Q1: What is the difference between the XH-XQM (Cold Air) and YD-XQM (Liquid Nitrogen) series?
XH-XQM: Uses **cold air circulation** (1°C to 30°C) for temperature-sensitive materials that require controlled cooling but not extreme low temperatures.
YD-XQM: Uses **liquid nitrogen cooling** (-60°C to -1°C) for ultra-fine grinding of heat-sensitive or elastic materials (e.g., polymers, pharmaceuticals, aerospace alloys).
Q2: What materials are suitable for grinding with these mills?
-XH-XQM: Ideal for heat-sensitive samples prone to clumping (e.g., adhesives, certain chemicals) or requiring nano-grinding at mild low temperatures.
- YD-XQM: Designed for extreme cryo-grinding of rubber, biopharmaceuticals, metal alloys, ad other materials that become brittle at ultra-low temps.
2. Technical Specifications
Q3: What is the temperature control accuracy?
XH-XQM: ±1°C (PLC-programmable, automatic cold air recycling).
YD-XQM: ±2°C (auto-adjusted via liquid nitrogen level controller).
Q4: How noisy are these machines?
XH-XQM: 50% quieter** than standard ball mills due to patented oil-sealed silent technology.
YD-XQM: Moderate noise from LN2 evaporation; recommend lab-grade ear protection for prolonged use.
Q5: What power supply is required?
XH-XQM: 220V/50Hz (small models) or 380V/50Hz (larger models).
YD-XQM: 220V/50Hz (2L/4L) or 380V/50Hz (8L+).
3. Operational Costs & Maintenance
Q6: How much liquid nitrogen does the YD-XQM consume?
- Depends on runtime and set temperature, but the auto-pressurized LN2 tank (30L/50L) minimizes waste. Average consumption: ~5L/hour for continuous -60°C operation.
Q7: Does the XH-XQM require refrigerants?
No. It uses aPanasonic compressor with closed-loop air cooling (no refills needed).
Q8: How often should grinding jars be replaced?
Jars last 2× longer than conventional mills due to reduced friction from cooling. Inspect every 500 hours for wear.
4. Safety & Compatibility**
Q9: Can these mills handle flammable or explosive samples?
Yes, but only with explosion-proof modifications (contact us for custom setups). Standard models are not intrinsically safe.
Q10: Is training provided?
Yes. We offer:
Installation manuals + video guides.
Optional on-site training (for bulk orders).
5. Purchasing & Support