- To build a 150 TPH fixed crushing plant in Saudi Arabia for limestone and gypsum, run limestone and gypsum with jaw primary plus impact crusher secondary and closed-circuit screening; add a VSI for cubical aggregate or manufactured sand.- Set three things before you fix the configuration: how hard is your feed, which size fractions you need, and whether site and power are ready.- The Arabian Peninsula is hot, dry, with big day-night swings and dust, so cooling, sealing and dust control matter; mega projects like NEOM drive spec aggregate.- Chinese-made hard-rock closed-circuit equipment gives strong value and predictable spare parts, a common pick here; a fixed line fits long tenure, flat ground and stable power.
Stone and site conditions in Saudi Arabia
- Under Vision 2030, infrastructure, housing and industrial cities keep limestone aggregate and road-base demand strong for the long term. - The Arabian Peninsula is hot, dry, with big day-night swings and dust, so cooling, sealing and dust control matter; mega projects like NEOM drive spec aggregate. - City and ready-mix concrete commonly run 0-5, 5-10, 10-20, 20-31.5mm, with manufactured sand filling the natural-sand gap.
Three Questions to Pick the Right One
- Q1 feed hardness: limestone and gypsum takes jaw plus impact crusher; medium-hard rock may use impact for shaping. - Q2 product specs: City and ready-mix concrete commonly run 0-5, 5-10, 10-20, 20-31.5mm, with manufactured sand filling the natural-sand gap. closed screening holds gradation, add a VSI for manufactured sand. - Q3 site and power: 10-plus-year license, flat ground and stable power favor a fixed line; otherwise pick a mobile plant.
| What to decide first | What it sets | Common Saudi Arabia answer |
| Feed hardness | Primary and secondary | limestone and gypsum -> jaw plus impact crusher |
| Product grades | Screen decks, sand? | multi-grade plus sand |
| Site and tenure | Mobile or fixed | phased / remote -> mobile |
Recommended fixed process: medium-hard jaw-plus-impact/cone closed circuit
- Primary jaw crusher 6CX106 takes the feed down to below 150-200mm; secondary impact crusher CI6X does mid crushing.- Tertiary as needed: for shape and sand add a VSI (5X series); for aggregate only use the closed inclined screen.- Closed-circuit screening returns oversize, keeping flat-elongated content low — the key to stable 150 TPH.
Equipment list (150 TPH fixed line reference)
- Feeder: vibrating feeder ZSW490x110 with pre-screening to remove dirt.- Primary: jaw crusher 6CX106, feed not above 720mm.- Secondary: impact crusher CI6X, CSS set by product.- Shaping or sand: VSI crusher 5X series (sand / shaping).- Screening: inclined screen 3YA2160, multi-deck, closed circuit.- Conveying: belt conveyor B800 ties the stages.
| Stage | Equipment | Role at 150 TPH |
| Primary | jaw crusher 6CX106 | feed -> 150-200mm |
| Secondary | impact crusher CI6X | shape, closed circuit |
| Screening | inclined screen 3YA2160 | grading, closed circuit |
150 TPH fixed line selection steps
- Step 1: sample and test lithology / abrasiveness, lock primary and secondary models. - Step 2: set screen decks and sand need from product grades. - Step 3: size site, foundation and power (fixed line needs a substation and concrete foundation). - Step 4: leave 15-20% headroom to avoid long full-load running. - Step 5: confirm spare-part lead time and service response.
Frequently Asked Questions
A: Long tenure, flat ground and stable power favor a fixed line; tight schedule, moving face or remote no-power sites favor a mobile plant — no foundation, fast relocation.
A: Mobile usually links primary + secondary + screen units; a fixed line is feeder, jaw, impact crusher, screen and belt (twin line for large capacity).
A: limestone and gypsum is abrasive; impact blow bars wear fast and shape is hard to hold, so jaw plus impact crusher stays the spine.
A: No. Tracked plants have wide ground contact and low center of gravity; they arrive, hook up power and produce — no concrete foundation needed.
A: Add a VSI (5X series) after the circuit to shape and make sand from return or product stone.
A: Specify low-temp grease, hydraulic oil and controls; fixed foundations need frost-heave protection — mobile plants skip most of that.
A: Leave 15-20% to avoid fast wear and frequent stops from long full-load running.
A: Pick mature Chinese-made models; wear parts (liners, screen cloth, belts) stock locally, lead time is predictable.
A: Equip spray dust suppression, enclosed conveyors and damped foundations; mobile plants can add mobile dust control.
A: Mobile plants in weeks; fixed lines with foundation and power usually 2-4 months.
Conclusion
- For Saudi Arabia's 150 TPH fixed crushing plant, the medium-hard jaw-plus-impact/cone closed circuit configuration is steadiest; sample first, set grades, check site, then lock models. - Vanguard Machinery supports selection, process and spare parts end to end, and can tailor a plan to your feed and capacity.
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