For 0-5 mm fine aggregate equipment, the train is three stages: a sand making machine for reduction, a washer for stone powder and clay, and a recovery-dewatering pair for fines and moisture. A VSI sand making machine accepts feed up to 50 mm and covers 60-600 t/h across five published models.
What Equipment Produces 0-5 mm Fine Aggregate?
Three machine classes close the 0-5 mm band: a VSI sand making machine or fine crusher for reduction, a wheel or spiral washer for fines and clay, and a fine sand recovery machine with a dewatering screen for moisture.
• Sand making. VSI sand making machine, or the high-efficiency fine crusher when feed is already under 190 mm.
• Washing. Wheel sand washing machine for low-clay sand; spiral sand washer for high-clay feed.
• Recovery. Fine sand recovery machine for washer overflow, then a dewatering screen before the stockpile.
Sand Making Stage: VSI Models Rated for 0-5 mm Output
VSI sand making machine
Five VSI models are published from 60 t/h to 600 t/h, each with two capacity rows: center feeding alone, and center feeding plus the cascade ring.
| Model | Capacity, cascade and center feeding (t/h) | Capacity, center feeding (t/h) | Feeding size, soft material (mm) | Feeding size, hard material (mm) | Power of the double motors (kW) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VSI-7611 | 120–180 | 60–90 | <35 | <30 | 110–150 |
| VSI-8518 | 200–260 | 100–130 | <40 | <35 | 180–220 |
| VSI-9526 | 300–360 | 150–190 | <45 | <40 | 264–320 |
| VSI-1140 | 450–520 | 225–260 | <50 | <45 | 400–440 |
| VSI-1145 | 490–600 | 250–310 | <50 | <45 | 440–520 |
Source: the VSI sand making machine data sheet. Its Crushed product size row carries no values: the 0-5 mm cut is set by the screening circuit, not by a crusher setting.
Fine Crushing Alternatives: PCX, PFL and 2PG
fine sand recovery machine
Two more machines publish a sub-5 mm output cell: the fine crusher marks < 5(85%), the vertical shaft compound crusher < 3-5. The double roller crusher has no output-size column; roller gap sets the discharged size.
| Equipment | Model | Feed size (mm) | Output size (mm) | Capacity (t/h) | Motor power (kW) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High-efficiency fine crusher | PCX-1212 | <180 | <5 (85%) | 90–110 | 132 |
| High-efficiency fine crusher | PCX-1818 | <190 | <5 (85%) | 250–270 | 315 |
| Vertical shaft compound crusher | PFL-800 | <50 | <3–5 | 10–20 | 22–37 |
| Vertical shaft compound crusher | PFL-2000 | <220 | <3–5 | 200–260 | 315–355 |
| Double roller crusher | 2PG-1200×1200 | ≤50 | Set by roller gap | 80–150 | 2×45 |
Source: the fine crusher, vertical shaft compound crusher and roller crusher data sheets. Fine crusher capacity above is the source's Capacity of Cement(t/h) column; its limestone column is higher, 280-310 t/h at PCX-1818.
Sizing the Washing, Recovery and Dewatering Stage
Wheel sand washer
Integrated Sand Washing and Recovery Equipment
The washing stage is sized on the sand leaving the screen deck; published ranges run from 30-80 t/h on XSD2610 to 450-650 m³/h on the FX900 recovery machine.
| Equipment | Model | Feed size (mm) | Capacity | Motor power (kW) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel sand washer | XSD2610 | ≤10 | 30–80 t/h | 7.5 |
| Wheel sand washer | XSD3420 | ≤10 | 160–300 t/h | 22–30 |
| Fine sand recovery machine | FX900 | — | 450–650 m³/h | 55 pump + 2×4 screen |
| Dewatering screen | ZSD1230 | ≤10 | 30–80 t/h | 1.9 |
| Dewatering screen | ZSD3048 | ≤10 | 200–250 t/h | 15 |
A dash means the source publishes no figure for that cell. The recovery machine carries separate pump and screen power columns, merged here.
How Do You Control Gradation and Fines in 0-5 mm Sand?
Two controls decide the finished gradation: washer type sets the silt left behind, the recovery-dewatering pair the fines retained and the final moisture.
The published process chain is: VSI Sand Making Machine/Cone Crusher → Vibrating Screen → Wheel Sand Washer → Finished Sand Stockpile.
Crushed manufactured sand carries stone powder, especially at 75-150µm, at 10-20% powder content; the wheel washer brings that below 3-5%. A spiral washer lowers clay from 15-20% to less than 0.8% while drawing 60-70% of the electricity per ton taken by a wheel washer.
Fine Aggregate Production Line: Published Capacity Pairings
The source pages pair line capacities with specific machines.
• 30-80 t/h line → XSD2610 (single wheel), or recovery machine DN1530 with φ300×2 cyclones and a 1,500×3,000 mm dewatering screen.
• 160-300 t/h line → XSD3624 (double wheel).
• 150-250 t/h line → DN2245/DN2445 with φ500×3-4 cyclones and a 2,200-2,400×4,500 mm dewatering screen.
FAQ: 0-5 mm Fine Aggregate Equipment
1. What equipment produces 0-5 mm fine aggregate?
A 0-5 mm line needs a VSI sand making machine or fine crusher for reduction, a wheel or spiral sand washer for stone powder and clay, and a fine sand recovery machine with a dewatering screen. The VSI range covers 60-600 t/h.
2. Can one sand making machine switch between stone-on-stone and stone-on-iron crushing?
Yes. The VSI sand making machine switches between the two principles through simple adjustments. Stone-on-stone suits shaping of medium-hard and harder materials at low wear cost; stone-on-iron suits medium-hard and softer materials. VSI-7611 is published at 120-180 t/h with cascade and center feeding, and 60-90 t/h with center feeding only.
3. How much fine sand is lost in washing, and how is it recovered?
Washer overflow carries 10-18% fine sand. A fine sand recovery machine recovers 0.075-0.5 mm particles from that water, and a dewatering screen with a hydrocyclone recovers over 95% of the 0.075-2 mm fraction. Recovered sand is published at 14-16% water content and under 3.5% mud content.
4. What moisture does 0-5 mm sand leave at?
A dewatering screen takes washer discharge from 20%-30% down to 5%-8%, the lowest figure published among the three. A fine sand recovery machine discharges at 14-16% water content, and a spiral sand washer at 12-18%.
5. Which models fit a 100 t/h 0-5 mm line?
Published ranges bracket 100 t/h: VSI-8518 at 100-130 t/h with center feeding, XSD3016 at 80-160 t/h, ZSD1836 at 100-140 t/h, and PCX-1212 at 90-110 t/h on the cement column.
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