Full-volume bead mill for wet grinding applications

Achieve superior dispersion and particle size consistency with advanced wet grinding technology designed to optimize energy efficiency and enhance productivity in continuous, high-speed operations.

Grinds and Disperses Materials Efficiently

The Centex Full-volume Bead Mill from Bühler Group revolutionizes wet grinding and dispersing with its advanced design tailored for high-demand industries such as printing inks, paints, coatings, chemicals, and cosmetics. Utilizing reverse-feeding EcoMizer agitator disks, it achieves a homogenous bead distribution, enhancing energy efficiency and reducing grinding costs. Capable of processing various liquid and slurry compositions, it is ideal for producing pigment dispersion inks, automotive paints, epoxy coatings, and more. The mill’s large screen surface and sophisticated bead separation system ensure high throughput and minimal temperature issues. Fully automated with touch screen controls, it offers seamless integration into continuous high-speed operations. Available in materials compatible with chemical and corrosion resistance needs, the Centex offers customizable configurations and engineering support to fit specific plant requirements, optimizing both performance and cost efficiency.

Benefits

  • Achieves energy savings with optimized bead distribution, lowering operational costs.
  • Increases throughput with a large screen area, minimizing process bottlenecks.
  • Supports diverse product formulations, enhancing application versatility.
  • Offers seamless process integration with advanced automation, reducing setup times.
  • Reduces maintenance frequency through robust design, ensuring long service life.

General


Applications
Chemicals,Paints and coatings,Printing inks,Digital inks,Cosmetics,Wet grinding and dispersing,Electronic materials
End products
Eyeliner,Epoxy coatings,Conductive inks,Flexible electronics pastes,Thin film coatings,Cosmetic emulsions,Nano-particle slurries,Oled inks,Photovoltaic paste,Foundation creams,Automotive paints,Water-based acrylic paints,Pigment dispersion inks,Lipsticks
Steps before
Grinding,Milling,Dehulling
Steps after
Packing,Coating
Input ingredients
wet grinding materials,printing inks ingredients,paints ingredients,coatings ingredients
Output ingredients
dispersed materials,homogenous bead distribution,higher product quality,narrow particle size distribution
Market info
Buhler is renowned for manufacturing advanced process solutions for food, feed, and advanced materials. They are highly regarded for their innovation in milling technology and equipment quality.

Technical Specifications


Efficiency
Low kWh/kg
Automation
Touch screen display / Basic controls
Bead separation
Efficient with large screen surface
Throughput
Higher due to large screen surface
Processing time
Reduced due to EcoMizer agitator disks
Energy efficiency
Maximized with EcoMizer agitator disks
Flow capability
Higher without compression
Homogeneity
Achieved by reverse-feeding EcoMizer disks

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
Touch screen display / Basic controls
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous
Changeover time
Efficient bead separation design
CIP/SIP
CIP capable
Energy efficiency
Lower specific energy requirement
Process integration
Smart design for seamless flow

Material Compatibility


Abrasion resistance
High
Biological compatibility
Non-applicable
Cleanability
Easy to clean
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Resistant
Density/particle size
Suitable for various densities and sizes

Physical Characteristics


Control panel type
Touch screen display / Basic controls

Custom Options


Control panel type
Touch screen / Basic
Automation control
PLC / SCADA
Integration possibilities
Process engineering support