This section provides an overview for ball mills as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 30 ball mill manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked ball mill companies as of November, 2024: 1.Orbis Machinery, 2.JSB Industrial Solutions, Inc., 3.BIOBASE GROUP.
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A ball mill is a type of milling equipment that performs milling by rotating balls of alumina or other material in a cylindrical container as the milling medium. In a broad sense, there are the vibration ball mill that vibrates a container, and planetary ball mill that rotates the container, but generally speaking, ball mills that rotate containers are more common.
The grinding balls (20 to 100 mm in diameter) and raw materials are placed in this device, which can rotate horizontally, and the raw materials are finely ground by collision with the grinding balls, impact between the grinding balls and the inner surface, and frictional crushing.
Bead mills are also used to pulverize raw materials. The grinding power of a ball mill is determined by the free fall of the grinding balls. In contrast, in a bead mill, strong impact force is applied by centrifugal force by a stirring device. Another feature of bead mills is that the bead diameter is smaller than that of a ball mill, at 2 mm or less. Due to the difference in milling energy and other characteristics, these types of equipment are used differently in the field.
Ball mills are used in a wide variety of fields, such as ore, coal, cement, pharmaceuticals, ceramics, and metals, because of their simple structure and ease of scale-up. Some examples are listed below.
The optimum rotation speed N of ball mills depends on the size of the grinding media, grinding method (dry or wet), presence of lifters, and size of the mill. In general, ball mill specifications are expressed as the ratio of the critical speed Nc to the optimum speed N (N / Nc). The "critical rotation speed Nc" shown here is the minimum speed at which particles remain crimped to the far east inner wall due to centrifugal force. When calculating the rotational speed when the milling balls are 30 mm in diameter, it is common to obtain values of 75% for the dry type and 65% for the wet type.
The ratio of powder, balls, and space in the vessel also affects the milling process. Generally, each should be about 1/3 of the volume, but in practice, conditions should be changed depending on the sample and purpose (processing time and batch volume).
In dry milling, the raw material and balls are placed in the mill. The advantage of this simple structure is that impurities are unlikely to be mixed in. In wet milling, water or an organic solvent is added in addition to the raw materials and grinding balls. This method is suitable for blending and mixing raw materials. An air purge mechanism is standard to improve the discharge efficiency of the milled products. Special containers are sometimes used for ball mills. This is used for the grinding of materials that are explosive or oxidizable during the grinding process.
There are two main types of ball mill containers: ceramic and metal. Metal is used for large production applications, but if there are concerns about metal contamination or corrosion, the inner walls must be lined with rubber or urethane. This increases the cost and may be difficult to manufacture depending on the size. Balls are made of the same material as the container. The larger the density of the material, the stronger the crushing force, and the smaller the ball diameter, the more contact points there are, thus increasing the crushing capacity. However, some materials are more prone to wear than others, so care must be taken in selecting the right material.
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Benchmark Scientific, founded in the US in 2004, is a manufacturer and supplier of laboratory equipment used for life scientific research. It provides research laboratories with cost-effective products to enhance efficiency, safety, and results. Company’s product line includes a range of buffet laboratory equipment, such as orbital/rocking, incubated shakers, hotplates-stirrers/magnetic stirrers/overhead stirrers, and more. It also offers incubators, scales/balances, thermal cyclers, cell counters, and other instruments. With an emphasis on technology, Benchmark Scientific aims to support scientific advancements and improve laboratory practices.
ERWEKA GmbH, established in 1951 and headquartered in Langen, Germany, is a manufacturer of test equipment for the pharmaceutical industry. The company designs, manufactures and installs the whole range of dissolution and physical test equipment for pharmaceutical and life science companies, research and test laboratories, and universities all over the world. It offers a product for every required test for solid dosage form drugs. The company has been granted ISO 9001 and 14001 certificates, and shares all the Certificates of Compliance(CoC) and other Declarations of Conformity of its products on the website.
Fritsch GmbH is a manufacturer of application specific laboratory instruments that was established in 1920 in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The company primarily offers instruments and equipment for particle sizing and sample preparation. These products include planetary mills for homogenizing processes, laser particle sizers for analyzing particle size distributions in a sample, and vibratory sieve shakers for fractionating processes. The company also offers application consultation, equipment installation, and personnel training services to its clients with unique projects.
Gusu Food Processing Machinery Suzhou Co. Ltd. is a manufacturer of machinery and related equipment for producing chocolate established in 1969 in Suzhou, Jiangsu, China. The company offers conche machines for concentrating or developing the flavor of chocolate, chocolate enrobers for coating ingredients with chocolate, and standard chocolate machines for production processes. It also offers complete candy bar lines built to customer specifications for mass production operations. The company’s products are commonly used in the confectionery, food processing, and snack food industries.
Baichy Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd., established in 2003 and headquartered in Jiaozuo, China, is a manufacturer of mining machinery and mineral processing equipment. The company offers a range of products, including mobile crushing stations, jaw-crushing stations, and sand-making machines. It also provides a cone crusher, ball mill, and a full set of beneficiation equipment. Its product is made from chrome alloyed steel castings, which provides much more durability against abrasion. The company has received ISO 9001:2015 and CE certifications. It serves various industries such as mining, construction, manufacturing, and more.
Ortoalresa was established in 1949 and is based in Madrid, Spain is a manufacturer of Centrifuge laboratory equipment. The company has a wide range of centrifuges for all applications. The company serves critical roles in scientific research, medical research, biotechnology and more. These devices enable the separation of substances based on density, facilitating tasks like blood sample analysis, DNA extraction, and purification of various compounds, crucial for advancements in healthcare and scientific discovery.
VILITEK LLC is a Russian designer and manufacturer of pilot plant and laboratory equipment that was established in Moscow in 2009. The company’s product lineup includes additive manufacturing as well as powder metallurgy equipment such as powder mixers and laser sintering machines. It also offers ultrasonic baths, ball mills, composition analyzers, and custom gloveboxes and isolators. The company’s products are mainly used by its clients in the metalworking, aerospace, defense, and nuclear industries.
JISICO CO., LTD., established in 1967 in Seoul, Korea, is a manufacturer of chemical and physical apparatus instruments for research agencies, hospitals, universities, and industrial research institutes. Its product catalog includes constant temperature and humidity chambers, water purification tools, analytical and measuring apps, and electric mule furnaces. It also offers accessories such as vacuum pumps, glove boxes, heating apparatus, and water baths. The company obtained the BS EN ISO 9001:2000/KS A 9001:2001 and ISO 14001:2004/ KS Q 14001:2004 certifications.
Shandong ALPA Powder Technology Co., Ltd is a Chinese manufacturer of industrial processing machines that was established in Weifang, Shandong Province in 1999. The company’s product lineup includes air classifiers for grading or separating powders, jet mills for producing fine powders, and impact mills for crushing or milling powders. It also offers fluidized bed jet mills for spheroidizing and/or densifying powders, as well as industrial-grade mixers and dryers for removal of moisture or solvents. The company’s products are used mainly by clients in China’s petrochemical, biotech, and energy industries.
Oflaz Mechanics, founded in 2005 and headquartered in Karaman, Turkey, is an engineering company and a manufacturer of chocolate processing equipment. The company offers a wide range of equipment, including ball mills, tempering machines, and enrobing machines. It also produces various secondary machines, including magnetic filters, sprinklers, and topping machines. These machines are primarily used by confectionery and processed snack food manufacturers. The company also produces steel belts for various non-stop applications, including carbon steel belts for tunnel ovens and stainless steel belts for food industry conveyor machines.
Waltcher GmbH, founded in 2009 and based in Krefeld, Germany, is a manufacturer and supplier of equipment for the confectionery and chocolate industry. The company's product portfolio includes automatic forming machines, cereal bar forming machines, and ultrasonic cutting machines for food. These products find application in various sectors, including confectionery, food processing, and the pharmaceutical industries. The company also offers services including 24/7 online support, staff training, and flexible delivery methods. The company has sales representatives in two countries, including the United States and Syria.
China Henan Hongxing Mining Machinery Co., Ltd is a Chinese mining machinery manufacturer that was established in Zhengzhou, Henan Province in 2002. The company’s product lineup includes cone, stone, and impact crushers, as well as mobile crushing stations for flexible crushing operations in various environments. It also offers mineral processing equipment such as magnetic separators, Raymond mills, and flotation machines for separating or enriching applications. The company’s products are primarily used by clients in the sand and mining, metallurgy, and chemical industries.
Retsch GmbH, established in 1915, is headquartered in Haan, Germany, as a manufacturer of laboratory equipment specializing in sample preparation and particle sizing solutions. Specializing in sample preparation and particle sizing solutions. The company products includes milling machines, sieving equipment, and homogenizers. The company has earned like the Excellence in Laboratory Equipment Award in 2017 and the Innovation Award for Laboratory Technology in 2019. The company hold hold certifications such as ISO 9001:2015 and CE, for product quality and safety. The company products cater to pharmaceutical research, materials science, food and beverage analysis, environmental testing.
Strommashina Corp. established in 1942 and is based in Samara, Russia is an engineering and industrial equipment manufacturer. Their product portfolio includes complete systems, projects and solutions in all of the following areas: Mining & Minerals, Thermal Processing (Pyro Processing), Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Environment & Recycling, Agglomeration, Materials handling. The company provide engineering and service, development of project technical concept, preliminary commercial project assessment, design works, installation support, maintenance and repair of the equipment, delivery of spare parts
BIOBASE GROUP is a Chinese manufacturer of medical and laboratory equipment founded in 1999 and headquartered in Jinan, Shandong. The company offers over 200 different products including laboratory and medical cryogenic equipment, clinical analytical instruments, air protection devices, and specialized storage products. It also produces various medical consumables such as gloves, masks, and syringes. Biobase Group has branches in the US, India, Dubai, Singapore, and Kazakhstan. It offers global distribution and additional customization services to its clients in the biotechnology, environmental, cosmetic, and educational sectors.
Henan Fote Heavy Machinery Co., Ltd. (FTM Machinery), founded in 1982, is a mining machinery manufacturer and exporter, located in Zhengzhou, Henan, China. The company's main product categories include stone crusher machine, sand making machine, ore beneficiation plant, powder grinding machine, etc. It provides not only single machine, but also complete production plant with its powerful technical support. It is a registered company to ISO9001:2008, EU CE certification and Russian GOST certification, meeting the standard requirements and specifications.
Shandong Xinhai Mining Technology & Equipment Inc. is a manufacturer of machines and equipment for mineral processing plants established in 1997 and located in Yantai, Shandong, China. The company offers flotation cells for recovering or upgrading sulfide ores, ball mills for grinding processes in mining operations, and thickeners for solid-liquid separation during mineral processing. It also offers hydrocyclones for the separation or classification of particles in liquid suspensions. The company chiefly serves clients in the mining, construction, and oil and gas industries.
Chanderpur Group, established in 1962 and based in Yamunanagar, Haryana, India, is an ASME U-certified manufacturer of processing machines for the cement industry. The company’s product lineup includes mineral processing grinders for chrome or limestone, dynamic separators for improving the efficiency of grinding systems, and pressure vessels for petrochemical refining operations. It also offers waste-to-energy gasification systems utilizing biomass for energy production. The company’s products are used in forestry, agriculture, and mining operations.
FURUKAWA INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY SYSTEMS Co., Ltd., established in 2004, is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a manufacturer that specializes in industrial machinery. Its lineup includes durable pumps for slurry and sewage applications, crushers and grinding mills for various industries, briquetting machines for fuel and medicine production, and classification machines for sorting stones by size. The company has earned ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications, underscoring its adherence to quality and environmental standards. Its products are vital in industries requiring robust machinery for handling challenging materials.
Yatherm Scientific, established in 1983 and based in Noida, India, is a manufacturer of equipment for hospitals, colleges, laboratory, pharmaceutical, and public sectors. The company operates in the B2B space in the Life Sciences industry. Its product range includes pharmaceutical instruments, testing equipment, cooling and heating equipment, clean room equipment, shakers, meters, test chambers, leak test apparatus and more. Its manufacturing unit has high-tech machinery like a Laser CNC machine for cutting & bending GI and SS sheets. The company has a network of dealers in Canada, South Africa, and the Southern part of India.
VECTOR, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Yenimahalle, Turkey, is a manufacturer and supplier of testing equipment for the cement, iron, and steel industries. The company offers an array of products, including an automatic blaine air permeability tester, continuous flow vibratory disc mill, cement compression testing device, le chatelier water bath, and cement moisture-curing cabinet. These equipment find applications in workshops that require distilled water, the removal of potentially dangerous aerosols, and the grinding process of fragile materials and minerals such as basalt.
Gomine Industrial Technology Co., Ltd., founded in 2005 and headquartered in China, is a manufacturer and supplier in the field of industrial automation and control systems. The company specializes in providing a range of advanced products and services, including programmable logic controllers (PLCs), human-machine interface (HMI) devices, and industrial automation software. The company serves various industries, such as manufacturing, energy, and transportation, offering solutions that enable precise control and monitoring of industrial processes.
Xinxiang Great Wall Machinery Co. Ltd. is an ISO 9001:2008-certified manufacturer and supplier of large grinding equipment for the industrial sector established in 1958 and based in Xinxiang, Henan, China. The company primarily produces cement line production equipment such as rotary kilns and vertical mills. It also offers large steel casings, and slag grinding equipment for metallurgical slag recycling. The company’s products are used by clients in the construction, engineering, and infrastructure sectors.
Important Papers, Inc. was founded by Ruth Barnett in South Jersey in the early 1990s. Important Papers is a distributor of promotional items and custom apparel for company promotion. Examples of Important Papers, Inc. promotional items include: apparel such as t-shirts, office wear, outerwear, bottoms, sunglasses, and activewear; headwear such as caps, hats, beanies, visors, safety items, and bandanas; bags such as tote, backpacks, office & school, outdoor & fitness, and travel; drinkware, fun, health, office, tech, writing, and other miscellaneous items.
Fives, founded in Paris, France, in 1812 is a of manufactures machines and process equipment. The company's product portfolio includes CNC machines, milling machines, lathes, and grinders that are used in reactors, heat exchangers, filtration systems, mixers, and other bespoke solutions. The company serves markets including Medical and Healthcare, Aerospace and Defense, Consumer Goods, Industrial Manufacturing and Construction and Building. The company provides services such as Product Selection Guidance, Engineering Support, New Product Design and Development and Custom Manufacturing.
Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | Orbis Machinery |
13.8%
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2 | JSB Industrial Solutions, Inc. |
7.4%
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3 | BIOBASE GROUP |
7.0%
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4 | Benchmark scientific |
5.7%
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5 | Fote machinery |
5.5%
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6 | Strommashina Corp. |
4.7%
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7 | ERWEKA GmbH |
4.2%
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8 | Fritsch GmbH |
3.8%
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9 | Precious MechTech |
3.8%
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10 | Chanderpur Group |
3.8%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the ball mill page as of November 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
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*Including some distributors, etc.
Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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China | 10 | 40.0% |
Germany | 4 | 16.0% |
India | 3 | 12.0% |
United States of America | 2 | 8.0% |
Russia | 2 | 8.0% |
Turkey | 2 | 8.0% |
Spain | 1 | 4.0% |
Republic of Korea | 1 | 4.0% |