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XQM laboratory platform comparison

Laboratory Planetary Grinder

A comparison of TENCAN laboratory planetary milling platforms, from micro assemblies to benchtop and cabinet-style XQM units.

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Overview

A comparison of TENCAN laboratory planetary milling platforms, from micro assemblies to benchtop and cabinet-style XQM units. Use it to identify a practical platform before reviewing a specific model.

How it works

The listed platforms use planetary revolution and jar rotation. Housing, jar envelope, capacity, power and controls differ; a shared milling principle does not make their operating limits interchangeable.

Key features

  • The Chinese comparison separates platform structure from model number.
  • Capacity, electrical supply, speeds and physical dimensions are provided in separate specification tables.
  • Laboratory selection should focus on sample requirements rather than treating the largest listed platform as the best choice.

Specifications

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 specifications — 1
PlatformModelNominal capacityConfiguration classCompatible jar volumeJar positions
Micro / standardXQM-0.2————
Micro / gloveboxXQM-0.2S————
Vertical cabinetXQM-0.40.4LLaboratory25-100mL4
Benchtop A-seriesXQM-0.4A0.4LLaboratory25-100mL4
Vertical cabinetXQM-11LLaboratory50-500mL4
Benchtop A-seriesXQM-1A1LLaboratory50-500mL4
Vertical cabinetXQM-22LLaboratory50-500mL4
Benchtop A-seriesXQM-2A2LLaboratory50-500mL4
Vertical cabinetXQM-44LLaboratory250-1000mL4
Benchtop A-seriesXQM-4A4LLaboratory250-1000mL4
Vertical cabinetXQM-66LLaboratory1-1.5L4
Benchtop A-seriesXQM-6A6LLaboratory1-1.5L4
Vertical cabinetXQM-88LLaboratory1-2L4
Benchtop A-seriesXQM-8A8LLaboratory1-2L4
Vertical cabinetXQM-1010LLaboratory1-2.5L4
Benchtop A-seriesXQM-10A10LLaboratory1-2.5L4
Vertical cabinetXQM-1212LLaboratory1-3L4
Benchtop A-seriesXQM-12A12LLaboratory1-3L4
Vertical cabinetXQM-1616LLaboratory2-4L4
Benchtop A-seriesXQM-16A16LLaboratory2-4L4
Vertical cabinetXQM-2020LProduction2-5L4
Vertical cabinetXQM-4040LProduction5-10L4
Vertical cabinetXQM-6060LProduction10-15L4
Vertical cabinetXQM-8080LProduction15-20L4
Vertical cabinetXQM-100100LProduction20-25L4
Vertical cabinetXQM-200200LProduction50L4
Model specifications — 2
PlatformCompatible vacuum jar volume
Micro / standard—
Micro / glovebox—
Vertical cabinet50mL vacuum jar
Benchtop A-series50mL vacuum jar
Vertical cabinet50-250mL vacuum jar
Benchtop A-series50-250mL vacuum jar
Vertical cabinet50-250mL vacuum jar
Benchtop A-series50-250mL vacuum jar
Vertical cabinet50-500mL vacuum jar
Benchtop A-series50-500mL vacuum jar
Vertical cabinet50-1000mL vacuum jar
Benchtop A-series50-1000mL vacuum jar
Vertical cabinet50-1500mL vacuum jar
Benchtop A-series50-1500mL vacuum jar
Vertical cabinet1-2L vacuum jar
Benchtop A-series1-2L vacuum jar
Vertical cabinet1-2L vacuum jar
Benchtop A-series1-2L vacuum jar
Vertical cabinet1-3L vacuum jar
Benchtop A-series1-3L vacuum jar
Vertical cabinet2-4L vacuum jar
Vertical cabinet5L vacuum jar
Vertical cabinet10L vacuum jar
Vertical cabinet15L vacuum jar
Vertical cabinet20L vacuum jar
Vertical cabinet25L vacuum jar
Model specifications — 3
PlatformModelJar holder internal diameter (mm)Maximum permitted jar height (mm)Electrical supplySupply phase
Micro / standardXQM-0.25060220V/50Hz; 110V/50Hz / 60Hz optionalSingle phase
Micro / gloveboxXQM-0.2S5060220V/50Hz; 110V/50Hz / 60Hz optionalSingle phase
Vertical cabinetXQM-0.4——220V 50HzSingle phase
Benchtop A-seriesXQM-0.4A——220V 50HzSingle phase
Vertical cabinetXQM-1——220V 50HzSingle phase
Benchtop A-seriesXQM-1A——220V 50HzSingle phase
Vertical cabinetXQM-2——220V 50HzSingle phase
Benchtop A-seriesXQM-2A——220V 50HzSingle phase
Vertical cabinetXQM-4——220V 50HzSingle phase
Benchtop A-seriesXQM-4A——220V 50HzSingle phase
Vertical cabinetXQM-6——220V 50HzSingle phase
Benchtop A-seriesXQM-6A——220V 50HzSingle phase
Vertical cabinetXQM-8——220V 50HzSingle phase
Benchtop A-seriesXQM-8A——220V 50HzSingle phase
Vertical cabinetXQM-10——220V 50HzSingle phase
Benchtop A-seriesXQM-10A——220V 50HzSingle phase
Vertical cabinetXQM-12——220V 50HzSingle phase
Benchtop A-seriesXQM-12A——220V 50HzSingle phase
Vertical cabinetXQM-16——380V 50HzThree phase
Benchtop A-seriesXQM-16A——380V 50HzThree phase
Vertical cabinetXQM-20——380V 50HzThree phase
Vertical cabinetXQM-40——380V 50HzThree phase
Vertical cabinetXQM-60——380V 50HzThree phase
Vertical cabinetXQM-80——380V 50HzThree phase
Vertical cabinetXQM-100——380V 50HzThree phase
Vertical cabinetXQM-200——380V 50HzThree phase
Model specifications — 4
PlatformMotor powerSpeed control
Micro / standard90W—
Micro / glovebox90W—
Vertical cabinet0.25kWVariable-frequency control
Benchtop A-series0.25kWVariable-frequency control
Vertical cabinet0.75kWVariable-frequency control
Benchtop A-series0.75kWVariable-frequency control
Vertical cabinet0.75kWVariable-frequency control
Benchtop A-series0.75kWVariable-frequency control
Vertical cabinet0.75kWVariable-frequency control
Benchtop A-series0.75kWVariable-frequency control
Vertical cabinet0.75kWVariable-frequency control
Benchtop A-series0.75kWVariable-frequency control
Vertical cabinet1.5kWVariable-frequency control
Benchtop A-series1.5kWVariable-frequency control
Vertical cabinet1.5kWVariable-frequency control
Benchtop A-series1.5kWVariable-frequency control
Vertical cabinet1.5kWVariable-frequency control
Benchtop A-series1.5kWVariable-frequency control
Vertical cabinet3kWVariable-frequency control
Benchtop A-series3kWVariable-frequency control
Vertical cabinet4kWTouchscreen
Vertical cabinet5.5kWTouchscreen
Vertical cabinet7.5kWTouchscreen
Vertical cabinet11kWTouchscreen
Vertical cabinet11kWTouchscreen
Vertical cabinet22kWTouchscreen
Model specifications — 5
PlatformModelProgrammable run time (min)Reversing interval (min)Revolution speed (rpm)Jar rotation speed (rpm)
Micro / standardXQM-0.2——60–580120–1160
Micro / gloveboxXQM-0.2S——60–580120–1160
Vertical cabinetXQM-0.41-99991-9990-4350-870
Benchtop A-seriesXQM-0.4A1-99991-9990-4350-870
Vertical cabinetXQM-11-99991-9990-4050-810
Benchtop A-seriesXQM-1A1-99991-9990-4050-810
Vertical cabinetXQM-21-99991-9990-4050-810
Benchtop A-seriesXQM-2A1-99991-9990-4050-810
Vertical cabinetXQM-41-99991-9990-4050-810
Benchtop A-seriesXQM-4A1-99991-9990-4050-810
Vertical cabinetXQM-61-99991-9990-3350-670
Benchtop A-seriesXQM-6A1-99991-9990-3350-670
Vertical cabinetXQM-81-99991-9990-2900-580
Benchtop A-seriesXQM-8A1-99991-9990-2900-580
Vertical cabinetXQM-101-99991-9990-2900-580
Benchtop A-seriesXQM-10A1-99991-9990-2900-580
Vertical cabinetXQM-121-99991-9990-2900-580
Benchtop A-seriesXQM-12A1-99991-9990-2900-580
Vertical cabinetXQM-161-99991-9990-2550-510
Benchtop A-seriesXQM-16A1-99991-9990-2550-510
Vertical cabinetXQM-201-99991-9990-2150-430
Vertical cabinetXQM-401-99991-9990-1950-390
Vertical cabinetXQM-601-99991-9990-1740-260
Vertical cabinetXQM-801-99991-9990-1510-242
Vertical cabinetXQM-1001-99991-9990-1510-242
Vertical cabinetXQM-2001-99991-9990-1430-215
Model specifications — 6
PlatformRevolution : rotation ratioPublished noise level (dB)
Micro / standard——
Micro / glovebox——
Vertical cabinet1:258±5
Benchtop A-series1:258±5
Vertical cabinet1:260±5
Benchtop A-series1:260±5
Vertical cabinet1:260±5
Benchtop A-series1:260±5
Vertical cabinet1:260±5
Benchtop A-series1:260±5
Vertical cabinet1:260±5
Benchtop A-series1:260±5
Vertical cabinet1:260±5
Benchtop A-series1:260±5
Vertical cabinet1:260±5
Benchtop A-series1:260±5
Vertical cabinet1:260±5
Benchtop A-series1:260±5
Vertical cabinet1:265±5
Benchtop A-series1:265±5
Vertical cabinet1:265±5
Vertical cabinet1:268±5
Vertical cabinet1:1.568±5
Vertical cabinet1:1.568±5
Vertical cabinet1:1.568±5
Vertical cabinet1:1.568±5
Model specifications — 7
PlatformModelNet mass (kg)Dimensions (mm)
Micro / standardXQM-0.225420×260×310
Micro / gloveboxXQM-0.2S29Mill: 390×220×270 ; control box: 200×180×240
Vertical cabinetXQM-0.435550×300×360
Benchtop A-seriesXQM-0.4A29500×300×340
Vertical cabinetXQM-1100760×470×580
Benchtop A-seriesXQM-1A85760×470×600
Vertical cabinetXQM-2100760×470×580
Benchtop A-seriesXQM-2A85760×470×600
Vertical cabinetXQM-4100760×470×580
Benchtop A-seriesXQM-4A85760×470×600
Vertical cabinetXQM-6100760×470×580
Benchtop A-seriesXQM-6A85760×470×600
Vertical cabinetXQM-8168900×600×640
Benchtop A-seriesXQM-8A150880×560×642
Vertical cabinetXQM-10168900×600×640
Benchtop A-seriesXQM-10A150880×560×642
Vertical cabinetXQM-12168900×600×640
Benchtop A-seriesXQM-12A150880×560×642
Vertical cabinetXQM-16203950×600×710
Benchtop A-seriesXQM-16A205950×600×710
Vertical cabinetXQM-203921200×790×930
Vertical cabinetXQM-406561400×880×1070
Vertical cabinetXQM-609501600×1070×1250
Vertical cabinetXQM-8013001750×1140×1330
Vertical cabinetXQM-10013001800×1150×1140
Vertical cabinetXQM-20027252670×1600×2804

Applications

Research equipment selection, method development and comparisons between micro, benchtop and cabinet-style laboratory setups.

Suitability depends on the actual sample, process and analytical requirements; a listed application is not a guaranteed final-particle-size result.

Accessories and options

Discuss compatible jars, media, sealed/vacuum arrangements and controls. Cooling or ultrasonic assistance should be evaluated as a separate configuration requirement, not assumed from the platform chart.

  • Jar and media: confirm material, volume, holder fit and the complete working load.
  • Vacuum or gas requirements: specify the complete jar, lid and seal arrangement; no pressure rating is assumed.
  • Utilities and supply scope: state voltage, frequency, phase, destination and required documents; confirm included versus optional items.

Compare milling jars · Compare grinding media · Air-cooled systems · Ultrasonic-assisted systems

Selection guidance

Compare required sample quantity, number of samples, jar size, contamination limits and installation space. Follow the dedicated product pages when moving from a platform comparison to a specific configuration.

Work through the selection guide · Request a configuration quotation

Trials and comparisons

Equipment-family reference

Silica

XQM; exact model not recorded · Dry milling

  • Sample: 176 g
  • Jar: 500 mL alumina/corundum jar
  • Recorded sampling / duration: 45 min
Recorded observations
ObservationSampling timeD50 (µm)D90 (µm)
Starting sampleBefore milling26.1558.62
Recorded sample45 min1.773.69

This is an XQM-family record, not verification of every XQM model. The requested 1 µm target was not demonstrated. Exact ceramic/media grades and measurement/dispersion methods are not supplied.

Equipment-family reference

Copper powder

XQM-0.4A · Wet milling

  • Sample: 51 g
  • Jar: 100 mL
  • Recorded sampling / duration: 60 min
Recorded observations
ObservationSampling timeD50 (µm)D90 (µm)
Recorded sample60 min9.8815.28

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.

How to plan a fair comparison

Compare the same material on candidate platforms with documented jars, media and analytical methods. Family-level workbook examples help frame a test but do not rank all platforms.

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 evaluation

Product FAQs

Is this page one additional machine model?

It is a platform comparison for laboratory selection. The detailed rows identify the actual XQM models; use those model numbers and their dedicated product pages for a quotation.

How should I select the XQM laboratory platform comparison configuration?

Compare required sample quantity, number of samples, jar size, contamination limits and installation space. Follow the dedicated product pages when moving from a platform comparison to a specific configuration. The Chinese comparison separates platform structure from model number. Nominal mill capacity is not the usable sample mass; account for media and working space.

Which jars and grinding media should I request for this mill?

Micro, benchtop and cabinet platforms have different jar arrangements. Use the actual platform and model rows before ordering a jar set. Choose the jar working material and media around sample chemistry and contamination limits; confirm the complete loaded mass.

Are cooling and ultrasonic equipment included?

Discuss compatible jars, media, sealed/vacuum arrangements and controls. Cooling or ultrasonic assistance should be evaluated as a separate configuration requirement, not assumed from the platform chart. Optional equipment is included only when it is explicitly listed in the agreed configuration and quotation.

What trial evidence is available for this mill?

Silica: XQM; exact model not recorded, 176 g in 500 mL alumina/corundum jar, 45 min. This is an XQM-family record, not verification of every XQM model. The requested 1 µm target was not demonstrated. Exact ceramic/media grades and measurement/dispersion methods are not supplied. A free sample-grinding application can be reviewed by TENCAN engineers.

What should I include in an export quotation request?

Specify XQM laboratory platform comparison, sample and jar requirements, destination, mains voltage, frequency and phase. Compare required sample quantity, number of samples, jar size, contamination limits and installation space. Follow the dedicated product pages when moving from a platform comparison to a specific configuration. Confirm included accessories, packing, required documents, commercial terms and lead time in the quotation.

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