# Crusher (technology)

internal name `crusher` · tier 0 (Automation science pack, [tier 0](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tier/0.md))
HTML page: https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/crusher/

## Cost

24 units of (1 × [Automation science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/automation-science-pack.md)), 30 s each.

## Requires (2)

- [Soil washing](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/soil-washing.md)
- [Steel processing](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/steel-processing.md)

## Leads to (2)

- [Concrete](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/concrete.md)
- [Landfill](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/landfill.md)

## Unlocks (6 recipes)

### Processed iron ore (`grade-1-iron-crush`)

- 2 s · tier 0
- Ingredients: 5 × [Iron ore](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/iron-ore.md)
- Results: 1 × [Stone](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/stone.md), 3 × [Processed iron ore](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/processed-iron-ore.md)
- Made in: Jaw crusher MK 01, Jaw crusher MK 02, Jaw crusher MK 03, Jaw crusher MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Crusher](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/crusher.md)

### Saline water (`gravel-saline-water`)

- 20 s · tier 0
- Ingredients: 15 × [Gravel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/gravel.md), 100 × [Water](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/water.md)
- Results: 50 × [Saline water](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/water-saline.md)
- Made in: Washer MK 01, Washer MK 02, Washer MK 03, Washer MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Crusher](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/crusher.md)

### Sand (`gravel-to-sand`)

- 1 s · tier 0
- Ingredients: 4 × [Gravel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/gravel.md)
- Results: 3 × [Sand](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sand.md)
- Made in: Jaw crusher MK 01, Jaw crusher MK 02, Jaw crusher MK 03, Jaw crusher MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Crusher](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/crusher.md)

### Jaw crusher MK 01 (`jaw-crusher`)

- 1 s · tier 0
- Ingredients: 25 × [Iron plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/iron-plate.md), 4 × [Steam engine](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/steam-engine.md), 30 × [Steel plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/steel-plate.md), 10 × [Small parts](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/small-parts-01.md)
- Results: 1 × [Jaw crusher MK 01](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/jaw-crusher.md)
- Made in: Burner assembling machine MK 01, Burner assembling machine MK 02, Burner assembling machine MK 03, Automated factory MK 01, Automated factory MK 02, Automated factory MK 03, Automated factory MK 04, Character, Character (flying), Mutagenic infusion,  (flying)
- Unlocked by: [Crusher](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/crusher.md)

### Iron plate (`low-grade-smelting-iron`)

- 6 s · tier 0
- Ingredients: 3 × [Processed iron ore](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/processed-iron-ore.md)
- Results: 1 × [Iron plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/iron-plate.md)
- Made in: Advanced foundry MK 01, Advanced foundry MK 02, Advanced foundry MK 03, Advanced foundry MK 04, Thermal furnace, Gas furnace, Stone furnace
- Unlocked by: [Crusher](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/crusher.md)

### Gravel (`stone-to-gravel`)

- 1 s · tier 0
- Ingredients: 4 × [Stone](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/stone.md)
- Results: 3 × [Gravel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/gravel.md)
- Made in: Jaw crusher MK 01, Jaw crusher MK 02, Jaw crusher MK 03, Jaw crusher MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Crusher](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/crusher.md)