Batch-type Production Attritors are designated as “S” (Standard). When specially configured arms are ordered as an option the model designation becomes “SL.” When a torque meter is added to a machine, a “T” is added to the model designation. Batch Attritors range in size from a 16-gallon gross tank capacity to a 600-gallon gross tank capacity and from a 5 HP motor to a 150 HP motor. These versatile and easy-to-maintain grinding mills have been successfully used in a variety of industries to grind everything from chocolate to tungsten carbide. In addition, Attritors can be produced to meet the requirements of even the most stringent applications such as the electronic ceramic market. For this application, Attritors are available with metal-free systems to assure a contamination-free environment.
Batch Attritors offer the advantage that the material can be inspected any time during the grinding cycle. Therefore, adjustments or formulation additions can be accomplished without stopping the machine.
Attritors are ideal for long-term, heavy-duty, semi- and fullyautomated production operations. They may also be used in conjunction with programmable controllers in highly sophisticated production environments.
The Attritor is often referred to generically as an "internally agitated high energy media (ball) mill." Batch Attritors work ten times faster than ball mills, and are advantageous because they offer simple operation, rugged construction, and a compact design.
Production Batch Attritors
For very viscous applications such as chocolate and nut paste, the batch Attritor can be used. It has the advantage of allowing ingredients to be added directly to the grinding chamber without premixing. A pump can be supplied to aid in discharging the product from the grinding chamber. A gear tilting assembly facilitates easy removal of the agitator shaft for maintenance or cleaning of the grinding tank.
Laboratory Batch Attritors
Batch Attritors are ideal for formulation research and studies where only a small quantity of test material is available or needed. Many accessories are available to meet various research criteria.
Standard Features
All Attritors can be equipped with various accessories and custom designed to meet your specific needs.
The special 450% starting torque motor can be provided with different voltages such as 380 or 550, and with 50 cycles. Special “quiet” motors with 82 dba rating are also available.
Variable frequency drives are available for all machines. Besides providing the flexibility of variable shaft speeds, they also provide an LCD display of agitator RPM, motor AMPS, and motor HP being used.
Viking gear and Waukesha pumps are standard. Other pump types can be provided to meet special requirements.
Grinding Media
Union Process carries the highest quality chrome steel, carbon steel and stainless steel grinding media available.
Technical Support
We maintain an experienced staff of highly skilled technicians to assist you in meeting your chocolate grinding needs. You are welcome to attend a laboratory test run of your material, after which a complete lab report will be provided including all test data, processing recommendations and estimated production rates to meet your requirements.
| Union Process, Inc. | |
|---|---|
| Product Category | Grinding Mills and Pulverizers |
| Product Number | S Series |
| Product Name | Batch Attritor, Wet |
