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 equipment requires secure electrical grounding and operation in a non‑explosive, dry environment to prevent electrical hazards. Vacuum ball milling jars must be properly sealed and monitored to maintain inert atmospheres and contain fine particulate matter.
- Electrical Safety: Ensure the mill is connected to a properly grounded outlet to mitigate risk of electric shock.
- Dust Containment: Operate the mill inside a fume hood or with a dust collection system to capture airborne particles.
- Vacuum Integrity: Inspect vacuum jar seals before each use to prevent leakage of hazardous materials.
- Overload Protection: Do not exceed the maximum jar capacity to avoid mechanical overload and motor damage.
- Material Compatibility: Verify that grinding media and jar materials are chemically compatible with the sample to avoid contamination or reaction.
This procedure outlines the steps to safely initialize and operate the planetary ball mill for grinding materials. Follow each step sequentially to ensure equipment integrity and user safety.
Required Equipment: Personal protective equipment (safety goggles, lab coat, gloves), Vacuum pump (for vacuum ball milling jars), Appropriate grinding balls (e.g., zirconia, agate), Ball mill jars with lids and seals
- Inspect Equipment
Inspect the mill, jars, and grinding balls for any damage or wear before each use. - Load Sample and Media
Load the sample and grinding balls into the jar, ensuring the fill volume does not exceed the recommended limit. - Seal and Evacuate Jar
Secure the jar lid tightly and, if using vacuum jars, connect to a vacuum pump and evacuate the jar to the desired level. - Set Parameters and Start
Set the desired rotation speed and time on the control panel, then press the start button to begin the grinding cycle. - Stop and Unload
After the cycle completes, allow the mill to come to a complete stop before opening the jar and handling the ground material.
What is the minimum achievable particle size with the XQM-4A planetary ball mill, and how does the semi-circular jar geometry influence grinding uniformity compared to conventional designs?
The XQM-4A can achieve uniform particle size down to 0.1 micron. The semi-circular jar design optimizes space utilization and grinding efficiency by enhancing the planetary motion of revolution and rotation, which increases impact and friction forces, leading to more effective comminution and a narrower particle size distribution for nanomaterial preparation.
Can the XQM-4A be used with vacuum or inert gas ball milling jars to process air-sensitive materials like lithium cobalt oxide or catalysts?
Yes, the XQM-4A is compatible with vacuum ball milling jars, enabling sample grinding under vacuum to prevent oxidation or contamination. The description specifically states that equipped with vacuum ball milling jars, it can grind samples in a vacuum state, making it suitable for air-sensitive materials such as lithium cobalt oxide, lithium manganate, and catalysts.
What specific safety and overload protections are included to prevent motor burnout or unintended lid opening during high-speed operation?
The XQM-4A includes motor overload protection, an emergency stop function, and safety switches that comply with laboratory safety standards. It also features a low-noise design and noise control, ensuring safe and reliable operation by preventing motor burnout and accidental access during the high-energy planetary motion.
The Atomfair XQM-4A vertical semi-circular planetary ball mill delivers high-energy planetary grinding capable of achieving sub-micron particle sizes down to 0.1 micron with uniform mixing, but its batch capacity is limited to four jars, making it best suited for laboratory R&D and small-scale production rather than high-throughput industrial applications.
Positive
- High-Energy Planetary Grinding Efficiency: The planetary motion (revolution + rotation) provides high energy density, significantly improving grinding efficiency compared with traditional equipment, enabling faster processing of hard materials.
- Uniform Particle Size Down to 0.1 Micron: Three-dimensional motion trajectory ensures thorough mixing and uniform particle size distribution, achieving grinding down to 0.1 micron for consistent, high-quality nanopowders.
Trade-offs
- Limited to Small-Batch Processing: Designed for small-batch and high-precision experimental requirements; only four samples can be processed simultaneously per run, restricting throughput for larger-scale production.
- Jar Material Selection Dependency: Grinding efficiency and sample purity depend on compatible jar materials (e.g., stainless steel, ceramics, polyurethane); incorrect selection may lead to contamination or suboptimal results.
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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