Description
PBM-16A LOW TEMP PLANETARY BALL MILL 5–15°C 3KWLABORATORY GRADE EQUIPMENT
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Manufacturer: Atomfair LLC
Brand: ATOMFAIR®
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This low temperature planetary ball mill combines a planetary grinder with an air cooling unit for controlled processing of heat-sensitive materials. The grinding chamber temperature must be maintained between 5 and 15 degrees Celsius to prevent thermal degradation of the sample.
- Material Suitability: The mill is designed exclusively for heat-sensitive materials that require low-temperature processing.
- Temperature Control Requirement: The air cooling unit must be operational during grinding to maintain the chamber temperature within the specified 5-15°C range.
This procedure describes the safe and effective operation of the low temperature planetary ball mill for grinding heat-sensitive materials. Following these steps ensures proper temperature control and prevents material degradation.
Required Equipment: Atomfair XQM-16A Low Temperature Planetary Ball Mill, Grinding jar set with lids, Grinding balls
- Load Material and Balls
Place the material to be ground and an appropriate number of grinding balls into the grinding jar. - Secure Jar on Holder
Install the filled grinding jar onto the jar holder and tighten the locking mechanism. - Set Rotation Speed
Adjust the variable frequency drive to set the desired rotation speed within the specified range. - Activate Temperature Control
Turn on the air cooling unit to maintain the grinding chamber temperature between 5 and 15 degrees Celsius. - Start Grinding
Press the start button and allow the mill to run for the required grinding duration. - Monitor Temperature
Monitor the temperature display periodically to ensure it remains within the set range. - Stop and Unload
Stop the mill and deactivate the cooling unit after grinding, then carefully remove the grinding jar.
What is the trade-off between grinding speed and temperature control in the XQM-16A, and how does the 510 r/min maximum speed affect the achievable particle size for heat-sensitive ceramics?
The XQM-16A operates at a maximum jar rotation speed of 510 r/min, which is lower than ambient-temperature models to accommodate the air cooling system that maintains 5–15°C. This reduced speed still enables ultra-fine grinding down to 0.1 μm, but the throughput per cycle may be lower compared to high-speed mills. The 3KW motor and gear drive ensure sufficient torque for the half-round jar configuration.
What are the maximum feed and jar volume constraints for processing soil materials in the XQM-16A low temperature planetary ball mill?
For the XQM-16A, the feed particle size must be ≤10mm for soil materials and ≤3mm for others. The jar volume per jar is 5L–50L (specific to model), and the total loading of material plus grinding balls must not exceed two-thirds of the jar volume to avoid overloading the gearing and cooling system.
What are the recommended operating conditions and space requirements for installing the XQM-16A air-cooled planetary ball mill in a laboratory?
The XQM-16A requires a 3KW power supply for the variable frequency drive, a sturdy bench capable of supporting 205kg, and dimensions of 950×600×710mm footprint. The air cooling unit exhausts warm air, so the lab should have adequate ventilation to prevent ambient temperature rise and ensure stable 5–15°C grinding chamber control.
The XQM-16A integrates a planetary ball mill with an air-cooling refrigeration system to maintain a 5–15°C grinding chamber, enabling ultra-fine grinding of heat-sensitive ceramic and battery materials without thermal degradation. Its 3KW gear drive and variable frequency speed control provide reproducible process optimization, though pre-crushing to ≤3mm feed is required and the cooling unit adds operational complexity.
Positive
- Active low-temperature control (5–15°C): Integrated air-cooling refrigeration removes heat generated during grinding, preventing thermal alteration of heat-sensitive materials like electronic ceramics, lithium cobalt oxide, and pharmaceutical compounds.
- Stepless variable frequency speed regulation: The 3KW motor with frequency converter enables infinite adjustment of rotation speed (up to 510 r/min), allowing precise tuning of grinding intensity for different material hardness and desired particle size (down to 0.1 μm).
Trade-offs
- Feed size limitation requires pre-crushing: Maximum feed particle size is 10 mm for soil materials but only 3 mm for others, necessitating a primary crushing step for most feedstocks before introducing them to the mill.
- Cooling system adds energy and maintenance overhead: The air conditioning compression refrigeration unit increases total power consumption and introduces additional components (compressor, condenser, fans) that require periodic maintenance, unlike passive-cooled planetary mills.
Every advanced material, component, equipment, and instrument in our catalog is backed by rigorous testing. We maintain strict internal quality management frameworks and align with CE conformity metrics to deliver transparent, reproducible performance data via our public open-science repository.
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