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
This mill operates at 11 kW with high mechanical and electrical energy, requiring proper grounding and overload protection. Vacuum ball milling jars enable inert atmosphere grinding but demand careful sealing and pressure monitoring to prevent leaks.
- Electrical Safety: Ensure the mill is connected to a grounded power supply with a circuit breaker rated for the 11 kW load.
- Mechanical Hazard: Always secure the grinding jars and close the safety guard before starting the motor to prevent jar ejection.
- Vacuum Operation: Verify seal integrity of vacuum jars and do not exceed the manufacturer's specified maximum vacuum level.
- Material Compatibility: Select jar and ball materials that are chemically inert to the sample to avoid contamination and corrosion.
- Speed Limits: Operate the mill only within the rated rotational speed range to prevent structural failure.
This procedure outlines safe startup and operation of the planetary ball mill for powder grinding. Follow each step in order to avoid mechanical damage or personal injury.
Required Equipment: Ball milling jar (semi-circular), Grinding balls, Safety guard, Vacuum pump (optional)
- Inspect Jar and Media
Inspect the grinding jar and balls for cracks, wear, or contamination before use. - Load Sample
Load the sample material and appropriate grinding balls into the jar, filling no more than two-thirds of the jar volume. - Seal the Jar
Seal the jar tightly with its lid, ensuring the gasket is properly seated for vacuum or atmospheric operation. - Mount Jar on Mill
Mount the jar onto the planetary disk and lock it in place using the clamping mechanism. - Configure Mill Settings
Set the desired rotation speed and grinding time on the control panel within the manufacturer's recommended limits. - Close Safety Guard
Close the safety guard and verify that all interlocks are engaged before starting the mill. - Start Grinding
Start the mill and monitor the operation for any abnormal noise or vibration, stopping immediately if detected.
How does the semi-circular jar design of the XQM-100 achieve sub-micron particle size uniformity compared to traditional planetary mills, and what is the trade-off in batch capacity?
The semi-circular jar design optimizes space utilization and grinding efficiency, enabling uniform particle size distribution down to 0.1 micron. However, this mill is designed for small-batch, high-precision experimental requirements, so batch capacity is inherently limited compared to larger-scale planetary mills.
Can the XQM-100 be configured for vacuum grinding of air-sensitive materials, and what jar materials are available to prevent contamination?
Yes, the mill can be equipped with vacuum ball milling jars to grind samples in a vacuum state. It also supports jar materials such as stainless steel, ceramics, and polyurethane, allowing selection of chemically inert containers to avoid cross-contamination.
What safety and operational features does the XQM-100 include to protect users during high-energy milling of reactive powders?
The mill includes safety switches, motor overload protection, and an emergency stop function, all compliant with laboratory safety standards. Additionally, intelligent controls like variable frequency speed regulation and timed forward/reverse rotation mitigate risks from reactive powder handling.
The Atomfair XQM-100 planetary ball mill delivers high energy density grinding with uniform particle size down to 0.1 micron, but its semi-circular jar design restricts throughput to small-batch, high-precision experiments, and requires separate procurement of jar materials compatible with specific sample chemistries.
Positive
- High energy density grinding: Planetary motion (revolution + rotation) provides high energy impact and friction, significantly improving grinding efficiency compared with traditional ball mills.
- Uniform particle size down to 0.1 micron: Three-dimensional motion trajectory ensures thorough mixing and a uniform particle size distribution, achieving fines down to 0.1 micron.
Trade-offs
- Small batch capacity limitation: The semi-circular jar design is optimized for small-batch, high-precision experimental requirements, not suitable for large-scale production runs.
- Requires material-specific jar procurement: Compatibility with stainless steel, ceramics, polyurethane, and vacuum jars means users must select and purchase the appropriate jar material separately based on sample contamination and reactivity needs.
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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