Retsch vibrating mill MM 200
The Retsch vibrating mill MM 200 is a versatile ball mill that has been specially developed for grinding, mixing, homogenizing and cell disruption. This mill is ideal for applications in the fields of agriculture, building materials, biology, chemistry, geology, metallurgy, glass, ceramics, food, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, medicine, pharmaceuticals and environmental technology. Thanks to its robust design and the high quality of the materials used, the MM 200 offers a long service life and reliable performance. Similar to the Retsch PM 100 planetary ball mill, the MM 200 offers precise and reproducible results.
Technical details and advantages
The Retsch MM 200 vibrating mill is characterized by a variety of technical features that make it an indispensable tool in many laboratories:
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Mill type: Ball mill
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Process type: Batch
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Weight: 30 kg
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Feed material: Hard, medium-hard, soft, brittle, elastic, fibrous
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Comminution principle: Impact, friction
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Feed particle size: < 6 mm
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Final fineness: ~ 10 µm
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Batch/feed quantity: Max. 2 x 10 ml
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Number of grinding points: 2
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Vibration frequency setting: Digital, 3 - 25 Hz (180 - 1500 min-¹)
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Typical grinding time: 30 s - 2 min
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Dry grinding: Yes
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Cell disruption with reaction vessels: Yes, up to 10 x 2.0 ml
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Grinding bowl type: Grinding bowls with plug-in lids
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Material of grinding tools: Hardened steel, stainless steel, tungsten carbide, agate, zirconium oxide, PTFE
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Grinding bowl sizes: 1.5 ml / 5 ml / 10 ml / 25 ml
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Grinding time setting: Digital, 10 s - 99 min
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Storable SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures): 9
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Electrical connection values: 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz
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Mains connection: 1-phase
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Protection class: IP 30
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Power consumption: 100 W
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Dimensions (W x H x D): 371 x 266 x 461 mm
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Net weight: ~ 25 kg
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Norms / Standards: CE
Application examples
The Retsch MM 200 vibrating grinder is particularly suitable for
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Shredding: Ideal for hard, medium-hard, soft, brittle, elastic and fibrous materials.
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Mixing and homogenizing: Perfect for producing homogeneous sample mixtures.
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Cell disruption: Efficient cell disruption for biological samples, e.g. for DNA/RNA extraction.
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Materials research: Used in materials science for the analysis of building materials, metals and ceramics.
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Pharmaceutical applications: Production of fine powders for pharmaceutical formulations.
FAQs
How can the oscillation frequency of the MM 200 be set?
The oscillation frequency can be set digitally in the range from 3 to 25 Hz (180 - 1500 min-¹).
Which materials can be processed with the MM 200?
The MM 200 can process hard, medium-hard, soft, brittle, elastic and fibrous materials.
Is the MM 200 suitable for cell disruption?
Yes, the MM 200 is suitable for cell disruption and can hold up to 10 x 2.0 ml reaction vessels.
What grinding bowl sizes are available?
The available grinding bowl sizes are 1.5 ml, 5 ml, 10 ml and 25 ml.
What materials are used for the grinding tools?
The grinding tools are made of hardened steel, stainless steel, tungsten carbide, agate, zirconium oxide and PTFE.
Conclusion
The Retsch MM 200 vibrating mill is a versatile and powerful device that is indispensable in many laboratories. With its ability to process a wide range of materials and deliver precise, reproducible results, it is an excellent choice for research and industrial applications. Similar to the Retsch CryoMill oscillating mill, the MM 200 offers high flexibility and efficiency in sample preparation.
