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Pulverizing Materials in the Extreme Fineness Range

The Raymond® Vertical Mill is a high-speed air swept swing hammer mill used to pulverize materials in the extreme fineness range. The principle of integral air classification, originally developed by Raymond, has been applied with outstanding success to this mill. As a result, a large number of products can be reduced to 95% to 99% passing 15 to 20 microns while others with smaller crystalline structure can be ground as fine as 95% to 99% passing 5 to 10 microns.

The Raymond® Vertical Mill is well adapted to the grinding of non-metallic minerals and manufactured materials in the extreme fineness range. Typical materials processed include graphite, limestone, cocoa powder, marble, kaolin, sugar, talc, certain synthetic resins, organic and inorganic colors, phosphate, chemicals, glass, enamel, food products, pharmaceuticals and a variety of chemicals.

Raymond® Vertical Mill Advantages

» Uniform particle size
» Unit swings open easily for inspection, cleaning and maintenance
» Easy replacement of wearing parts
» Simple straightforward operation
» Compact design requires little floor space
» Available with integral flash drying or water-cooled grindingchamber

Raymond® 35" Vertical Mill Typical Performance

Material

Fineness
Rate
 
% Passing
Size
lb/h
kg/h
Alumina Trihydrate
90
10 micron
1400
630
Cocoa 18% butterfat
99
200 mesh
2400
1100
Talc
95
200 mesh
3500
1600
Sugar
99.9
20 micron
2500
1100


Principle of Operation

The distinguishing feature of the vertical mill is the straightforward manner of operation with no need for close clearances or complicated adjustments. One vertical shaft carries all the rotating parts within the mill. On top is the fan that produces the required airflow. Below this are the two banks of whizzers that do the classifying, and below these are the hammers or accelerating elements.

Performance Features

Mill Size
18
35
Capacity Factor
1
1
Power-hp
20-25
150-200
Airflow - cfm
          m3/h
1000
1700
3500
5900


Arrangement 35" Raymond
® Vertical Mill

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