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title: "Main Crushing Rollers"
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      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Installation of in-line electromagnetic separators with 0.5T magnetic field strength upstream of feed hopper"
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      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Implementation of closed-loop cooling system maintaining surface temperature at 65±5°C with water-glycol mixture at 3 m/s flow velocity"
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# Industrial Specification: Main Crushing Rollers

## 1. Technical Definition
The primary crushing mechanism in an industrial oilseed flaking mill that applies compressive force to break oilseeds into smaller particles.

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **15-35 MPa compressive stress at roller surface**. Failure boundary: **Material yield strength exceeded at 42 MPa compressive stress (for forged alloy steel 34CrNiMo6)**, Mechanism: **Hertzian contact stress exceeding material fatigue limit (S-N curve for 34CrNiMo6 steel at 10^7 cycles: 580 MPa), leading to subsurface crack initiation and spalling**.

### 2.1 Analytical Physics Model
Governed by the **L10 Bearing Life & Fatigue Model**:

> **Primary Equation**: $L_{10} = (\frac{C}{P})^p$  
> **Engineering Impact**: Predicts mechanical lifecycle before component fatigue.

| Symbol | Variable Definition | Localized Reference |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| C | Dynamic Load Rating | Engineering Constant |
| P | Equivalent Dynamic Load | Engineering Constant |

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Seed contamination with tramp metal (Mohs hardness &gt;7) | 8 | Surface pitting and micro-spalling on roller face | Installation of in-line electromagnetic separators with 0.5T magnetic field strength upstream of feed hopper |
| Thermal gradient exceeding 150°C across roller diameter during operation | 8 | Differential thermal expansion causing circumferential cracking | Implementation of closed-loop cooling system maintaining surface temperature at 65±5°C with water-glycol mixture at 3 m/s flow velocity |

## 3. Key Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| spec | Config-dependent | mm | Verified |

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)
- [Bearing Housings](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/bearing-housings.md) `(Standalone System)`
- [Gap Adjustment Mechanism](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/food-manufacturing/product/gap-adjustment-mechanism.md) `(Standalone System)`

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **Seed Cleaning and Grading System**, **Conditioning Conveyor**, **Flake Collection and Conveying System**  
**Downstream Applications**: Crushed Oilseed Flakes, Vegetable Oil, Oilseed Meal  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
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### Q: What materials are used for main crushing rollers in food manufacturing?
**A**: Main crushing rollers are typically constructed from alloy steel or chilled cast iron, chosen for their durability, compressive strength, and resistance to wear in continuous oilseed processing applications.

### Q: How do main crushing rollers function in an oilseed flaking mill?
**A**: These rollers apply precise compressive force to break oilseeds into smaller particles, serving as the primary crushing mechanism that prepares seeds for further processing in oil extraction systems.

### Q: What components make up a main crushing roller assembly?
**A**: Key components include the roller shell/body, shaft/journals, bearing housings, and gap adjustment mechanism, which work together to ensure consistent crushing performance and operational control.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance
- ISO 12100:2010 - SAFETY OF MACHINERY
- CE MARKING - MACHINERY DIRECTIVE 2006/42/EC

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### 🛠️ Engineering Resource Access
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### 🌐 Knowledge Graph Topology
> **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec
> **Connectivity**: Linked to **4** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: MAIN_CRUSHING_ROLLERS | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: df4c8e7c
