XQM-0.2S Glove Box Planetary Mill 0.2L 1160rpm ATOMFAIR®

Description

Vertical Semi-Circular Planetary Ball Mill

Product Introduction

A planetary ball mill is a high-efficiency and precise laboratory-grade powder preparation device, mainly used for material crushing, mixing, dispersion, and nanomaterial preparation. Its core structure consists of a planetary disk, ball milling jars (semi-circular or circular), grinding balls, a drive system, and safety devices. Through the composite motion of revolution and rotation of the planetary wheels, combined with high-energy impact and friction, the equipment achieves efficient grinding of materials. The semi-circular ball milling jar design further optimizes space utilization and grinding efficiency, making it suitable for small-batch and high-precision experimental requirements.

Operating Principle of Planetary Ball Mill

The main disk of the planetary ball mill is equipped with four ball milling jars. When the motor drives the main disk to rotate, the ball milling jars revolve around the main disk shaft and simultaneously rotate under the drive of the main disk’s planetary mechanism, performing planetary motion. The grinding balls inside the jars rub and collide with each other during high-speed planetary motion, enabling efficient grinding and sample mixing.

The vertical semi-circular planetary ball mill is a device used for mixing, fine grinding, small-sample preparation, new product development, and small-batch production of high-tech materials. Our planetary ball mill features a compact size, complete functions, high efficiency, and low noise. It is an ideal powder equipment for research institutes, universities, and enterprise laboratories to obtain research samples (four samples can be obtained simultaneously in each experiment). Equipped with vacuum ball milling jars, it can grind samples in a vacuum state.

Application Scope

Vertical semi-circular planetary ball mills are widely used in geology, mineral resources, metallurgy, electronics, building materials, ceramics, chemical industry, light industry, medicine, environmental protection, and other sectors. They are applicable to the production of electronic ceramics, structural ceramics, magnetic materials, lithium cobalt oxide, lithium manganate, catalysts, fluorescent powders, long afterglow luminescent powders, rare earth polishing powders, electronic glass powders, fuel cells, zinc oxide varistors, piezoelectric ceramics, nanomaterials, wafer ceramic capacitors, MLCC, thermistors (PTC, NTC), dielectric ceramics, alumina ceramics, zirconia ceramics, zinc oxide powder, cobalt oxide powder, Ni-Zn ferrites, Mn-Zn ferrites, and other products.

Product Usage

Materials Science Research: Preparation of nanomaterials, composite materials, and ultra-fine metal/non-metal powders.
Pharmaceutical Field: Mixing of pharmaceutical ingredients, cell disruption, and biological sample pretreatment.
Ceramic & Glass Industry: Uniform dispersion of raw materials and preparation of ceramic slurries such as kaolin.
Electronics & Metallurgy: Fine processing of metal powders, semiconductor materials, and magnetic materials.
Environmental Protection & Agriculture: Analysis of soil/geological samples, waste treatment, and agricultural product quality testing.

Product Features

High Efficiency: The planetary motion mode (revolution + rotation) provides high energy density, significantly improving grinding efficiency compared with traditional equipment.
Uniformity: The three-dimensional motion trajectory ensures thorough mixing of materials and a uniform particle size distribution (down to 0.1 micron).
Versatility: Supports dry/wet grinding and is compatible with ball milling jars of various materials (e.g., stainless steel, ceramics, polyurethane).
Safety & Reliability: Equipped with safety switches, overload protection, and a low-noise design, complying with laboratory safety standards.
Intelligent Control: Variable frequency speed regulation, timed forward and reverse rotation, LED display, and programmed operation to improve experimental repeatability.

For vertical semi-circular planetary ball mills: The equipment shell adopts semi-circular design elements, stamped and formed by high-precision molds, elegant and exquisite, high-end and stable; machined parts are processed by CNC technology, the planetary disk is integrally cast, and the transmission gears are precision gears made of special materials, ensuring stable and quiet operation at high speed; the grinding jar clamping device is easy to operate, safe and reliable.

Core Technical Advantages

The full series adopts variable frequency speed regulation technology for stepless speed change.
Supports forward and reverse alternating operation for more uniform grinding.
Precise setting of running time up to 9999 minutes.
Precise coordination of revolution and rotation speeds to ensure the optimal grinding effect.

Safety Protection Design

All models comply with noise control standards.
Motor overload protection device.
Emergency stop function.
Wide voltage adaptation range and strong stability.

Application Coverage

Meets full-range demands from small-batch laboratory use to industrial production.
Compatible with ball milling jars of various specifications, including vacuum ball milling jars.
Suitable for materials science, chemistry, pharmacy, and other fields.

Technical Parameters

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

Working Principle

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.
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.
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

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.
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.
Grinding Objective: Nanoscale grinding requires a high rotation speed (≥500 rpm) and small-sized grinding balls (e.g., zirconia balls).
Equipment Parameters: Focus on motor power (e.g., 0.75-2.2 kW), maximum centrifugal acceleration, and timing function.
Safety & Maintenance: Prioritize models with automatic shutdown, fault alarm, and easy disassembly design to reduce maintenance costs.

Supporting Products Supply

We also supply various grinding balls: stainless steel balls, zirconia balls, alumina balls, PU balls, carbon steel balls, tungsten balls, agate balls, cemented carbide balls, silicon nitride balls, high wear-resistant steel balls, manganese steel balls, nylon balls, cemented carbide, glass, and other special metal materials.

We also provide ball milling jars of various materials: agate, alumina corundum ceramics, zirconia ceramics, silicon nitride ceramics, silicon carbide ceramics, stainless steel, wear-resistant steel, manganese steel, nylon, polyurethane, cemented carbide, crystal glass, etc.

Constraints

Operate the planetary ball mill in a well-ventilated area with proper electrical grounding and inert gas supply for vacuum applications. Store the equipment and accessories in a clean, dry environment to prevent moisture ingress and mechanical damage.

Vacuum Jar Integrity: Inspect vacuum ball milling jars for cracks or seal wear before each use to maintain vacuum integrity and prevent implosion.
Electrical Safety: Ensure the mill is plugged into a grounded outlet and that the power cord is free from damage to mitigate electrical shock risk.
Mechanical Locking: Verify that all jar locking mechanisms are fully engaged before starting the planetary motion to avoid jar dislodgement.
Speed Limits: Do not exceed the maximum rotational speed of 1160 rpm to prevent excessive stress on jars and drive components.
Post-Operation Cleaning: Clean the jars and grinding balls immediately after use to avoid cross-contamination and material residue buildup.

HowTo

This procedure describes the safe initialization and operation of the planetary ball mill under vacuum or inert atmosphere conditions. Follow all steps to avoid mechanical failure, electrical hazards, and sample contamination.

Required Equipment: Atomfair XQM-0.2S Mini Glove Box Vertical Semi-Circle Planetary Ball Mill, Vacuum ball milling jars and grinding balls, Inert gas supply (argon or nitrogen) with regulator, Personal protective equipment (safety glasses, gloves, lab coat)

Inspect Equipment
Inspect the ball mill, vacuum jars, and grinding balls for visible damage, cracks, or debris before operation.
Secure Jars
Load the material and grinding balls into the vacuum jars, then seal and lock each jar onto the planetary disk using the clamping mechanism.
Connect Inert Gas
Connect the inert gas line to the vacuum jar inlet valve and purge the jar three times to remove residual air.
Set Parameters
Set the desired rotational speed (0–1160 rpm) and grinding time on the control panel, ensuring the speed does not exceed jar ratings.
Engage Safety Guards
Close and secure all safety interlocks and guards around the planetary disk before starting the motor.
Start Grinding
Press the start button and monitor the mill for abnormal vibrations, noise, or jar movement during the first minute of operation.
Stop and Remove Jars
After the program ends, allow the mill to come to a complete stop, then carefully release the inert gas pressure before opening the jars.

FAQ

How does the 0–1160 rpm speed range of the XQM-0.2S enable both coarse and ultrafine grinding, and what is the minimum achievable particle size?

The variable frequency speed regulation provides stepless speed change from 0 to 1160 rpm, allowing precise control of impact and friction energy for different grinding stages. The planetary motion (revolution + rotation) achieves a uniform particle size distribution down to 0.1 micron, enabling both rapid coarse grinding at high speeds and optimized ultrafine milling at lower speeds.

What are the compatibility considerations when using vacuum ball milling jars for inert or vacuum-sensitive material grinding?

The XQM-0.2S supports vacuum ball milling jars that enable grinding in a vacuum state, eliminating oxidation and contamination for air-sensitive materials. Compatibility is ensured by the semi-circular jar design and precision clamping device, which securely hold the jars during high-speed planetary motion, and the unit can process four samples simultaneously.

What safety and operational features make the XQM-0.2S suitable for integration into a glove box for hazardous material processing?

The ball mill includes safety switches, overload protection, and an emergency stop function all compliant with laboratory safety standards, plus a low-noise design. Its compact semi-circular stamped shell and front-facing controls facilitate placement inside a glove box, while timed forward/reverse operation up to 9999 minutes allows unattended processing of inert/vacuum-sensitive materials.

Assessment

The Atomfair XQM-0.2S mini glove box planetary ball mill combines high-energy planetary grinding with vacuum-compatible semi-circular jars, enabling efficient, uniform size reduction down to 0.1 micron for small-batch, air-sensitive materials in research and development settings.

Positive

High-energy planetary grinding: The combined revolution and rotation of the jars generates high energy density, significantly improving grinding efficiency compared with traditional ball mills.
Vacuum and inert gas handling: Equipped with vacuum ball milling jars, the system can grind samples in a vacuum or inert atmosphere, making it suitable for air-sensitive materials as indicated in the product name.

Trade-offs

Laboratory-scale capacity only: Designed for small-batch and high-precision experimental requirements, this mill is not suitable for production-scale grinding or large sample volumes.
Requires selection of jar materials: While compatible with various jar materials (e.g., stainless steel, ceramics, polyurethane), specific jar types may not be included and may need to be procured separately for optimal sample compatibility.

Quality Standards & Performance Verification

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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