
Universal Grinder
1. Product Overview
1.1 General Description
The universal grinder is one of the most widely used size-reduction machines in the pharmaceutical, food and chemical industries, suited to dry grinding of various medium-hard materials. Relative motion between the high-speed rotating movable toothed disc and the stationary toothed disc subjects the material to impact, shear and friction, reducing it to the required particle size. Ground material is discharged through the screen, and the fineness is controlled by fitting screens of different mesh counts. With its simple structure, easy operation, uniform particle size and broad applicability, the universal grinder handles materials from a few mesh up to 120 mesh. The machine is made entirely of stainless steel and complies with GMP and food hygiene standards.
1.2 Key Features
- Movable and stationary toothed discs provide high-efficiency double-sided shear grinding
- Screen-controlled discharge size, uniform and adjustable (10-120 mesh)
- All-stainless-steel construction meeting GMP and food standards
- Air-classified discharge reduces over-grinding
- Simple structure, easy operation and maintenance
- Dust collection system keeps the environment clean
- Wide applicability across many materials
- Complete range from small units to production-scale models
1.3 Document Scope
This specification covers the design principle, performance parameters, system classification, selection of key components, application fields, design standards and certifications, custom optional configurations, warranty terms, packaging and delivery, and the information required for an inquiry. It serves as a comprehensive reference for procurement, model selection and technical exchange.
2. Working Principle
2.1 Universal Grinder Process Flow
Universal grinder process flow: feeding → material enters the grinding chamber → high-speed toothed discs apply impact and shear → material is ground → passes through the screen → pneumatic discharge → collection. Material enters the grinding chamber from the feed hopper and, between the high-speed rotating movable toothed disc (3000-6000rpm) and the stationary disc, is subjected to intense impact, shear and friction. Fine powder passes through the screen at the bottom, while coarse particles remain in the chamber for further grinding. The air-classified design uses negative-pressure airflow to carry qualified fines out of the chamber, reducing over-grinding and heat build-up.
3. System Classification
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| Small | WF-15, WF-30 | Capacity 15-30kg/h | Laboratory / lab trials | Bench-top design |
| Medium | WF-75, WF-150 | Capacity 75-150kg/h | Pilot production | Floor-standing |
| Production | WF-250, WF-400 | Capacity 250-400kg/h | Regular production | With dust-collection system |
| Large | WF-600, WF-800 | Capacity 600-800kg/h | Large-scale production | Fully automatic control |
4. Technical Parameters
4.1 Main Technical Parameters of the Universal Grinder
| WF-15 | WF-30 | WF-75 | WF-150 | WF-250 | WF-400 | WF-600 |
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| Capacity(kg/h) | 10-15 | 20-30 | 50-75 | 100-150 | 200-250 | 300-400 | 500-600 |
| Main motor power(kW) | 1.5 | 2.2 | 5.5 | 7.5 | 11 | 15 | 22 |
| Main shaft speed(rpm) | 6000 | 5500 | 4500 | 4000 | 3500 | 3000 | 2500 |
| Grinding fineness(mesh) | 10-120 | 10-120 | 10-120 | 10-120 | 10-120 | 10-120 | 10-120 |
| Movable disc diameter(mm) | 150 | 200 | 280 | 350 | 420 | 500 | 580 |
| Fan power(kW) | 0.55 | 0.75 | 1.5 | 2.2 | 3 | 4 | 5.5 |
| Weight(kg) | 80 | 120 | 250 | 400 | 600 | 900 | 1500 |
4.2 Dimensions and Weight
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| WF-15 | 500 | 400 | 800 | 80 | 0.2 |
| WF-30 | 550 | 450 | 900 | 120 | 0.25 |
| WF-75 | 700 | 550 | 1100 | 250 | 0.4 |
| WF-150 | 800 | 650 | 1300 | 400 | 0.5 |
| WF-250 | 900 | 750 | 1400 | 600 | 0.7 |
| WF-400 | 1000 | 850 | 1600 | 900 | 0.9 |
| WF-600 | 1200 | 1000 | 1800 | 1500 | 1.2 |
5. Applications
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| Pharmaceutical | Herbal materials / APIs | GMP compliant, uniform fineness | Herbal powders / APIs |
| Food | Spices / starch | Food-grade, contamination-free | Pepper powder / starch |
| Chemical | Pigments / fillers | Adjustable fineness | Titanium dioxide / calcium carbonate |
| Agrochemical | Wettable powders | Uniform fineness, high suspension rate | Wettable powder |
| Feed | Additives / premixes | High uniformity | Vitamin premix |
6. Core Component Selection
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| Movable toothed disc | High-speed impact and shearing of the material | SS304 | Tooth shape and count affect grinding performance |
| Stationary toothed disc | Shears the material together with the movable disc | SS304 | Clearance to the movable disc 1-3mm |
| Screen | Controls discharge particle size | SS304 stainless steel wire mesh | Interchangeable 10-120 mesh |
| Main shaft | Drives disc rotation | 40Cr | Dynamic balancing required |
| Feed hopper | Feeding | SS304 | With control gate for feed-rate adjustment |
| Fan | Air-classified discharge | Centrifugal fan | Airflow matched to grinding capacity |
| Collector | Collects the ground product | Stainless steel / fabric bags | Cyclone separation + bag dust removal |
| Control system | Coordinated operation | Buttons / PLC | With overload protection |
7. Design Standards and Certifications
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| GB/T standards | Design and manufacture | Fully compliant | Type test report |
| GMP (cGMP) | Design, manufacture, documentation | Fully compliant | GMP compliance certificate |
| ISO 9001:2015 | Quality management system | Certified | ISO 9001 certificate |
| CE | Machinery safety / EMC | Optional | CE Declaration of Conformity |
| FDA | Food-grade / pharmaceutical-grade | Optional | FDA compliance documentation |
8. Custom Optional Configurations
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| 1 | Fineness range | 10-60 mesh / 60-120 mesh / multi-stage | 10-120 mesh | Multi-stage +1 week |
| 2 | Dust removal | Bag filter / cyclone / combined | Bag filter | Combined +1 week |
| 3 | Material | SS304/316L | SS304 | 316L +1-2 weeks |
| 4 | Explosion protection | Standard / nitrogen blanket / Ex-proof | Standard | Ex-proof +2-3 weeks |
| 5 | Water cooling | None / water-cooled jacket | None | Water cooling +1 week |
| 6 | Control | Buttons / PLC | Buttons | PLC +1 week |
9. Material Property Requirements
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| Working temperature | -40~250℃ | Depends on seals and materials |
| Corrosivity | Mild to moderate | Strong corrosion requires 316L or lining |
| Ex-proof requirement | Selected per site area | Zone1 / Zone2 ratings |
10. Warranty Terms
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| Main equipment warranty | 12 months | All components included | 12 months from acceptance after commissioning |
| Extended warranty (optional) | 24 months | Same as standard warranty | Must be purchased at order placement |
| Wear parts warranty | 6 months | Seals, bearings, etc. | Normal wear excluded |
11. Packaging and Delivery
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| Standard delivery time | 6-10 weeks after order confirmation |
| Delivery with custom options | 10-16 weeks |
| Incoterms | FOB Shanghai / CIF / DAP |
| Packaging | Export wooden case |
| Shipping | Container or break-bulk vessel |
12. Information Required for Inquiry
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| 1 | Material name and properties | Name / hardness / moisture content / temperature sensitivity |
| 2 | Feed particle size | mm |
| 3 | Discharge fineness | mesh or μm |
| 4 | Capacity required | kg/h |
| 5 | Material requirement | SS304/316L |
| 6 | Ex-proof requirement | Standard / Ex-proof |
| 7 | Dust-removal requirement | Bag filter / cyclone |
| 8 | Installation conditions | Space / power supply |