Semi-Circular Planetary Ball Mill PBM-16A 16L ATOMFAIR®

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Laboratory-grade PBM-16A semi-circular planetary ball mill with 16 L capacity, 3KW motor, 0–510 r/min speed, 4-jar operation, and included screener.

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PBM-16A SEMI-CIRCULAR PLANETARY BALL MILL 3KW SOIL GRINDER 16L

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Product Overview

The ATOMFAIR PBM-16A is a Semi-Circular Planetary Ball Mill designed for heavy metal analysis in soil, featuring PBM-16A 3KW 16L 4-jar soil grinder with a 182 mm jar holder inner diameter and Φ320 mm revolution diameter. The semi-circular design provides a compact footprint while maintaining full planetary grinding capability. The sealing pressure of the grinding jars is adjustable via a graduated scale. The grinding jars rotate reversely around their own axes while revolving around the turntable axis, causing samples inside to collide and rub against each other at high speed to achieve sample crushing, grinding, mixing, and dispersion. Purpose-built for soil heavy metal analysis ultrafine grinding, this machine delivers output particle sizes as fine as 0.1 μm from soil feed ≤10 mm. The system supports 48-hour continuous operation electric screener at full load, with an electric screener capable of holding seven layers of 200 mm diameter sieves across a 20–200 mesh (20 micron) screening range with digital display and 1400 rpm vibration frequency. Dry grinding, wet grinding, and vacuum grinding modes are all supported. Two or four grinding jars can operate simultaneously. Grinding jars and grinding balls are ordered separately. The PBM series spans from 0.2 L mini models to 200 L production units.

Technical Parameter Table of Planetary Ball Mill

No. Model Style Jar Rotation Speed Jar Holder ID (mm) Motor Power Jar Rev Dia (mm) Overall Dimensions (mm) Net Weight (kg)
1 PBM-0.2 Mini Type 0–1160 r/min 50 90W Φ111 420×260×310 25
2 PBM-0.2S Mini Glove Box Type 0–1160 r/min 50 90W Φ111 Main: 390×220×270
Control: 200×180×240
29
3 PBM-0.4A Semi-Circular Type 0–870 r/min 80 250W Φ140 530×300×360 34
4 PBM-6 0–670 r/min 134 0.75KW Φ234 760×470×580 100
5 PBM-4A Semi-Circular Type 0–670 r/min 134 0.75KW Φ234 760×470×600 85
6 PBM-(8-12) 0–580 r/min 162 1.5KW Φ275 900×600×640 168
7 PBM-(8-12)A Semi-Circular Type 0–580 r/min 162 1.5KW Φ275 880×560×642 150
8 PBM-16A Semi-Circular Type 0–510 r/min 182 3KW Φ320 950×600×710 205
9 PBM-20 0–430 r/min 222 4KW Φ385 1200×790×930 392
10 PBM-40 0–390 r/min 250 5.5KW Φ430 1400×880×1070 656
11 PBM-60 0–260 r/min (1:1.5) 275 7.5KW Φ490 1600×1070×1250 950
12 PBM-100 0–240 r/min (1:1.5) 326 11KW Φ578 1750×1140×1330 1300
13 PBM-200 0–215 r/min 460 22KW Φ738 2670×1600×2804 2725

Standard Configuration of Soil Grinding and Screening Machine

Item Description
Main grinding unit (Included in Price) 1 pc
Grinding jars (Order Separately) 4 pcs of 4 L grinding jars
Available Materials: WC-Co  Al₂O₃ Agate YSZ SS  PU Ceramic Nylon
Grinding balls (Order Separately) 40% of the jar capacity
Available Materials: WC-Co Al₂O₃ Agate YSZ SS IC-PU 
Electric screener (Included in Price) 1 pc
Round frame sieves set & base (Included in Price) A complete set of round frame sieves (20, 40, 60, 80, 100, 120, 140, 160, 180, 200 mesh) and base

Key Features & Advantages

  • Integrated Soil Grinding and Screening System for Heavy Metal Analysis: Complete system includes semi-circular planetary ball mill and electric screener with seven-layer 200 mm diameter sieves covering 20–200 mesh for comprehensive soil sample preparation.
  • 48-Hour Continuous Operation at Full Load: Industrial-grade 3KW motor with variable frequency controller enables uninterrupted long-duration grinding with automatic forward-reverse commutation and timing for maximum throughput.
  • Ultrafine Output Down to 0.1 μm with Adjustable Sealing Pressure: Graduated scale jar sealing system combined with planetary high-energy impact delivers consistent sub-micron particle refinement from soil samples up to 10 mm.
  • Three Grinding Modes with 4-Jar Simultaneous Operation: Supports dry grinding, wet grinding, and vacuum grinding with two or four 4 L jars operating simultaneously for flexible high-volume sample processing.

APPLICATION SCOPE: Heavy metal analysis in soil samples. Soil sample preparation for geological and environmental testing. Dry grinding, wet grinding, and vacuum grinding applications. Two or four grinding jars can operate simultaneously for high-throughput processing.
PACKAGING: The standard configuration includes 1 pc grinding host machine, 1 pc electric screener, and a complete set of round frame sieves (20–200 mesh) with base. Grinding jars (4 pcs of 4 L) and grinding balls (1 set) are ordered separately. The PBM series is available from 0.2 L mini models through 200 L production units. Installation guidance and operational training support are provided upon request.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Grinding jars and balls must be ordered separately. The electric screener and sieve set are included in the standard configuration. Select jar and ball materials compatible with your target material to avoid cross-contamination. For detailed installation, operation, and maintenance instructions, consult the user manual prior to first use. If you have specific requirements for other PBM models or custom configurations, please contact us at inquiry@atomfair.com.
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The sealing pressure of the grinding jars must be adjusted using the graduated scale to prevent leakage or damage. Grinding jar and ball materials must be selected to be compatible with the target sample to avoid cross-contamination.

  • Sealing Pressure Adjustment: Adjust the sealing pressure via the graduated scale to ensure proper containment of the sample and grinding media.
  • Material Compatibility: Select jar and ball materials that are chemically and physically compatible with the target material to prevent contamination of the sample.
  • Pre-Operation Manual Review: Consult the user manual for detailed installation, operation, and maintenance instructions prior to first use.
  • Grinding Jar and Ball Procurement: Order grinding jars and balls separately, as they are not included with the main unit, and ensure they are properly sized for the machine.

Follow these steps to initialize and operate the PBM-16A ball mill for soil grinding. Proper preparation and mode selection are critical for safe and efficient processing.

Required Equipment: Grinding jar (4 L, ordered separately), Grinding balls (40% jar capacity, ordered separately), Electric screener with sieve set (20-200 mesh, included)

  1. Adjust Sealing Pressure
    Set the grinding jar sealing pressure using the graduated scale to the required level for your sample and grinding media.
  2. Load Grinding Media
    Load grinding balls into the jar to approximately 40% of the jar's total volume capacity.
  3. Add Sample Material
    Place the soil sample (up to 10 mm feed size) into the jar and ensure the lid is properly sealed.
  4. Select Grinding Mode
    Choose the appropriate grinding mode—dry, wet, or vacuum—on the controller based on your sample preparation requirements.
  5. Set Operation Parameters
    Set the desired operation duration and enable automatic forward-reverse commutation timing for optimal grinding results.
  6. Assemble the Electric Screener
    Assemble the round frame sieves (20 to 200 mesh) and base onto the electric screener for post-grinding particle size analysis.

What is the achievable particle size range for the PBM-16A when grinding soil samples for heavy metal analysis?

The PBM-16A can reduce soil feed particles up to 10 mm down to as fine as 0.1 μm. This is achieved through planetary high-energy impact with adjustable jar sealing pressure and a 3KW motor supporting 48-hour continuous operation.

Which grinding jar materials are recommended for the PBM-16A to avoid cross-contamination in heavy metal soil analysis?

The PBM-16A accepts 4 L jars in materials including WC-Co, Al₂O₃, Agate, YSZ, stainless steel, polyurethane, ceramic, and nylon. For heavy metal analysis, agate (natural SiO₂) or alumina (Al₂O₃) are commonly chosen to minimize metallic contamination. Jars and grinding balls are ordered separately.

What are the power and operational requirements for continuous use of the PBM-16A planetary ball mill?

The PBM-16A requires a 3KW power supply and supports 48-hour continuous full-load operation via its variable frequency controller. It features automatic forward-reverse commutation and timing. The system includes an integrated electric screener with seven layers of 200 mm sieves (20–200 mesh) for post-grinding particle size classification.

The PBM-16A is a semi-circular planetary ball mill purpose-built for soil heavy metal analysis, offering ultrafine grinding down to 0.1 μm, an integrated electric screener with 20–200 mesh sieves, and 48-hour continuous operation at 3 kW, but requires separate purchase of grinding jars and media, and its 205 kg weight demands robust lab infrastructure.

Positive

  • Ultrafine Grinding to 0.1 μm: Delivers particle sizes as fine as 0.1 μm from soil feed ≤10 mm, critical for heavy metal analysis in environmental testing.
  • Integrated Electric Screener System: Includes a seven-layer 200 mm sieve set (20–200 mesh) with digital display and 1400 rpm vibration, enabling comprehensive particle size distribution analysis without separate equipment.

Trade-offs

  • Jars and Media Sold Separately: Grinding jars (4 L each) and balls must be ordered separately, increasing upfront cost and requiring careful material selection to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Heavy Unit Requires Robust Installation: The 205 kg net weight and 950×600×710 mm footprint require a sturdy lab bench or floor mounting, and installation guidance is recommended.

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Weight 205 kg
Dimensions 95 × 60 × 71 cm
Combinations

Main Unit, Main Unit +4 Al₂O₃ Jars & Media, Main Unit +4 YSZ Jars & Media, Main Unit +4 Agate Jars & Media

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