OverviewThe PML 2 laboratory bead mill is a modular platform for lab‑scale wet grinding and dispersion, designed for process development and R&D testing of low to medium viscosity products. Its exchangeable process units make it suitable for a wide range of formulations and applications.
Key benefits- Ideal for R&D: selectable processing chamber materials (ceramic, synthetic, steel) to match product compatibility and process needs.
- Flexible process development: exchangeable units cover processing volumes from 0.07 to 0.6 liters for small‑scale trials and optimization.
- Ergonomic handling: vertical or horizontal operating positions and an upside‑down service position speed up setup, filling of grinding beads and cleaning.
Product features- Modular wet‑grinding technology with multiple chamber materials to suit coatings, inks, electronic materials and specialty chemicals.
- Exchangeable agitators and process units to adapt shear and residence time for target particle sizes and dispersions.
- Pivoting drive unit for quick change between vertical and horizontal operation and simplified servicing.
Exchangeable process units / agitators- Centex S1 and S2 horizontal disc agitators.
- SuperFlow 4 high‑performance agitator (recirculation mode).
- MicroMedia L agitator for micro beads (~20–200 µm).
Operability & serviceThe pivoting drive enables selection of vertical or horizontal operating positions depending on the process unit. The upside‑down service position simplifies mounting the process unit, filling grinding beads and internal cleaning to reduce downtime.
Automation & controlAvailable with a touchscreen display and control algorithms for fast setup and repeatability, or as a simpler package with basic controls and alarms according to laboratory requirements.
Applications- Printing inks
- Digital inks
- Paints and coatings
- Wet grinding and dispersing of specialty formulations
- Batteries (electrode slurry / related processes)
- Electronic materials
DownloadsProduct brochure and technical documentation available for the PML 2 to support selection and integration.
Technical specifications- Model name: PML 2 (laboratory bead mill)
- Processing chamber materials: ceramic, synthetic, steel
- Typical product viscosity range: low to medium viscosity (lab‑scale)
- Processing volume (exchangeable units): approx. 0.07–0.6 L
- Available agitators / process units: Centex S1, Centex S2, SuperFlow 4, MicroMedia L
- Micro beads capability: MicroMedia L for beads ~20–200 µm
- Operating positions: vertical, horizontal; upside‑down service position
- Control options: touchscreen with control algorithms or basic control with alarms
- Designed for: lab‑scale wet grinding, process development and R&D testing