Basket mill for paint and varnish production

Achieve optimal particle size and product consistency with this advanced basket mill, designed for efficient mixing, dispersing, and fine grinding in the manufacturing process.

Processes and Grinds Low to Medium-Viscosity Products

The KREIS-BASKET-MILL® from NIEMANN is a versatile basket mill engineered to enhance your production line’s precision in mixing and fine grinding. It operates with a unique gas-proofed cover system, facilitating batch production of low to medium-viscosity products with particle sizes below 5 μm. Widely applicable across the paint, varnish, chemical, and cosmetic industries, it serves in producing epoxy paints, marine coatings, and printing inks. With batch sizes ranging from 1 to 5000 liters and driving powers of 2.2 to 160 kW, this mill is built for flexibility.

Equipped with a height-adjustable and cooled grinding basket, it ensures efficient energy use and temperature control, while the frequency converter allows for viscosity-dependent speed adjustments. Material options ensure durability and chemical compatibility, with wear-proof components extending longevity. Integrating seamlessly with your production, it supports PLC-controlled automation and features a patented grinding bead separation system for optimal operational efficiency. With options for ATEX-compliant configurations, the KREIS-BASKET-MILL® meets rigorous industry standards, offering reliable performance for your specific processing needs.

Benefits

  • Enhances product consistency with precise particle size control down to 5 μm.
  • Increases operational flexibility with variable batch sizes and power settings.
  • Reduces energy use with viscosity-dependent speed control.
  • Ensures product quality in volatile environments with ATEX-compliant options.
  • Minimizes downtime with fast, efficient cleaning and maintenance procedures.

General


Applications
Wax dispersion,Colorants,Automotive-repair paints,Industrial paints,Additives for printing inks,Ceramic slurry,Coil coating,Screen printing inks,Wood varnishes,Protective coatings,Pigments,Flexo printing inks,Marine paints,Leather paints,Plant protection products
End products
Alumina ceramic slurry,Anti-corrosive marine coating,Rheology modifiers,Solvent-based flexographic ink,Pesticide emulsions,Epoxy paint,Paraffin wax emulsion,Organic colorant,Leather finish varnish,Titanium dioxide pigment,Acrylic automotive paint,Uv-curable screen printing ink,Coil coating solutions,Polyurethane wood varnish
Steps before
Mixing,Dispersing,Emulsifying
Steps after
Cooling,Cleaning,Packing,Coating
Input ingredients
low-viscous products,medium-viscous products,paint,varnish,chemicals,pharmaceuticals,cosmetics,grinding beads
Output ingredients
fine ground products,low-viscous products,medium-viscous products,industrial paints,automotive-repair paints,wood varnishes,protective coatings,marine paints,leather paints,coil coating,pigments,colorants,flexo printing inks,screen printing inks,additives,ceramic slurry,plant protection products,wax dispersion
Market info
Wilhelm Niemann is renowned for manufacturing high-quality dispersing machines and mixers used in the paint and varnish industry, delivering engineered-to-order solutions with a strong reputation for innovation, reliability, and precision.

Technical Specifications


Gas-proofed cover system
Yes
Batch size
1–5000 liters
Driving power
2.2–160 kW
Grinding fineness
<5 μm
Rotational speed
300–920 1/min
Capacity of grinding chamber
0.1–80 liters
Automation
PLC-controlled
Temperature measurement
Continuous
Grinding basket
Height-adjustable
Cooling system
Automatic cooling control

Operating Characteristics


Gas-proofed cover system
Yes
Batch operation
Yes
Height-adjustable grinding basket
Yes
Automatic cooling control
Yes
Continuous temperature measurement
Yes
Viscosity-dependent speed control
Yes
Recipe controlled semi and fully automatic PLC control
Yes
Fine grinding
<5 μm
Adjustable driving powers
2.2 to 160 kW

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Product type Characteristics


Applicable industries
Paint,Varnish,Chemical,Pharmaceutical,Cosmetic


ATEX certification
Ex II 2 G c IIB T3,Ex II 2/- D c IIB T3

Physical Characteristics


Gas-proofed cover system
Yes
Batch sizes
1 to 5000 litres
Driving powers
2.2 to 160 kW
Height-adjustable grinding basket
Yes
Cooling control
Automatic
Continuous temperature measurement
Yes,with limit value
Mixing container with double jacket for cooling
Yes
Discharge method
Drain tray can be swung underneath

Custom Options


Control panel type
NIEMANN KD-TOUCH 16 touch panel
Grinding basket
Height-adjustable
Cooling system
Automatic cooling control
Grinding beads separation
Patented system
Cover system
Gas-proofed
Pump disc
Double pump disc
Execution type
Vacuum
Mixing container
Options for double jacket for cooling
Drain tray
Can be swung underneath
Control system
Recipe controlled semi and fully automatic PLC control
Version
Electropolished