Cutting mill for soft and medium-hard materials
When dealing with the size reduction of soft, medium-hard, tough, or fibrous materials, consistent and precise milling becomes essential. Challenges often include avoiding contamination, achieving defined final fineness, and ensuring easy cleaning processes.

Ensure precise and contaminant-free size reduction.
The Retsch Cutting Mill SM 100 is designed for routine applications that require efficient size reduction of various materials, including soft, medium-hard, and elastic mixes. This budget-friendly model operates at a rotor speed of 1,500 min-1, providing gentle and rapid size reduction through cutting and shearing forces. It features a range of accessories such as different rotors, hoppers, and sieves, which can be customized for optimal sample processing. The machine supports material feed sizes of up to 60 x 80 mm and final fineness levels ranging between 0.25 – 20 mm, accommodating a variety of applications from agriculture to pharmaceuticals. The cutter is equipped with stainless steel and heavy-metal-free grinding options, ensuring contaminant-free processing. The smooth surface design and push-fit rotor facilitate quick and easy cleaning, making it efficient for continuous use. The unit meets CE standards and can be mounted on a solid table or optional base frame.
Benefits
- Quick and easy cleaning with smooth surfaces.
- Versatile accessory options for customized application.
- Defined final fineness with a range of sieve sizes.
- Contaminant-free processing with stainless and heavy-metal-free options.
- High safety standards and compliance with CE certification.