Milling beads for wet grinding in paint industry

Enhance product uniformity and grinding efficiency with specialized milling beads, ideal for achieving precise particle sizes in demanding wet grinding applications.

Enhances Grinding Efficiency and Consistency

The KREISIT® Milling Beads from WILHELM NIEMANN GmbH & Co. are specially formulated density-optimized zirconium oxide beads designed for efficient wet grinding applications. Leveraging cerium stabilization, these beads exhibit exceptional hardness and wear resistance, making them the ideal choice for high-intensity milling in paints, varnishes, and various chemical industries. They are engineered to work seamlessly with the KREIS-BASKET-MILL® systems, ensuring optimal particle size reduction and uniformity in low- to medium-viscosity formulations. With sizes ranging from Ø 0.4 to 2.4 mm, the beads are suited for a wide range of applications, including automotive-repair paints, protective coatings, and printing inks. Designed for longevity and reduced contamination risks, they provide efficient milling while minimizing energy consumption and bead breakage. Their non-porous, gas-tight surface ensures consistent performance and easy cleaning, facilitating seamless integration into both batch and continuous processing operations.

Benefits

  • Enhances production efficiency by delivering consistent particle size distribution.
  • Reduces operational costs with high wear resistance and extended bead lifespan.
  • Minimizes contamination risks due to non-porous, gas-tight bead surface.
  • Supports eco-friendly production with reduced energy consumption in milling processes.
  • Facilitates seamless integration into existing milling systems, optimizing performance.

General


Applications
Wax dispersion,Colorants,Automotive-repair paints,Industrial paints,Additives for printing inks,Ceramic slurry,Coil coating,Screen printing inks,Wood varnishes,Protective coatings,Pigments,Flexo printing inks,Marine paints,Leather paints,Plant protection products
End products
Acrylic car refinishing topcoats,Anti-corrosion metal coatings,Epoxy industrial floor coatings,Uv-curable screen printing inks,Microcrystalline wax emulsions,Aluminium oxide ceramic slip,Aniline leather dyes,Solvent-based flexographic inks,Polyester coil topcoats,Azo compound colorants,Glyphosate herbicides,Rheology modifiers for inks,Epoxy marine hull paints,Titanium dioxide pigments,Polyurethane wood sealers
Steps before
Mixing,Dispersing,Dissolving,Evacuation
Steps after
Screening,Coating,Packing
Input ingredients
low- to medium-viscous products,paint and varnish industry materials,chemical industry materials,pharmaceutical industry materials,cosmetic industry materials,raw materials for protective coatings,pigments,colorants,ceramic slurry,plant protection products
Output ingredients
industrial paints,automotive-repair paints,wood varnishes,protective coatings,marine paints,leather paints,coil coating,flexo printing inks,screen printing inks,additives for printing inks,wax dispersion
Market info
Wilhelm Niemann is renowned for manufacturing high-quality dispersing machines and mixers used in the paint and varnish industry, delivering engineered-to-order solutions with a strong reputation for innovation, reliability, and precision.

Technical Specifications


Viscosity Range
Up to 1,000,000 mPas
Particle Size
Down to nano range
Slit Width
0.2 – 0.6 mm
Milling Beads Size
0.4 – 2.4 mm
Hardness
Highest
Wear Resistance
High
Material
Zirconium oxide (Cerium stabilized)
Gas-Tightness
Yes
Surface Porosity
Non-porous

Operating Characteristics


Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch / Continuous
Sip/Cip suitability
Yes/No
Automation level
Manual / PLC-Controlled
Grinding methodology
Wet grinding
Viscosity handling capacity
Low to High Viscosity
Material compatibility
Chemical / Paint / Varnish
Efficiency
High wear resistance
Integration capability
Compatible with KREIS-BASKET-MILL®
Evacuation capability
Yes

Material Compatibility


Abrasion resistance
High
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
High
Density/particle size
0.4–2.4 mm

Physical Characteristics


Milling beads size
Ø 0.4 - 2.4 mm
Material of Milling Beads
Zirconium oxide (Cerium stabilized)
Surface type
Gas-tight,non-porous,dense
Hardness
Highest hardness

Custom Options


Control panel type
NIEMANN KD-TOUCH 16 touch panel
Milling Beads Size
Ø 0.4 – 2.4 mm
Milling Beads Material
Zirconium oxide (Cerium stabilized)