Differences Between Vertical, Horizontal, Split Colloid Mills, How to Choose
Colloid mills are commonly categorized into three types: vertical colloid mills, horizontal colloid mills, and split-type colloid mills. These three types differ not only in shape but also in the materials they can grind.
Selecting the incorrect colloid mill may adversely affect production efficiency, product quality, and equipment lifespan. Below, we guide you in choosing the right colloid mill for your needs.
The Core Differences Between the Three Types of Colloid Mills
| Colloid mill type | Vertical Colloid Mill (JML) | Horizontal Colloid Mill (JMW) | Split Colloid Mill |
| Core structure | Motor and mill head are arranged vertically. | Motor and mill head are arranged horizontally side-by-side. | The motor and grinding head are driven separately via pulleys. |
| Sealing method | Mechanical seal is located at the bottom, susceptible to the influence of spindle weight. | Mechanical seal is located on the side for even force distribution. | The sealing structure is largely similar to that of a vertical colloid mill. |
| Processing viscosity | Suitable for medium to low viscosity materials. | Designed specifically for high-viscosity, high-solids-content materials. | High flexibility; a wide viscosity range can be accommodated through speed adjustment. |
| Maintenance ease | Compact structure, but maintenance of the seal or mill head often requires complete disassembly. | Typically designed with sliding bearing housings, allowing easy sliding of the mill head for maintenance. | Most convenient maintenance; the motor and grinding head are completely independent, and replacement or repair does not affect each other. |
| Space occupation | Small footprint, but requires a certain height. | Large footprint, low height requirement. | Largest total floor space due to pulley drive. |
| Cost | Economical and practical, high cost-performance ratio. | Complex structure, typically the most expensive. | Price between vertical and horizontal mills. |
| Production line integration | Easy to integrate, suitable for “stacked” or “line” installation in existing production lines, optimizing space. | Requires more horizontal space and a powerful delivery pump; its integration is more like embedding a powerful “processing core” into the production line. | Largest floor space and lower integration flexibility due to pulley protection and split structure. |
Different Colloid Mills are Suitable for Grinding Different Materials.
1. Vertical colloid mill
Suitable for most water-based, oil-based, and medium-viscosity emulsification, homogenization, and pulverization tasks. Examples include:
- Food Industry: Fruit pulp, juice, jam, dairy products, soy milk, hot pot base, etc.
- Pharmaceutical Industry: Syrups, nutritional solutions, oral liquids, traditional Chinese medicine, ointments, etc.
- Daily Chemicals: Toothpaste, cosmetics, detergents, coatings, inks, etc.
2. Horizontal colloid mill
Specialized for high-viscosity, high-solids-content materials with extremely stringent requirements for sealing and stability. Examples include:
- Food Industry: Sesame paste, peanut butter, chocolate syrup, high-sugar jam, minced meat, etc.
- Chemical Industry: High-viscosity silicon catalysts, epoxy resins, asphalt emulsification, putty, rubber latex, etc.
3. Split colloid mill
Suitable for materials requiring high flexibility, multi-variety production, and small-batch processing. Examples include:
- Food Industry: Dairy products, chocolate, soy sauce, jam, peanut butter, creamy beverages, etc.
- Chemical industry: pigments, lubricants, fragrances, dyes, emulsified asphalt, emulsified rubber, etc.
- Pharmaceutical industry: cod liver oil, infant formula, royal jelly, pollen, etc.
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In addition to the three types of colloid mills mentioned above, we also have colloid mills designed for different materials, such as:
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