SBM-15L Laboratory Stirred Ball Mill 60-380rpm Ultrafine Grinding ≤1μm

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SBM-15L laboratory stirred ball mill, 60-380 rpm, 15L volume, 2.2kW. Ultrafine grinding ≤1μm output. Jacketed cooling, frequency speed control. Small grade.

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ATOMFAIR SBM-15L LABORATORY STIRRED BALL MILL ULTRASFINE GRINDING

RESEARCH GRADE EQUIPMENT

Product Overview

The ATOMFAIR SBM-15L is a Laboratory Stirred Ball Mill classified as a Small TYPE production unit, driven by a 2.2 kW motor with frequency speed control offering a continuously variable speed range of 60–380 rpm. The mill features a total volume of 15 L with a maximum loading capacity of 5.25 L, accepting feed material up to ≤10 mm and delivering ultrafine grinding output ≤1 μm. The stirred mill consists of a stationary grinding chamber filled with small-diameter media, a stirring device, and auxiliary systems including circulation, jacketed cooling for precise temperature control, timing, and speed regulation. The grinding efficiency is significantly higher than conventional ball mills due to the high power density design. The stirring shaft features automatic lifting and the grinding chamber supports free tilting for convenient loading, unloading, and cleaning. Grinding jars and grinding balls are ordered separately. The SBM series spans from 1 L laboratory models to 600 L production units, covering research, pilot, and full-scale production applications across ceramics, chemicals, electronics, magnetic materials, coatings, pharmaceuticals, and new materials processing.

Configuration List

Item Description
Main grinding unit 1 pc
Grinding jars (Order Separately) 1 pcs of 15 L Grinding Jars
Available Materials: WC-Co  Al₂O₃ Agate YSZ SS  PU Ceramic Nylon
Grinding balls (Order Separately) Available Materials: WC-Co Al₂O₃ Agate YSZ SS IC-PU HCCI

SBM Series Model Specifications

MODEL SPEED (rpm) VOLUME (L) LOAD (L) POWER (kW) FEED (mm) OUTPUT (μm) SPEED CONTROL TYPE
SBM-1L 50–1400 1 0.35 0.37 ≤5 ≤1 Frequency Speed Adjuster Lab TYPE
SBM-2L 50–1400 2 0.7 0.37 ≤5 ≤1 Frequency Speed Adjuster Lab TYPE
SBM-3L 50–1400 3 1.05 0.37 ≤5 ≤1 Frequency Speed Adjuster Lab TYPE
SBM-5L 60–560 5 1.75 0.75 ≤10 ≤1 Frequency Speed Adjuster or Fixed Speed Small TYPE
SBM-10L 60–560 10 3.5 1.5 ≤10 ≤1 Frequency Speed Adjuster or Fixed Speed Small TYPE
SBM-15L 60–380 15 5.25 2.2 ≤10 ≤1 Frequency Speed Adjuster or Fixed Speed Small TYPE
SBM-20L 60–380 20 7.0 2.2 ≤10 ≤1 Frequency Speed Adjuster or Fixed Speed Light TYPE
SBM-30L 60–310 30 10.5 3 ≤20 ≤1 Frequency Speed Adjuster or Fixed Speed Light TYPE
SBM-50L 60–140 50 17.5 4 ≤20 ≤1 Frequency Speed Adjuster or Fixed Speed Production Type
SBM-100L 60–140 100 35 7.5 ≤20 ≤1 Frequency Speed Adjuster or Fixed Speed Production Type
SBM-200L 60–110 200 70 11 ≤20 ≤1 Frequency Speed Adjuster or Fixed Speed Production Type
SBM-300L 60–110 300 100 15 ≤20 ≤1 Frequency Speed Adjuster or Fixed Speed Production Type
SBM-500L 60–90 500 170 18.5 ≤20 ≤1 Frequency Speed Adjuster or Fixed Speed Production Type
SBM-600L 60–90 600 200 22 ≤20 ≤1 Frequency Speed Adjuster or Fixed Speed Production Type

Key Features & Advantages

  • High Energy Utilization with Ultrafine ≤1 μm Output: The stirred mill design achieves significantly higher power density than conventional ball mills, delivering superior energy efficiency and consistent ultrafine grinding to particle sizes ≤1 μm from maximum feed of 10 mm.
  • Jacketed Grinding Chamber for Precise Temperature Control: The double-walled cooling jacket enables effective heat dissipation during extended grinding operations, preventing thermal degradation of temperature-sensitive materials and ensuring consistent product quality.
  • Automatic Lifting Stirring Shaft with Free Tilting Chamber: The stirring shaft features automatic lifting capability and the grinding chamber supports free tilting, facilitating convenient loading, unloading, and cleaning between experiments.
  • Multiple Jar and Ball Material Options for Contamination Control: Nine grinding jar materials and seven ball materials enable contamination-free processing of diverse materials from ceramics to pharmaceuticals.

APPLICATION SCOPE: Laboratory ultrafine grinding and powder processing for material science research. Suitable for zirconium silicate, zirconia, alumina, ceramics, chemicals, electronic materials, magnetic materials, papermaking, coatings, non-metallic minerals, new materials, paints, graphite, calcium carbonate, and pharmaceutical fine powder production. Compatible with both continuous and batch processing modes with frequency speed control for process parameter optimization.
PACKAGING: The standard configuration includes 1 pc grinding host machine. Grinding jars (4 pcs of 4 L, available materials: WC-Co, Al₂O₃, Agate, YSZ, SS, PU, Ceramic, Nylon) and grinding balls (WC-Co, Al₂O₃, Agate, YSZ, SS, IC-PU, HCCI) are ordered separately. The SBM series is available from 1 L laboratory models through 600 L production units. Installation guidance and operational training support are provided upon request.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Grinding jars and balls must be ordered separately. Select jar and ball materials compatible with your target material to avoid cross-contamination. The jacketed cooling system should be connected to an appropriate cooling water supply for temperature-controlled grinding. Product particle size can be adjusted by controlling material residence time within the grinding chamber. For detailed installation, operation, and maintenance instructions, consult the user manual prior to first use. If you have specific requirements for other SBM models or custom configurations, please contact us at inquiry@atomfair.com.
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Manufacturer: Atomfair LLC
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This powered mill requires selection of grinding cylinder and stirring components based on material compatibility to prevent contamination or accelerated wear. The grinding cylinder jacket enables precise temperature control, which is critical for heat-sensitive materials to avoid thermal degradation.

  • Material Compatibility: Choose cylinder and stirrer materials (stainless steel, corundum, polyurethane, zirconia) that are chemically compatible with the processed material to avoid corrosion or wear.
  • Vibration Management: Mount the mill on a stable, level surface and ensure the grinding media and load are balanced to maintain low vibration and noise during operation.
  • Temperature Control: Utilize the integrated cooling jacket and adjust coolant flow to keep the grinding temperature within the safe range for both the mill components and the processed material.
  • Speed Regulation: Set the rotational speed using the frequency converter within the 60–380 rpm range, adjusting for the desired particle size and grinding media type.
  • Process Flexibility: Operate in batch or continuous mode as needed, and adjust residence time to control final fineness without exceeding the mill's loading capacity of 5.25 L.

Follow these steps to prepare the mill, select appropriate grinding media, and execute a controlled grinding run. Proper setup and monitoring ensure safe operation and consistent particle size reduction.

Required Equipment: JM-15L Lab Stirred Mill with automatic lifting and cooling jacket

  1. Inspect and Prepare the Mill
    Inspect the grinding cylinder, stirring rod, and seals for damage or wear, and verify that the automatic lifting mechanism is functional.
  2. Select Grinding Media
    Select grinding media of appropriate material and diameter (e.g., zirconia or corundum beads) based on the target final particle size and material hardness.
  3. Load the Material and Media
    Load the material and grinding media into the cylinder, ensuring the total volume does not exceed the specified loading capacity of 5.25 L.
  4. Set the Speed
    Set the rotational speed using the frequency converter within the 60–380 rpm range appropriate for the grinding media and desired shear intensity.
  5. Start the Mill and Monitor
    Start the mill and monitor for abnormal vibration or noise, then adjust the cooling jacket flow to maintain a stable grinding temperature.
  6. Adjust Process Parameters
    Adjust the residence time or speed incrementally to achieve the target particle size fineness, sampling periodically to verify progress.
  7. Stop and Discharge
    Stop the mill, allow the cylinder to drain completely, and discharge the ground product using the tilting mechanism and automatic lifting feature.

How does the choice of grinding media size influence the final particle size distribution when using the JM-15L stirred mill?

Larger grinding media produce coarser particles while smaller media yield finer powders in the JM-15L. Optimal performance requires combining different media sizes with appropriate speed adjustments within the 60-380 rpm range to achieve the desired fineness. The mill's customizable speed regulation function enables precise control over this trade-off.

Which wear-resistant liner and stirring component materials are available for the JM-15L when milling abrasive zirconia or alumina powders?

The JM-15L supports optional grinding cylinders and stirring components made from stainless steel, corundum ceramic, polyurethane, and zirconia. For highly abrasive powders like alumina or zirconia, zirconia or corundum ceramic components are recommended to minimize contamination and wear. These options are explicitly listed in the product's customizable feature set.

What temperature control and circulation infrastructure is required for continuous operation of the JM-15L lab stirred mill?

The JM-15L's grinding cylinder is equipped with a jacket for precise grinding temperature control via an external cooling or heating circuit. The mill also supports customization for circulation and temperature adjustment functions, allowing integration with a chiller or recirculating cooler. Additionally, the automatic lifting stirring rod and tilting cylinder simplify maintenance and material handling.

The JM-15L lab stirred mill combines energy-efficient fine grinding with a jacketed cylinder for temperature control and automatic lifting for operator convenience, but its effective batch capacity of 5.25 L and reliance on residence time tuning for particle size control impose operational planning requirements.

Positive

  • Energy-efficient fine grinding: High energy utilization and power density deliver outstanding energy-saving performance while producing fine particle sizes suitable for advanced materials processing.
  • Versatile process and material adaptability: Jacketed cylinder enables precise temperature control, optional wear-resistant materials allow handling of diverse chemistries, and the mill supports both continuous and batch operation for flexible process development.

Trade-offs

  • Effective batch volume limited to 5.25 L: The 15 L nominal cylinder volume accommodates a maximum material load of 5.25 L due to grinding media packing, restricting batch size for larger-scale laboratory trials.
  • Particle size depends on residence time tuning: Achieving target fineness requires precise adjustment of material residence time within the mill, demanding process optimization for each feedstock and formulation.

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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Additional information

Weight 195 kg
Dimensions 102 × 48 × 122 cm
Combinations

Main Unit, Main Unit + SS Jar & Media