ATOMFAIR MPBM-0.2S TOUCHSCREEN PLANETARY BALL MILL PLC LAB GRADERESEARCH GRADE EQUIPMENT
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Manufacturer: Atomfair LLC
Brand: ATOMFair®
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The MPBM-0.2S is a powered laboratory mill with rotating mechanical parts and electrical components that require careful handling to prevent injury or equipment damage. The split design mandates that the main unit be placed inside a glove box while the control box remains outside to maintain inert atmosphere and operator safety.
- Electrical and Mechanical Safety: Ensure all electrical connections are secure and the main unit is properly grounded to prevent electrical shock and mechanical dislodgement during operation.
- Grinding Jar and Material Compatibility: Select jar and ball materials that are chemically compatible with the target material to avoid cross-contamination and chemical degradation.
- Glove Box Integration: The main unit must be placed inside the glove box with the independent control box outside, and cable connections must be properly sealed to maintain inert atmosphere.
- Password Protection and Access Control: The PLC touchscreen system includes password protection to prevent unauthorized parameter changes that could lead to unsafe operation.
- Power Interruption Recovery: The system retains operational parameters after power interruption, but verify the machine state before resuming operation to avoid unexpected restart.
The following steps guide the user through initial setup, jar selection, and operation of the mill in a glove box environment. Proper installation and material compatibility checks are critical to safe and reproducible grinding.
Required Equipment: MPBM-0.2S main unit, Independent control box, Grinding jars and balls, User manual
- Position the main unit and connect the control box
Position the main unit inside the glove box and the external control box outside, then connect the cable between them securely. - Inspect grinding jars and balls
Inspect the grinding jars and balls for cracks or wear and select materials compatible with your target sample to avoid contamination. - Load the grinding jars
Load the grinding jars with the sample and balls to approximately 40% jar capacity, then seal the jars tightly. - Set grinding parameters on the PLC touchscreen
Set the desired grinding parameters (rotation speed, time, direction) using the PLC touchscreen with password access. - Verify system readiness
Verify the fault alarm system is active and confirm all connections are secure before initiating the grinding cycle. - Start the grinding program
Start the grinding program and monitor the operation via the display, and do not open the glove box during active milling. - Retrieve the jars after completion
Allow the mill to stop completely before opening the glove box to retrieve the jars.
What is the maximum jar rotation speed and motor power of the MPBM-0.2S, and how does the split design affect glovebox compatibility?
The MPBM-0.2S achieves a jar rotation speed of 0–1160 r/min with a 90 W motor and a revolution diameter of Φ111 mm. Its split design places the compact main unit (390×220×270 mm) inside the glove box while the external control box (200×180×240 mm) allows parameter adjustment without breaking the inert atmosphere, enabling safe operation for air-sensitive materials.
Which grinding jar and ball materials are available for the MPBM-0.2S to prevent cross-contamination during milling?
Grinding jars are available in WC-Co, Al₂O₃, Agate, YSZ, SS, PU, Ceramic, and Nylon; grinding balls in WC-Co, Al₂O₃, Agate, YSZ, SS, and IC-PU. All are ordered separately. Selecting materials compatible with the target sample is essential to avoid cross-contamination, as stated in the product documentation.
Does the MPBM-0.2S support dry, wet, and vacuum grinding, and what control features ensure reproducible protocols?
Yes, the MPBM-0.2S supports dry grinding, wet grinding, and vacuum grinding modes. The PLC touchscreen control system provides bidirectional rotation with timing and power-off memory, multi-program editing with storage and recall, real-time monitoring, and automatic fault alarming, ensuring precise and reproducible grinding protocols across experimental campaigns.
The ATOMFAIR MPBM-0.2S is a glovebox-compatible mini planetary ball mill with PLC touchscreen control, offering precise bidirectional rotation and programmable grinding protocols for small-batch research. Its split design enables inert atmosphere processing, but the 90 W motor and 0.2 L capacity limit throughput, and jars/balls must be sourced separately.
Positive
- Split Design for Glovebox Integration: The compact main unit fits inside standard glove boxes while the independent external control box allows safe parameter adjustment without compromising inert atmosphere, enabling contamination-free processing of air-sensitive materials.
- PLC Touchscreen with Programmable Control: The integrated capacitive touch PLC system supports password-protected multi-program editing, storage, recall, real-time monitoring, and automatic fault alarming, ensuring reproducible grinding protocols and enhanced process security.
Trade-offs
- Limited Processing Capacity: The 90 W motor and 0.2 L jar capacity restrict throughput, making this unit suitable only for small-batch research-scale milling rather than production or large-scale sample preparation.
- Grinding Consumables Ordered Separately: Grinding jars and balls are not included and must be purchased separately, requiring careful material compatibility selection to avoid cross-contamination and adding incremental cost per application.
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.
To request raw batch performance data, submit formal vendor registration paperwork, or execute a fast-turnaround R&D manufacturing loop, contact us at inquiry@atomfair.com.
Item is dispatched under the Atomfair Shipping & Delivery Framework (Free worldwide shipping on orders over $59 USD excl. heavy equipment). Return is governed by the Atomfair Return & Refund Policy (7-day technical return window).
