Jaw Crusher Parts
Jaw Crusher Plates | Fixed & Swing | Mn18 Mn22 TiC | ATF
Aftermarket jaw plates for Metso C-series, Sandvik CJ/QJ, Terex. Mn18/Mn22 manganese + TiC insert options. OEM fit. 2-3× longer life. Quote in 24h—ships globally.
What Jaw Plates Do and Why Material Matters
Jaw crusher plates (also called jaw dies or jaw liners) are the primary wear components in jaw crushers. The fixed jaw plate mounts to the stationary frame, while the swing jaw plate (or movable jaw) attaches to the pitman and provides the crushing motion. Together, they create the crushing chamber that reduces feed material through compressive force.
Material selection directly determines wear life and cost per tonne. All ATF jaw plates are manufactured from austenitic manganese steel, which work-hardens under the compressive impact of crushing. The key variables are manganese content (affecting work-hardening potential) and chromium content (affecting initial hardness and carbide formation). Higher manganese grades work-harden to higher surface hardness but may be less cost-effective in lower-abrasion applications.
Precision-Cast Jaw Plates
Manufactured to OEM dimensional tolerances
Manganese Grade Selection by Application
Five jaw plate options covering every application from clean limestone to highly abrasive mining feeds.
| Material Grade | Hardness | Impact Tolerance | Typical Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mn13Cr2 | 180-220 HB (work-hardens to ~450 HB) | Very High | Clean limestone, soft rock, recycling with tramp metal |
| Mn14Cr2 | 190-230 HB (work-hardens to ~480 HB) | Very High | General quarrying, river gravel, moderate abrasion |
| Mn18Cr2 | 200-240 HB (work-hardens to ~500 HB) | High | Granite, basalt, hard igneous rock |
| Mn22Cr2 | 220-260 HB (work-hardens to ~550 HB) | Medium-High | Taconite, quartzite, highly abrasive mining feeds |
| Mn22 + TiC Composite | 220-260 HB base + 3200 HV TiC inserts | Medium-High | Extreme abrasion where plain Mn22 wears too fast |
Standard Grades (2 options)
Mn13Cr2
- Hardness: 180-220 HB (work-hardens to ~450 HB)
- Impact: Very High
- Application: Clean limestone, soft rock, recycling with tramp metal
Mn14Cr2
- Hardness: 190-230 HB (work-hardens to ~480 HB)
- Impact: Very High
- Application: General quarrying, river gravel, moderate abrasion
Premium Grade (1 options)
Mn18Cr2
- Hardness: 200-240 HB (work-hardens to ~500 HB)
- Impact: High
- Application: Granite, basalt, hard igneous rock
Heavy Duty (2 options)
Mn22Cr2
- Hardness: 220-260 HB (work-hardens to ~550 HB)
- Impact: Medium-High
- Application: Taconite, quartzite, highly abrasive mining feeds
Mn22 + TiC Composite
- Hardness: 220-260 HB base + 3200 HV TiC inserts
- Impact: Medium-High
- Application: Extreme abrasion where plain Mn22 wears too fast
Note: Work-hardened hardness values are approximate and depend on feed material characteristics, crusher settings, and operating conditions. Higher manganese content enables higher work-hardened hardness but requires sufficient impact energy to achieve full work-hardening. Contact ATF for application-specific guidance.
Work-Hardening Progression by Manganese Grade
Higher manganese grades achieve higher work-hardened surface hardness but require adequate impact energy to activate the work-hardening mechanism. Fine feeds or low-energy applications may not fully work-harden higher grades.
Tooth Profile Selection
Tooth geometry affects grip, fines generation, and wear pattern. Select the profile that matches your feed characteristics.
Standard Corrugated
General quarrying, uniform wear
Symmetrical tooth pattern provides balanced grip and even wear distribution. Industry standard for most quarry applications.
Deep Tooth
Large feed, improved grip
Deeper tooth profile increases grip on large boulders and improves fines ejection. Ideal for primary crushing of oversized feed.
Super Grip
Slabby or flat material
Aggressive tooth geometry prevents flat material from slipping. Designed for processing slabby quarry rock or weathered material.
Flat (Smooth)
Recycling, sticky material
Smooth face without teeth for recycling concrete and asphalt. Reduces material buildup and jamming in sticky feeds.
Recycling Profile
C&D, mixed demolition
Modified tooth geometry for construction and demolition waste. Handles mixed feeds with occasional tramp metal.
Custom profiles available. ATF can manufacture tooth profiles to customer drawing for specific applications. Contact us with your requirements for dimensional confirmation and pricing.
How to Choose: Grade First, Then Profile
Jaw plate selection follows two steps. First, identify the correct manganese grade based on feed abrasiveness and impact conditions. Second, select the tooth profile that matches your material characteristics.
1 Step 1 — Manganese Grade by Feed Conditions
Mn13Cr2 / Mn14Cr2
High impact, moderate abrasion
Maximum toughness with good work-hardening. Best impact resistance for applications with frequent tramp metal or large feed.
Mn18Cr2
Balanced impact and abrasion
Industry standard for granite and basalt. Higher manganese content increases work-hardening potential without sacrificing toughness.
Mn22Cr2
High abrasion, controlled impact
Maximum work-hardening for extremely abrasive feeds. Slightly reduced impact tolerance compared to lower grades.
Mn22 + TiC Composite
Extreme abrasion, long campaigns
TiC inserts (3200 HV) provide localised hardness at the crushing face. Extends wear life where plain Mn22 wears too fast.
Not sure which grade fits your application?
Send your feed material description and crusher model — ATF recommends the right grade within 24 hours.
2 Step 2 — TiC Composite Upgrade
TiC (titanium carbide) rods embedded in the crushing face provide localised hardness of 3200 HV. This composite option is available on Mn22 base plates for applications where plain manganese wears too fast.
When to Upgrade to TiC
- Plain Mn22 plates wearing 40%+ faster than target campaign
- Highly siliceous feeds (>70% SiO2)
- Goal to extend shutdown intervals
- Cost per tonne calculations favour longer wear
When NOT to Use TiC
- Frequent large tramp metal in feed
- Sticky or clay-bound material that builds up on crushing face
- Adequate wear life already achieved with plain manganese
- Applications where TiC cost premium exceeds wear life benefit
Lead Times by Material Grade
| Material Grade | Typical Lead Time | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Mn13Cr2 / Mn14Cr2 (plain) | 2-3 weeks | High-volume production, commonly held in stock |
| Mn18Cr2 (plain) | 2-4 weeks | Standard production scheduling |
| Mn22Cr2 (plain) | 3-4 weeks | Specialised heat treatment required |
| Mn22 + TiC Composite | 5-7 weeks | TiC rod placement requires secondary casting process |
Lead times vary by plate dimensions, order quantity, and current production schedule. Confirm lead time at order placement. Standard Mn18 plates for Metso C-Series and Sandvik CJ models are typically available from stock.
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Check lead time and stock availability for your specific jaw plate dimensions.
Mn13Cr2 & Mn14Cr2 Jaw Plates
Mn13Cr2 and Mn14Cr2 provide the highest impact tolerance of any manganese grade. These standard grades work-harden to approximately 450-480 HB under compressive impact — sufficient for most aggregates and recycling applications without the cost premium of higher grades.
Recommended applications: Clean limestone and dolomite, recycling operations with tramp metal risk, portable crushing operations where material varies, and any application where maximum toughness is prioritised over maximum work-hardened hardness.
When to Use Lower Grades
Mn13/Mn14 is often the correct choice even when higher grades are available. If your current plates deliver acceptable wear life without cracking, upgrading to Mn18 or Mn22 may not be cost-effective. The higher grades are reserved for genuinely abrasive feeds where lower grades wear excessively fast.
Standard Manganese Jaw Plates
Mn13Cr2 / Mn14Cr2 for balanced performance
Mn18Cr2 Premium Grade
Industry standard for granite and basalt
Mn18Cr2 Jaw Plates
Mn18Cr2 (ASTM A128 Grade C equivalent) is the industry standard for hard rock quarrying. The increased manganese content enables work-hardening to approximately 500 HB while retaining high impact tolerance. This grade represents the optimal balance for granite, basalt, gabbro, and similar hard igneous rock.
Work-hardening mechanism: Under the compressive impact of crushing, the austenitic structure undergoes strain-induced transformation. The surface progressively hardens while the core remains tough, providing both abrasion resistance and impact absorption.
- Granite, basalt, gabbro, diorite
- River gravel and alluvial deposits
- Mixed hard rock quarrying
Mn22Cr2 Heavy Duty Jaw Plates
Mn22Cr2 provides the highest work-hardening potential of any standard manganese grade, achieving approximately 550 HB surface hardness under optimal conditions. This grade is reserved for highly abrasive mining feeds where Mn18 wears excessively fast.
Typical applications: Taconite (iron ore), quartzite, high-silica aggregates, and other materials with silica content exceeding 70%. Impact tolerance is slightly reduced compared to Mn18 — this is an acceptable trade-off when abrasion is the dominant wear mechanism.
Important Consideration
Mn22 requires sufficient impact energy to achieve full work-hardening. In low-impact applications (fine feeds, low crusher speed), the surface may not harden fully, and Mn18 may provide equivalent performance at lower cost. Verify that the application generates adequate impact before specifying Mn22.
Mn22Cr2 Heavy Duty Grade
Maximum work-hardening for abrasive feeds
Mn22 + TiC Composite
Titanium carbide rods at 3200 HV
Mn22 + TiC Composite Jaw Plates
TiC (titanium carbide) rods embedded in the crushing face provide localised hardness of 3200 HV — significantly harder than any work-hardened manganese surface. The Mn22 base retains its impact tolerance while the TiC rods resist edge rounding in extremely abrasive feeds.
The TiC upgrade is justified when: Plain Mn22 plates wear 40% or more faster than required campaign length, and the cost premium of TiC is offset by reduced changeout frequency and extended production time between shutdowns.
TiC vs Plain Manganese
TiC composite plates typically provide 1.5-2.5x the wear life of plain Mn22 in highly abrasive applications. The actual improvement depends on feed silica content, particle size, and crushing parameters. ATF provides application-specific recommendations based on operating conditions.
Jaw Plate Gallery
Fixed and swing jaw plates manufactured to OEM specifications for all major jaw crusher brands.
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Mn18Cr2 Fixed Jaw Plate
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Primary Swing Jaw Plate
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Mn22Cr2 Heavy Duty Plates
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Deep Tooth Tooth Profile Detail
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TiC Insert Mn22 + TiC Composite
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Composite TiC Insert Pattern
Not Sure Which Grade is Right?
Our application engineers provide free technical consultations. Tell us your crusher model, feed material, and current wear patterns — we'll recommend the optimal jaw plate grade for your operation.
Plate Flipping and Wear Management
Plate Flipping Schedule
| Wear Stage | Action | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 30-40% worn | Flip fixed plate 180° | Exposes unworn crushing face, doubles usable life |
| 50-60% worn (total) | Flip swing jaw 180° | Swing jaw typically wears faster at discharge end |
| CSS approaching minimum | Replace both plates | Worn plates cannot maintain safe closed-side setting |
Before Flipping
Always inspect plates for cracks before flipping. Cracked plates should be replaced, not flipped — a crack may propagate under continued stress and cause catastrophic failure. Check mounting bolt holes for elongation or damage.
CSS Monitoring & Wear Indicators
Product gradation coarsening
Cause: Plate wear increasing CSS
Action: Adjust CSS or plan plate change
Reduced throughput
Cause: Wear affecting crushing efficiency
Action: Check plate profiles, consider replacement
Uneven wear pattern
Cause: Feed segregation or misalignment
Action: Inspect feed distribution, check jaw alignment
Material slipping
Cause: Teeth worn smooth (glazing)
Action: Replace plates, verify nip angle specification
Nip Angle and Material Grip
The nip angle is the angle between the fixed and swing jaw faces. For most rock types, the nip angle should be between 19° and 23° to ensure material is gripped without slipping. Worn plates with reduced tooth height effectively increase the nip angle, causing material to slip rather than being crushed.
If material begins slipping despite CSS being within specification, the plate tooth profile has worn too smooth. Replace plates to restore proper grip. Deeper tooth profiles may be specified for slabby or difficult-to-grip materials.
19°–23°
Optimal Nip Angle Range
Varies by material type
Common Jaw Plate Problems and Solutions
Plates cracking or breaking
Possible Causes:
- Tramp metal impact
- Incorrect heat treatment
- Over-tightening mounting bolts
Recommended Solutions:
- Improve metal detection upstream
- Verify alloy specification matches application
- Follow OEM torque specifications
Premature wear (shorter than expected life)
Possible Causes:
- Feed more abrasive than anticipated
- Wrong manganese grade selected
- Insufficient work-hardening (fine feed)
Recommended Solutions:
- Upgrade to higher Mn grade or TiC
- Review feed material analysis
- Ensure adequate impact energy at crushing face
Uneven wear across plate face
Possible Causes:
- Segregated feed distribution
- Jaw frame misalignment
- Single-size feed creating point loading
Recommended Solutions:
- Install feed distribution plate
- Check and shim frame alignment
- Blend feed sizes where possible
Material slipping / poor grip
Possible Causes:
- Worn tooth profile
- Nip angle too shallow
- Plate too smooth for material type
Recommended Solutions:
- Replace plates before teeth fully worn
- Verify jaw angle specification
- Consider deeper tooth profile
Glazing (surface not hardening)
Possible Causes:
- Feed too fine for jaw crusher
- Impact energy too low
- Mn grade too high for application
Recommended Solutions:
- Pre-screen fines, feed coarser material
- Check feed rate to maintain choke feed
- Consider lower Mn grade (Mn13/14)
Excessive fines in product
Possible Causes:
- Plates worn beyond limit
- CSS too tight
- Re-crushing of product at discharge
Recommended Solutions:
- Replace plates to restore profile
- Widen CSS to specification
- Check discharge chute for blockages
Compatible Crusher Models
ATF jaw plates are manufactured to the dimensional tolerances of the following jaw crusher lines. Material recommendations based on typical application — confirm with ATF for specific operating conditions.
| OEM | Models | Recommended Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Metso | C80 C96 C100 C106 C110 C116 C120 C125 C130 C140 C145 C150 C160 C200 | Mn18 for standard quarrying, Mn22 for abrasive feeds |
| Sandvik | CJ211 CJ411 CJ412 CJ612 CJ613 CJ615 CJ815 UJ210 UJ310 UJ440i | Mn18 for granite/basalt, Mn14 for recycling |
| Terex Finlay | J-960 J-1160 J-1170 J-1175 J-1170AS J-1480 | Mn18 general quarrying |
| Kleemann | MC 100 MC 110 MC 120 MC 125 MC 140 MOBICAT | Mn18 standard, Mn22 for mining |
| McCloskey | J35 J40 J45 J50 J67 | Mn14 recycling, Mn18 quarry |
| Komatsu | BR380JG BR480RG BR550JG | Mn18 general purpose |
| Telsmith | 2238 2550 3042 3244 3442 3448 4448 5160 5163 | Mn18 standard, Mn22+TiC for taconite |
| Lippmann | 3042 3650 4248 5062 | Mn22 for hard rock mining |
| Eagle | 500 1000 1200 1400 2036 2238 2442 3042 | Mn18 aggregate, Mn22 mining |
| KPI-JCI | KODIAK K300 K400 K500 PIONEER 3042 4030 5060 | Mn18 general purpose |
Model not listed? Contact ATF with the part number or jaw dimensions. Most jaw plates can be manufactured to drawing within 3–5 weeks.
Jaw Plate Dimensions and Specifications
Critical dimensions for jaw plate fit: length, width, thickness, mounting hole pattern, and tooth profile. ATF requires at least one of the following to confirm dimensional fit:
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OEM Part Number
e.g. Metso 814328513400
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Crusher Model & Serial
For cross-reference to OEM specs
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Dimensional Drawing
With tolerances specified
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Physical Measurement
L × W × T, hole pattern, tooth pitch
Jaw plates should be ordered as matched sets (fixed + swing) to ensure consistent crushing performance and even wear. Mixing old and new plates creates uneven wear patterns and may affect product gradation.
Quick Quote Requirements
- Crusher brand and model
- Part number or dimensions
- Feed material type
- Current grade / wear issues
- Quantity (typically matched sets)
Not sure about specifications? Send photos of your worn plates and crusher nameplate — our engineers can identify the correct parts.
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