CTK Series Feeders and Prescreens

CTK Series Feeders and Prescreens

CTK Series: Heavy-Duty Feeding and Pre-Screening for Primary Crushing

The CTK series feeders and prescreens from Cruston are stationary feeding devices engineered for primary crushing circuits in mining, metallurgy, and building materials. This series includes bar feeders, bar prescreens, and trough feeders, with models ranging from CTK8-27-2V to CTK16-27. They handle production capacities of 250 to 500 tph and maximum feed sizes up to 700 mm.

Width × Length
0.8×1.5m to 1.6×2.7m
Excitation Method
Unbalanced Motor or V150/V175 Vibrator (Hydraulic Drive)
Production Capacity
250-500 tph
Maximum Feed Particle Size
170-700 mm

CTK Series Feeders & Prescreens Model

CTK Series Feeders & PrescreensCTK Series Bar Feeder1CTK8-27-2V
2CTK8-32-2V
3CTK9-42-2V
4CTK11-42-2V
5CTK11-48-2V
6CTK12-32-2V
CTK Series Bar Pre-Screening Machine7CTK10-15-2V
8CTK11-20-2V
9CTK11-27-3V
10CTK13-20-3V
11CTK16-20-3V
CTK Series Trough Feeder12C1K08-32
13CTK10-15
14CTK10-20
15CTK11-22
16CTK12-26
17CTK16-27

How Does the CTK Series Improve Primary Crushing Efficiency?

The CTK series feeders and prescreens are engineered to continuously, uniformly, and quantitatively feed crushers in primary crushing stages. With models like the CTK8-27-2V and CTK16-27, these units handle capacities from 250 to 500 tph and feed sizes up to 700 mm. The bar feeder variants, such as CTK11-42-2V, use a heavy-duty welded steel body with replaceable wear liners to withstand direct impacts from loaders and dump trucks. The excitation system, powered by unbalanced motors or optional hydraulic vibrators (V150 or V175), ensures stable operation and efficient load transfer. This design minimizes downtime and maintains consistent feed rates, which is critical for high-volume mining and aggregate operations.

In mining, metallurgy, and building materials, the CTK series addresses the challenge of handling large, abrasive materials while reducing crusher wear. The bar prescreens, including the CTK11-20-2V and CTK13-20-3V, pre-screen fine particles through bar gaps before material enters the crusher. This reduces the volume of material processed by the crusher, lowering energy consumption and increasing overall system throughput. For mobile installations on tracked or wheeled chassis, the compact design of models like the CTK10-15-2V allows easy integration with CVF series vibrating screens. The trough feeders, such as the CTK10-20, provide a reliable solution for sticky or wet materials, ensuring uninterrupted flow in challenging conditions.

Compared to other models in the series, the CTK12-32-2V stands out with a width of 1.2 meters and a length of 3.2 meters, offering a balance between capacity and footprint. It supports a maximum feed size of 350 mm and production of 500 tph, making it suitable for medium-scale operations. The CTK16-20-3V, with a 1.6-meter width, is ideal for high-capacity prescreening where feed size is limited to 250 mm. These variations allow operators to select the optimal model based on material characteristics and crusher requirements. All models feature strong compatibility with mainstream crushing equipment, including CJ jaw crushers, CNP impact crushers, and CGP/CHP cone crushers, ensuring seamless integration into existing circuits.

  • Heavy-duty welded steel body with replaceable wear liners for impact resistance in harsh conditions.
  • Flexible excitation via unbalanced motors or hydraulic vibrators (V150/V175) for stable operation.
  • Bar-type pre-screening reduces crusher load by removing fines before crushing, improving throughput.
  • Compatible with CJ, CNP, CGP/CHP crushers and CVF vibrating screens for easy integration.

Technical Specifications

Equipment TypeEquipment ModelWidth × Length (m)Excitation MethodProduction (tph)Maximum Feed Particle Size (mm)
Bar FeederCTK8-27-2V0.8 × 2.7Unbalanced motor or V150 vibrator (hydraulic drive)250450
CTK8-32-2V0.8×3.2Unbalanced motor or V150 vibrator (hydraulic drive)300450
CTK9-42-2V0.9×4.2Unbalanced motor or V150 vibrator (hydraulic drive)350500
CTK11-42-2V1.1 × 4.2Unbalanced motor or V175 vibrator (hydraulic drive)500700
CTK11-48-2V1.1 × 4.8Unbalanced motor500700
CTK12-32-2V1.2 × 3.2Unbalanced motor or V150 vibrator (hydraulic drive)500350
Bar-Type Pre-Screening MachineCTK10-15-2V1.0 × 1.5Unbalanced motor250250
CTK11-20-2V1.1 × 2.0Unbalanced motor500700
CTK11-27-3V1.1 × 2.7Unbalanced motor500700
CTK13-20-3V1.3 × 2.0Unbalanced motor350250
CTK16-20-3V1.6×2.0Unbalanced motor500250
Trough FeederC1K08-320.8×3.2Unbalanced motor250450
CTK10-151.0 × 1.5Unbalanced motor300170
CTK10-201.0 × 2.0Unbalanced motor350170
CTK11-221.1×2.2Unbalanced motor500700
CTK12-261.2 × 2.6Unbalanced motor500170
CTK16-271.6 × 2.7Unbalanced motor500500

Core Technical Features and Quantified Advantages

STEP 1

Heavy-Duty Welded Steel Body with Replaceable Liners

The CTK series main body is welded from high-strength steel, providing structural integrity to withstand direct impacts from loaders or dump trucks carrying materials up to 700 mm. Key wear areas are equipped with replaceable wear-resistant liners, extending service life in abrasive mining and metallurgy applications. This design ensures reliable operation under harsh conditions, reducing maintenance downtime and operational costs.

STEP 2

Flexible Excitation: Unbalanced Motor or Hydraulic Vibrator

Models like the CTK11-42-2V offer a choice between unbalanced motor excitation and hydraulically driven V150 or V175 vibrators. This flexibility allows adaptation to various power sources and operational requirements. The excitation system efficiently transfers dynamic loads to the support structure, ensuring stable and continuous feeding with high availability, even in remote or mobile installations.

STEP 3

Bar-Type Pre-Screening Reduces Crusher Load

The bar feeder and prescreen models, such as the CTK11-20-2V, feature adjustable bar gaps that allow fine powder and qualified particles to pass through before entering the crusher. This pre-screening action reduces the volume of material processed by the crusher, lowering energy consumption and increasing throughput. It effectively minimizes wear on crusher components, extending their lifespan.

STEP 4

Compatibility with Mainstream Crushing Equipment

The CTK series integrates seamlessly with Cruston and other mainstream crushers, including CJ series jaw crushers, CNP series impact crushers, and CGP/CHP series cone crushers. Bar prescreens and trough feeders can be combined with CVF series vibrating screens for a compact pre-screening structure. This compatibility simplifies circuit design and ensures optimal performance across various crushing applications.

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