A crusher preventive maintenance schedule lists the checks and jobs done on the equipment at fixed intervals, how long each takes, and in what order of frequency, so problems are found before the crusher fails. This page gives the schedule used in the PlantOps360 task library for crusher (jaw, cone, impact, roll), which follows common industry practice for general-purpose equipment. It is also searched for as jaw crusher, cone crusher, impact crusher, hammer crusher.
The maker’s manual and your site safety procedures always come first where they differ. Intervals set by law differ by state.
Crusher preventive maintenance schedule and checklist
| How often | Task | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|
| Daily | Check lubrication oil level, temperature and flow; check the crusher for abnormal noise, vibration and feed condition | 10 min |
| Daily | Check the liners and wear plates visually; check the discharge setting and belt drive | 5 min |
| Weekly | Check the toggle plate and tension rods (jaw); check the eccentric shaft bearings temperature | 20 min |
| Monthly | Check the oil filters and cooler; check the hydraulic adjustment system | 45 min |
| Quarterly | Measure the liner wear and plan the replacement; check the flywheel guard and drive belts | 90 min |
| Half-yearly | Replace the oil and filters as per OEM; check the frame bolts and foundation | 150 min |
| Annual | Annual overhaul: bearings, eccentric shaft, liners and seals; alignment and guard check | 600 min |
Crusher maintenance frequency and yearly workload
At the estimated times, one crusher needs about 139 hours of preventive maintenance a year. The biggest single job is “Annual overhaul: bearings, eccentric shaft, liners and seals; alignment and guard check” at 600 minutes, done annual. Multiply by the number of units you have to see the workload for your plant.
| Frequency | Tasks | Time per round | Hours per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily | 2 | 15 min | 91.3 h |
| Weekly | 1 | 20 min | 17.3 h |
| Monthly | 1 | 45 min | 9.0 h |
| Quarterly | 1 | 90 min | 6.0 h |
| Half-yearly | 1 | 150 min | 5.0 h |
| Annual | 1 | 600 min | 10.0 h |
What goes wrong on a crusher without preventive maintenance
- Liner wear
- Lubrication faults and bearing damage
- Toggle and tension rod problems
- Foreign object damage
What to watch between services
- Lube oil level, temperature and flow
- Liner wear measurements
- Vibration and power draw
Safety and statutory notes for crusher maintenance
Do not enter a crusher chamber without full isolation and blocking of the mainframe. Lock out and tag out the feed and drive.
Where a crusher preventive maintenance schedule is used
This equipment is used in the industries below. Each link opens the preventive maintenance schedule guide for that industry, and the maintenance software page where we have one.
- Preventive maintenance schedule for steel, foundry, forging and metal plants · maintenance software for steel and metals
- Preventive maintenance schedule for cement, glass, ceramics and building materials plants · maintenance software for cement
- Preventive maintenance schedule for mines and mineral processing plants · maintenance software for mining
- Preventive maintenance schedule for thermal and hydro power plants · maintenance software for power plants
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Run this crusher schedule in maintenance software
In preventive maintenance software, each row above becomes a recurring task on the asset with its checklist, time estimate and parts. Tasks can be triggered by calendar date, running hours, meter readings or production cycles, each completed task is recorded with the person and date, and a failed check can open a work order. For the method behind it, read the guide to the preventive maintenance schedule, or use the free generator to get a 12-month plan for your whole equipment list.
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Frequently asked questions
How often should a crusher be serviced?
In our schedule a crusher has 7 tasks: 2 daily, 1 weekly, 1 monthly, 1 quarterly, 1 half-yearly, 1 annual. The biggest job is “Annual overhaul: bearings, eccentric shaft, liners and seals; alignment and guard check”, which is done annual. Always follow the maker’s manual where it gives a different interval.
What is included in crusher preventive maintenance?
It covers routine checks and jobs such as “Check lubrication oil level, temperature and flow; check the crusher for abnormal noise…”, “Check the liners and wear plates visually; check the discharge setting and belt drive”, “Check the toggle plate and tension rods (jaw); check the eccentric shaft bearings…”, up to the annual overhaul or inspection. The full list with times is in the table above.
How many hours of maintenance does a crusher need per year?
About 139 hours per unit per year at the estimated times in our library, including the daily checks done every day. Use it to plan workload, not as a benchmark.
Is there a free crusher maintenance checklist?
Yes. The table on this page is a ready checklist. The free preventive maintenance schedule generator turns it into a 12-month Excel schedule for your list of equipment, with monthly workload hours.