01Raw Material Variation
Limestone, granite, basalt, river pebble, and construction stone have different hardness, abrasion, shape, and crushing requirements.
SAND & AGGREGATE PRODUCTION
Sand & Aggregate Production Solutions
Plan crushing, sand making, screening, washing, fine sand recovery, conveying, and stockpiling systems according to your raw material, feed size, target capacity, finished aggregate size, water condition, and site layout.
Manufactured Sand Aggregate Grading Washing & Recovery
Sand and Aggregate Production Starts from the Raw Material
Sand and aggregate production is affected by stone hardness, feed size, moisture, mud content, finished size requirement, washing condition, fine sand loss, and stockpile planning.
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02Finished Sand Grading
Manufactured sand and aggregate products need target particle size, grading, shape, and screening route according to the final application.
03Mud / Powder Control
Mud, stone powder, and moisture content may affect finished product requirement, washing process, recovery system, and water treatment planning.
04Fine Sand Loss
Wet sand production may lose fine particles during washing, so fine sand recovery and water circulation should be reviewed before layout planning.
05Water Recycling
Wet washing routes should consider water source, sedimentation area, slurry treatment, return water, and site drainage conditions.
06Stockpile Planning
Finished aggregate and sand should be separated by size, application, truck loading access, and daily delivery route.
Recommended Equipment System for Sand & Aggregate Production
A complete production system should match raw material type, feed size, capacity, finished size, sand quality, washing demand, conveyor route, stockpile layout, and maintenance access.
Primary Crushing System
Vibrating feeder, jaw crusher, belt conveyor, magnetic separator if required. Review Primary Crushing
Secondary Crushing System
Cone crusher, impact crusher, vibrating screen, belt conveyor. Review Secondary Crushing
Sand Making System
VSI sand maker, vibrating screen, belt conveyor, sand washing machine if wet process is required. Review Sand Making
Screening System
Vibrating screen, belt conveyors, return conveyor, stockpile conveyor. Review Screening
Washing & Recovery System
Sand washing machine, fine sand recovery unit, dewatering screen, sedimentation tank layout. Review Washing Route
Conveying & Stockpiling System
Belt conveyor, stockpile conveyor, loading area, transfer points, finished material bins. Review Layout SupportRaw Material Selector for Sand & Aggregate Production
Choose the production route according to raw material hardness, abrasiveness, feed size, moisture, mud content, and final product requirement. QIC Machinery reviews the material condition before matching crushing, sand making, screening, and washing equipment.
Limestone
Limestone is commonly used for concrete aggregate, road base material, and manufactured sand. The route should consider feed size, powder content, and finished grading requirement.
Review Limestone Route
Granite
Granite is harder and more abrasive, so the production route should review crusher wear parts, crushing stages, finished shape, and screening capacity.
Review Granite Route
Basalt
Basalt usually requires stronger crushing configuration because of higher hardness and abrasion. Finished particle shape and wear parts planning should be reviewed early.
Review Basalt Route
River Pebble
River pebble has rounded shape and high hardness in many sites, so crushing, shaping, and sand making should be reviewed according to finished sand and aggregate demand.
Review River Pebble Route
Construction Stone
Construction stone production may serve building materials, road base, concrete aggregate, or local supply yards. The route should be selected according to raw stone size and product application.
Review Stone Route
Concrete Aggregate
Concrete aggregate production should review grading, particle shape, cleanliness, and size separation, particle shape, cleanliness, and size separation for batching plant or ready-mix supply.
Review Concrete Aggregate RouteConfigure the Production Route by Finished Material Target
Different finished material targets require different crushing, shaping, screening, washing, and stockpiling routes. Compare coarse aggregate, manufactured sand, wet washing, and dry sand making configurations before confirming the equipment plan.
Coarse Aggregate Production for Concrete and Road Base
This route focuses on crushing and screening to produce finished aggregate such as 10–20 mm, 20–31.5 mm, or 20–40 mm for concrete, road base, or infrastructure use.
- Raw material hardness and feed size
- Required aggregate size and gradation
- Crusher type and wear parts planning
- Screening capacity and stockpile separation
Jaw Crusher Handles primary crushing for large feed materials before secondary crushing or screening. Cone Crusher / Impact Crusher Can be used for secondary crushing and aggregate size control according to material hardness. Vibrating Screen Separates finished aggregate sizes and returns oversized material when needed.
Manufactured Sand Production for 0–5 mm Finished Sand
This route focuses on shaping, grading, and screening to produce manufactured sand for concrete, mortar, construction material supply, or local sand replacement.
- Required sand fineness and grading
- Feed material size after crushing
- Particle shape and powder content
- Dry or wet process selection
Wet Washing Route for Cleaner Sand and Aggregate
This route supports mud removal, powder control, fine sand recovery, and cleaner finished material when water condition and sedimentation space are available.
- Water source and return water condition
- Mud content and powder control demand
- Fine sand recovery requirement
- Sedimentation pond and drainage layout
Sand Washing Machine Removes mud and powder from sand or aggregate when wet process is required. Fine Sand Recovery Unit Helps reduce fine sand loss and helps review return water circulation planning. Dewatering Screen Helps reduce surface moisture under suitable conditions and finished material handling after washing.
Dry Sand Making Route for Water-Limited Sites
This route focuses on crushing, sand making, screening, and dust or powder management where water supply is limited or wet washing is not preferred.
- Water availability and site restrictions
- Powder content and dust control need
- Finished sand grading target
- Screening and return material route
Aggregate Production Flow from Feeding to Stockpiling
A sand and aggregate line should be reviewed as a complete process. Feeding, primary crushing, secondary crushing, sand making, screening, washing, and stockpiling must match the raw material, target capacity, and finished size requirement.
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Feeding
Feeds raw stone into the crushing system with controlled flow and stable material supply.
02Primary Crushing
Reduces large raw stone into smaller material for secondary crushing or screening.
03Secondary Crushing
Further crushes material to improve size control, shape, and downstream production stability.
04Sand Making
Shapes and processes material into manufactured sand or finer aggregate according to product requirement.
05Screening
Separates materials into different finished sizes for sand, concrete aggregate, road base, or return crushing.
06Washing
Review sand washing, fine sand recovery, dewatering, sedimentation, and return water route when wet process is required.
07Stockpiling
Separate finished sand and aggregate by size, application, stockpile area, and truck loading route.
Finished Size Matrix for Sand and Aggregate Products
Use this matrix to connect finished size requirements with application needs and equipment focus. The final configuration should be reviewed according to raw material, capacity, grading target, washing demand, and local market requirement.
Finished Material Typical Size Application Equipment Focus
Manufactured Sand 0–5 mm Concrete, mortar, dry mortar material, construction sand replacement, and local building material supply. VSI sand maker, vibrating screen, sand washing machine or dry powder control system. Concrete Aggregate 10–20 mm Concrete batching plant, ready-mix concrete, building concrete, and precast material supply. Jaw crusher, cone crusher or impact crusher, vibrating screen, and separated stockpile layout. Road Base Material 20–40 mm Road base, infrastructure construction, subgrade preparation, and construction material supply. Primary crushing, secondary crushing, screening, conveying, and large stockpile planning. Fine Aggregate 0–10 mm Concrete aggregate blending, road material, construction backfill, and local aggregate supply. Screening, sand making, washing if needed, and stockpile separation. Coarse Aggregate 20–31.5 mm Concrete production, drainage aggregate, road construction, and infrastructure material supply. Secondary crushing, screening, return crushing, and stockpile organization. Layout and Installation Planning for Sand and Aggregate Lines
A sand and aggregate production line should be planned around material flow, crusher position, conveyor route, screen height, washing area, sedimentation layout, stockpile separation, truck loading access, and maintenance space.
Process Flow Design
Review feeding, crushing, sand making, screening, washing, return material route, and finished product stockpiling according to raw material and target size.
Water & Sedimentation Layout
Review water source, sand washing position, fine sand recovery, sedimentation pond, slurry handling, drainage, and return water route.
Foundation & Conveyor Layout
Review crusher foundation reference, screen position, conveyor height, transfer points, maintenance access, and equipment support space.
Commissioning and Finished Size Adjustment
Review trial running, screen mesh selection, return material ratio, washing condition, finished grading, and stockpile separation during commissioning.
Factory Records for Crushing, Screening and Sand Making Equipment
Review QIC Machinery factory assembly, equipment checking, finished stock, packing, and container loading records before confirming your sand and aggregate production equipment route.
Factory Assembly
Crusher Assembly
QIC Machinery prepares crusher frames, crushing chambers, motors, support structures, and related components according to the selected production route.
Equipment Checking
VSI Sand Maker Checking
VSI sand maker structure, rotor-related components, motor points, lubrication points, and selected connections are checked before shipment preparation.
Finished Stock
Sand Washer Stock
Sand washing machines, recovery units, screens, or related wet process components are prepared according to selected washing and recovery requirements.
Delivery Preparation
Container Loading
Crushers, screens, conveyors, sand washing parts, electrical components, and spare parts are identified, protected, and arranged for overseas delivery.
Typical Sand & Aggregate Production Scenarios
Review common sand and aggregate production scenarios by raw material, finished size, process route, water condition, equipment combination, and layout requirement. Use Verified Project Case only when real project records are available.
Typical Application Scenario
Limestone Aggregate Production
This scenario supports limestone aggregate production where the project needs target finished sizes for concrete, road base, or construction material supply.
- Application
- Concrete aggregate and road base material supply
- Project Requirement
- The project needs limestone crushing, screening, size separation, stockpiling, and truck loading route planning for local aggregate supply.
- Equipment
- Jaw crusher, impact crusher, vibrating screen, belt conveyor, stockpile conveyor.
Typical Application Scenario
Granite Crushing and Screening
This scenario supports hard rock aggregate production where material hardness and abrasion should be reviewed before selecting crushers and screening system.
- Application
- Hard rock aggregate production
- Project Requirement
- The project needs stronger crushing configuration, wear parts planning, screening capacity review, and finished aggregate grading review.
- Equipment
- Jaw crusher, cone crusher, vibrating screen, belt conveyor, return conveyor.
Typical Application Scenario
Manufactured Sand Production
This scenario can be reviewed for manufactured sand production where finished sand quality, grading, mud content, and water condition need to be reviewed together.
- Application
- 0–5 mm manufactured sand supply
- Project Requirement
- The project needs sand shaping, grading control, powder control, optional washing, and finished sand stockpile planning.
- Equipment
- VSI sand maker, vibrating screen, sand washing machine, fine sand recovery unit, belt conveyor.
Typical Application Scenario
Wet Sand Washing and Recovery
This scenario supports wet sand production where water condition, mud content, fine sand loss, and stockpile handling should be reviewed before layout confirmation.
- Application
- Cleaner sand production with water treatment route
- Project Requirement
- The project needs mud removal, fine sand recovery, sedimentation area, return water planning, and finished sand moisture review.
- Equipment
- Sand washing machine, fine sand recovery unit, dewatering screen, sedimentation tank, belt conveyor.
Why QIC Machinery for Sand & Aggregate Production
Sand and aggregate equipment should be selected according to raw material, feed size, finished product target, washing demand, water condition, site layout, conveyor route, stockpile planning, and maintenance preparation.
Raw Material Route Reviewed Before Equipment Selection
QIC Machinery reviews stone type, hardness, feed size, moisture, mud content, and abrasiveness before matching crushers, screens, sand makers, and washing equipment.
Finished Product Size Linked to Process Design
Manufactured sand, concrete aggregate, road base material, and fine aggregate routes are reviewed according to finished size and application.
Conveyor, Washing, and Stockpile Layout Planned Together
Equipment position, conveyor route, water layout, sedimentation area, stockpile separation, truck loading, and maintenance space are reviewed before delivery.
Production, Checking, Packing, and Shipment Records
QIC Machinery can provide factory assembly, equipment checking, finished stock, packing, and container loading records according to equipment type and project stage.
Sand & Aggregate Production FAQs
Prepare the key information QIC Machinery needs to review your production route, including raw material, feed size, target capacity, finished size, wet or dry process, water condition, power supply, site layout, and stockpile plan.
What raw material information should I provide before choosing equipment?
Please provide raw material type, hardness if available, feed size, moisture condition, mud content, target capacity, and required finished sizes. These details help review whether jaw crusher, cone crusher, impact crusher, VSI sand maker, screen, or washer should be included.
How do I choose between cone crusher and impact crusher?
The choice depends on raw material hardness, abrasiveness, finished shape requirement, and maintenance expectations. Cone crusher is often reviewed for harder and more abrasive materials, while impact crusher may be reviewed for materials where shaping and size reduction are important. QIC Machinery will compare the route according to your material condition.
When is a VSI sand maker needed?
A VSI sand maker is usually reviewed when the project needs manufactured sand, improved particle shape, or 0–5 mm finished sand. It should be matched with upstream crushing, screening, and optional washing or powder control.
Should I choose wet washing or dry sand making?
Wet washing may be suitable when mud removal, cleaner sand, and fine sand recovery are required and water conditions allow. Dry sand making may be reviewed when water is limited or the site prefers a dry process. The final route depends on raw material, powder content, water source, and finished sand requirement.
What finished sizes can a sand and aggregate line produce?
Common finished products include 0–5 mm manufactured sand, 0–10 mm fine aggregate, 10–20 mm concrete aggregate, 20–31.5 mm coarse aggregate, and 20–40 mm road base material. The actual size range depends on crusher configuration, screen mesh, return material route, and production adjustment.
What should be considered for sand washing and fine sand recovery?
Sand washing should review mud content, water source, sedimentation area, return water route, finished sand moisture, fine sand loss, and stockpile handling. A fine sand recovery system may be considered when reducing fine particle loss is important.
What layout information should I prepare?
Please prepare available land size, raw material storage area, equipment installation area, water condition, power supply, discharge route, finished stockpile area, truck loading route, and any site restrictions.
Can QIC Machinery help review a full crushing and sand making line?
QIC Machinery can help review raw material, capacity, finished size, process route, equipment combination, layout reference, shipment preparation, installation preparation, commissioning checklist, and spare parts planning before confirming the production line.
Plan Your Sand & Aggregate Production Route
Send your raw material, feed size, target capacity, finished size requirement, wet or dry process preference, water condition, power supply, site layout, and stockpile plan. QIC Machinery will review your information and help identify a suitable crushing, sand making, screening, or washing route.
