Can all types of materials be processed using jet mill pulverizer?

Jet mill pulverizer is a common piece of equipment that uses high-speed airflow to pulverize and classify materials; widely used in medicine, the chemical industry, food, agriculture, and other industries. So, what materials are suitable for crushing by jet pulverizer mill? Below, we will find out.

Jet mill pulverizer can crush ultra-hard materials. Their Mohs hardness is > 4. It crushes them into ultra-fine powder. Its unique working principle lets it process many materials dry, at high purity, and at low temperatures. It is used in many industries like chemicals, mining, and batteries. It is also used for refractory materials, non-metallic minerals, and building materials. In addition, it is used for pharmaceuticals, food, pesticides, and feed. It is also used for new materials and environmental protection.

Jet mill pulverizer suitable for crushing materials

EPIC Powder machines make jet pulverizers. They are customized for many industries. These include chemicals, abrasives, ceramics, environmental protection, new materials, new energy, non-metallic minerals, medicine, and food. They also include powder metallurgy and battery materials. They work with low-temperature, high purity, and hard dry materials. They also do ultra-fine pulverization and classification.

1. Non-metallic mineral powder processing: kaolin, talcum powder, graphite, light calcium carbonate, mica, vermiculite, spinel, bumpy stone, wollastonite, magnesite, bentonite, and so on.
2. Powder processing of high-hardness materials: silicon carbide, corundum, zirconium oxide, boron carbide, tourmaline, silicon oxide, alumina, garnet, zircon sand, diamond, etc.
3. Chemical powder processing: aluminum hydroxide, silica gel, silica, wood powder, epoxy resin, carbon powder, PTFE, foaming agent, magnesium hydroxide, cellulose, molybdenum trisulfide, antimony trioxide, titanium dioxide, alumina, dyestuffs, pigments and so on.
4. Pesticide powder processing: carbendazim, metribuzin, herbicide powder, insecticide powder, fungicide powder, wettable powder, etc.
5. Pharmaceutical powder processing: green tea, salvia, pearl powder, turtle powder, Panax ginseng, cecropia, nimodipine, fenofibrate, ibuprofen, bismuth nitrate, cortisone, penicillin, pollen, pearl powder, nimodipine and so on.
6. Food powder processing: barley powder, food calcium, coral reef, barley seedlings, gum sugar powder, etc.
7. Pigment powder processing: iron oxide, chromium oxide, phthalocyanine, cadmium red, cadmium blue, etc.
8. Metal material powder processing: zinc powder, aluminum powder, magnesium powder, tin powder, copper powder, tantalum powder, tin-lead alloy powder, molybdenum iron powder, etc.
9. Battery material powder processing: lithium cobaltate, cobalt oxide, lithium manganate, manganese dioxide, lithium nickel cobaltate, lithium carbonate, coke, graphite, lithium iron phosphate, asphalt, composite materials, etc.
10. Flame retardant material powder processing: magnesium oxide, magnesium carbonate, zinc oxide, zinc borate, magnesium hydroxide, etc.
11. Powder processing of other materials: rare earths, magnetic materials, ceramic materials, refractory materials, electronic materials, etc.

Materials unsuitable for jet pulverizer processing

Jet pulverizers are unsuitable for crushing viscous materials. They easily block inside the pulverizer, affecting its operation. For example, sticky honey, syrup, jam, and other materials are unsuitable for crushing using a jet pulverizer mill. Also, tough materials like rice hulls and fibers are unsuitable for jet pulverizers. These materials are hard to crush with the jet mill’s fast airflow. They also cause wear and damage.

Precautions for using jet mill pulverizer

In the use of a jet pulverizer for crushing, one needs to pay attention to the following matters:

(1) According to the nature and requirements of the material, select the appropriate air flow pulverizer model and equipment parameters.

(2) you need to use different crushing processes and crusher combinations to achieve the best crushing effect and yield for different materials.

(3) Using the jet mill pulverizer for crushing ensures continuous supply and discharge of materials to avoid material accumulation and blockage.

(4) Regular maintenance and repair of the air grinder, cleaning up the accumulated material residue inside the equipment to ensure the normal operation of the equipment.

Technical Support: Alex Liu

Alex Liu is the technical support for the blog. He has been with EPIC Powder Machinery for over 10 years and has extensive knowledge of the powder machinery industry. Most importantly, he wants to sincerely help you in your project.