Laboratory and pilot plant horizontal bead mill

Achieve precision milling with minimal product waste, ensuring consistent particle size distributions and optimized material flow for critical applications like battery slurries and pharmaceutical ingredients.

Achieves Consistent Dispersion in Complex Formulations

The DISPERMAT® SC4 dissolver from VMA-GETZMANN excels in high-precision dispersion, crucial for various industrial sectors, including agrochemicals and automotive coatings. Utilizing a robust motor and adjustable-speed mixing technology, it efficiently handles product volumes ranging from 30 to 600 liters, making it ideal for pilot-plant scale and full production runs. Its precision-engineered components ensure optimal energy consumption while maintaining a high-quality dispersion. Integration into existing production lines is seamless with its PLC control system, offering automation features and remote monitoring for enhanced operational control.

Designed to operate with minimal downtime, it features easy-to-clean components and meets stringent compliance standards, suitable for GMP environments. The machine’s corrosion-resistant material options, such as stainless steel or ceramic coatings, cater to different chemical processing needs. Engineering support for custom configurations ensures it can meet specific process requirements, providing a comprehensive solution for developing dispersions in high-stakes applications like pharmaceuticals and technical ceramics.

Benefits

  • Ensures consistent quality in complex formulations through precise control.
  • Optimizes operational efficiency, reducing energy usage by up to 20%.
  • Enhances production flexibility with quick integration and customization options.
  • Minimizes cleaning time with easy-to-access components and corrosion-resistant materials.
  • Complies with rigorous industry standards, supporting GMP environments.

General


Applications
Sealants,Cosmetics,Aerospace coatings,Ship paints,Biotechnology,Road marking paints,Printing inks,Carbon materials,Fuel cells,Ceramic pigments,Architectural coatings,Batteries,Artist colors,Agrochemicals,Technical ceramics,Food products,Polishing agents,Pharmaceuticals,Wind turbine coatings,Adhesives,Automotive coatings
End products
Epoxy adhesive formulations,Nano-active pharmaceutical ingredients,Natural face creams,Exterior wall emulsions,Reflective road traffic paint,Carbon black pigments,Porous boron nitride ceramics,Automotive base coat and clear coat,Anti-fouling marine paints,Digital ceramic inkjet inks,Temperature-resistant aerospace coatings,Oil painting pigments,Decorative ceramic tiles,Proton exchange membrane fuel cells,Self-cleaning wind turbine coatings,Abrasive polishing compound,Herbicide suspensions,Lithium-ion battery slurry,Spice blend pastes,Protein-based cell cultures,Silicone sealants
Steps before
Purification,Drying,Grinding,Mixing,Emulsification
Steps after
Sterilization,Packing,Coating,Filtration,Cooling
Input ingredients
fertilizers,plant protection products,seed treatments,peat,automotive paints,slurries,conductive additives,separator films,architectural coatings,top coats,emulsion paints,fillers,primers,wood coatings,clear coats,latex paints,natural paints,printing inks,ceramic inks,digital printing inks,screen printing inks,textile inks,special coatings,adhesives,silicones,carbon black,nanotubes,artist colors,spice pastes,food additives,food supplements,liquid crystal display materials,pharmaceutical ingredients,biotechnology materials,polishing agents
Output ingredients
homogenized fertilizers,uniform plant protection products,dispersed seed treatments,mixed peat and fertilizers,finished automotive paint layers,processed battery slurries,manufactured separator films,applied architectural coatings,completed top coats,formulated emulsion paints,leveled fillers,applied primers,treated wood coatings,applied clear coats,produced latex paints,eco-friendly natural paints,prepared printing inks,stabilized ceramic inks,composite digital printing inks,screen-ready printing inks,durable textile inks,advanced special coatings,bonded adhesives,integrated silicones,dispersed carbon black,separated nanotubes,custom artist colors,processed spice pastes,enhanced food additives,effective food supplements,stable display materials,optimized pharmaceutical ingredients,developed biotechnology materials,effective polishing agents
Market info
VMA-Getzmann is renowned for manufacturing high-quality dispersing, mixing, and milling equipment, particularly for the chemical, coatings, and inks industries, specializing in engineered-to-order solutions that emphasize innovation, reliability, and technical excellence.

Technical Specifications


Power
0.3 - 55 kW
Product Capacity
0.05 - 2000 litres
Control System
CN / C / SC / PLC
Milling Output
25 - 1000 litres / hour
Speed
0 - 6000 rpm
Milling Chamber Volume
0.05 - 50 litres
Temperature Control
Guided cooling system
Material
Stainless steel / Ceramic / SiSiC
Automation
PLC-controlled / Manual
Dispersion Method
Single pass / Re-circulation
O-Ring Material
VITON / EPDM
Dynamic Gap Separation
Yes
Modular System
Yes
ATEX Certification
Yes

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
Manual / PLC / SC
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch / Inline Continuous
Cleaning Method
Manual / CIP
Control system
CN / C / SC / PLC
Product recovery
High yield
Temperature control
Guided cooling

Material Compatibility


Corrosive resistance
Acids/Alkalis
Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
Ceramic compatibility
ZrO2 / SiSiC

Product type Characteristics


Agglomeration risk
Yes/No
Processing type
Batch/Continuous

Physical Characteristics


Tank size
30–600 litres / 80–1000 litres / 400–2000 litres
Discharge method
Single pass / Re-circulation
Control panel type
CN / C / SC / PLC

Custom Options


Control system type
CN / C / SC / PLC
Scraper inclusion
Optional
Scraper type
Standard / ATEX
Vacuum capability
Standard / ATEX
Pumping system
Integrated
Rotor-stator customization
Modular
Milling chamber material
Stainless steel / Ceramic / Hard metal
O-ring material options
VITON / EPDM / Perfluoroelastomeres