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Acquirex Group's Advanced Planetary Ball Mill Solutions

Planetary ball mill unit supplied by Acquirex Group, showcasing a sleek design with an open chamber for precise and efficient grinding processes.
Planetary ball mill unit supplied by Acquirex Group, showcasing a sleek design with an open chamber for precise and efficient grinding processes.

Acquirex Group proudly presents its cutting-edge series of Planetary Ball Mills, engineered for superior material processing across diverse scientific and industrial applications. Our PBM systems are designed to meet the rigorous demands of researchers and manufacturers requiring precise, efficient, and reproducible particle size reduction, homogenization, and advanced colloidal grinding.


Core Capabilities & Performance Metrics


Our Planetary Ball Mills deliver exceptional performance, transforming coarse feed materials into ultrafine powders with precision and speed.


  • Initial Feed Size: Accommodates materials up to <10 mm.

  • Achievable Fineness: Consistently reduces particle sizes to <0.1 µm, with specialized configurations capable of achieving nanometer-scale fineness for colloidal grinding applications.

  • Operational Speed Range: Flexible rotational speeds varying from 30 RPM to 650 RPM, allowing for optimized grinding kinetics tailored to material properties.

    • PBM-G40: 30-400 RPM

    • PBM-G6P: 100-650 RPM

    • PBM-G20: 50-650 RPM

  • Effective Sun Wheel Diameter: Optimized for powerful grinding action across models:

    • PBM-G40: 360 mm

    • PBM-G6P: 260 mm

    • PBM-G20: 290 mm

  • Grinding Stations: Available in 1, 2, and 4-station configurations, enabling parallel processing and enhanced throughput.


Versatility Across Applications and Materials


Acquirex Group's Planetary Ball Mills are engineered for unparalleled versatility, effectively processing a broad spectrum of materials across critical sectors:

  • Material Types:

    • Soft

    • Hard

    • Brittle

    • Fibrous

  • Key Application Sectors:

    • Materials Science & Engineering (e.g., metals, ceramics, polymers)

    • Chemistry & Catalysis

    • Pharmaceuticals & Biomedical

    • Geology & Mining (e.g., ores, minerals, cement)

    • Environmental Science & Resource Recovery

    • Agriculture & Food Science

    • Glass & Ceramics

    • Construction Materials

  • Typical Samples Processed: Plant material, cement clinker, concrete, coatings, catalysts, metals, carbon fiber, cellulose, seeds, clay minerals, coal, glass, e-waste, limestone, gypsum, quartz, kaolin, bones, metal oxides, iron ore, pigments, and many more.


Advanced Features & Operational Advantages


Our PBM systems incorporate advanced design and engineering to deliver superior performance, safety, and user experience:


  • Reproducibility & Efficiency:

    • Automated Direction Reversal: Prevents particle agglomeration, ensuring homogeneous grinding and consistent results.

    • Programmable Parameters: Enables highly reproducible grinding processes, critical for research and quality control.

    • Robust Operation: Designed for long-term and continuous operation, supported by high-efficiency, maintenance-free drive systems.

  • Operational Safety & Control:

    • Multi-Safety Grinding Jars: Equipped with gas-tight and dust-proof closure devices, ensuring safe processing, especially for colloidal grinding under pressure. An aeration lid allows for controlled gas exchange.

    • Intelligent Safety Lock: Guarantees secure operation of the instrument.

    • Pressure and Temperature Measuring (PTM) System (Optional): Monitors and records in-situ process parameters within the grinding jars, providing critical data for process optimization and safety analysis.

  • Flexibility & Customization:

    • Extensive Jar Options: A wide range of grinding jar capacities (12 ml to 500 ml) and materials (e.g., agate, sintered aluminum oxide, zirconium oxide, tungsten carbide) with distinct identification markings.

    • Customizable Speed Ratios: Tailor the main disk to planetary jar speed ratio (from 1:1 to 1:-3.5) to optimize grinding intensity for specific sample properties.

    • Flexible Grinding Media: Accommodates diverse quantities and sizes of grinding balls for personalized crushing requirements.

  • User Experience:

    • Intuitive Control Panel: LED digital display and ergonomic one-button operation streamline parameter setting and status monitoring.

    • Integrated Cooling System: An automatic ventilation system ensures efficient cooling of the motor and grinding jars during extended operations.

    • Ergonomic Design: Simplifies operation, cleaning, and maintenance, including user-friendly jar-opening tools.


Application Examples

Before grinding After grinding



Sample: glass

Grinding balls: 10mm and 3mm Zirconium Oxide grinding balls


Sample characteristics: hard


Grinding time: 30mins


Remarks: grinding jars should be placed symmetrically


Application Examples

Before grinding After grinding



Sample: granite

Grinding balls: 10mm stainless steel grinding balls


Sample characteristics: hard


Grinding time: 15mins


Remarks: the grinding jars should be placed symmetrically



Application Examples

Before grinding After grinding



Sample: pearl powder

Grinding balls: 3mm Zirconium Oxide grinding balls


Sample characteristics: brittle


Grinding time: 6hrs


Remarks: adding the liquid, balls and samples properly


Model Specifications Overview

Feature

PBM-G40

PBM-G6P

PBM-G20

Feed Size

<10 mm

<10 mm

<10 mm

Final Fineness

<0.1 µm (up to nanometer for colloidal grinding)

<0.1 µm (up to nanometer for colloidal grinding)

<0.1 µm (up to nanometer for colloidal grinding)

Speed Range (Planetary)

30-400 rpm

100-650 rpm

50-650 rpm

Speed Ratio (Sun:Planetary)

1:-2.2

1:-2

1:-2

Time Setting

0-99 min (01-99 cycles)

0-99 min (01-99 cycles)

0-99 min (01-99 cycles)

Effective Sun Wheel Dia.

360 mm

260 mm

290 mm

Grinding Pot Capacity

12/50/80/125/250/500 ml

12/50/80/125/250/500 ml

12/50/80/125 ml

Number of Grinding Stations

2, 4

1

2

Rated Power

1.5 KW

750 W

750 W

Electricity

220V, 50/60Hz

220V, 50/60Hz

220V, 50/60Hz

External Dimension (LWH)

784 x 598 x 577 mm

685 x 510 x 506 mm

685 x 510 x 506 mm

Net Weight

190 kg

125 kg

145 kg

Elevate Your Material Processing Capabilities


Acquirex Group is committed to providing cutting-edge solutions for your most demanding material preparation challenges. Our Planetary Ball Mills are engineered for precision, reliability, and versatility, ensuring optimal results for your research and production needs.


Contact Acquirex Group today to discuss your specific requirements. Our team of experts will provide a tailored consultation and guide you in selecting the ideal Planetary Ball Mill solution to achieve your desired outcomes. Experience the Acquirex difference in precision grinding.


Contact Acquirex Group (Pty) Ltd today for a tailored quotation that perfectly suits your specific industrial requirements. Let us be your trusted partner in power transmission, driving your success forward.


Contact us for a consultation or to place your order.

📧 Email: sales@acquirexgroup.com 📞 Phone: +27 (11) 568-0444 / +27 (78) 290 4523

Address: Unit 12 Camelot, 21 Lords Avenue, Windsor West, Randburg, Johannesburg, South Africa


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