Product Overview
The MSK-SFM-GB is a compact, programmable planetary ball mill developed for laboratory grinding, mixing, and mechanical alloying of sensitive materials under controlled atmospheres. Featuring a separate milling machine and touchscreen control unit, this system is specifically designed for integration with compatible argon-filled gloveboxes, making it suitable for processing air-sensitive, moisture-sensitive, and advanced battery research materials.
The milling unit is powered by a 24V DC motor and features four grinding stations capable of accommodating 50–100 mL milling jars. The external touchscreen controller can be installed outside the glovebox and connected to the milling machine through a KF40 feedthrough, allowing operators to adjust processing parameters without opening the controlled environment.
With programmable rotational speed, milling time, operating cycles, and rotation direction, the MSK-SFM-GB provides flexible processing for various laboratory applications. The high-energy planetary milling mechanism generates centrifugal force for efficient particle size reduction, powder homogenization, and mechanical alloying. It is widely applicable to battery materials, metallic powders, metal oxides, ceramics, chemical compounds, and advanced functional materials.
주요 기능
- Glovebox-Compatible Design: Suitable for powder milling inside compatible inert-gas gloveboxes, particularly argon-filled environments.
- Separated Control Unit: External touchscreen controller connects to the milling chamber through a KF40 feedthrough.
- Four Milling Stations: Supports simultaneous processing of up to four samples using 50–100 mL milling jars.
- 24V DC Motor: Drives the planetary milling mechanism for efficient laboratory grinding and mixing.
- Programmable Touchscreen: Provides adjustable speed, operating time, rotation direction, and multi-step processing sequences.
- High-Energy Grinding: Suitable for particle size reduction, powder blending, homogenization, and mechanical alloying.
- Flexible Milling Configuration: Compatible with selected stainless steel and other application-specific grinding jars and media.
- Optional High-Throughput Processing: Specialized accessories can support up to 14 small samples per batch, subject to configuration.
기술 사양
| 모델 | MSK-SFM-GB |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Programmable Planetary Ball Mill for Inert-Atmosphere Glovebox Applications |
| Machine Configuration | Four-station planetary milling machine with separate external touchscreen control unit and KF40 feedthrough connection. |
| Working Voltage | 208–240V AC, single-phase, 50/60 Hz. For 110V operation, a suitable step-up transformer rated above 1000W is required. |
| Motor & Power | 24V DC milling motor; rated output power: 120W. |
| Revolution Speed | 50–450 RPM (sun-wheel revolution). |
| Jar Self-Rotation Speed | 100–900 RPM. |
| Speed Ratio | Revolution to self-rotation: 1:2. |
| Centrifugal Acceleration | Up to 16.4 g. |
| Milling Stations | 4 independent milling positions. |
| Milling Jar Capacity | 50–100 mL per jar; up to four jars can be used simultaneously. |
| Touchscreen Controller | Digital touchscreen interface with adjustable milling speed, operating time, rotation direction, and programmable milling cycles. |
| Programmable Recipes | Up to 10 stored programs, with a maximum of 5 speed-control segments and 10 cycles per program. |
| Rotation Direction | Selectable clockwise and counterclockwise rotation. |
| Material Feed Size | Brittle materials: less than 10 mm; other materials: less than 3 mm. |
| Output Particle Size | Wet milling: average particle size below 1 µm. Dry milling: average particle size below 20 µm. Actual results vary with materials and processing conditions. |
| Grinding Jars | 100 mL stainless steel jars with O-ring seals in the referenced standard configuration; other compatible jar materials may be available. |
| Grinding Media | Stainless steel milling balls in the referenced standard configuration; alternative media may be selected according to application requirements. |
| Jar Holding Fixtures | Four sets of holding fixtures; maximum supported jar height: 80 mm. |
| Noise Level | Approximately 55–70 dB under the stated operating conditions. |
| Glovebox Compatibility | Designed for compatible argon-filled gloveboxes with a suitable KF40 feedthrough and controlled-atmosphere operation. |
| Milling Machine Dimensions | 425 × 530 × 330 mm (L × W × H). |
| Control Unit Dimensions | 260 × 410 × 300 mm (L × W × H). |
| 순중량 | Approximately 80 kg. |
| Shipping Dimensions | 40″ × 30″ × 35″ (L × W × H). |
| Shipping Weight | 250 lbs. |
| Compliance | CE certification and additional certification requirements should be confirmed for the selected equipment configuration. |
Applications
The MSK-SFM-GB is suitable for controlled-atmosphere powder processing in materials science and advanced laboratory research. Typical applications include battery electrode materials, solid-state battery compounds, reactive metal powders, ceramic powders, metal oxides, mechanical alloying, fine particle preparation, and homogenization of research samples.
Its separate-control configuration makes the equipment particularly useful in laboratories where sample exposure to ambient air or moisture must be minimized during grinding and mixing operations. Universities, battery research laboratories, materials research institutes, and industrial R&D facilities can use the system for small-batch experimental material processing.
Application Notes & Safety
- Material Compatibility: Select grinding jars and milling media according to sample hardness, chemical properties, and contamination requirements.
- Jar Selection: Stainless steel jars are suitable for many metallic materials, while alumina or other compatible nonmetallic jars may be preferred for selected ceramic and oxide materials.
- Avoid Incompatible Media: Do not use stainless steel grinding balls in alumina jars, as this may damage the jar and contaminate the sample.
- Balanced Loading: Install two similarly weighted jars in opposite positions or four jars with balanced loading to maintain stable rotation.
- Single-Sample Operation: When processing one sample, use a properly balanced counterweight jar in the opposite position.
- Glovebox Installation: Verify internal space, KF40 feedthrough compatibility, electrical connections, and atmosphere requirements before operation.
- Grinding Performance: Final particle size depends on material characteristics, sample loading, grinding media, operating speed, and milling duration.
Configuration Note: Standard accessories, grinding jars, milling balls, certifications, and electrical configurations should be confirmed in the final quotation. Specifications may vary depending on the selected configuration.
