Union Process Unveils "Two in One" Lab Mill

    AKRON, OH, August 12, 2015 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Union Process, Inc., inventor of Attritor particle size reduction technology, has introduced a combination lab mill that offers the versatility of two mills in a single footprint.

Companies that need to process both fine and coarse material or that want to perform multiple-stage grinding can find the perfect solution in the Union Process HD-01/HDDM-01 combination lab Attritor.

Taking advantage of the mill's single motor, frame and set of controls, the customer can grind coarser material using larger grinding media (3mm to 6mm) at lower agitator shaft speeds (200-650 RPM) using the HD mode. For submicron and nanometer range target particle sizes, the mill can be operated in HDDM mode which utilizes smaller grinding media (0.25mm to 2mm) and higher agitator shaft speeds (1500-3000 RPM).

Shifting between HD and HDDM mode is easily accomplished by moving the drive belt to the appropriate set of pulleys. The coupling, agitator shaft, and cover can also be changed depending upon which mode the Attritor is being operated in.

The combination lab mill is available with a choice of two drive systems - the electronic variable frequency drive (explosion-proof or non-explosion-proof) or the mechanical variable speed drive (explosion-proof). The HD-01/HDDM-01 combination lab Attritor can be configured with metal-free contact parts when necessary and is compatible with the full line of HD-01 and HDDM-01 interchangeable parts and accessories to maximize versatility.

Union Process Sales Manager Emery Li highlighted the machine's versatility.

"This unique design is a cost-effective solution for customers looking for the ultimate in versatility for a lab mill," he said. "The HD-01/HDDM-01 Attritor, when configured appropriately, can be used for dry milling, wet milling, milling under inert atmosphere and even cryogenic milling. It truly is one of the most versatile mills in our product offering when you consider the available milling modes, options and accessories."

Known globally as a provider of particle size reduction and dispersion equipment and related services, Union Process manufactures wet and dry grinding mills in production and laboratory versions as well as horizontal bead mills for a broad range of research and industrial applications.

Attritor is a registered trademark of Union Process, Inc.

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