Head nut

Clamps and secures the mantle, maintaining preload in the crushing head assembly.

Head nut

Head nut (Head Nut)— Gyratory Crusher Wear part, position 02.

Installation and Function

Installation PositionAt the top of the mainshaft, above the mantle; position 02 in the FLS section diagram annotated on this website.
Main FunctionClamps and secures the mantle, maintaining preload in the crushing head assembly.
Replacement FrequencyLow wear exposure; replace for thread scoring, plastic deformation, cracks, bearing face failure or damage during removal.

Materials and Mechanical Properties

ItemDetails
Material OptionsQuenched and tempered alloy steel of the 42CrMo/4140 type, high-strength cast steel or an OEM-specified material
Typical Properties and Acceptance CriteriaCarries high preload and must allow maintenance removal. Control yield strength, core toughness, thread accuracy, face runout, magnetic particle or ultrasonic inspection and surface damage. Some designs also require safe cutting or removal with a torch ring; higher hardness alone is not the objective.
Principal Failure MechanismAbrasion, fatigue, corrosion or assembly damage; use photographs of failed parts from the site to identify the dominant mechanism

Material and Design Considerations

  • Identify material hardness, particle size, abrasiveness, moisture, temperature, pH, impact and tramp material;
  • High hardness does not replace core toughness, fatigue strength, corrosion resistance or high-temperature performance;
  • For composite, hardfaced, ceramic and elastomer designs, assess substrate bonding, edge protection, fastening and maintainability;
  • For parts that mate with shafts, gears, seals, roll surfaces or housings, control fits, tolerances, surface finish and assembly clearances together;
  • Assess material upgrades using cumulative throughput, dimensional wear, failure modes, product quality and downtime costs.

Required Ordering / RFQ Information

  • Equipment manufacturer, machine model, serial number, part number and latest drawing revision;
  • Part dimensions, unit weight, key tolerances, assembly and fastening method;
  • Current material, chemical composition, heat treatment, hardness and mechanical property reports;
  • Processed material, maximum particle size, hardness/abrasiveness, moisture and tramp material records;
  • Speed, load, temperature, pressure, process medium chemistry and continuous operating time;
  • Failure photographs, wear measurements, crack/fracture locations and current service life;
Materials and values are for preliminary engineering selection. Final chemical composition, heat treatment, hardness and dimensional tolerances must follow the OEM drawings and technical agreement.
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