A cone crusher is an essential machine used in the crushing process, particularly for breaking large stones into smaller particles. Cone crushers are commonly used in aggregate production, construction, mining, and cement industries. The operation principle involves the movement of a stone being compressed between two cone-shaped surfaces, a fixed cone and a rotating cone. This compression process breaks down the material into smaller, more manageable pieces.

Cone crushers are known for their high efficiency, consistent particle size output, low energy consumption, and ease of maintenance. However, caution is needed when working with extremely large stones and very hard materials. Cone crushers come in various models tailored to different sizes of materials and capacity requirements, allowing for customized selection based on the desired output.