Tiltable Ball & Rod Mill

PRODUCT DETAILS

The Tiltable Ball & Rod Mill is designed for wet and dry grinding of mineral, ore and other solid laboratory samples. Its 9 litre AISI 304 stainless steel grinding tube, variable speed control and tilting mechanism provide flexible operation for both ball and rod grinding applications.

Wet and dry grinding: Supports both sample preparation methods.
Ball and rod grinding: Can operate with either grinding balls or grinding rods.
9 litre capacity: Equipped with a cylindrical grinding tube with a 9 L internal volume.
AISI 304 stainless steel tube: Provides durable construction suitable for wet and dry grinding.
Internal tube dimensions: Approximately Ø178 × 362 mm.
Feed size: Suitable for materials smaller than 8 mm.
Sample quantity: Processes approximately 500–1500 ml per grinding cycle.
Fine grinding: Final fineness can typically reach below 40 µm, depending on material and operating conditions.
Variable rotation speed: Continuously adjustable between 0 and 100 rpm.
Tilting mechanism: Allows the tube to move between horizontal grinding and vertical loading/unloading positions.
Ball charge included: Supplied with heat-treated hardened chromium-alloy grinding balls.
Rod charge included: Supplied with AISI 304 stainless steel grinding rods.
Powerful drive system: Uses a 1.5 kW, 1400 rpm motor with gearbox and V-belt transmission.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Product Code	Product Name	Capacity (L)	Internal Dimensions	Rotation Speed	Motor
LT-M0609	Tiltable Ball & Rod Mill	9	Ø178 × 362 mm	0–100 rpm	1.5 kW, 1400 rpm

TECHNICAL DOCUMENT

Description

What Is a Tiltable Ball & Rod Mill?

The Tiltable Ball & Rod Mill is designed for fine grinding of mineral, ore and other solid laboratory samples. The machine supports both wet and dry grinding and can operate with either grinding balls or rods.

The LT-M0609 accepts feed material smaller than 8 mm and processes approximately 500–1500 ml of sample per cycle. Under suitable operating conditions, the system can achieve a final fineness below 40 µm.

However, final particle size depends on material hardness, initial particle size, grinding time, rotation speed and grinding-media loading.

9 Litre Stainless Steel Grinding Tube

The machine is equipped with a cylindrical grinding tube manufactured from AISI 304 stainless steel. The tube has an internal volume of 9 litres and internal dimensions of approximately Ø178 × 362 mm.

Stainless steel construction supports both wet and dry grinding applications. The tube also incorporates axially opening covers at both ends, providing convenient access during sample loading, unloading and cleaning.

Ball and Rod Grinding Options

The LT-M0609 is supplied with two different grinding-media configurations.

One charge consists of heat-treated hardened chromium-alloy grinding balls. Ball grinding generates repeated impact and friction forces inside the rotating tube.

The second charge consists of AISI 304 stainless steel grinding rods. Rod grinding creates a different contact pattern and provides laboratories with an alternative method for controlling the grinding process.

Therefore, the operator can select the most appropriate configuration according to the sample and required particle-size distribution.

Variable 0–100 rpm Speed Control

An electronic motor speed controller provides continuously variable tube rotation from 0 to 100 rpm.

Adjustable speed allows laboratories to adapt the grinding action according to material properties and required fineness. For comparative sample preparation, maintaining consistent speed, grinding time and media loading helps improve repeatability.

Tilting Mechanism for Easy Loading

One of the main advantages of the Tiltable Ball & Rod Mill is its positioning mechanism.

A worm-gear reducer and manual handwheel allow the cylindrical grinding tube to be positioned horizontally for grinding and vertically for loading and unloading.

This configuration simplifies the handling of samples and heavy grinding media. It also reduces the need for the operator to manually lift or reposition the complete grinding tube.

Motor and Drive System

The LT-M0609 uses a 1.5 kW electric motor operating at approximately 1400 rpm. A gearbox and V-belt drive transmit motor power to the grinding tube.

The combined drive and tilting system provides controlled operation for mineral-processing laboratories, universities, research centres and industrial sample-preparation facilities.

Laboratory Mineral Sample Preparation

The Tiltable Ball & Rod Mill combines wet and dry grinding, adjustable rotation speed and interchangeable ball or rod grinding media in a single machine.

Its 9 litre stainless steel tube, 0–100 rpm speed range, <8 mm feed capability and tilting mechanism provide a flexible solution for laboratory-scale mineral and ore preparation.