Place of Origin:
China
Brand Name:
Zoli
Certification:
ISO 9001 CE
Model Number:
XQM
A Planetary Ball Mill is a high-energy ball milling machine designed for fine grinding, mixing, homogenizing, and mechanical alloying of diverse materials. The name derives from the planetary motion of grinding jars: they rotate on their own axis while simultaneously revolving around a central axis. This complex motion generates strong centrifugal forces, producing powerful impacts between grinding balls and sample material to achieve extremely fine particle sizes—often reaching sub-micron or nano ranges.
The XQM series represents a popular line of laboratory-scale planetary ball mills, with model numbers (0.4, 1, 2, etc.) indicating the nominal grinding jar volume in liters. These mills are ideal for research and development, small-scale production, and sample preparation across various scientific fields.
Dual Rotation System: Each grinding jar mounts on a rotating disk (planet). The main disk (sun wheel) rotates, causing all jars to revolve around the central axis while a gear mechanism forces each jar to rotate on its own axis in the opposite direction.
Centrifugal Forces: This counter-directional movement generates Coriolis and centrifugal forces multiples of gravity. Grinding balls inside the jars are flung against inner walls, impacting and grinding material through high-energy collision and friction.
Material Options for contamination prevention and specific applications:
Sizes: The XQM series supports jar sizes from 50ml to 1L to match machine capacity and flexible batch requirements.
Many XQM models support vacuum jars or sealed milling chambers for grinding under vacuum or inert gas atmospheres (Argon, Nitrogen). This prevents oxidation, combustion, or unwanted chemical reactions in air-sensitive materials like metal powders, sulfides, and certain alloys.
| Feature | Specification Range | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Model Number | XQM-0.4, 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16L | Number indicates nominal total volume of grinding jars |
| Number of Jars | 2, 4, or 6 | Smaller models (0.4L) typically have 2 jars; larger models (16L) have 4 or 6 |
| Jar Material Options | SS, Agate, Zirconia, Tungsten Carbide, Nylon, PTFE | Various materials for specific application requirements |
| Max Feed Size | < 10 mm | Material should be pre-crushed for effective grinding |
| Final Fineness | < 1 µm (can be sub-micron) | Capable of producing colloidal and nano-scale powders |
| Rotation Speed | 0 - 800 rpm (approx.) | Digitally adjustable; higher speed produces finer particles |
| Control Type | Digital, Programmable | Precise setting of time, speed, and run/pause cycles |
| Power Supply | 220V / 50Hz or 110V / 60Hz | Varies by region and model |
Planetary ball mills are essential in advanced material science and research applications:
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