Cone mill for particle size reduction in pharmaceuticals

Achieve precise particle size control with this cone mill, designed to seamlessly integrate into continuous processing lines, ensuring efficient milling and calibrating with minimal noise.

Processes and Calibrates Wet or Dry Products

The IMILL Series from IMA Active offers versatile cone milling solutions tailored for the pharmaceutical, food, nutraceutical, and cosmetic industries. Leveraging centrifugal acceleration, it efficiently processes and calibrates both wet and dry products, ensuring precise particle size reduction. The IMILL can function independently or integrate seamlessly within larger control systems, enhancing production flexibility. Available in models IMILL 5, IMILL 8, and IMILL 12, capacities range up to 4,000 kg/h, accommodating diverse production needs. It features adjustable impeller speeds for specific material requirements and optional ATEX versions for explosive environments. Designed for efficiency, the IMILL minimizes noise while maintaining high throughput, ensuring uniformity in tablets, capsules, powders, and more. Options for stainless steel construction support compliance with GMP standards, securing safe processing environments. Maintenance is streamlined with easy access for cleaning, promoting operational longevity and minimal downtime.

Benefits

  • Enhances product uniformity with precise particle size control.
  • Increases operational efficiency by integrating seamlessly into existing systems.
  • Reduces noise levels, contributing to a safer work environment.
  • Provides flexibility with interchangeable calibrating cones and adjustable speeds.
  • Ensures safety and compliance with optional ATEX certification for explosive environments.

General


Applications
Food,Nutraceuticals,Cosmetics,Pharmaceuticals
End products
Energy bars,Creams,Protein shakes,Tablets,Vitamin supplements,Herbal supplements,Ointments,Powders,Lotions,Capsules
Steps before
Grinding,Emulsification,Purification
Steps after
Packing,Coating
Input ingredients
wet products,dry products,pharmaceutical products,food products,nutraceutical products,cosmetic products
Output ingredients
calibrated particles,reduced particle size,processed pharmaceutical products,processed food products,processed nutraceutical products,processed cosmetic products
Market info
IMA is known for its expertise in manufacturing automated packaging machines and solutions, particularly for the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, food, tea, and coffee industries, offering innovative, high-quality equipment and comprehensive customer service.

Technical Specifications


Model
IMILL 5,IMILL 8,IMILL 12
Capacity
400,2,000,4,000 kg/h
Motor
1.5 kW,4.0 kW,5.5 kW
Speed range
300-2,600 rpm for IMILL 5,300-2,200 rpm for IMILL 8,300-1,500 rpm for IMILL 12
Dimensions (A x B x C x D)
180 x 132.5 x 125.8 x 222 mm for IMILL 5,330 x 290 x 199.7 x 369.5 mm for IMILL 8,500 x 414 x 301.5 x 420 mm for IMILL 12
Operation Type
Free-standing or integrated
Product Feeding
Gravity or Vacuum
Calibrating Cones
Various shapes and dimensions
Optional
ATEX version available

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Centrifugal acceleration
Integrated steps
Free-standing or integrated in control systems
Automation level
Manual / PLC / SCADA
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch / Inline Continuous

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Product type Characteristics


Suitability
Pharmaceutical,Food,Nutraceutical,Cosmetic industries
Product State
Wet or Dry Products
Material Feeding
Gravity or Vacuum


ATEX certification
Optional

Physical Characteristics


Available Versions
Free-standing / Integrated
Product Feeding Method
Gravity / Vacuum
Calibrating Cones
Various shapes and dimensions
ATEX Version
Available as an option
Machine Layout Dimensions
A (mm)
Machine Layout Dimensions
B (mm)
Machine Layout Dimensions
C (mm)
Machine Layout Dimensions
D (mm)
Motor Power
1.5 kW / 4.0 kW / 5.5 kW
Speed Range
300–2,600 rpm / 300–2,200 rpm / 300–1,500 rpm
Operation Mode
Wet or Dry

Custom Options


Integration Possibilities
Free-standing or integrated
Product Feeding
Gravity or vacuum
Calibrating Cones
Various shapes and dimensions
ATEX Version
Available as an option