Low-hardness minerals such as graphite, talc, and kaolin are commonly used in lubricants, conductive fillers, and cosmetic raw materials. The finished product typically requires a fineness of 800–2000 mesh. Many startup powder processing plants have limited space and tight budgets, and large-scale ultrafine vertical mills present a high investment barrier. The SCM series ultrafine powder mill is the preferred equipment for small-scale ultrafine powder production projects.
The SCM ultrafine powder mill is specifically designed for small and medium-sized ultrafine powder enterprises. It accepts feed material with a particle size of ≤20 mm and allows for adjustable finished product fineness ranging from 325 to 2,500 mesh. It can achieve the ultrafine standard of D97 ≤ 5 μm in a single pass and is suitable for dozens of medium- to low-hardness brittle minerals, such as graphite, talc, bentonite, and calcite. Compared to air-jet mills producing the same fineness, it offers a 40% increase in grinding efficiency, a 70% reduction in energy consumption, and significantly lower daily operating costs.
The equipment’s safety design has been optimized: the grinding chamber contains no rolling bearings or exposed fastening screws, eliminating the risk of equipment failure caused by damaged bearing seals or loose screws. This ensures longer periods of continuous, stable operation, making it suitable for 24-hour uninterrupted production. The entire unit is equipped with a high-efficiency pulse dust collector and a silent muffler, ensuring both dust and noise levels in the workshop meet regulatory standards. Small-scale facilities can begin production without the need for complex environmental upgrades.
A full range of equipment specifications is available, from the SCM800 (0.5–4.5 metric tons per hour) to the SCM1680 (5–25 metric tons per hour). Each unit has a small footprint and, when paired with a crusher, elevator, and feeder, can form a complete small-scale ultrafine powder production line. The overall investment is significantly lower than that of large vertical ultrafine mills, making it suitable for township powder processing plants and small-scale new materials workshops. Graphite powder and talc processing plants in many regions across China have adopted this equipment, with feedback indicating a short payback period after production begins.
Many first-time customers are unclear about the complete list of equipment required for a small-scale ultrafine production line, which can easily lead to issues such as improper equipment configuration, mismatched production capacity, and failure to meet environmental standards. Customers looking to establish small-scale graphite or talc grinding plants can click the Business Messenger to provide details on site area, raw material types, and target fineness. Shibang will provide a list of small-scale equipment packages, a simplified plant layout plan, and an implementation investment budget.
