ZYLAB 40L Pilot-Scale Planetary Ball Mill
Product Overview:
The ZYLAB 40L Pilot-Scale Planetary Ball Mill with Lifting is a medium-scale grinding solution specifically engineered to bridge the gap between laboratory research and industrial production.
Designed for pilot-scale processing and small batch production, this system ensures a smooth transition from R&D to manufacturing by maintaining process consistency, repeatability, and material performance stability. It is widely used in industries requiring precise particle size control and high material uniformity.
Equipped with an integrated lifting and discharging trolley, the system significantly improves operational efficiency, reduces labor intensity, and enhances safety during material handling.
We also offer pilot-scale planetary ball mills in multiple capacities, including 20L, 60L, 80L, and 100L, to meet diverse production scale requirements.
Key Features & Advantages:
1. Advanced Control & Low Noise Design
- CE certified for international safety compliance
- PLC frequency conversion control for precise speed regulation
- Patented oil-seal silent technology for ultra-low noise operation
- Self-developed precision gear transmission replaces traditional belt drive for higher stability
2. High Efficiency & Flexible Operation
- Supports 2 or 4 grinding stations simultaneously
- O-type sealed grinding jars ensure safe, pressure-resistant operation
- Suitable for dry, wet, vacuum, and inert atmosphere grinding
- Capable of low-temperature and high-temperature grinding processes
3. Superior Grinding Performance
- Achieves final fineness down to <100 nm
- Combines impact and friction for efficient particle size reduction
- Effectively solves material deposition and adhesion issues
- Ensures excellent homogeneity and reproducibility
4. Safety & User-Friendly Design
- Equipped with safety switch and automatic gear lock system
- Built-in universal wheels for easy movement
- Low center of gravity for enhanced operational stability
- Compact structure with easy operation and maintenance
5. Durable & Clean Operation
- Low noise (<60 dB within 3 meters)
- No pollution and minimal material loss
- Robust construction for long-term industrial use
Technical Specifications of 40L Pilot-Scale Planetary Ball Mill:
| Model | M-40L |
| Feed Material | Medium or low hardness, hard, brittle, fibrous, viscous. |
| Size Reduction Principle | Impact, friction |
| Application | Pulverizing, grinding, mixing homogenizing, mechanical alloying |
| Main Disk Structure | Planetary main disk gear soaked in lube oil, reduce noise. |
| Standard | CE |
| Electrical Description | 380V AC ,50-60Hz,7.5KW |
| Material Feed Size | < 5 mm soil<10 mm |
| Final Fineness | < 100 nm |
| Batch Size / Feed Quantity | 4 x 10L |
| Grinding Jar Sizes | 5L/10L |
| Vacuum Jar Size | 10L( Stainless steel) |
| Feed Material Capacity | 3.3*4L |
| Feed balls Capacity | 3.3*4Lml |
| Sun Wheel Speed | 10 – 220 r/min |
| Ball Mill Jar Speed | 20 – 440 r/min |
| Total Grinding Speed | 660r/min |
| Speed Ratio | 1:2 |
| Material of Grinding Tools | Stainless steel, agate, zirconia, corundum, tungsten carbide, nylon, polyurethane, polytetrafluoroethylene, silicon carbide, etc. |
| Ball Size | 1 / 2 / 3 / 5 / 8 / 10 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 30 mm |
| No. of Grinding Stations | 2 or 4 |
| Mode | Vertical planetary |
| Grinding Mode | Dry/wet |
| Low Temperature Cooling Treatment | Yes (air cooler added) |
| Oil Seal Capacity | 800ml(fill in before using the planetary ball mill) |
| Noise | < 60dB(Within 3 metre) |
| Protection Code | IP60 |
| CN Patent | Safety protection (No.ZL 2015 2 0836150.6) |
| CN Patent | Oil seal silent (Patent No.ZL 2014 2 0375569.1) |
| CN Patent | Frequency control(patent No.ZL 2016 2 0836150.6) |
| W x H x D Closed | 116*94*145cm |
| Net Weight | 400kgs |
| Warranty | 12 months, lifetime support |
Applications:
- Lithium battery materials processing
- Advanced ceramics and glass
- Metallurgy and mining
- Pharmaceuticals and food processing
- Chemical and aviation materials
- Electronics and nanomaterials
- Biological and agricultural research
Other Optional Models:
| Model | Voltage | Motor power(KW) | Inverter power KW | Total timing
(min) |
Alternating Run Time | RPM | Noise ≤db | |
| Revolution speed | Rotation speed | |||||||
| M-0.4L | 220V 50HZ | 0.55 | 0.55 | 1-9999 | 1-9999 | 5-450 | 10-900 | 《50db |
| M-1L | 220V 50HZ | 0.55 | 0.55 | 1-9999 | 1-9999 | 5-450 | 10-900 | 《50db |
| M-2L | 220V 50HZ | 0.75 | 0.75 | 1-9999 | 1-9999 | 5-400 | 10-800 | 《50db |
| M-4L | 220V 50HZ | 0.75 | 0.75 | 1-9999 | 1-9999 | 5-400 | 10-800 | 《50db |
| M-8L | 220V 50HZ | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1-9999 | 1-9999 | 5-320 | 10-640 | 《58db |
| M -10L | 220V 50HZ | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1-9999 | 1-9999 | 5-320 | 10-640 | 《58db |
| M -12L | 380V 50HZ | 1.5 | 2.2 | 1-9999 | 1-9999 | 5-320 | 10-640 | 《58db |
| M-16L | 380V 50HZ | 2.2 | 2.2 | 1-9999 | 1-9999 | 5-280 | 10-560 | 《58db |
| M-20L | 380V 50HZ | 3.0 | 3.7 | 1-9999 | 1-9999 | 5-230 | 10-460 | 《60db |
| M-40L | 380V 50HZ | 5.5 | 7.5 | 1-9999 | 1-9999 | 5-220 | 10-440 | 《63db |
| M-60L | 380V 50HZ | 7.5 | 7.5 | 1-9999 | 1-9999 | 5-180 | 10-360 | 《65db |
| M-80L | 380V 50HZ | 7.5 | 11 | 1-9999 | 1-9999 | 5-180 | 10-360 | 《65db |
| M-100L | 380V 50HZ | 11 | 11 | 1-9999 | 1-9999 | 5-180 | 10-360 | 《68db |
Matched Ball Mill Jars:

| Model | Spec | With ball mill jar | Remarks | |
| Spec(ml) | Quantities | |||
| M-0.4L | 0.4L | 50-100ml | 2 or 4 | With 50ml vacuum ball mill jar |
| M-1L | 1L | 50-250ml | 2 or 4 | With 50-100ml vacuum ball mill jar |
| M-2L | 2L | 50-500ml | 2 or 4 | With 50-250ml vacuum ball mill jar |
| M-4L | 4L | 50-1000ml | 2 or 4 | With100-500ml vacuum ball mill jar |
| M-8L | 8L | 500-2000ml | 2 or 4 | With250-1000ml vacuum ball mill jar |
| M-10L | 10L | 500ml-2.5L | 2 or 4 | With 250-2.5L vacuum ball mill jar |
| M-12L | 12L | 1L-3L | 2 or 4 | With 500-3L vacuum ball mill jar |
| M-16 | 16L | 1L-4L | 2 or 4 | With 500-4L vacuum ball mill jar |
| M-20L | 20L | 1L-5L | 2 or 4 | With 1000-5L vacuum ball mill jar |
| M-40L | 40L | 4L-10L | 2 or 4 | With 3L-10L vacuum ball mill jar |
| M-60L | 60L | 6L-15L | 2 or 4 | With 5L-15L vacuum ball mill jar |
| M-80L | 80L | 6L-20L | 2 or 4 | With 5L-20L vacuum ball mill jar |
| M-100L | 100L | 10L-25L | 2 or 4 | With 9L-25L vacuum ball mill jar |
Grinding Media Options:
- Stainless steel
- Zirconia
- Agate
- Alumina (corundum)
- Tungsten carbide
- PTFE
- Nylon / Polyurethane
- Silicon carbide
For More Options on Ball Mills
Please visit our website [Ball Mills Collection]
One-stop Powder Solutions
In addition to providing pulverizing/grinding/milling equipment, ZYLAB also offer comprehensive one-stop powder solutions tailored for research needs.
Please visit our website [Powder Material Preparation Collection]
Cases
Supplying a Planetary Ball Mill to the University of Southampton
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