Description
PBM-2 VERTICAL SEMI-CIRCULAR PLANETARY BALL MILL 0.75KWLABORATORY GRADE EQUIPMENT
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EMAIL: inquiry@atomfair.com
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Manufacturer: Atomfair LLC
Brand: ATOMFAIR®
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This laboratory ball mill generates high-energy mechanical forces requiring secure jar mounting and protective shielding. The equipment must be operated within rated voltage and temperature ranges to avoid electrical or mechanical failure.
- Jar and Ball Compatibility: Use only jars and grinding balls made of materials compatible with the sample to prevent contamination or erosion.
- Vacuum Operation: When using vacuum jars, ensure all seals are intact and the vacuum level is maintained to prevent sample oxidation.
- Electrical Safety: Connect the mill to a grounded power outlet with the correct voltage rating to avoid electrical hazards.
- Maintenance: Regularly inspect the drive belt and bearings for wear to ensure smooth operation and prevent mechanical failure.
Follow these steps to safely operate the ball mill for grinding or mixing samples. Ensure all safety guards are in place before starting the motor.
Required Equipment: Atomfair XQM‐2 Ball Mill, Grinding jars with lids, Grinding balls of appropriate size and material
- Inspect Equipment
Inspect the mill, jars, and balls for any damage or debris before each use. - Load Jars
Load the sample and grinding balls into the jars, filling no more than two-thirds of the jar volume. - Secure Jars
Tighten the jar lids and mount the jars firmly onto the planetary disk, ensuring they are balanced. - Set Parameters
Set the desired rotation speed and grinding time using the control panel, adhering to recommended limits. - Start Grinding
Close the safety cover and press start, monitoring the operation for unusual noise or vibration.
What operational parameters are necessary to achieve the 0.1 micron grinding precision on the Atomfair XQM-2?
To achieve the stated 0.1 micron grinding precision, the variable frequency speed regulation must be used for stepless speed control, combined with forward and reverse alternating operation and precise setting of running time up to 9999 minutes. The planetary motion mode (revolution and rotation) also provides the high energy density necessary for sub-micron particle size distribution.
Can the Atomfair XQM-2 be used for grinding lithium cobalt oxide (LiCoO2) for battery cathode synthesis?
Yes, the Atomfair XQM-2 is explicitly listed as applicable to lithium cobalt oxide production. It supports ball milling jars made of materials like stainless steel, ceramics, or polyurethane, allowing selection of chemically compatible jars to avoid contamination during battery material processing.
What safety mechanisms does the Atomfair XQM-2 incorporate to protect against motor overload?
The Atomfair XQM-2 includes a dedicated motor overload protection device and an emergency stop function. It also complies with noise control standards, though the primary overload safety is provided by the overload protection and emergency stop mechanisms.
The Atomfair XQM‑2 Vertical Semicircular Planetary Ball Mill achieves grinding precision down to 0.1 micron through high‑energy planetary motion, making it well suited for small‑batch nanomaterial and advanced ceramics research. However, its semi‑circular jar design limits throughput to laboratory‑scale batches, and users must select compatible jar materials for different sample chemistries, adding procurement steps.
Positive
- High grinding efficiency: The planetary motion (revolution + rotation) delivers high energy density, significantly improving grinding efficiency compared with traditional ball mills and enabling rapid particle size reduction.
- Uniform sub‑micron particle size: The three‑dimensional motion trajectory ensures thorough mixing and a uniform particle size distribution down to 0.1 micron, critical for consistent nanomaterial and ceramic slurry preparation.
Trade-offs
- Small‑batch processing only: The semi‑circular jar design is explicitly optimized for small‑batch and high‑precision experiments, making the mill unsuitable for continuous or large‑scale production runs.
- Jar material selection required: The mill is compatible with stainless steel, ceramic, and polyurethane jars, but users must select and procure the appropriate jar material based on sample contamination risk and chemical compatibility, requiring additional technical consideration and accessory investment.
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). Return is governed by the Atomfair Return & Refund Policy (7-day technical return window).

