Description
Microcomputer Controlled Planetary Ball Mill
Product Introduction
Microcomputer controlled planetary ball mill is equipped with a touch screen control system on the basis of conventional planetary ball mills, which further upgrades the equipment grade and control performance. It is mainly designed for users with higher requirements on equipment quality and operation performance.
Application
Microcomputer controlled planetary ball mill is widely used in geology, mineral resources, metallurgy, electronics, building materials, ceramics, chemical industry, light industry, medicine, environmental protection and other industries.It is suitable for 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, disc ceramic capacitors, MLCC, thermistors (PTC, NTC), dielectric ceramics, alumina ceramics, zirconia ceramics, zinc oxide powders, cobalt oxide powders, Ni-Zn ferrites, Mn-Zn ferrites and other products.
Product Features
The control system adopts branded hardware with powerful functions, including password setting, free programming, storage and call of multiple programs, process monitoring and fault alarm. The touch operation is intuitive, simple and user-friendly, realizing a friendly human-machine interface.
- Touch Screen: Easy to operate with a simple and intuitive interface, supporting forward and reverse rotation control, timing and power-off memory functions.
- Touch Screen PLC Integrated Machine: Flexible capacitive touch control with convenient adjustment, real-time equipment status monitoring, and customizable functions according to customer requirements.
Technical Parameters of Planetary Ball Mill
| No. | Model | Type | Jar Rotation Speed | Inner Diameter of Jar Base (mm) | Motor Power | Orbiting Diameter of Jar (mm) | Overall Dimension (mm) | Net Weight (kg) |
| 1 | XQM-0.2 | Mini Type | 0~1160 | 50 | 90W | Φ111 | 420×260×310 | 25 |
| 2 | XQM-0.2S | Mini Glove Box Type | 0~1160 | 50 | 90W | Φ111 | Equipment: 390×220×270Control Box: 200×180×240 | 29 |
| 3 | XQM-0.4A | Half-Round 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 | Half-Round 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 | Half-Round Type | 0~580 | 162 | 1.5KW | Φ275 | 880×560×642 | 150 |
| 8 | XQM-16A | Half-Round 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 |
Supporting Products
We also supply various grinding balls: stainless steel balls, zirconia balls, alumina balls, PU balls, cemented carbide balls, tungsten balls, agate balls, silicon nitride balls, high wear-resistant steel balls, manganese steel balls, nylon balls, glass balls and other special metal material balls.
We also provide grinding 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.
The mill's rotating mechanism presents crushing and entanglement hazards, requiring the glove box enclosure to remain sealed during operation. Electrical components must be operated within rated parameters and kept dry to prevent short circuits.
- Glove Box Sealing: Confirm the glove box doors are locked and the gasket is intact before each run.
- Inert Atmosphere: Maintain a positive pressure of inert gas inside the glove box to prevent air ingress when milling air-sensitive materials.
- Electrical Safety: Do not operate the mill if the touch screen displays error codes without consulting the manual.
This procedure describes the safe startup and shutdown of the mill within the glove box. Follow each step in order to avoid mechanical or chemical hazards.
Required Equipment: Glove box enclosure, Touch screen control unit
- Inspect and prepare glove box
Inspect the glove box for proper sealing and connect the inert gas supply. - Load grinding jar
Load the grinding jar with the sample and balls, then secure it in the mill chamber. - Configure parameters
Set the rotation speed and grinding duration on the touch screen control panel. - Start milling
Initiate the milling cycle by pressing the start button and monitoring operation. - Shutdown and unload
After the cycle ends, wait for the jar to stop completely before unsealing the glove box.
How does the 0–1160 rpm speed range and 90W motor affect grinding efficiency for different material types compared to larger XQM series models?
The XQM-0.2S achieves a maximum jar rotation speed of 1160 rpm with a 90W motor, delivering high impact energy ideal for ultrafine grinding of small samples. In contrast, larger models like the XQM-6 operate at up to 670 rpm and 0.75KW with a 134 mm jar diameter, which prioritizes higher sample throughput over maximum rotational speed. This trade-off makes the XQM-0.2S most efficient for small-volume, high-energy milling applications.
What jar and ball material options are available for the XQM-0.2S to prevent contamination when grinding air-sensitive battery materials or catalysts?
The XQM-0.2S supports a wide selection of grinding jar materials including agate, alumina corundum ceramics, zirconia ceramics, silicon nitride ceramics, stainless steel, wear-resistant steel, and tungsten carbide. Grinding ball options include stainless steel, zirconia, alumina, agate, cemented carbide, and silicon nitride. This variety allows users to choose contamination-free media specifically suited for sensitive materials such as lithium cobalt oxide or catalysts.
What are the key installation and safety considerations for the XQM-0.2S glove box type mill regarding the separate control box and inert atmosphere operation?
The XQM-0.2S is a mini glove box type with an equipment unit measuring 390×220×270 mm and a separate control box at 200×180×240 mm. This design allows the main unit to be placed inside a glove box for inert atmosphere grinding while the control box stays outside, isolating electrical components from reactive gases. The 29 kg net weight provides stable operation, and the touch screen PLC enables programming and monitoring without opening the glove box.
The Atomfair XQM-0.2S is a compact planetary ball mill designed for glove box integration, offering touch screen control and high rotation speeds up to 1160 rpm for small-batch grinding of advanced materials like battery cathodes and ceramics.
Positive
- Touch screen control with programmability: Intuitive touch screen PLC allows forward/reverse rotation, timing, and power-off memory, enabling reproducible and automated grinding protocols.
- Versatile material applicability: Suitable for a wide range of materials including lithium cobalt oxide, lithium manganate, catalysts, and electronic ceramics, making it valuable for battery and advanced materials R&D.
Trade-offs
- Small sample capacity: The mini jar base (50 mm inner diameter) and 90W motor limit throughput to very small batches, unsuitable for larger-scale processing.
- Requires glove box infrastructure: Designed as a glove box type, the mill's operation in inert atmospheres necessitates a dedicated glove box, adding cost and complexity for labs without such setup.
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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