Planetary Ball Mills
Product Code : EL-ELI-11035
Planetary Ball Mills (code EL-ELI-11035) are laboratory mills for pulverising, mixing, homogenising, colloidal milling and mechanical alloying of soft, hard, brittle and fibrous materials, dry or wet. Each mill has one grinding station for jars of 12 to 500 ml, accepts feed up to 10 mm with a charge of up to 220 ml, turns its sun wheel at 100 to 650 min-1 on a 230 V, 50–60 Hz single-phase supply and grinds to below 1 µm.
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Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Applications | Pulverising, mixing, homogenising, colloidal milling, mechanical alloying |
| Feed material | Soft, medium-hard, extremely hard, brittle and fibrous; dry or wet |
| Grinding stations | 1 |
| Grinding jars | 12 to 500 ml |
| Type of grinding jars | "Comfort" jars; optional aeration covers; safety closure devices |
| Feed size | Up to 10 mm (< 10 mm) |
| Maximum throughput / charge | Up to 220 ml |
| Final fineness | < 1 µm; < 0.1 µm for colloidal grinding |
| Sun wheel speed | 100–650 min-1 |
| Grinding tool materials | Hardened steel, stainless steel, tungsten carbide, agate, sintered aluminium oxide, zirconium oxide |
| Operating duty | Suitable for long-term trials and continuous use |
| Start time | Programmable starting time |
| Power failure back-up | Stores the remaining grinding time |
| Parameter setting | Digital, for reproducible results; 10 parameter combinations can be stored |
| Operation | Single button operation with graphic display |
| Jar cooling | Automatic grinding chamber ventilation |
| Application examples | Gypsum, hair, hydroxyapatite, iron ore, kaolin, limestone, metal oxides, minerals, ores, paints and lacquers, paper, pigments, plant materials, polymers, quartz, seeds |
| Fields of application | Agriculture, biology, chemistry/plastics, construction materials, engineering/electronics, environment/recycling, geology/metallurgy, glass/ceramics, medicine/pharmaceuticals |
| Supply requirements | 230 V, 50–60 Hz |
| Power connection | 1-phase |
| Product code | EL-ELI-11035 |
| Manufacturer | Engineering Lab Equipment, Ambala, Haryana, India |
What Are the Planetary Ball Mills Used For?
In a planetary ball mill the grinding jar turns about its own axis while it is carried round on the rotating sun wheel, so the balls inside strike and rub the sample with far more energy than in a simple tumbling mill. The operator loads a jar of 12 to 500 ml with feed smaller than 10 mm and grinding balls of a chosen material, secures it with the safety closure, and sets speed and time digitally or recalls one of 10 stored combinations. Long runs can start at a programmed time, and automatic ventilation cools the jars. Ores, minerals, pigments, polymers and plant materials end below 1 µm, or below 0.1 µm in colloidal grinding.
What to Specify When Ordering
- Quantity — the number of mills required.
- Grinding jars — the jar sizes needed, from 12 to 500 ml.
- Tool material — jars and balls in hardened steel, stainless steel, tungsten carbide, agate, sintered aluminium oxide or zirconium oxide.
- Jar accessories — whether the optional aeration covers are wanted.
Frequently Asked Questions
What final fineness can the mill reach?
Final fineness is below 1 µm for normal grinding and below 0.1 µm when the mill is used for colloidal grinding, starting from feed material smaller than 10 mm.
Which grinding jar sizes can be used?
The single grinding station takes grinding jars from 12 ml up to 500 ml, with a maximum throughput, or charge, of up to 220 ml.
Can the mill run for long periods unattended?
Yes. The mill is intended for long trials and continuous operation, its starting time can be programmed, and if the power fails the back-up stores the grinding time still remaining.
How are the grinding jars kept cool?
The grinding chamber is ventilated automatically, and this airflow cools the grinding jars while the mill is running.
What materials are the grinding tools made from?
Grinding tools are offered in hardened steel, stainless steel, tungsten carbide, agate, sintered aluminium oxide and zirconium oxide, so the material can be chosen to suit the hardness of the sample.
What details should an export enquiry for the mills include?
State the quantity of mills, the destination country and port or city, the delivery terms such as FOB or CIF, any packing requirements and, where the purchase is tendered, the tender reference.
OEM Manufacturer
Engineering Lab Equipment (Engineering Labs Equipment Pvt Ltd) builds the Planetary Ball Mills at its works in Saha, District Ambala, Haryana (Plot No. 43, Industrial Park, Sector 2, Growth Center). Its sample preparation and sampling equipment such as mills, homogenisers and samplers go to engineering colleges, polytechnics, technical training institutes and research laboratories in India and abroad, and equipment can be made to an institution's own requirements. For tenders and OEM supply, see the Tenders/OEM page.
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Request a Quote
For this and other engineering lab instruments, schools and colleges can contact Engineering Lab Equipment, a manufacturer, supplier and exporter based in Ambala, India. For a price, send the number of mills, the grinding jar sizes and the grinding tool material and the delivery location through the contact page; the Add To Cart button on this page also adds the Planetary Ball Mills to an enquiry.
Last updated: October 2026
