BM-5
Ball mill for grinding and mixing solid and crystalline substances.
The BM-5 Stainless Steel Ball Mill is a versatile laboratory and pilot-scale system for the grinding and mixing of solid, crystalline, and wetted materials. Designed for both dry and wet processing, it is suitable for particle-size reduction of powders, pellets, slugs, tablets, and similar solid products, as well as for milling and mixing slurries.
Operating on the tumbling milling principle, the BM-5 uses a rotating stainless-steel drum containing milling balls. As the drum rotates, the balls tumble with the material, producing a controlled grinding and mixing action. Rotation speed is smoothly adjustable through the UAM Universal Motor Drive, allowing the process to be adapted to the material and required result.
Key Features
- Ball mill for dry and wet grinding applications
- Suitable for particle-size reduction and material mixing
- Handles solids, crystalline substances, powders, pellets, slugs, and tablets
- Suitable for wet milling of slurries and wetted powders
- Stainless-steel mixing drum with airtight sealing system
- Double roller-track drive unit for stable, consistent drum rotation
- Smoothly adjustable operating speed via the UAM Universal Motor Drive
- Adjustable metal support for convenient bench-level installation
- GMP-compliant, sterilizable drum, cover, and milling balls
- Corrosion-resistant, medical- and food-grade product-contact materials
Operating Principle
The BM-5 operates through tumbling milling. The sealed mixing drum rests on a double roller track and rotates at the selected speed. Milling balls inside the drum continuously tumble through the material, creating mechanical impact and friction that reduce particle size while supporting thorough mixing.
The drum cover is secured by a knurled screw and support set, which press the cover against a rubber gasket to create an airtight seal.
Applications
The BM-5 is suitable for:
- Dry milling of powders and solid materials
- Wet milling and mixing of solid/liquid systems
- Grinding crystalline substances
- Processing pellets, slugs, tablets, and similar solid forms
- Mixing slurries and wetted powders
Typical application areas include:
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Herbal and alternative medicine
- Chemicals and fine chemicals
- Food processing
- Agriculture
- Cement and ceramics
- Cosmetics and detergents
- Paints and pigments
Technical Highlights
- Operation principle: tumbling milling
- Total drum capacity: 5 L
- Working capacity: up to 2 L*
- Speed range: 5–45 rpm
- Dimensions: approximately 500 × 500 × 380 mm
- Net weight: approximately 48 kg
*Actual working capacity depends on the material characteristics, milling media, equipment configuration, and selected process parameters.
Standard Scope of Supply
The standard BM-5 configuration includes:
- BM-5 ball mill
- L316 stainless-steel milling drum
- Adjustable metal support with complete drive mechanism
- 35 × Ø20 mm L316 stainless-steel milling balls
- 20 × Ø25 mm L316 stainless-steel milling balls
Available Options
- Milling balls in diameters from 10 to 50 mm
- Milling balls in L316 stainless steel or porcelain
The BM-5 provides a reliable, hygienic, and adaptable solution for controlled grinding and mixing in R&D, process development, and small-batch production environments.
