Mixer/Mill 5100*

Small high-energy ball mill that accommodates sample sizes ranging from 0.2 - 1.5 grams.

Small high-energy ball mill that accommodates sample sizes ranging from 0.2 - 1.5 grams. Ideal for grinding and pulverizing brittle samples, slurry grinding, and mixing powders.

Typical samples include: Rocks, Minerals, Sand, Cement, Slag, Ceramics, Catalyst Supports, Glass, Pharmaceuticals, Plant and Animal Tissues, Seeds

*Available in Europe, Middle-East and Africa countries.

Segment: Scientific
Manufacturing Company: Spex Sample Prep
  • Also called a shaker mill or high-energy ball mill.
  • Equipped with safety interlock system for operator protection.
  • For grinding samples in the 0.2 - 1.5 gram range or mixing up to 5 mL of sample.
  • Highly effective laboratory impact grinder and blender offering many advantages over other small mixers.
  • Holds three vials of 1/2 in. (12.7 mm) diameter or two vials of 3/4 in. (19.1 mm) diameter. Length of vials up to 21/4 in. (57.2 mm).
  • Push-button, resettable 30-minute timer on the 5100-115 Mixer/Mill.
  • Push-button, resettable 72-minute timer on the 5100-230 Mixer/Mill.
  • Reduces samples to analytical fineness and commonly used to blend samples with KBr for IR analysis.
  • Shock mounted motor enables bench top operation.
  • Steel housing protects the clamp mechanism and rugged construction ensures a long life of heavy work.
  • Wide selection of grinding and mixing vials available including polystyrene, polycarbonate, hardened steel, stainless steel, tungsten carbide, and agate.
Voltage115V/60Hz or 230V/50Hz
Dimensions12 in (33 cm) x 8 in (20cm) x 8 in (20cm)
Net Weight (lbs)15.2 lbs (7kg)
Gross Weight (lbs)19.8 lbs (9kg)
Motor1/15 hp, 3000 RPM @ 60Hz, 2500 RPM @ 50Hz
Power Cord3-prong grounded plug, 115V 60Hz or CEE 7/7 2-prong Europeanplug, 230V 50Hz
Clamp Movement.5 in (12.7mm) front-to back, .375 in (9.5mm) side-to-side
Clamp Speed3000 cycles/minute (115V) or 2500 cycles/minute (230V)
Timer/ControlsRange from 1 - 30 minutes (115V) or Range from 1 - 72 minutes(230V)

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