Description
Product Introduction
Operating Principle of Planetary Ball Mill
Application Scope
Product Usage
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Materials Science Research: Preparation of nanomaterials, composite materials, and ultra-fine metal/non-metal powders.
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Pharmaceutical Field: Mixing of pharmaceutical ingredients, cell disruption, and biological sample pretreatment.
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Ceramic & Glass Industry: Uniform dispersion of raw materials and preparation of ceramic slurries such as kaolin.
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Electronics & Metallurgy: Fine processing of metal powders, semiconductor materials, and magnetic materials.
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Environmental Protection & Agriculture: Analysis of soil/geological samples, waste treatment, and agricultural product quality testing.
Product Features
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High Efficiency: The planetary motion mode (revolution + rotation) provides high energy density, significantly improving grinding efficiency compared with traditional equipment.
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Uniformity: The three-dimensional motion trajectory ensures thorough mixing of materials and a uniform particle size distribution (down to 0.1 micron).
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Versatility: Supports dry/wet grinding and is compatible with ball milling jars of various materials (e.g., stainless steel, ceramics, polyurethane).
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Safety & Reliability: Equipped with safety switches, overload protection, and a low-noise design, complying with laboratory safety standards.
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Intelligent Control: Variable frequency speed regulation, timed forward and reverse rotation, LED display, and programmed operation to improve experimental repeatability.
Core Technical Advantages
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The full series adopts variable frequency speed regulation technology for stepless speed change.
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Supports forward and reverse alternating operation for more uniform grinding.
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Precise setting of running time up to 9999 minutes.
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Precise coordination of revolution and rotation speeds to ensure the optimal grinding effect.
Safety Protection Design
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All models comply with noise control standards.
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Motor overload protection device.
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Emergency stop function.
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Wide voltage adaptation range and strong stability.
Application Coverage
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Meets full-range demands from small-batch laboratory use to industrial production.
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Compatible with ball milling jars of various specifications, including vacuum ball milling jars.
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Suitable for materials science, chemistry, pharmacy, and other fields.
Technical Parameters
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No.
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Model
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Style
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Grinding Jar Rotation Speed (rpm)
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Grinding Jar Holder Inner Diameter (mm)
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Motor Power
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Grinding Jar Revolution Diameter (mm)
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Overall Dimensions (mm)
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Net Weight (kg)
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1
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XQM-0.2
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Micro Type
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0~1160
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50
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90W
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Φ111
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420×260×310
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25
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2
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XQM-0.2S
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Micro Glove Box Type
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0~1160
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50
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90W
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Φ111
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Main Unit 390×220×270 Control Box 200×180×240
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29
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3
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XQM-0.4A
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Semi-Circular Type
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0~870
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80
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250W
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Φ140
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530×300×360
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34
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4
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XQM-6
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—
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0~670
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134
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0.75KW
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Φ234
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760×470×580
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100
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5
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XQM-4A
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Semi-Circular Type
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0~670
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134
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0.75KW
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Φ234
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760×470×600
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85
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6
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XQM-(8-12)
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—
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0~580
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162
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1.5KW
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Φ275
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900×600×640
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168
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7
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XQM-(8-12)A
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Semi-Circular Type
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0~580
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162
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1.5KW
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Φ275
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880×560×642
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150
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8
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XQM-16A
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Semi-Circular Type
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0~510
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182
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3KW
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Φ320
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950×600×710
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205
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9
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XQM-20
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—
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0~430
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222
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4KW
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Φ385
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1200×790×930
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392
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10
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XQM-40
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—
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0~390
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250
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5.5KW
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Φ430
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1400×880×1070
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656
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11
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XQM-60
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—
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0~260 (1:1.5)
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275
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7.5KW
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Φ490
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1600×1070×1250
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950
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12
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XQM-100
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—
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0~240 (1:1.5)
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326
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11KW
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Φ578
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1750×1140×1330
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1300
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13
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XQM-200
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—
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0~215
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460
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22KW
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Φ738
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2670×1600×2804
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2725
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Working Principle
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Planetary Motion Mechanism: The turntable drives the ball milling jars to revolve around the main shaft, while the jars rotate at high speed, forming a composite centrifugal force field.
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Grinding Effect: Grinding balls inside the jar collide with materials at high speed under centrifugal force, generating shearing, impact, and friction forces to achieve crushing and mixing.
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Parameter Control: Precisely control the finished product particle size by adjusting the rotation speed (e.g., 200-800 rpm), grinding time, and ball-to-material ratio.
Selection Guide
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Sample Properties: Wear-resistant jars (e.g., tungsten carbide) are required for hard materials; the low-temperature grinding mode is optional for brittle or heat-sensitive materials.
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Processing Capacity: Choose a single-jar or four-jar configuration according to experimental needs, with the loading capacity not exceeding 2/3 of the jar volume.
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Grinding Objective: Nanoscale grinding requires a high rotation speed (≥500 rpm) and small-sized grinding balls (e.g., zirconia balls).
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Equipment Parameters: Focus on motor power (e.g., 0.75-2.2 kW), maximum centrifugal acceleration, and timing function.
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Safety & Maintenance: Prioritize models with automatic shutdown, fault alarm, and easy disassembly design to reduce maintenance costs.
Supporting Products Supply
The XQM-200 planetary ball mill must be operated within a controlled laboratory environment to prevent motor overheating and maintain grinding consistency. All vacuum ball milling jars require leak-tight seals and periodic inspection of seals to ensure safe operation under reduced pressure.
- Electrical Safety Constraint: Ensure the ball mill is connected to a properly grounded electrical outlet rated for the machine's power requirements.
- Mechanical Safety Constraint: Never operate the mill with unsecured jars or while the access cover is open to prevent projectile ejection.
- Vacuum Operation Constraint: Confirm vacuum jar O-rings are clean and undamaged before each use to maintain vacuum integrity.
- Environmental Constraint: Place the mill on a stable, vibration-dampening surface away from flammable materials due to frictional heating.
- Operational Constraint: Monitor the mill during continuous operation and allow a cooling period between batches to prevent bearing wear.
This procedure outlines the safe initialization, loading, and operation of the XQM-200 planetary ball mill for powder grinding. Always follow these steps in sequence to ensure equipment integrity and user safety.
Required Equipment: Ball milling jars with lids, Grinding media (balls), Control panel, Vacuum pump (optional)
- Inspect and prepare jars
Inspect the ball mill jars and lids for cracks or signs of wear before each use. - Load grinding media and sample
Load the appropriate number of grinding balls and the material to be ground into each jar, leaving headspace for the balls to move. - Seal and mount jars
Seal the jars tightly with their lids and mount them securely into the planetary disk holders of the mill. - Set operating parameters
Set the revolution speed and run time on the control panel according to the desired grinding protocol. - Start the mill
Press the start button and verify that the mill begins rotating smoothly without excessive noise or vibration. - Monitor and stop operation
Monitor the mill during the run and press the stop button once the set time has elapsed, allowing the mill to come to a complete halt before opening. - Unload jars
Wearing appropriate gloves, carefully remove the jars and open them to retrieve the ground powder.
Does the XQM-200's variable frequency speed control allow real-time adjustment during operation to optimize grinding of shear-sensitive materials?
Yes, the XQM-200 uses variable frequency speed regulation for stepless speed change during operation. For shear-sensitive materials, lower rotation speeds reduce mechanical stress while maintaining mixing via revolution. The forward/reverse alternating function further minimizes agglomeration, ensuring uniform particle size distribution down to 0.1 micron.
Can the XQM-200 be used for vacuum grinding of air-sensitive materials like lithium metal or sulfides, and what jar material is recommended?
Yes, the XQM-200 is compatible with vacuum ball milling jars, enabling grinding in a vacuum state. For air-sensitive materials, stainless steel or ceramic jars with vacuum seals are recommended, as the planetary disk and clamping device accommodate various jar materials. The vacuum option prevents oxidation, ensuring material integrity during nanomaterial preparation.
What safety precautions and infrastructure are necessary when operating the XQM-200 with flammable solvents in wet grinding applications?
For wet grinding of flammable solvents, the XQM-200 should be operated in a well-ventilated area with the emergency stop accessible. Use polyurethane or ceramic jars to avoid sparking from metal contacts. The mill's overload protection, safety switches, and low-noise design provide basic electrical safety, but additional solvent vapor monitoring is recommended.
The Atomfair XQM-200 industrial planetary ball mill delivers high-efficiency grinding via compound planetary motion, achieving particle sizes down to 0.1 micron with four-jar capacity, though it is designed for small-batch and high-precision experimental work, limiting throughput.
Positive
- High energy density grinding: The planetary motion (revolution + rotation) provides high energy density, significantly improving grinding efficiency compared with traditional equipment, as stated in the product features.
- Uniform particle size down to 0.1 µm: The three-dimensional motion trajectory ensures thorough mixing and a uniform particle size distribution down to 0.1 micron, as explicitly noted in the product specifications.
Trade-offs
- Limited to small-batch processing: The mill is explicitly designed for small-batch production and high-precision experimental requirements, making it unsuitable for continuous large-scale manufacturing.
- Fixed four-jar configuration: The main disk is equipped with exactly four ball milling jars, limiting the number of samples per batch to four, as described in the operating principle.
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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