Blasting·
Rock fragmentation: why it matters
How fragment size after the blast affects crushing and loading.
Good fragmentation is not the finest fragment, but the right one.
What it affects
- Crusher throughput
- Loading speed and cost
- Oversize and secondary breaking
That is why a blast is designed for the equipment's needs, not just to break rock.
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