Planetary Ball Mills
Planetary Ball Mill 12L
Item Number: PP-BM11
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Product Overview
This high-capacity planetary ball mill delivers efficient pulverizing, mixing, and homogenization for both laboratory research and small-scale production. With a total processing volume of 12 liters distributed across four robust grinding jars, it accommodates larger sample batches without sacrificing the ultrafine results expected from high-energy ball milling.
The system employs an X-axis variable planetary motion, generating powerful centrifugal and Coriolis forces that accelerate grinding media within the jars. This results in intense impact and friction, rapidly reducing particle size while achieving excellent homogeneity. It is widely used in materials science, geology, ceramics, and chemical engineering for producing ultrafine powders, mechanical alloying, and mechanochemical synthesis.
Manufactured to rigorous standards with a heavy-duty frame and IP65 ingress protection, this unit operates safely in dusty or wet environments. Its frequency-controlled drive, overload protection, and temperature monitoring ensure consistent, trouble-free performance under demanding conditions, making it a reliable investment for critical workflows.
Key Features
- High-Capacity Grinding: Four 3L grinding jars provide a total working capacity of 12L, enabling processing of larger sample batches in one cycle without compromising particle size uniformity. This makes it ideal for pilot-scale studies or high-throughput quality control labs where batch consistency is paramount. The large volume also reduces the need for multiple runs, saving time and labor.
- Ultrafine Particle Output: Delivers final particle sizes ranging from 0.1 to 20 µm, achievable from feed materials up to 5 mm, using high-energy impact and friction forces. The precise control over milling parameters ensures reproducible results for the most sensitive material investigations. This broad range covers everything from micro to nano scales, catering to both research and quality control.
- Variable Speed Control: The main disc reaches up to 600 rpm, with an advanced frequency drive that allows precise adjustment for different material characteristics and desired outcomes. Programmable operation modes, including intermittent and alternating grinding, further optimize process efficiency. Optimized speed profiles minimize wear on jars and balls, extending consumable life.
- High Energy Input: The combination of revolution and rotation produces accelerations up to 100 g, enabling mechanochemical reactions and rapid amorphization. This high energy level is critical for synthesizing metastable phases and nanocomposites that are unattainable through traditional milling.
- Flexible Operation Modes: Supports continuous, intermittent, and alternating grinding programs, along with timer settings and power-off memory, to suit diverse processing requirements. This flexibility enables unattended runs and seamless workflow integration. Programs can be saved and recalled, ensuring reproducibility across different operators.
- Comprehensive Safety Protections: Equipped with overload protection, emergency stop, and IP65 ingress protection, ensuring operator safety and long-term equipment integrity. The hazardous operation protection feature prevents damage from incorrect settings.
- Enhanced User Features: Built-in LED illumination for jar inspection, temperature monitoring for process control, and efficient heat dissipation design to extend grinding runs. These additions improve usability and process visibility without compromising the mill's robust construction.
- Wide Material Compatibility: Grinding jars available in stainless steel, MC nylon, polyurethane, PTFE, corundum, and more; grinding balls offered in tungsten carbide, zirconia, agate, stainless steel, corundum, etc., minimizing contamination. The extensive selection ensures optimal pairing for any material, from abrasive ores to sticky polymers.
- Standards Compliance: CE certified with multiple power port options (GB, EU, US, UK) to meet international lab safety and electrical standards. This globally oriented design simplifies installation and regulatory acceptance in facilities worldwide.
Applications
| Application | Description | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Alloying | High-energy milling of elemental powders to create alloys with fine microstructures and novel properties. The intense impact forces enable solid-state reactions and amorphization, producing materials that are difficult to achieve through conventional melting. | Achieves homogeneous mixing and phase transformations, enhancing material strength and reactivity for advanced metallurgy. |
| Nano-Phosphor Synthesis | Grinding nitride-based phosphors like Sr2Si5N8:Eu2+ to nanometer-scale for LED and display applications. The process produces a narrow particle size distribution (D50 ~144 nm) and induces surface oxynitridation, resulting in near-spherical morphology for improved luminescence. | Delivers consistent sub-200 nm particles with enhanced optical properties, critical for high-efficiency lighting devices. |
| Iron Ore Beneficiation | Reducing coarse iron ore (~50 µm) for subsequent processing steps such as silica coating and pelletizing. High-energy ball milling increases the specific surface area and exposes active sites, which promotes a more uniform and durable silica coating. | Improves reaction efficiency and final pellet quality, contributing to higher iron recovery rates. |
| Ceramic Powder Preparation | Milling of raw ceramic precursors (alumina, zirconia) to achieve uniform fine powders before sintering. The controlled particle size reduction avoids excessive agglomeration, ensuring high green density and superior sintered mechanical properties. | Enhances sintered density and structural integrity, essential for high-performance ceramic components. |
| Battery Material Research | Grinding and mixing cathode or anode materials (e.g., LiCoO2, graphite) for lithium-ion battery development. The mill's ability to achieve fine, homogeneous blends improves electrode slurry stability and electrochemical performance. | Ensures uniform composition and optimized particle morphology, leading to better battery capacity and cycle life. |
| Geological Sample Pulverizing | Crushing and grinding rock, mineral, or ore samples to analytical fineness for geochemical assays. The mill rapidly reduces hard, brittle materials to uniform powders while minimizing trace element contamination, crucial for accurate analysis. | Preserves sample integrity and achieves consistent pulp fineness, enabling reliable geochemical data. |
| Mineral Processing | Grinding of ores and concentrates to liberate valuable minerals and improve leaching kinetics. The mill's high impact ensures rapid particle size reduction, which enhances subsequent chemical extraction processes. | Increases metal recovery rates and reduces processing time in hydrometallurgical circuits. |
| Pharmaceutical Powder Blending | Homogenizing active pharmaceutical ingredients with excipients to ensure uniform dosage in drug formulation. The mill's gentle yet effective mixing reduces segregation and de-agglomeration, supporting consistent tablet compression and content uniformity. | Achieves homogeneous blends with minimal contamination, critical for pharmaceutical quality assurance. |
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | PP-BM11 |
| Processing Principle | Impact force and friction |
| Sample Characteristics | Fine, medium-low hardness, brittle, dry or low-viscosity |
| Processing Type | Crushing, grinding, mixing |
| Maximum Feed Size | < 5 mm |
| Output Particle Size Range | 0.1 – 20 µm |
| Maximum Processing Volume | 12 L |
| Grinding Jar Maximum Speed | 600 rpm |
| Drive Standard | European standard (EU) |
| Planetary Disk Motion | X-axis variable movement |
| Operation Functions | Continuous/intermittent grinding, emergency stop, timer, power-off memory, overload and hazardous operation protection |
| Additional Features | Heat dissipation, temperature monitoring, LED lighting |
| Jar Material Options | Stainless steel, MC nylon, polyurethane, PTFE, corundum, others |
| Number of Jars | 4 |
| Jar Volume | 3 L each |
| Grinding Ball Material Options | Tungsten carbide, zirconium oxide, agate, stainless steel, corundum, others |
| Grinding Methods | Dry or wet grinding |
| Electrical Specification | 220V/380V, 50Hz, 1.5 kW |
| Power Port Options | GB, EU, US, UK standards |
| Net Weight | 245 kg |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 978 × 690 × 658 mm |
| Ingress Protection | IP65 |
| Certification | CE |
Why Choose This Product
- Engineered for Demanding Workflows: Built with an industrial-grade frequency drive and reinforced drive system, this mill withstands prolonged high-load operation while maintaining speed stability and particle size consistency. The X-axis planetary motion ensures more efficient energy transfer compared to conventional mills, reducing processing time and heat buildup. This translates to higher throughput and lower cost per sample.
- Superior Safety and Protection: IP65-rated construction protects internal components from dust and moisture ingress, essential for industrial environments. Comprehensive overload monitoring, emergency stop, and hazardous operation protection fulfill the most stringent lab safety protocols, giving operators complete peace of mind during unattended runs.
- Versatile Configuration Options: A wide selection of jar (stainless steel, nylon, PTFE, corundum) and ball materials (tungsten carbide, zirconia, agate) allows tailoring to virtually any material—from soft polymers to hard ceramics—without cross-contamination. Dry or wet grinding capability further extends the scope of achievable processes, making this unit a single solution for diverse sample preparation needs.
- Global Compliance and Support: CE certified and available with multiple power configurations (GB, EU, US, UK) to meet international standards. Our standard production process ensures ample stock availability and shorter lead times, so you can get your equipment when you need it. Backed by responsive technical support and rapid spare parts availability, these factors ensure minimal downtime and long-term operational reliability.
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