High-performance bead mill for wet grinding and dispersing
Optimize your production line with a bead mill designed for efficient particle size reduction and dispersion in continuous, high-speed operations—ideal for achieving narrow particle size distribution in liquid and slurry products.
Grinds and Disperses Particles in Liquid Solutions
The MicroMedia+ from Bühler Group is a high-performance bead mill designed to tackle the challenges of fine grinding and dispersing in demanding applications. Its innovative engineering allows for effective particle size reduction, ensuring uniform distribution in end products such as packaging labels, OLED displays, and lithium-ion batteries. Utilizing a sophisticated bead separation system, it supports continuous and automated operations with high energy efficiency, reducing energy consumption while maintaining optimal output. The equipment excels in integrating into existing processing lines, offering centralized control options and IoT readiness for seamless monitoring and adjustments. Available in various materials to ensure chemical compatibility, the MicroMedia+ also features a redesigned bearing unit and lifting device for straightforward cleaning and maintenance, minimizing downtime. Whether you manufacture chemicals, cosmetics, or electronic materials, this bead mill provides tailored solutions for your most exacting production needs.
Benefits
- Enhances production quality with consistent particle size distribution.
- Increases operational efficiency with high-speed, continuous processing.
- Decreases energy costs by utilizing smaller beads and high power density.
- Facilitates maintenance with easy access to critical components.
- Integrates seamlessly with existing systems, supporting remote IoT monitoring.
- Applications
- Paints and coatings,Printing inks,Digital inks,Batteries,Electronic materials
- End products
- Lithium-ion battery cathodes,Packaging labels,Oled displays,Automotive paints,Conductive ink for circuit printing
- Steps before
- Pre-grinding,Emulsification,Mixing
- Steps after
- Packing,Coating,Quality Control
- Input ingredients
- digital inks,electronic materials,paints,coatings,printing inks,ceramic grinding media
- Output ingredients
- high-quality digital inks,processed electronic materials,finished paints and coatings,refined printing inks
- 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.
- Machine Size
- Varies according to local configuration
- Material Choice
- Various options available to suit application
- Power Density
- Highest in its class
- Particle Size Distribution
- Narrow
- Recirculation Flow
- High
- Bead Size
- Smaller beads for efficiency
- Automation
- Centralized control with Premium Plus option
- IoT Compatibility
- Ready for IoT applications
- Control System
- Automated with operator guidance
- Start-up Time
- Fast production start
- Configuration Flexibility
- Customizable to local regulations
- Process Chamber Material
- Multiple options available
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch / Inline Continuous
- Automation level
- Manual / PLC / SCADA
- Cleaning method
- CIP / Manual
- Energy efficiency
- 0.5–2 kWh/kg moisture
- CIP/SIP
- CIP 121°C / SIP 135°C
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Foaming risk
- Low foaming solutions
- FDA compliance
- Yes
- GMP Compliance
- Yes
- CE marking
- Yes
- ATEX certification
- Yes
- EHEDG certification
- Yes
- Machine footprint
- Compact
- Discharge method
- High recirculation flow
- Control panel type
- Automated
- Tank shape and size
- Varied,dependent on application
- Material choices
- Customizable
- Bead separation
- Optimal bead separation technology
- Machine sizes
- Varied
- Material choices
- Multiple
- Configuration compliance
- Local regulations
- Process chamber materials
- Various
- Control system integration
- Bühler cloud
- Digital services
- IoT applications
- Automated control system
- Operator guidance
- Start ramps feature
- Yes
- Link to digital services
- AI-driven tools