High Pressure Grinding Rolls consists of a pair of counter rotating rolls, one fixed and the other floating. The feed is introduced to the gap in between the rolls and is crushed by the mechanism of inter-particle breakage. The grinding force applied to the crushing zone is controlled by a hydro-pneumatic spring on the floating roll. Speeds of the rolls are also adjustable to obtain optimum grinding conditions.
High pressure grinding rolls have the capability to fill the roll of secondary crushers and primary/secondary grinders. Often applied as a replacement for conventional SAG milling circuits, they result in lower energy consumption, lower grinding media consumption and lower operating costs. They also tend to have a smaller footprint with easier installation.