Description
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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This device requires a stable, level work surface and proper grounding to mitigate electrical and mechanical hazards. Use only within rated voltage specifications and ensure all safety guards and interlocks are operational before each use.
- Electrical Safety: Verify that the power supply matches the rated voltage and the equipment is connected to a grounded outlet.
- Mechanical Integrity: Inspect grinding jars and clamping mechanisms for cracks or wear before each run to prevent projectile hazards.
- Environmental Containment: Operate in a dry, inert atmosphere (e.g., glove box) when processing air- or moisture-sensitive materials.
- Load Balance: Balance the jars symmetrically on the sun wheel to avoid excessive vibration and mechanical stress.
- Thermal Management: Do not exceed the recommended continuous run time to prevent motor overheating and degradation.
This procedure describes the safe initialization and operation of the PBM-0.2S planetary ball mill for grinding solid samples. Follow these steps to ensure proper loading, running, and shutdown of the equipment.
Required Equipment: Grinding Jar, Grinding Balls, Touch Screen Control Panel
- Inspect Components
Inspect the grinding jar and balls for cracks, contamination, or improper fit before loading. - Load Sample and Media
Load the sample material and an appropriate number of grinding balls into the jar, leaving adequate headspace. - Secure Jar in Mill
Securely tighten the jar lid and clamp the jar into the mill's sun wheel holder until locked. - Program Parameters
Set the desired rotation speed, direction, and grinding time using the touch screen interface. - Start Milling Process
Start the mill and monitor the process for any unusual noise, vibration, or error messages. - Complete Cycle
Allow the mill to complete the programmed cycle before attempting to open the jar. - Retrieve Sample
Remove the jar, carefully unload the ground sample, and clean all components promptly.
What is the maximum jar rotation speed of the PBM-0.2S and how does the 90W motor affect milling performance for different sample types?
The PBM-0.2S achieves a jar rotation speed of 0 to 1160 rpm, powered by a 90W motor. This combination is optimized for mini-scale milling of soft to medium-hard materials such as ceramics, catalysts, and powders; the limited motor power (90W) and small orbital diameter (111 mm) make it less suitable for high-energy milling of very hard or dense materials like certain metal oxides without extended processing time.
What is the physical footprint of the PBM-0.2S and can it be directly installed inside a standard glove box?
The PBM-0.2S mill body measures 390×220×270 mm and the separate control box is 200×180×240 mm, with a net weight of 29 kg. As a dedicated glove box type, the mill body is designed for installation inside a glove box, but the control box is typically placed outside to preserve inert atmosphere; verify that glove box ports and feedthroughs accommodate the mill’s dimensions and power cabling.
What special handling or infrastructure requirements are needed for the PBM-0.2S, particularly regarding jar and ball procurement and glove box integration?
The PBM-0.2S requires separate purchase of grinding jars and grinding balls—none are included. For glove box integration, the mill body can be placed inside the inert enclosure while the control box (200×180×240 mm) must remain outside due to its electronic components; ensure the glove box has appropriate electrical feedthroughs for the 90W power supply and control cables.
The PBM-0.2S is a compact planetary ball mill with touch screen PLC control and a mini glove box design, ideal for small-batch milling of air-sensitive materials. However, its 90W motor and requirement for separately purchased grinding jars and balls impose batch size and initial setup constraints.
Positive
- Touchscreen PLC with programmable control: The integrated touch screen and PLC system supports password protection, free programming, storage and recall of multiple programs, and real-time process monitoring, enabling reproducible milling protocols and fault diagnostics.
- Mini glove box compatible design: The PBM-0.2S is specifically designed as a mini glove box type, allowing operation inside an inert atmosphere glove box for milling air-sensitive materials such as lithium cobalt oxide and lithium manganate.
Trade-offs
- Grinding jars and balls sold separately: The listed price covers only the main machine; users must procure compatible grinding jars and balls separately, adding to initial setup cost and procurement lead time.
- Low motor power limits throughput: With a 90W motor and 50 mm jar base inner diameter, the mill is restricted to small batch sizes and may be unsuitable for hard or high-volume materials common in industrial scale-up.
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.
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