TORUSMILL® SK4-EX basket mills

Explosion-proof production immersion mill in compact design for containers up to 750 liters

Power
15 – 22 kW
Product
50 – 400 litres
Control
C / SK / PLC

The TORUSMILL® SK4-EX are high‒efficient immersion mills with which excellent grinding results can be achieved in very short time. The TORUSMILL® SK4-EX basket mill is available from 15 kW up to 22 kW motor more

Explosion-proof TORUSMILL® SK4-EX basket mill: excellent fine milling results in a very short time!

The TORUSMILL® SK4-EX are high‒efficient immersion mills with which excellent grinding results can be achieved in very short time. The TORUSMILL® SK4-EX basket mill is available from 15 kW up to 22 kW motor power for processing low and medium viscosity products. The clamping device of the TORUSMILL® SK4-EX immersion mill is suitable for container sizes up to 750 liters. The effective circulation of the mill base through the grinding basket is achieved through an integrated, patented pump wheel. This provides a high number of passes, and a narrow particle size. The dissolver disc mounted below the milling basket ensures a milling of the millbase within the milling container with minimal dead volumes.

  • Double walled milling basket, suitable for cooling and heating systems. The heat generated during the milling process is dissipated effectively by the spirally guided cooling liquid
  • Excellent circulation of the mill base by the patented pump wheel and dissolver disc
  • Easy scale‒up from the TORUSMILL® TML laboratory basket mill to the TORUSMILL® SK production basket mill
  • Use of customers existing containers, also with different volumes

According to the Directive 2014/34/EU (ATEX 100a), the explosion-proof immersion mill corresponds to the following ATEX protection class: II 2G Ex h IIB T3 Gb.

 

The explosion-proof TORUSMILL® SK4-EX production basket mill has an integrated cover:
The stable cover of the TORUSMILL® SK4-EX immersion mill enables easy height adjustment of the shaft even during the fine grinding process. The cover rests securely on the container edge during the grinding process. The cover is equipped with a product feed system as a standard. Various options, such as LED lighting, a PT100 temperature sensor, a Liquiphant level switch (also in ATEX), or sight glasses and various filling funnels are available for the container cover.

 

The explosion-proof TORUSMILL® SK4-EX production immersion mill is equipped with an H4 compact stand:
The TORUSMILL® SK4-EX basket mill has an innovative telescopic stand with integrated electrical height adjustment. The compact immersion mill can be anchored directly to an industrial floor. The appropriate stand foot is available as an option. A convenient groove system on the outside of the column. Thanks to it, various accessory systems can be easily and securely attached to the TORUSMILL® SK4-EX basket mill.

 

The applications of our high quality TORUSMILL® SK4-EX immersion mills are versatile:

  • Paints and varnishes
  • Pigments and additives
  • Printing inks
  • Chemistry
  • Plastics
  • Construction chemistry
  • Electronics
  • Adhesives
  • Coatings
  • Pharmacy and cosmetics
  • Microbiology
  • Agrochemicals
  • Ceramics, etc.

 

Highlights TORUSMILL® SK4-EX basket mills

ATEX
<p>ZONE 0/1/2<br /> explosion protection</p>
OPTION: CERAMIC DESIGN
<p>MILLING SYSTEM<br /> made of ZrO2 or SiSiC</p>
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
<p>ELECTRIC<br /> easy handling, functional design</p>
WORK SAFE
<p>DIRECTIVE 2006/42/EC<br /> integrated safety equipment</p>
NANO TECHNOLOGY
<p>FINE GRINDING<br /> down to the nano scale</p>
OPTION: C‒TECHNOLOGY
<p>PROCESS CONTROL<br /> repeatable dispersion results</p>
OPTION: DISPERWHEEL®
<p>SPEED ADJUSTMENT<br /> with rotary pulse encoder</p>
OPTION: DISPERSAFE®
<p>TÜV CERTIFIED<br /> Safety module (EN ISO 13849-1)</p>
OPTION: WINDISP© 7
<p>SOFTWARE<br /> documentation, research and QA</p>
MADE IN GERMANY
<p>SINCE 1972<br /> quality, precision &amp; durable technology</p>
TORUSMILL®
type
Power
kW
Speed
rpm
Torque
Nm
Product
litre
Container
litre
TORUSMILL® SK4-15 EX basket mill 15 100 - 1150 101 / 148 50 - 400 75 - 750
TORUSMILL® SK4-22 EX basket mill 22 100 - 1150 143 / 215 50 - 400 75 - 750
TORUSMILL® SK4-EX
Stand H4
Dimensions W x H x D 140 x 375 x 170 cm
Height adjustment electric
Container capacity 75 - 750 litres
Container clamping range Ø 44 ‒ 100 cm
Container height 50 ‒ 130 cm
Weight 1000 kg


Device classes
Group II: Devices for use in potentially explosive dust and gas atmospheres

  Category 1 Category 2 Category 3
Hazard permanent, frequent or over an extended time occasionally rarely and for a short time
Requirement very high safety high safety normal safety
Zone / Substance group Zone 0 / Gas
Zone 20 / Dust
Zone 1 / Gas
Zone 21 / Dust
Zone 2 / Gas
Zone 22 / Dust


Temperature classes and explosion groups
Refer to temperature classes and explosion groups for an assignment of gases and vapours.

Explosion group
 
T1
>450°C
T2
300 ‒ 450°C
T3
200 ‒ 300°C
T4
135 ‒ 200°C
T5
100 ‒ 135°C
T6
85 ‒ 100°C
IIA acetone
ethane
ammonium
benzol
acetic acid
carbon oxide
methane
methanol
methyl chloride
naphthalene
phenol
propane
toluene
i-amyl acetate
n-butane
n-butyl alcohol
cyclohexanol
1,2 -dichloroethane
acetic anhydride
benzines
diesel
kerosene
fuel oils
n-hexane
acetaldehyde    
IIB city gas ethylene hydrogen sulphide ethyl ether    
IIC hydrogen acetylene       carbon disulphide

The TORUSMILL® SK4-EX production basket mill can be equipped with various control technologies.

C technology

DISPERWHEEL® speed adjustment
infinitely variable speed  adjustment with rotary pulse encoder

Large color display
indications of speed, torque, power, product temperature, timer, peripheral speed and height of the dispersing tool

Repeatability
dispersion method: constant speed or constant mechanical power input for optimum repeatability, temperature‒based dispersing

Data recording
ecording of the process parameters with graphical indication

Switch off parameters
switch off function for temperature, speed, torque and power

Database
100 individual PRESET configurations for H1, H2, speed, time, switch off parameters, ramp function, etc.

DISPERSAFE®
TÜV-certified safety module for convenient use of variable container sizes without limit switches or mechanical contraption. more …

Power compensation
net power calibration

Height measurement
adjustable working range for different container sizes

Connectivity
USB (Wi-Fi, LAN expected in 2022)

WINDISP 7©
data interface for WINDISP© 7 software for documentation, analysis, research, development and quality control

SK technology

Speed adjustment:
infinitely variable speed adjustment

Digital indication:
for speed, ampere and product temperature (as an option)

Height adjustment:
convenient height adjustment for the drive motor

Drain off grinding basket:
control element for emptying the grinding basket

Operator controls:
for power, start, stop and emergency stop

PLC technology

The DISPERMAT® and TORUSMILL® dissolvers, bead mills and basket mills can also be fitted with the PLC-control. The graphic display allows for an indication of the operational parameters such as speed, power output, peripheral speed of the milling tool, torque and product temperature. The combination of a graphic display and the standardized PLC-control allows for an extension as well as for an adaptation of the control system to further process control applications at any time.

Consultation