Mini machines for milling, classifying, mixing and particle design PROCESS TECHNOLOGIES FOR TOMORROWSM

The picoline® is in its element here Food dyes Pharma Specialty chemicals Agrochemicals Cosmetics Dental ceramics Pharmaceut Inhalers Electronic materials Performance Polymers These mini machines are employed in research institutes as well as in the R&D departments of companies active in the fields of foodstuffs, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, plastics, ceramics, batteries, nanotechnology, functional materials as well as everywhere mini batches of powder need to be processed.

High-performance ceramics Battery materials Functional food

Start out small and hit it really big The course of the later production process is set as early as in the R&D phase. R&D laboratories therefore need technologies which can be scaled up at a later date to production equipment. In this way, costly misdevelopments of processes that cannot be scaled up to a production machine can be prevented. It is therefore all-important to have suitable machines available in the R&D laboratory right from the start. Utilise every single gram The trend these days is more and more towards extremely expensive materials, e.g. in the fields of nanotechnology, pharmaceuticals...

THE UNIQUE, modular ConCept fOr R&D A machine from the picoline comprises three components which are combined with each other The platform is available in 4 different designs. The motors are connected up to the platform. The fully equipped platform has a universal adapter and includes the necessary electric and mechanical components for all function modules. This version allows you to keep all your options open and further modules can be purchased and connected up at a later date without problem. In the case of the partially equipped platforms, they can be returned to us later for retrofitting....

platform features The platform consists of a housing in an ergonomic table-top design laid out to accommodate the picoline® function modules. The compact dimensions permit installation inside a laboratory fume hood. The platform surface is made of brushed stainless steel that is perfect for quick and easy cleaning. Not only is the standardised controller for all picoline® function modules housed in a space-saving way but, dependent on the individual platform variant, also all electric and mechanical components necessary for operation of the respective function module. High Speed Drive High Torque...

Comfortable Software The system is controlled by means of a touch panel with integrated microprocessor housed in the platform. Once the user selects the respective function module, the stored control logic is automatically activated. Operating data, settings, system flowcharts and trend curves can be visualised on different display levels. Every platform has a LAN interface for printer, remote control and for the connection to LIMS systems. The export of csv data files to USB memory sticks is also possible. Selection of function module Operating data/system flowchart Trend curves

A wide range of possibilities at your fingertips... overview of function modules Pico classifier head with housing and classifying wheel for combination with the following modules: The picoline® series includes function modules for fine milling, classifying or mixing powders and suspensions as well as for wet milling and dispersing suspensions. The designation in brackets denotes the product line of production machines from Hosokawa's regular product range. Picojet® module Fluidised bed opposed jet mill (AFG) Picosplit® module Ultrafine classifier (ATP) Picozirk® module Classifier mill (ZPS)...

Housing with grinding elements for combination with the add-on module = Picocross® module high-speed impact mill (C) Picoplex® module Fine impact mill (UPZ) with grinding element Picoliq® module Wet agitated media mill (AHM) in designs with grinding chambers of different sizes Picobond® module High-energy mixer for particle design (NOB) with the mechanofusion variant (AMS) Piconizer® module Spiral jet mill (AS) Picomix® module Batch mixer (Cyclomix)

Ultrafine Classifier For the ultrafine classification of fine powders in the separation range 2 µm – 120 µm. separation range. Technical specifications Classifying wheel diameter: 20 mm Classifier speed: max. 60,000 rpm Total air flow rate: 20 Nm3/h Throughput in continuous operation: max. 1 kg/h Max. feed size 100 µm Variant - Wear-protected design Features - Operation with compressed air and/or inert gas - High precision of cut - Continuous operating mode - Collection bin for coarse material - Classifying wheel gap and motor bearing rinsed with gas - Classifying wheel gap easy to adjust - Grinding...

Classifier Mill For impact milling with integrated classification of materials with a Mohs' hardness up to 3.5. Produces powders with a steep particle size distribution and narrow size range in the fineness range 8 µm – 120 µm. Technical specifications Grinding disc diameter: 40 mm Classifying wheel diameter: 20 mm Mill speed: max. 60,000 rpm Classifier speed: max. 60,000 rpm Total air flow rate: 20 Nm3/h Throughput: max. 1 kg/h Max. feed size 500 µm Variant - Wear-protected design Features - Operation with compressed air and/or inert gas - Continuous operating mode - Cool and low-intensity milling...

Fluidised Bed Opposed Jet Mill For the contamination-free ultrafine comminution with integrated classification of materials with a Mohs' hardness of up to 10. The mill produces powders with a steep particle size distribution and sharp top cut in the fineness range 2 µm – 120 µm. Technical specifications Grinding chamber diameter: Classifying wheel diameter: Classifier speed: Total air flow rate: Milling air pressure: Throughput in continuous operation: Minimum batch size in batch operation: Max. feed size: Variant - Wear-protected design Features - Operation with compressed air and/or inert gas...