Nordberg 4.25 Ft. Standard Cone Crusher Liner Replacement
1. Preparation
Conduct Self Assessment
Conduct Pre-Job meeting
Review Safety Procedures
Crane hand signals
Lock-Out-Tag Out Procedures
Review cutting/Grinding safety
Overhead load safety
Ventilation
Discuss weather conditions
Review emergency response procedures
Review Manufacturers Manual
Ensure that all recommended parts, equipment, tools are available
Check component weights of crusher to ensure that safe picks are made; refer to crane load charts
Review Equipment Needs
Cranes
Use only certified crane personnel
Rigging
Tag Line
Ensure that someone inspects the rigging for defects
Gloves for rigger
Loader
980 or larger
Service Truck
Cutting torch & Full Bottles
Hand tools
Welder
Compressor
Obtain job specific PPE
Face shield
Cutting Goggles
Leathers
Welding Hood
Welding Gloves
Respirator
Fall Protection
Long Sleeve shirts
Safety Glasses
As per Company Policy
Hearing Protection
Hard Hats
As per Company Policy
Safety Shoes
As per Company Policy
Ensure that the proper parts are on site and available
Mantle Liners
Bowl Liners
Torch Ring
O-Rings
Springs & Guide Kit
Felt
Insulation
Silicone
Backing Material (Minimum of 10)
Grease ( 5 gallon can)
Never seize
Cleaning solvent
Review past successes and failures
Assign Jobs
Upper
Lower
Crane Operator
Loader Operator
Obtain tools, equipment, and materials
Equipment
Rigging
Gloves for rigger
Leather
Tag Line
Inspect wire rope for defects: frays, kinks, and broken wires
Inspect nylon straps for tears, oil, frays, cuts, and weather damage
Shackles, pins, and eyes
Proper size
condition
Service Truck
Cutting torch & Full Bottles
Inspect gauges, hoses, flash back arrestor, tips and torch head for defects
Hand tools
Inspect all tools for defects
Welder
Inspect leads, electrode holder, grounding clamp, all connections.
Insure that all connections are guarded.
Compressor
Check for fuel, hoses, gauges, pressure relief valve and oil. Drain the moisture from the air tank.
Pre-Shift Inspection
Use company form
Loader
Pre-Shift Inspection
Use company form
Must be task trained
980 or larger
Crane
Use only certified personnel
Pre-Shift Inspection
Use company form
Tools
1" impact
Inspect all tools for defects
1/2" impact
Inspect all tools for defects
3/4" impact
Inspect all tools for defects
Appropriate sockets
Plant specific
Inspect all tools for defects
1" drive ratchet
Inspect all tools for defects
Side Grinders
Inspect all tools for defects
1/2" Drill
Inspect all tools for defects
Approved Extension Cord
Inspect all tools for defects
Cheater Bar
Inspect all tools for defects
Pry Bar
at least 3' long
Inspect all tools for defects
Sledge hammers (2)
Inspect all tools for defects
Nordberg Crusher Tools
Refer to Maintenance book
Inspect all tools for defects
Speciality Head Ball Tools
Plant specific
Inspect all tools for defects
Caulking Gun
Inspect all tools for defects
Bowl cable
1/2" X 30' wire rope with eyes on each end
Inspect all tools for defects
Slag hammer
Inspect all tools for defects
Materials
Rags
Welding Rod
Manganese or stainless
Air Arc Rods
Grinder wheels
Inspect for cracks, chips and oil on wheels
Wire Brushes
First Aid Kit
Check contents
WD40
Anti-Seize
Silicone
Backing Material
Grease
Welding Curtains
Ventilation Fan
1 gallon motor oil
Insulation
3 1/2" fiberglass bat
10'x10' tarp
Lid from 55 gallon grease barrel
Housekeeping
Crusher walkways
Liner Rebuild work areas
Crane staging area
2. Dismantle Crusher
Run Crusher
10-15 minutes for warm up
To prevent socket from sticking to shaft
Lock-out-Tag-Out per company policy
Crusher
Feed conveyor
Discharge conveyor
All oil systems including heaters
All neighboring circuits surrounding work area
Stage Crane in safe location
Remove all conveyors, chutes and/or hoppers
Pull oil drain plug
Recycle oil
Cut distributor plate bolts
Remove distributor plates
Relieve pressure on locking post
Hydraulic
Connect two way cable to cap
Lift cap with crane to relieve hydraulic pressure
Watch sight glass for fluid level
Disconnect hydraulic lines
Lower cap
Disconnect two way cable from the cap
Raise the two way cable out of the work area
Mechanical
Remove pin and lock link
Loosen the hold down bolts with socket and 1" ratchet
Back out bolts approximately 6 inches
Hook one end of the 1/2" X 30' wire rope onto the bowl ear
Wrap 1/2" X 30' wire rope cable around crusher bowl in a counter clockwise manner
Attach the other end of the wire rope to the eye or hook on the loader bucket using an approved shackle
Un-screw crusher bowl with the loader
Raise the loader bucket to protect the loader operator while un-screwing bowl
Ensure that all co-workers are in a safe location in case of cable failure
Only one person is used for designated hand signals
Back the loader up carefully until the end of the cable is reached watching the hand signals of the designated person
Repeat this process until the end of threads are visible
Do not over-unscrew
Disconnect wire rope from loader and bowl
Store in a safe location for use during re-assembly
Attach two way cable to basket (hydraulic crusher only)
Lift basket out of the bowl (hydraulic crusher only)
Place the basket on the ground
Attach two way cable to the bowl cap ears
Lift bowl out of the main frame in a slow manner
Insure that all personnel are in a safe location during this step
Place bowl on the ground
Remove bowl
Hydraulic
Disconnect hold down rams by removing cotter pins, keepers, and washers
Lift the cap with the crane and inspect the hydraulic ram shaft and place it to the side
Disconnect the two way cable from the cap
Mechanical
Remove the hold down bolts
Set aside for cleaning
Remove cap with crane and set it aside
Disconnect the two way cable from the cap
Clean main frame threads with water hose or scraper
Place eye bolt in the head of the shaft ensuring that the eye bolt is properly secured
Attach the two way cable to the eye bolt with the correct shackle
Ensure that the cable is perfectly vertical
Hoist the shaft out of the main frame in a slow manner
Ensure that all personnel are in a safe location during this step
Ensure that the end of the shaft does not gouge socket liner
Place shaft on the ground
Un-hook two way cable from shaft
Place cover on the eccentric bushing
Must be able to support weight of persons working in the area (55 gallon barrel metal lid); prevents contaminants
Install eye bolts in the socket sealing ring
Ensure that the eye bolts are properly secured
Attach the two way cable to the eye bolts with the proper shackle
Lift socket sealing ring with slight pressure
Check to ensure there is movement
If no movement, use penetrating oil and/or foot pressure to help it break the ring free
Lift the socket sealing ring out of main frame
Remove the three locking dowel keys and set aside for reinstallation
Place on clean surface
Disconnect the two way cable
Raise cable out of the work area
Remove O-Ring and/or valves and springs from the top of the socket
Discard all and do not reuse
Inspect the root clearance, back lash, and condition of bronze eccentric bushing, socket liner and step washers
Per manufactures specifications; order parts if required
Inspect main frame arms, main frame liners, and counter shaft liners for excessive wear
Order parts if required
Inspect counter shaft box breathers
Order parts if required
Cover crusher parts with a plastic tarp to prevent environmental damage
3. Dismantle and Re-build Bowl
Attach ring end of two way cable to loader bucket
Attach two way cable to bowl
Hydraulic
Place shackles in locking post holes
Mechanical
Using 2-1 1/2" bolts from the lock down cap, screw back into the bowl opposite each other
Place cables over the bolts and under the ears of the bowl
Screw the bolts down to lock the cables in place (not tight)
Transport bowl to wash area using loader
Wash outside threads
Wash U-bolt cover plates and/or U-bolts
Transport bowl to rebuild area
Disconnect two way cable from bowl
Remove U-bolt covers with 1/2" impact and 3/4" socket
Loosen and pry off U-bolt covers
Clean, inspect, and replace as necessary
Set aside for re-assembly
Remove U-bolt locking plates with pry bar
Set aside for reassembly
Remove U-bolt nuts using 1" impact and appropriate impact socket
Clean, inspect, and replace as necessary
Set aside for reassembly
Pull off thin steel top plate, rubbers, and thick steel bottom plate from each of 6 U-bolts
Note position of narrow side and wide side of steel & rubber plates to ensure upright position of U-bolts upon re-assembly
Stack accordingly for reassembly in a safe place
Pull U-bolts out of bowl assembly
May need to dig out insulation to remove U-bolts
Set aside for cleaning & reassembly
Attach ring on end of two-way cable to loader/crane
Attach other ends of two-way cable to the bowl as before
Raise bowl approximately 2" off ground
From the outside, beat on U-bolt lugs using 3"x4' solid steel shaft
Make sure you are wearing proper PPE
Be careful of flying metal chips and liner falling from bowl
Lift bowl assembly after liner separates
Place bowl assembly to the side
Reposition cables on the bowl from its previous points to a side by side position
Lift bowl and lower so that it is laying on it's side
Chip excess backing material from bowl assembly using slag hammer
Buff seat area on bowl assembly with wire wheel
Inspect seat area looking for cracks, excess wear per manufacturers specifications
Apply oil or grease from above the seat area to the top of the bowl
Lift bowl assembly and set upright
Reposition the two way cables opposite each other on the bowl assembly
Buff paint from the seat area of the new bowl liner using the wire wheel or gator pads
Apply two beads of silicone on seat of new bowl liner
Cut 6-6"x6" squares of insulation
Slice a hole in the center of each square of insulation big enough to fit over the lugs on the bowl liner
Place insulation squares over the lugs on the new liner
Lift the bowl assembly and place it over the lugs on the new bowl liner
Pry with bar to center lugs in the holes
Disconnect two-way cables from bowl
Move crane/loader out of the way
Pack insulation firmly around lugs using small pry bar or large screwdriver
To prevent backing from leaking into the U-bolt chambers
Pack insulation to the point where you can still firmly install the U-bolts under the lugs
Clean U-bolts with a wire wheel, wire brush, and/or thread chase, with lots of WD40. Replace as needed
Install U-bolts under lugs
Pack insulation firmly around U-bolts using small pry bar or large screwdriver until the U-bolt chambers are full and tight
Install thick steel bottom plate, rubbers, and thin steel top plate over U-bolt threads (6 total installations)
Make sure to position steel and rubber plates so that U-bolts are upright when re-assembled
Apply never seize to U-bolt threads
Install all nuts on U-bolts, hand tight
Partially tighten nuts using 1" impact and proper socket utilizing cross pattern sequence
Make sure that the liner stays centered and level with the bowl
This will take several rounds to bring liner up to bowl level making sure that both seating surfaces are aligned to manufacturer's specifications and nuts are properly tightened
Re-install U-bolt locking plates on all 6 U-bolts
Place a square of insulation over U-bolt ends and nuts
Re-install U-bolt covers
Pour backing material in conjunction with or at the same time when pouring backing material with the mantle
4. Disassemble and Rebuild the Mantle
Attach the ring of the two-way cable to the loader using an approved shackle
Attach the other ends of the two-way cable to the lifting eye on the stem
Lift the shaft off the ground just high enough so as the shaft does not make contact with the ground
Transport shaft to the work area
Lower shaft into the assembly hole and rest on the floor
Remove two-way cable from shaft
Remove lifting eye
Cut the torch ring using the torch with a scarfing tip. Cut the torch ring horizontally in the center, all the way around and all the way through
Place Nordberg splined wrench into the splined nut on top of the shaft
Pound Nordberg wrench in a counter clockwise direction using a sledge hammer to loosen the splined nut
Remove the Nordberg wrench from the splined nut
Install eye bolts into the distributor plate holes on the splined nut
Remove the two-way cable from the loader bucket
Attach the ring on the two-way cable to the crane hook
Attach the two-way cable to the eye bolts on the splined nut using approved shackles
Take up the tension on the cable
Continue to remove nut by grasping cable and eye bolts and turning counter clockwise
Apply Nordberg wrench to loosen until free if the nut is too tight
Keep tension on the cable using the crane
Place the splined nut on the ground in a safe place
Disconnect the two-way cable from the splined nut
Clean and inspect the nut
Set aside for reassembly
Remove the remainder of the torch ring from the shaft and discard
Remove silicone from eye bolt holes in the shaft sleeve
Install the eye bolts into the shaft sleeve
Attach the two-way cable to the shaft sleeve
Lift and remove the shaft sleeve using the crane
Clean and inspect the shaft sleeve
Set aside for reassembly
Un-hook the two-way cable from the shaft sleeve
Weld two pad eyes on the mantle liner opposite of each other
Must use manganese or stainless welding rod
Attach the two-way cable to the pad eyes on the mantle liner
Lift mantle liner off of the shaft and place on ground to discard
Disconnect two-way cable from mantle liner
Lift cables from the working area
Clean the old backing material from the shaft
Proper cleaning may require wire wheel, brush or chipping hammer
Clean the seat area on the shaft
Clean using a wire brush, gator pad, or a wire wheel
Oil the shaft where the backing is to be installed
Clean and inspect the threads at the top of the shaft where the splined nut goes
Clean using a wire brush
Apply two beads of silicone to seat area on the shaft
Weld two pad eyes approximately 3" below the notches on the new mantle liner
Must use manganese or stainless welding rod
Work in a well ventilated area and wear an appropriate respirator
Enlarge the backing pour notches on mantle liner
Using the torch at a 45 degree angle enlarge the notches approximately 3" in width
Work in a well ventilated area and wear an appropriate respirator
Cut off the three casted lifting lugs at the bottom of mantle liner
Work in a well ventilated area and wear an appropriate respirator
Attach the two-way cable to one pad eye on the new mantle liner
Lift the mantle liner and turn the mantle liner over so the seat side is up
Watch for un-expected movement
Inspect and clean the seat
Clean using a wire brush, gator pad, or a wire wheel
Lift the mantle liner and turn the mantle liner over so the seat side is down
Re-attach both cables to pad eyes
Lift the new mantle liner up
Center the new mantle liner on the shaft and lower
Disconnect two-way cable from mantle liner
Attach two-way cable to the shaft sleeve
Lift and place sleeve over shaft and lower into position on top of new mantle liner
Remove the two-way cable and eye bolt from the shaft sleeve
Fill eye bolt holes in shaft sleeve with silicone
Attach the two-way cable to the splined nut
Install new torch ring by hand
Apply never seize to the shaft threads
Lift the splined nut onto the shaft threads
Start splined nut onto thread of shaft using cables and eye bolts to turn while lowering with crane until snug
Ensure that the torch ring is centered on the sleeve while turning the nut into place
Remove the two-way cable and eye bolts from the splined nut
Tighten the splined nut using the Nordberg splined wrench
Refer to the Nordberg manual
Remove the Nordberg wrench after proper tightening
Construct a pour trough/birds nest around the pour holes in the mantle liner
Pour backing material in conjunction with or at the same time when pouring backing material with the bowl
5. Pouring Backing Material
Ensure that the proper tools, equipment, MSDS, and PPE are at the pour site per the preparation meeting
Ensure that the backing material is warmed to a proper temperature for easy pouring
Place inside or in the sun if needed
Never warm material with an open flame
Ensure that the mantle and the bowl are on a level surface prior to pouring
Install the ventilation fans into place
Don proper PPE
Remove the lids from the backing material
Place the mixing paddle into the drill
Mix the epoxy to ensure a consistent blend
Ensure that the sides and bottom is mixed
Remove the lid from the hardener
Add, slowly, the hardener to the epoxy while mixing with drill and paddle
Ensure that the material is mixed to a consistent color
Refer to the manufacturers mixing procedure
Pour mixed backing material into the cavities of the mantle and bowl liners
As pouring continues, new batches of material is being mixed
Repeat as necessary until filled
Refer to the manufactures specifications on the proper quantity
Ensure proper backing levels
Mantle
Backing material will be poured to the bottom of the pour holes
Bowl
Backing material will be poured to the top of the bowl liner
Leave the mantle and bowl stand until backing is completely cured
Refer to the manufacturers recommendations
6. Reassemble and Test Crusher
Conduct a Pre-shift inspection on all mobile equipment
Follow company policy
Inspect Backing
Check for hardness and leakage
Cut pad eyes off of mantle
Remove the tarp carefully insuring that no debris fall into the stem hole
Clean off socket assembly
Remove excess oil, dirt, and grease from the socket assembly using rags, and minimum solvent
Clean the surface of the O-ring, valves and springs, with a scraper and/or grease rag including spring holes
Clean bronze with rags only
Remove the lid from the hole
Ensure that no debris are inside the hole
Install the oil drain plug
Reinstall the cover over the hole
Lubricate valves and springs with oil
This step done if valves and springs are used
Install the O-ring and/or valves and springs
Hook the two-way cable to the crane
Install eye bolts into the socket sealing ring
Attach the two-way cable to the eye bolts attached to the socket sealing ring
Pick up socket sealing ring approximately waist high with the crane
Clean out cavity with scraper and gloved hand
Be careful of sharp edges and slippery surfaces because of grease
Wipe top surface down with solvent and rags
Follow company HazCom policy when working with chemicals
Raise socket sealing ring up approximately chin high
Remove the old felt with a screw driver and/or scraper
Do not work under a suspended load
Discard the old felt
Dunk new felt in oil
Install the new felt into the groove by pushing firmly until seated
Cut off any excess felt with a utility knife
Lower socket sealing ring approximately waist high
Do not work under a suspended load
Pack grease cavity by gloved hand with grease ensuring that no air pockets exist
Follow company HazCom policy when working with chemicals
Be careful of sharp surfaces
Ensure that dowel key ways are clear of grease
Ensure that the dowel keys, inside the crusher main frame, are in the proper vertical position in socket
Refer to the Nordberg manual
Lower, slowly, the socket sealing ring while aligning the locking keys with the keyways until seated ensuring that the socket sealing ring has movement and is not binding
Disconnect two-way cable from socket sealing ring
Remove the eye bolts from the socket sealing ring
Attach the ring of the two-way cable on the loader bucket if transporting mantle by loader
Install the eye bolts into the top of the mantle shaft
Attach two-way cable to eye bolt on the top of the mantle shaft
Raise the mantle shaft up out of the hole
Lower mantle shaft on cribbing ensuring that the shaft is approximately 1" above the ground. If cribbing is not available, lower shaft onto its side on a soft clean surface
Ensure that the main shaft is clean by using a rag (if necessary)
Clear oil passage with water or compressed air by inserting air or water into the hole located at the bottom of the shaft
Raise the shaft off of the cribbing or clean surface keeping shaft clean
Transport mantle to the crusher
Lower mantle onto cribbing or clean surface
Disconnect two way cable ring from the loader
Connect the two way cable ring to the crane hook
Carefully raise the mantle ensuring cleanliness
Remove the lid from the socket
Inspect socket area for cleanliness(visually)
Douse the bronze with 5 gallons of oil ensuring that all bronze surfaces are coated
Position the shaft over the main frame
Ensure that all personnel are at a safe location
Slowly lower the mantle all the way down until it sits on the socket leaving slight tension on the cable
Position someone on the outside of the main frame to watch and guide the lowering process, to ensure that the end of the shaft does not contact the bronze socket liner
Pull the lockout tagout on the crusher and any interlocked systems that will allow the crusher to be started with oil pressure
Removal of lockout tagouts will be site specific
Remove all tools, materials, and non-essential personnel from immediate area of the crusher
Energize the motor just enough to bump the crusher ensuring that the mantle is seated in the socket liner
Refer to manufacturer's manual
Lower the crane to remove tension on the two way cable
Energize the motor approximately 15 seconds ensuring that the mantle is seated in the socket liner
Refer to manufacturer's manual
Lockout tagout all crusher systems previously energized for the seating of the mantle
Remove the two way cables from the mantle
Remove eye bolt from the shaft
Stuff the splined nut with rags up to the top
Remove the two way cable from the crane hook and attach to the loader
Attach two way cable to the eye bolts on the bowl
Clean the hold down bolts and threads in the hold down bolt holes in the crusher bowl using wire wheel and tap as necessary
For mechanical crusher only
Lift bowl approximately waist high
Apply ample amounts of grease to outside threads of bowl with gloved hands
Be careful of sharp edges
Transport bowl to crusher main frame area
Lower bowl to clean surface
Detach two way cable ring from loader
Attach two way cable ring to crane hook
Detach the two way cable from the bowl
Remove the two hold down bolts from the bowl that were used to transport it and set aside
For mechanical crusher only
Attach two way cable to the lugs on the adjustment cap
Raise the adjustment cap
Move, position, and lower the adjustment cap onto the bowl
For the mechanical crusher, make sure the holes on the adjustment cap line up with the threaded holes on the bowl
For the hydraulic crusher, lower the adjustment cap just enough so that the slotted keeper ends of the cylinders clear the lock post holes
Attach adjustment cap to the bowl
For mechanical crusher, add two to three washers to bolts and screw in at least 6" making sure that all bolts are equal in height
For hydraulic crusher, reinstall the beveled washers (2 for each shaft) over the cylinder shafts and install the keepers through the slots on the cylinder shafts. Reinstall cotter pins (2 for each keeper) through holes in the keepers. Total of 6 cylinder shafts.
Raise bowl
Mechanical, ensure that the bowl remains level. If not, set down and readjust bolt heights
Ensure that all unnecessary personnel are in a safe place
Position over the crusher main frame
Lower the bowl until 6-12" above the main frame
Locate the starter threads on the bowl and main frame
Align starter threads on bowl and main frame
Lower bowl and spin simultaneously into threads on main frame using as many people as necessary
The crane keeps the threads in a neutral position for threading into the main frame
If hand threading becomes too difficult, refer to disassembly procedures in reverse using cable. Refer to manufacturer's manual
Thread in to desired closed side opening
see manufacturer's manual
Lower adjustment cap
Attach lock link to the closest hole and pin it
for mechanical only
Disconnect two way cable from adjustment cap
Tighten cap bolts in a crossing pattern using 1" ratchet, appropriate socket and 3-5' cheater bar
for mechanical only
Go around at least 3 times to ensure tightness refer to manufacturer's manual
Attach quick disconnect hydraulic hose to rams and pull clamp down lever
for hydraulic only
Attach two way cable to basket
for hydraulic only
Lower basket into place
for hydraulic only
Disconnect two way cable from basket
for hydraulic only
Attach two way cable to eye bolts on distributor plate
for hydraulic only
Lift and position over shaft nut
Lower distributor plate into place
Disconnect two way cables from eye bolts
Raise cable and remove crane from work area
Remove eye bolts from distributor plate
Align bolt holes in the distributor plate with the holes in the shaft nut
Install 4 new bolting hardware sets using appropriate amounts of lock washers
Bolts in from the bottom, nuts on top
Tighten and secure all bolts with 3/4" impact gun and appropriate socket and wrench
Weld or double nut hardware
Weld or double nut hardware
Reinstall chutes, belts, conveyors, hoppers as per site requirements in reverse order of disassembly procedure
Remove the lockout tagout on the crusher and any interlocked systems that will allow the crusher to be started with oil pressure
Removal of lockout tagouts will be site specific
Start the crusher
Verify 2500 PSI clamping pressure on the hydraulic rams
For hydraulic only
Check oil pressure and for leaks
Should be 7-12 PSI, or in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications
Ensure that there is proper oil return back to the tank
Inspect and listen for any unusual noises and conditions
Check head spin and ensure that it's spinning in accordance with manufacturer's specifications
visual check
Turn off crusher and check coast down time
In accordance with manufacturer's specifications
Lockout tagout all crusher systems previously energized
Recheck the crusher adjustment/tolerance by observing the gap on the closed side