XQM-40 Vertical Semi-Circular Planetary Ball Mill 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

The planetary ball mill must be operated with all protective covers in place to prevent injury from rotating parts. Vacuum ball milling jars require regular inspection for cracks and proper sealing to avoid implosion during operation.

Electrical Safety: Verify that the electrical connection meets local codes and that the mill is properly grounded to prevent shock hazards.
Mechanical Guarding: Ensure the lid or cover is closed and locked before starting the mill to contain grinding jars.
Vacuum Jar Handling: Inspect vacuum jars for any damage before each use and confirm the O-ring seal is intact to maintain vacuum integrity.

FAQ

How does the XQM-40's particle size distribution uniformity compare between dry and wet grinding modes for ceramic precursor powders?

The mill achieves uniform particle size down to 0.1 micron in both modes due to three-dimensional planetary motion. For ceramic slurries such as kaolin, wet grinding is preferred as it reduces agglomeration and improves dispersion, consistent with the product's application in the ceramic and glass industry.

Can the vacuum ball milling jars maintain seal integrity during prolonged high-speed operation when grinding air-sensitive materials?

Yes, the vacuum jars are purpose-built for the XQM-40 and incorporate precision seals to maintain vacuum at operational speeds. The mill supports simultaneous grinding of up to four samples in vacuum condition, making it suitable for air-sensitive materials like battery electrode precursors.

What safety and infrastructure measures are required to operate the XQM-40 in a shared laboratory environment?

The mill complies with noise control standards and includes an emergency stop, safety switches, and motor overload protection. It requires a standard electrical supply with variable frequency drive; no specialized ventilation is mandated, but users should ensure adequate clearance for the semi-circular lid and jar clamping mechanism.

Assessment

The Atomfair XQM-40 vertical semi-circular planetary ball mill offers high-efficiency grinding for laboratory-scale powder processing, supporting dry, wet, and vacuum modes with programmable controls. Its compact design and four-jar capacity suit R&D and small-batch production, but users must optimize speed parameters for each material and accept limited scalability.

Positive

High energy density planetary motion: The combined revolution and rotation generates high impact and friction forces, significantly improving grinding efficiency over traditional ball mills.
Multi-mode and material versatility: Supports dry and wet grinding, a range of jar materials (stainless steel, ceramic, polyurethane), and vacuum-capable jars for oxygen-sensitive samples.

Trade-offs

Small batch scale limitation: The mill is explicitly designed for small-batch laboratory and high-precision experiments, not for large-scale production, with a maximum of four simultaneous samples.
Required speed parameter optimization: Optimal grinding outcome requires precise coordination of revolution and rotation speeds, which may necessitate empirical testing for each new material.

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.

Shipping & Returns

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