjusted.
6.5.3 TWO-PIECE JAW REMOVAL – Exit the crushing cavity and remove the
working platform.
To remove a two piece jaw, refer to Figure 6.13 and – Remove the upper jaw.
proceed as follows: – Place the jaw on wooden blocks.
(Figure 6.5)
1. Stationary Jaws
DANGER!
DANGER! A working platform should be installed
into the crushing cavity before entering.
A working platform should be installed
into the crushing cavity before entering.
– Insert the working platform into the
crushing cavity.
– Insert a working platform into the
crushing cavity. NOTE: A smaller working platform might be
required, as it is fitted further into the crushing
– Remove material build up from the upper cavity when the lower two piece jaw is removed.
jaw lifting holes.
DANGER!
– Remove material build up between the
stationary upper jaw and cheek plates. Properly retain the jaw from unintended
movement before releasing the locking
– Insert the jaw lifting tool into the lifting mechanism of the lifting tool.
holes of the upper jaw and lock it in place.
Refer to Appendix A for more – Remove material build up from the lower
information.. stationary jaw lifting holes.
– Remove the disc spring assembly (11) – Remove the lower jaw.
from center jaw bolts (7)
– Place the jaw on wooden blockins.
– Remove the jaw bolts and center wedge. (Figure 6.5)
– Exit the crushing cavity and remove the
working platform.
2. Movable Jaw removal (ref. Figure 6.14) – Insert the working platform into the
crushing cavity.
NOTE: Smaller working platform might be
DANGER! required, as it is fitted further into the crushing
A working platform should be installed cavity when the lower two piece jaw is removed.
into the crushing cavity before entering. – Remove material build up from the lower
movable jaw lifting holes.
– Insert a working platform into the
crushing cavity. – Remove any loose material from between
the lower movable jaw and cheek plates.
– Remove material build up from the upper
movable jaw lifting holes. – Insert the jaw lifting tool into the lifting
holes of the jaw, and lock it in place. Refer
– Remove any loose material from between to Appendix A for additional information.
the upper movable jaw and cheek plates.
– Remove the disc spring assembly from the
– Insert the jaw lifting tool into the lifting center movable jaw bolts (9).
holes of the jaw, and lock it in place. Refer
to Appendix A for additional information. – Remove the jaw bolts and center wedge.
– Exit the crushing cavity and remove the
DANGER! work platform..
Properly retain the jaw from unintended
movement before releasing the locking DANGER!
mechanism of the lifting tool. Never place yourself or other personnel
in a position beneath or adjacent to a
jaw that is not properly secured against
WARNING! unintended movement.
The lifting tool’s locking mechanism
must be engaged (cammed over into the
– Remove the lower jaw.
locking position and secured with the
butterfly screw) prior to attempting to – Place the jaw on wooden blocks.
remove any jaw locking components. (Figure 6.5)
Never attempt to lift a jaw without the
lifting tool’s locking mechanism fully NOTE: If the jaw is being rotated, before
engaged and in the locked position. reinstallation make sure that all the jaw seating
surfaces are clean.
– Remove the hex nuts (13) and jaw disc
spring assembly (11).
– Remove the jaw bolts (10), tightening
wedge (5), and filling wedge (4).
– Exit the crushing cavity and remove the
working platform.
– Remove the jaw (2).
– Place the jaw on wooden blocks.
(Figure 6.5)
NOTE: If the jaw is being rotated, before
reinstallation make sure that all the jaw seating
surfaces are clean.
Figure 6.14
IMPORTANT!
When rotating the jaws, it is a good
practice to check the seating surfaces of
the jaw for straightness (Ref. Figure 6.4).
This is easily accomplished with the use
of a straight edge. The jaw can warp or
deform if the jaw is not properly
tightened, or allowed to wear thin while
crushing.
CAUTION!
DO NOT install jaws into the Crusher if
the jaw seating surfaces are not straight.
Warped or distorted jaws can cause
severe damage to the crusher seating
surfaces. Contact your Metso Minerals
representative for assistance.
– Install the jaw into the crushing cavity, Properly retain the jaw from unintended
making sure that the jaw seating surface movement before releasing the locking
mechanism of the lifting tool.
makes full contact with the lower wedge.
– Install the center wedge (3) and jaw bolts
(7).
DANGER! – Install the spring assembly (11) making
A working platform should be installed sure that the disc spring stack up is
into the crushing cavity before entering. according to Figure 6.18.
– Tighten the center jaw bolt nuts until most 2. Movable Two Piece Jaw Installation
of the clearance between all the wedge (Figure 6.14)
retention components is removed. The – Clean all jaw seating surfaces
center wedge should be positioned farthest (Figure 6.15).
away from the front casting on top of the
lower jaw. – Insert and lock the the jaw lifting tool to
the jaw according to appendix A.
– Clean all jaw seating surfaces of the
stationary upper jaw (Figure 6.15). – Install the lower movable jaw into the
crushing cavity, making sure that the jaw
– Insert and lock the the jaw lifting tool to seating surface makes full contact with the
the jaw according to appendix A. lower wedge.
– Install the jaw into the crushing cavity,
making sure that the jaw seating surface
makes full contact with the center wedge. DANGER!
A working platform should be installed
into the crushing cavity before entering.
DANGER!
A working platform should be installed
into the crushing cavity before entering.
– Insert the working platform into the
crushing cavity.
– Install the center wedge (3) and jaw bolts
– Insert the working platform into the (9).
crushing cavity.
– Install the spring assembly (11) making
– Install the filling wedge (6), tightening
sure that the disc spring stack up is
wedge (4) and jaw bolts (8). according to Figure 6.18.
– With center jaw bolt hex nuts, adjust the – Tighten the center jaw bolt nuts until most
gap between the lower and upper jaw. A
of the clearance between all the wedge
gap of 5 - 8 mm (.20” - .30”) must exist retention components is removed. The
between the two jaws. Refer to center wedge should be positioned farthest
Figure 6.16.
away from the pitman on top of the lower
– Tighten the disc spring assembly per jaw.
Chapter 5.6 , and lock with a double hex – Clean all jaw seating surfaces of the
nut (13).
movable upper jaw (Figure 6.15).
– Remove the jaw lifting tool. – Insert and lock the the jaw lifting tool to
– Remove the working platform. the jaw according to appendix A.
– Install the jaw into the crushing cavity,
making sure that the jaw seating surface
IMPORTANT! makes full contact with the center wedge.
Check the compression of the disc springs
shortly after the re-start of the jaw crusher.
Retighten the disc springs if necessary. DANGER!
A working platform should be installed
into the crushing cavity before entering.
DANGER!
A working platform should be installed
into the crushing cavity before entering.
Figure 6.16
Figure 6.17
Callout Description
1 Washer
2 Cup spring
3 Spring casing
4 Rubber plate
d +d
1 2
> 0.9d n
Figure 2
Dimension L (4), measured between positions 2 If any chain link within the leg of a chain sling is
and 3, must not exceed 10% of the value given in required to be replaced then the whole of the chain
Table 2 below. If dimension L (4) exceeds 10% of within that leg should be renewed.
the original value, the jaw-lifting tool must be The repair of chain in a welded the jaw-lifting tool
replaced immediately.
should only be carried out by the manufacturer
Lifting using a resistance butt or flash butt welding
Check dimension L process.
tool
582133 382 +38 mm (15.04" +1.50") Components that are cracked, visibly distorted or
582151 +37 mm +1.47") twisted, severely corroded or have deposits which
367 (14.45"
cannot be removed should be discarded and
585042 395 +40 mm (15.55” +1.57”) replaced. Minor damage such as nicks and gouges
may be removed by careful grinding or filing. The
Table 2
surface should blend smoothly into the adjacent
g. Check the condition of the locking material without abrupt change of section. The
mechanism (5). complete removal of the damage should not reduce
h. Lubricate the mechanism (6) with spray the thickness of the section at that point to less than
vaseline oil and turning the lever. the manufacturers specified minimum dimensions
or by more than 10 % of nominal thickness of the
i. Check the surfaces of the centre pin (7) section.
and shoulder (8) visually.
In the case of the jaw-lifting tool on which repair
j. The locking bolt (9) must be able to lock work has involved welding, each repaired chain
the lever during lifting. If worn or sling should be proof tested following heat
damaged replace the jaw-lifting tool treatment using a force equivalent to twice the
immediately. working load limit and thoroughly examined before
Thorough examination it is returned to use. However, where repair is
carried out by inserting a mechanically assembled
A thorough examination should be carried out by a component, proof-testing is not required providing
competent person at intervals not exceeding twelve that the component has already been tested by the
months. This interval should be less where deemed manufacturer in accordance with the relevant
necessary in the light of service conditions. European standard.
Records of such examinations should be The accuracy of the tensile test equipment should
maintained. be of class 2 as given in EN 10002-2.
Chains slings should be thoroughly cleaned so as to
be free from oil, dirt and rust prior to examination.
Any cleaning method which does not damage the 9. Operating instructions
parent metal is acceptable. Methods to avoid are
those using acids, overheating, removal of metal or
movement of metal which may cover cracks or WARNING!
surface defects.
Before lifting any wear parts, check the
Adequate lighting should be provided and the chain weight of the component and ensure that
sling should be examined throughout its length to the lifting equipment being used is
detect any evidence of wear, distortion or external adequate to lift the weight.
damage.
a. Clean the lifting hole of jaw in order to
Repair insert the jaw-lifting tool in. Make sure
Any replacement component or part of the chain that there is not any material in the
sling should be in accordance with the appropriate jaw-lifting hole, as it may prevent
European Standard for that component or part. jaw-lifting tool's locking mechanism to
function properly.
WARNING!
Before lifting any wear parts, check the
weight of the component and ensure that
the lifting equipment being used is
adequate to lift the weight.
Read all instructions concerning the cheek plate
lifting tool carefully and make sure that the tool is
inspected regularly. Prior to lifting, make sure that
the cheek plate lifting tool is locked and does not
come out of the lifting hole. The cheek plate lifting
tool is only meant for the lifting of genuine Metso
Minerals Nordberg C Series cheek plates. It is
neither designed nor tested for unfastening used
cheek plates that may not readily come loose prior
to lifting.
Do not overload the cheek plate lifting tool. The
maximum lifting load is found on the tag of the
cheek plate lifting tool (see Table 1). Stop the
lifting procedure immediately if the cheek plate is
stuck to its location.
5. Technical data
The maximum lifting load is mentioned on the
attached tag of the cheek plate lifting tool. Table 1
shows available lifting tools and the corresponding
lifting hole sizes.
Maximum lifting load
Lifting tool Diameter of lifting hole
(Working load limit, WLL)
MM0209800 1000 kg (2204 lbs) 80 mm (3.1”)
MM0209814 500 kg (1102 lbs) 40 mm (1.6”)
Table 1
The cheek plate lifting tool should be clean enough
to observe possible damages.
6. The cheek plate lifting tool verification
before first use and in service Adequate lighting should be provided and the
cheek plate lifting tool should be examined
Before first use throughout its length to detect any evidence of
Before first use of the cheek plate lifting tool it wear, distortion, or external damage.
should be ensured that:
a. the cheek plate lifting tool is precisely as
7. Handling the load
ordered;
Preparation
b. the manufacturer's certificate is at hand;
Attention should be given to any specific
c. the identification and working load limit
instructions provided for the handling of the load.
marking on the cheek plate lifting tool
Before starting the lift, it should be ensured that the
correspond to the information on the
load is free to move and is not bolted down or
certificate;
otherwise obstructed.
d. full details of the cheek plate lifting tool
Mass of the load
are recorded.
It is essential that the mass of the load to be lifted is
known. If the mass is not marked, the information
Before each use should be obtained from the consignment notes,
Before each use the cheek plate lifting tool should manuals, plans, etc. If such information is not
be inspected for obvious damage or deterioration available, the mass should be assessed by
(see paragraph 8 Maintenance / Inspection). If calculation.
faults are found during this inspection, the Centre of gravity
procedure given in paragraph 8 Maintenance
The position of the centre of gravity of the load
should be followed.
should be established in relation to the possible
The cheek plate lifting tool must be inspected points of attachment of the chain sling. To lift the
visually before every lift and more precisely at least load without tilting or toppling it, the following
once a year. See detailed instructions below. conditions should be met:
Inspections must be documented for own as well as
a. For two leg chain slings the attachment
authority audits.
points should be on either side of and
A damaged cheek plate lifting tool must be above the centre of gravity.
replaced or repaired immediately. Special attention
b. The hook to which the cheek plate lifting
should be paid to the condition of the threads,
tool is attached should be directly above
welds, and fasteners.
the centre of gravity.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Dimension L (4), measured between positions 2 Lifting tool Min. length L Max. length L
and 3, must be within the values given in Table 2. If MM0209800 210 mm (8.3”) 250 mm (9.8”)
dimension L (4) is outside of the values given in the
MM0209814 182 mm (7.2”) 222 mm (8.7”)
table, the cheek plate lifting tool must be replaced
immediately. Table 2
g. Check the condition of the locking the thickness of the section at that point to less than
mechanism (8). the manufacturer’s specified minimum dimensions
or by more than 10 % of nominal thickness of the
h. Lubricate the mechanism (7) with spray
section.
vaseline oil and turning the lever.
If the repair work of the cheek plate lifting tool has
i. Check the surfaces of the centre pin (5)
involved welding, each repaired chain sling should
and shoulder (6) visually.
be proof-tested following heat treatment using a
j. The locking bolt must be able to lock the force equivalent to twice the working load limit,
lever during lifting. If worn or damaged and thoroughly examined before it is returned to
replace the cheek plate lifting tool use. However, where repair is carried out by
immediately. inserting a mechanically assembled component,
Thorough examination proof-testing is not required providing that the
component has already been tested by the
A thorough examination should be carried out by a manufacturer in accordance with the relevant
competent person at intervals not exceeding twelve European standard.
months. This interval should be less where deemed
necessary in the light of service conditions. The accuracy of the tensile test equipment should
be of class 2 as given in EN 10002-2.
Records of such examinations should be
maintained.
Chains slings should be thoroughly cleaned so as to 9. Operating instructions
be free from oil, dirt and rust prior to examination.
Any cleaning method which does not damage the
parent metal is acceptable. Methods to avoid are WARNING!
those using acids, overheating, removal of metal, or
Before lifting any wear parts, check the
movement of metal which may cover cracks or
weight of the component and ensure that
surface defects.
the lifting equipment being used is
Adequate lighting should be provided and the chain adequate to lift the weight.
sling should be examined throughout its length to
a. Clean the lifting hole of the cheek plate
detect any evidence of wear, distortion or external
in order to insert the cheek plate lifting
damage.
tool. Make sure that there is no material
Repair in the cheek plate lifting hole, as it may
Any replacement component or part of the chain prevent the cheek plate lifting tool's
sling should be in accordance with the appropriate locking mechanism from functioning
European Standard for that component or part. properly.
If any chain link within the leg of a chain sling has b. Cheek plate lifting holes can be kept
to be replaced then the whole of the chain within clean by covering them with
that leg should be renewed. polyurethane. The polyurethane must
withstand ambient temperatures and
Any chain repairs that require welding should only must be melted away with a torch prior
be carried out by the manufacturer using a to inserting the cheek plate lifting tool.
resistance butt or flash butt welding process.
c. Turn the lever to the installation position
Components that are cracked, visibly distorted or so that the hinged tip of the centre pin
twisted, severely corroded, or have deposits which and the stationary part of the pin form a
cannot be removed should be discarded and flush shape (Ref. Figure 2). The lever
replaced. Minor damage such as nicks and gouges must remain locked in this position.
may be removed by careful grinding or filing. The
surface should blend smoothly into the adjacent d. Insert the hook into the lifting hole and
material without abrupt change of section. The turn the lever 180 degrees in order to
complete removal of the damage should not reduce lock the pins to the jaw. The lever locks