Mini-mill for fine comminution of small sample quantities

Achieve precise homogenization and fine comminution of small sample quantities, essential for laboratories needing efficient preparation for subsequent analytical procedures. Ideal for applications demanding meticulous control over particle size and sample integrity.

Grinds and Homogenizes Laboratory Samples

The Mini-Mill PULVERISETTE 23 from FRITSCH is a compact ball mill designed for precise sample grinding in laboratories across various industries. Utilizing impact and friction, it ensures effective comminution of small sample quantities from 0.1 ml to 5 ml. Ideal for biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and material technology, it processes samples for applications ranging from cell lysis to particle size reduction. The mill features a unique spherical grinding bowl that enhances grinding performance while facilitating easy cleaning and maintenance. With its bench-top design, the unit seamlessly integrates into lab environments, offering manual operation and high-speed oscillations of 900 to 3,000 per minute. Customizable with different material options to prevent contamination, it supports rigorous sample preparation with minimal user intervention.

Benefits

  • Enhances analytical accuracy by ensuring precise sample comminution.
  • Saves lab space with its ultra-compact bench-top design.
  • Minimizes sample contamination with material-specific grinding bowls.
  • Simplifies cleaning procedures with easy-to-disassemble components.
  • Facilitates diverse applications from biotechnology to environmental testing with versatile operation modes.

General


Applications
Chemicals,Ceramics,Biotechnology,Mineralogy,Metallurgy,Food industry,Material technology,Environmental research,Forensic analysis,Textiles,Pharmaceuticals
End products
Textile fiber analysis,Metal particle size reduction,Soil sample preparation,Mineral powders,Fungus cell disruption,Food ingredient testing,Azo dye detection in textiles,Yeast cells lysis,Ceramic powders,Deep frozen tissue homogenization,Drug particles preparation
Steps before
Sample Collection,Pre-crushing,Drying,Freezing
Steps after
Particle Analysis,Material Classification,Sample Analysis
Input ingredients
medium-hard samples,brittle samples,moist samples,fungus cells,yeast cells,deep frozen tissue,cells
Output ingredients
fine comminution,homogenized samples,nano-particles
Market info
Fritsch is renowned for manufacturing high-quality, engineered-to-order laboratory instruments for sample preparation and particle sizing in research and industrial laboratories, with a strong reputation for precision, innovation, and reliability.

Technical Specifications


Sample capacity
Up to 5 ml
Oscillation frequency
900 - 3,000 oscillations/min
Amplitude
9 mm
Grinding bowl volume
0.1 ml – 5 ml
Oscillation frequency range
15 – 50 Hz
Footprint
20 x 30 cm
Weight
7 kg
Grinding method
Impact and friction

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Impact and friction
Grinding bowl oscillations
900 - 3,000 oscillations/min at 9 mm amplitude
Oscillation frequency
15 – 50 Hz
Automatic operation level
Manual
Cleaning method
Simple and manual
Batch size capacity
0.1 ml – 5 ml

Material Compatibility


Abrasion resistance
Spherical grinding bowls
Biological compatibility
PTFE grinding bowls
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Zirconium oxide grinding bowls and balls
Cleanability
Easy-to-clean glass keyboard
Density/particle size
Medium-hard to moist samples
Sizes up to 5 ml

Product type Characteristics


Grinding Type
Dry/Wet/Cryogenic

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
20 x 30 cm
Machine weight
7 kg
Grinding bowl shape
Spherical

Custom Options


Compact footprint
20 x 30 cm
Weight
7 kg
Control panel type
Integrated,easy-to-clean glass keyboard
Grinding bowl material
PTFE / Zirconium Oxide
Grinding bowl capacity
0.1 ml – 5 ml
Oscillation frequency range
900 - 3,000 oscillations/minute
Grinding method
Impact and friction
Cooling option
Pre-cool in liquid nitrogen
Operation Type
Wet,dry,cryogenic grinding
Spherical Grinding Bowl
Twist and turn assembly