PLANETARY BALL MILLS
XQM-A series
A four-position benchtop planetary mill for laboratory grinding, mixing and sample preparation.
A four-position benchtop planetary mill for laboratory grinding, mixing and sample preparation. The XQM-A family provides a choice of jar volumes without treating the mill’s nominal capacity as the usable sample load.
The planetary disc revolves while each jar rotates about its own axis. The resulting impact and friction between the media, sample and jar produce the grinding action. The A-series name refers to the machine housing; it does not mean that the grinding jars are semicircular.
Published catalog references are reproduced below. Nominal volume is not a sample-mass rating. Confirm the selected model, material grade, electrical supply and complete supplied configuration in the quotation.
| Model | Nominal capacity | Compatible jar volume | Jar positions | Compatible vacuum jar volume | Machine mass (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XQM-0.4A | 0.4L | 25-100mL | 4 | 50mL vacuum jar | 29 |
| XQM-1A | 1L | 50-250mL | 4 | 50-100mL vacuum jar | 85 |
| XQM-2A | 2L | 50-500mL | 4 | 50-250mL vacuum jar | 85 |
| XQM-4A | 4L | 250-1000mL | 4 | 50-500mL vacuum jar | 85 |
| XQM-6A | 6L | 1-1.5L | 4 | 50-1000mL vacuum jar | 85 |
| XQM-8A | 8L | 1-2L | 4 | 1-1.5L vacuum jar | 150 |
| XQM-10A | 10L | 1-2.5L | 4 | 1-2L vacuum jar | 150 |
| XQM-12A | 12L | 1-3L | 4 | 1-2L vacuum jar | 150 |
| XQM-16A | 16L | 2-4L | 4 | 1-3L vacuum jar | 205 |
| Model | Dimensions (mm) |
|---|---|
| XQM-0.4A | 500×300×340 |
| XQM-1A | 760×470×600 |
| XQM-2A | 760×470×600 |
| XQM-4A | 760×470×600 |
| XQM-6A | 760×470×600 |
| XQM-8A | 880×560×642 |
| XQM-10A | 880×560×642 |
| XQM-12A | 880×560×642 |
| XQM-16A | 950×600×710 |
| Model | Electrical supply | Supply phase | Motor power (kW) | Speed control | Programmable run time (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XQM-0.4A | 220V 50Hz | Single phase | 0.25kW | Variable-frequency control | 1-9999 |
| XQM-1A | 220V 50Hz | Single phase | 0.75kW | Variable-frequency control | 1-9999 |
| XQM-2A | 220V 50Hz | Single phase | 0.75kW | Variable-frequency control | 1-9999 |
| XQM-4A | 220V 50Hz | Single phase | 0.75kW | Variable-frequency control | 1-9999 |
| XQM-6A | 220V 50Hz | Single phase | 0.75kW | Variable-frequency control | 1-9999 |
| XQM-8A | 220V 50Hz | Single phase | 1.5kW | Variable-frequency control | 1-9999 |
| XQM-10A | 220V 50Hz | Single phase | 1.5kW | Variable-frequency control | 1-9999 |
| XQM-12A | 220V 50Hz | Single phase | 1.5kW | Variable-frequency control | 1-9999 |
| XQM-16A | 380V 50Hz | Three phase | 3kW | Variable-frequency control | 1-9999 |
| Model | Reversing interval (min) | Planetary disc speed (rpm) | Jar rotation speed (rpm) | Revolution : rotation ratio | Published noise level (dB) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XQM-0.4A | 1-999 | 0-435 | 0-870 | 1:2 | 58±5 |
| XQM-1A | 1-999 | 0-405 | 0-810 | 1:2 | 60±5 |
| XQM-2A | 1-999 | 0-405 | 0-810 | 1:2 | 60±5 |
| XQM-4A | 1-999 | 0-405 | 0-810 | 1:2 | 60±5 |
| XQM-6A | 1-999 | 0-335 | 0-670 | 1:2 | 60±5 |
| XQM-8A | 1-999 | 0-290 | 0-580 | 1:2 | 60±5 |
| XQM-10A | 1-999 | 0-290 | 0-580 | 1:2 | 60±5 |
| XQM-12A | 1-999 | 0-290 | 0-580 | 1:2 | 60±5 |
| XQM-16A | 1-999 | 0-255 | 0-510 | 1:2 | 65±5 |
Materials development, ceramic and mineral sample preparation, powder blending and exploratory milling methods.
Suitability depends on the actual sample, process and analytical requirements; a listed application is not a guaranteed final-particle-size result.
Discuss jar materials, a model-compatible vacuum jar and the required control arrangement. Air cooling or other process assistance requires an engineering check for the selected base machine.
Compare milling jars · Compare grinding media · Air-cooled systems · Ultrasonic-assisted systems
Start with sample mass, density and the number of parallel samples. Match the jar to the exact XQM-A model, then check the media mass, permitted working load and required electrical supply.
Work through the selection guide · Request a configuration quotation
Explicit model record
XQM-0.4A · Wet milling
| Observation | Sampling time | D50 (µm) | D90 (µm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded sample | 60 min | 9.88 | 15.28 |
The exact XQM-0.4A model is identified; this does not validate every XQM-A capacity. The exact XQM-0.4A model is recorded. No starting distribution or measurement method is supplied. D90 15.28 µm does not demonstrate that all particles were below the requested 10 µm limit.
Explicit model record
XQM-0.4A · Wet milling
| Observation | Sampling time | D50 (µm) | D90 (µm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting sample | Before milling | 7.79 | 12.61 |
| Recorded run 1 | 4 min | 7.79 | 12.39 |
| Recorded run 2 | 4 min | 8.23 | 13.70 |
The exact XQM-0.4A model is identified; this does not validate every XQM-A capacity. These two short-run observations do not show consistent size reduction. The summary does not establish identical sampling or dispersion conditions, and its overall 36 min entry is not assigned to either individual 4 min sample.
Compare the same sample at agreed sampling times with an unchanged jar, media charge and measurement method. Record both D50 and D90 rather than judging the result by appearance.
These anonymous records are not operating instructions. Measurement and dispersion methods are not fully specified in the test summaries; results apply to the reported samples and conditions.
Discuss a matched sample evaluationNo. It identifies this machine-housing family. Jar shape, volume and clamping dimensions must be checked separately for the selected XQM-A model.
Start with sample mass, density and the number of parallel samples. Match the jar to the exact XQM-A model, then check the media mass, permitted working load and required electrical supply. Four jar positions for balanced operation and parallel sample preparation. Nominal mill capacity is not the usable sample mass; account for media and working space.
Four jar positions are listed. Standard and vacuum-jar volumes vary across the XQM-A capacity rows. Choose the jar working material and media around sample chemistry and contamination limits; confirm the complete loaded mass.
Discuss jar materials, a model-compatible vacuum jar and the required control arrangement. Air cooling or other process assistance requires an engineering check for the selected base machine. Optional equipment is included only when it is explicitly listed in the agreed configuration and quotation.
Copper powder: XQM-0.4A, 51 g in 100 mL, 60 min. The exact XQM-0.4A model is identified; this does not validate every XQM-A capacity. The exact XQM-0.4A model is recorded. No starting distribution or measurement method is supplied. D90 15.28 µm does not demonstrate that all particles were below the requested 10 µm limit. A free sample-grinding application can be reviewed by TENCAN engineers.
Specify XQM-A series, sample and jar requirements, destination, mains voltage, frequency and phase. Start with sample mass, density and the number of parallel samples. Match the jar to the exact XQM-A model, then check the media mass, permitted working load and required electrical supply. Confirm included accessories, packing, required documents, commercial terms and lead time in the quotation.
Nominal capacity, jar volume and usable sample load are different. Confirm the model, jars and electrical requirements with our engineers.
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