ball mill

In laboratory research and sample preparation work in industries such as metallurgy, geology, chemical engineering, and building materials, ball mills serve as the core fine grinding equipment, and their performance directly affects the accuracy and efficiency of experimental analysis results. Shanghai Lichen Technology is deeply involved in the field of laboratory instruments and has launched two main products, the XMQ series conical ball mill and the PBM series vertical planetary ball mill, with professional R&D and manufacturing capabilities. Two devices are precisely designed for different grinding needs, each with advantages in structural processes, technical parameters, and functional applications. They not only meet the fine grinding requirements of conventional mineral analysis, but also adapt to the high-precision and multi specification grinding requirements in high-tech material research and development, becoming an ideal choice for scientific research institutions, enterprise laboratories, and testing departments.

　　Analysis of Lichen Technology Ball Mill Series Products

In laboratory research and sample preparation work in industries such as metallurgy, geology, chemical engineering, and building materials, ball mills serve as the core fine grinding equipment, and their performance directly affects the accuracy and efficiency of experimental analysis results. Shanghai Lichen Technology is deeply involved in the field of laboratory instruments and has launched two main products, the XMQ series conical ball mill and the PBM series vertical planetary ball mill, with professional R&D and manufacturing capabilities. Two devices are precisely designed for different grinding needs, each with advantages in structural processes, technical parameters, and functional applications. They not only meet the fine grinding requirements of conventional mineral analysis, but also adapt to the high-precision and multi specification grinding requirements in high-tech material research and development, becoming an ideal choice for scientific research institutions, enterprise laboratories, and testing departments.

　　1、 XMQ series conical ball mill - a classic choice for laboratory mineral fine grinding

Lichen Technology XMQ series is a professional ore grinding equipment specially designed for laboratory testing in metallurgy, geology, coalification, building materials and other departments. It is also an important supporting device for experimental instruments such as flotation machines. This equipment adopts a vertical structure design and is positioned as a medium length grinding machine for dry grinding. With the characteristics of small size, convenient operation, and high work efficiency, it has become a device in laboratory mineral analysis workThe deposit is 11500 yuanThe order quantity requirement is ≥ 1 unit, and with high cost-effectiveness and stable performance, it has been widely favored by relevant industry staff.

　　（1） Core product features

We fully consider the actual needs of laboratory use in structural design and process material selection. From the shell to the core components, we have optimized and upgraded them to ensure the durability, stability, and safety of the equipment. The specific characteristics are reflected in four aspects:

　　1. Corrosion resistant shell, durable:The equipment casing is made of cold-rolled steel plate using electrostatic spray painting and sanding process. The cold-rolled steel plate itself has high strength and toughness. Combined with electrostatic spray painting and sanding treatment, it not only makes the surface texture of the casing better, but also forms a strong protective layer, effectively resisting acid and alkali corrosion and dust erosion in the laboratory environment, greatly extending the service life of the equipment and reducing daily maintenance costs.

　　2. All copper motor, stable speed:Equipped with a powerful motor and designed with a full copper body, the motor with a full copper body has better conductivity and higher heat dissipation efficiency compared to ordinary motors. During operation, the power output is stronger and smoother, effectively ensuring stable speed during grinding, avoiding uneven grinding caused by speed fluctuations, and ensuring consistency in fine grinding effect.

　　3. Thickened pulley, safe and wear-resistant:The transmission part adopts a thickened pulley design. The thickened structure greatly improves the load-bearing capacity and wear resistance of the pulley, which can effectively withstand the transmission load during equipment operation, reduce the wear and deformation of the pulley, lower the incidence of equipment failure, and make production grinding work safer and more efficient.

　　4. Thicken the host bracket for shock absorption and anti shake:The host bracket is made with thickened technology, which has stronger overall structural stability and can effectively bear the weight and vibration of the equipment during operation. It greatly reduces the vibration amplitude during the operation of the equipment, avoiding equipment displacement and component loosening caused by vibration, and reducing the noise generated by vibration, creating a more comfortable laboratory working environment.

　　（2） Accurate technical parameters

At present, the main promoted model is XMQ φ 240 × 90, and various technical parameters have been precisely calibrated to meet the work requirements of laboratory ore grinding. The specific parameters are shown in the table below:

parameter name	specific value
ore feed	500～1000g
Feed particle size	-3mm
discharge particle size	-0.074mm
Motor power	0.55kw
Net weight	170kg
Product dimensions	1062×640×1160mm

From the parameters, it can be seen that the equipment has a moderate ore feeding capacity and is suitable for grinding small batches of samples in the laboratory; The required particle size for feeding is -3mm, which requires low pre-treatment of ore raw materials and does not require complex coarse grinding processes; The particle size of the discharged material can reach -0.074mm, which can meet the accuracy requirements for fine grinding of ores in mineral analysis, and grind the ores to meet the particle size standards for laboratory analysis. The 0.55kw motor power balances grinding power and energy consumption control, making it suitable for long-term continuous laboratory work; The net weight of 170kg and compact product size make the equipment more flexible to place in the laboratory without occupying too much space.

　　（3） Applicable scenarios and application value

The application areas cover multiple industries such as mineral processing, chemical industry, geology and mining, building materials/furniture, steel/metal, etc. The core is suitable for mineral analysis and fine grinding work in various industry laboratory tests. In the field of geological exploration, this equipment can finely grind ore samples collected in the field, providing uniform samples for ore composition analysis and grade detection; In the metallurgical industry, fine grinding treatment can be carried out on smelting raw materials to provide data support for raw material composition detection and smelting process optimization; In the coal chemical industry, it is possible to finely grind coal samples to meet the sample requirements for coal industry analysis and elemental analysis; At the same time, as a supporting equipment for flotation machines, the ore can be ground in advance to a particle size suitable for flotation experiments, ensuring the smooth progress of flotation experiments.

The application value of this device is reflected in two aspects: improving laboratory work efficiency and accuracy of analysis results. The characteristics of small size and easy operation allow experimental personnel to quickly get started without complex operation training, reducing the time cost of equipment operation; Stable grinding performance ensures even grinding of ore samples, avoiding analysis result deviations caused by uneven sample size, and providing a reliable sample foundation for subsequent experimental testing and process research. At the same time, the durability and low failure of the equipment reduce the downtime for maintenance, ensuring the continuity of laboratory work.

　　2、 PBM series vertical planetary ball mill - high-precision grinding equipment developed by high-tech materials

Lichen Technology PBM series is a high-precision grinding equipment that integrates mixing, fine grinding, and small sample preparation. It is specially designed for the development of new products, small batch production, and scientific research experiments of high-tech materials. The discharge particle size of this device can reach below 0.01mm, which can meet the requirements of nanoscale grinding,The reference price is 12400-26900 yuan/unitAdapting to the diverse sample grinding needs of various industries such as chemical, geological, building materials/furniture, electronics/batteries, steel/metal, etc., it is an ideal equipment for scientific research units, universities, and enterprise laboratories to obtain research samples. A single experiment can obtain four samples at the same time, greatly improving the efficiency of scientific research and experimental work.

　　（1） Eight core advantages, creating an all-around grinding experience

Upgrades have been made in functional design, process technology, and operational convenience, with eight core product features that balance grinding accuracy, efficiency, flexibility, and safety, meeting high-precision grinding needs in different scenarios:

　　1. LED digital display with clear and intuitive data:The equipment is equipped with an LED digital display system, which can display core operating parameters such as voltage, speed, frequency, and current in real time. The data display is clear and intuitive, and experimental personnel can grasp the operating status of the equipment at any time, making it easy to adjust parameters in a timely manner according to grinding needs and avoid poor grinding results caused by parameter deviations.

　　2. Equipped with a visual window for real-time monitoring of operation:The grinding chamber is equipped with a window design, allowing experimenters to directly observe the grinding operation status inside the chamber through the visual window, and grasp the real-time grinding progress of the sample without stopping the machine and opening the lid for inspection. This not only reduces the number of operating steps, but also avoids problems such as sample contamination and changes in the grinding environment caused by opening the lid.

　　3. Four station can grinding seat, efficient multi product processing:There are 4 grinding tank seats designed on the equipment working disk, which can simultaneously place 4 ball milling tanks for grinding work. It can process 4 different samples at the same time, greatly improving grinding efficiency. For scientific research work that requires multiple sample comparison experiments to be conducted simultaneously, this design can effectively save experimental time and improve work efficiency.

　　4. Fully enclosed grinding, dual guarantee of anti fouling and efficiency improvement:The grinding process is carried out in a fully enclosed ball milling jar, which can effectively avoid cross contamination between different samples and ensure the purity of sample grinding, especially suitable for grinding high-purity materials and trace samples; On the other hand, a closed environment can reduce material loss during the grinding process, while also concentrating grinding energy and effectively improving grinding efficiency.

　　5. Three phase asynchronous motor, variable frequency speed regulation energy-saving:Equipped with a three-phase asynchronous motor and using variable frequency speed regulation technology, the motor has low energy consumption and stable power output. It can accurately adjust the grinding speed according to the grinding needs of different samples, and has a wider range of applications. The frequency conversion speed regulation design not only meets the grinding requirements of different material samples such as soft and hard, but also achieves reasonable control of energy consumption, which is in line with the laboratory's green and energy-saving work concept.

　　6. Timer shutdown function, achieving unmanned operation:Equipped with a timed shutdown function, experimenters can set the running time of the equipment in advance according to the sample grinding needs. After the operation is completed, the equipment will automatically shut down without the need for experimenters to be on duty throughout the process. This not only saves labor costs but also accurately controls the grinding time, avoiding poor sample grinding results caused by long or short grinding time.

　　7. Custom programming, flexible running mode:With *'s custom programming function, it can set forward and reverse functions. Experimenters can freely choose multiple operating modes such as unidirectional, alternating, continuous, timed, and non timed according to sample characteristics and grinding needs. The flexible operation mode design can effectively improve grinding efficiency, make sample grinding more uniform, and meet the personalized requirements of different scientific research experiments for grinding processes.

　　8. Multiple specifications of accessories are available to meet diverse needs:The equipment can be equipped with a variety of grinding balls and ball milling tanks of different specifications and materials. Experimenters can choose suitable grinding accessories based on factors such as sample material, particle size requirements, and grinding amount, which can adapt to the grinding needs of various samples such as ores, chemical raw materials, electronic materials, metal powders, etc., greatly improving the versatility and flexibility of the equipment.

　　（2） Multi model technical parameters, adapted to different grinding needs

At present, there are three models available: LC-PBM-0.4L, LC-PBM-6L, and LC-PBM-12L. All three models use a 220V/50HZ input power supply, and the total operating time can reach 0-3600min. The sample size can reach 0.1 μ m, and the grinding method supports both dry and wet grinding modes, which can meet the needs of different grinding amounts and experimental scenarios. The specific detailed technical parameters are shown in the table below:

The core differences between the three models are reflected in grinding capacity, power, speed, and equipment volume: LC-PBM-0.4L has a small volume and light weight, suitable for grinding trace samples, such as laboratory low-dose new material research and development samples, trace ore analysis samples, etc. The high-speed design can ensure the grinding efficiency and accuracy of trace samples; LC-PBM-6L and LC-PBM-12L have larger grinding capacities, making them suitable for medium batch sample preparation and small batch production. Among them, LC-PBM-12L ball milling tank has a larger capacity, which can meet the needs of larger grinding amounts and is suitable for small batch product trial production in enterprise laboratories and large-scale scientific research sample preparation in universities.

At the same time, all three models follow the same processing capacity requirements, that is, the ratio of grinding balls to materials in the ball milling tank should be as close to 1:1 as possible, and the total volume of balls and materials should not be less than 1/3 and not exceed 2/3 of the total volume of the ball milling tank. This ratio requirement has been verified through extensive experiments and can effectively ensure grinding efficiency and effectiveness, avoiding problems such as insufficient grinding and increased wear of the grinding tank caused by improper ratio.

　　（3） Application scenarios and research value

The application fields cover industries such as chemical engineering, geology and mining, building materials/furniture, electronics/batteries, steel/metal, etc. The core is suitable for the mixing, fine grinding, sample preparation, new product development, and small-scale production of high-tech materials. Its application value is particularly prominent in scientific research institutions, universities, and enterprise R&D laboratories.

In the electronics/battery industry, this device can perform nanoscale fine grinding on battery positive and negative electrode materials and electronic ceramic materials, providing uniform raw material samples for the development of higher performance batteries and electronic components; In the field of new material research and development, alloy materials, composite materials, energy storage materials, etc. can be mixed and finely ground to achieve uniform composite of different materials, which helps the research and performance optimization of new materials; In the chemical industry, high-precision grinding can be performed on fine chemical raw materials and catalyst materials to improve the purity and performance of chemical products; In the scientific research work of universities and research institutes, this equipment can meet the experimental sample grinding needs of various disciplines, such as materials science, geological engineering, metallurgical engineering, environmental science, etc., providing reliable sample preparation support for scientific research experiments.

　　3、 Comparison and selection suggestions of two ball mill products

The XMQ series conical ball mill and PBM series vertical planetary ball mill of Lichen Technology are both laboratory professional grinding equipment independently developed and produced by Shanghai Lichen Technology, with reliable guarantees in quality, process, and performance. However, there are significant differences in the design positioning, grinding accuracy, and functional characteristics of the two devices, which are suitable for different grinding needs and application scenarios. The specific core differences are compared as follows:

comparative dimension	XMQ series conical ball mill	PBM series vertical planetary ball mill
Design Positioning	Conventional mineral analysis fine grinding, flotation machine supporting equipment	High precision grinding of high-tech materials, sample preparation, and small-scale production
Grinding method	Dry grinding	Dual mode of dry grinding/wet grinding
discharge particle size	-0.074mm	Below 0.01mm (0.1 μ m)
Sample processing capability	Single sample small batch grinding	Four workstations simultaneously process four different samples, with multiple models suitable for micro/medium batch grinding
Functional Features	Simple structure, easy operation, and strong stability	Fully functional, supporting variable frequency speed regulation, custom programming, timed shutdown, etc
Application Core	Mineral composition analysis, conventional ore grinding	New material research and development, high-precision sample preparation, and small-scale production
price range	Deposit of 11500 yuan (≥ 1 unit)	12400-26900 yuan/unit

Based on the differences between the two devices and practical usage needs, the following selection suggestions are provided:

1. Choose XMQ series: If it is mainly used in laboratory testing for industries such as metallurgy, geology, and coalification, and the core requirement is the conventional fine grinding of ore samples for mineral composition analysis, grade detection, or as a supporting equipment for flotation machines, pursuing high cost-effectiveness, convenient operation, and stability of the equipment, then XMQ series is a better choice. This device can meet the grinding accuracy requirements of conventional mineral analysis, with a simple structure and easy maintenance, suitable for routine sample processing work in daily laboratories.

2. Choose PBM series: If it is a research institution, higher education institution, or enterprise R&D laboratory, the core requirements are the development of high-tech materials, high-precision sample preparation, nanometer level grinding accuracy, or the need to process multiple samples simultaneously, support different dry/wet grinding processes, and pursue equipment multifunctionality, flexibility, and high efficiency, then PBM series is more suitable for the needs. Specific models can be selected based on the grinding amount, with LC-PBM-0.4L for trace samples and LC-PBM-6L/LC-PBM-12L for medium batch sample preparation or small batch production.

　　4、 Quality Assurance and Brand Advantage

As a professional laboratory instrument manufacturer, Shanghai Lichen Technology always adheres to the core of technological innovation and excellent quality. Its products have undergone strict research and development testing and quality inspection to ensure the stable performance and reliable quality of each equipment. From raw material selection to production process, from core component assembly to finished product testing, Lichen Technology has established a quality control system that enables equipment to maintain good performance even during long-term continuous operation in the laboratory.

At the same time, Lichen Technology has a professional R&D team and after-sales service system, which can provide customers with equipment operation training, daily maintenance guidance, rapid troubleshooting and other after-sales services. Based on the usage requirements of the equipment, the R&D team can provide customized grinding solutions according to the personalized needs of customers; The after-sales service team responds promptly and can effectively solve problems encountered by customers during equipment use, ensuring the normal operation of the equipment.