VSI Sand Making Machine: Complete Buyer's Guide & Sizing
Natural sand is running out in many regions, and manufactured sand produced by a VSI sand making machine is the reliable alternative. This guide explains how VSI crushers work and how to choose one.
What is a VSI sand making machine?
A VSI (Vertical Shaft Impact) crusher accelerates material with a high-speed rotor and throws it against a stone-lined crushing chamber. The rock-on-rock action produces cubic, well-graded sand and aggregates - ideal for concrete, high-speed railways, highways and dam construction.
Key applications
- Manufactured sand production (M-sand) for concrete and mortar
- Aggregate shaping - improving the shape of crushed stone
- Stone crushing in sand and gravel plants
- Recycling of construction waste
How to choose the right model
VSI crushers are selected by capacity and feed size:
| Application | Recommended model | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Small plant | VSI-7611 | 60-120 t/h |
| Medium plant | VSI-8518 | 120-200 t/h |
| Medium-large plant | VSI-9526 | 200-300 t/h |
| Large plant | VSI-1140 | 300-500 t/h |
Tips for quality sand
- Pre-crush material below the VSI’s max feed size.
- Remove fines before the VSI to improve efficiency.
- Use the right rotor speed for your target gradation.
- Combine with a sand washer (DXS wheel bucket) to remove stone powder and clay.
DC Machinery’s VSI series high-efficiency vertical shaft impact crusher produces ideal manufactured sand and well-shaped aggregates. Contact us for a sand plant proposal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I confirm a model before ordering?
Send your maximum feed lump, target tonnes per hour, required discharge size and rock type. We return a model, cavity, motor power and estimated weight within 24 hours.
Can you supply the whole plant, not just one machine?
Yes. Feeder, crusher, screen, conveyors, control panel and foundation drawings can be supplied as one package, and we export worldwide.
What about spare parts after delivery?
Jaw plates, cone mantles and concaves, blow bars, bushings, bearings and V-belts are kept in stock, matched to your machine model.
Do you provide installation support?
Yes - remote guidance is included, and an engineer can be dispatched to site when required.
Next Step
Send your material, maximum feed size and target tonnes per hour and our engineers will reply with a model recommendation, price and lead time: request a quotation.
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