Ball Mill
SMAT Ball Milis a key grinding equipment widely used in mineral processing, cement production, and chemical industries. Itgrnds ore into fine partides through the tumbling action of stee bals inside a rotating yinder, providing the required feed sizefor subsequent separation processes. Available in wet grid, dy grid, and overflow types, with capacities from 0.65 to 615 th.
Types of SMAT Ball Mill
SMAT offers three main types of ball mill based on discharging method, each suited for different processing requirements:
Wet Grid Ball Mill
First Stage Grinding
Discharges through a grid plate at the discharge end. Suitable for coarse grinding (first stage grinding in a two-stage circuit). Prevents over-grinding and maintains higher throughput. The most commonly used type in Philippine mineral processing plants.
Dry Grid Ball Mill
No Water Required
Operates without water. Used in cement production, ceramic powder preparation, and dry mineral processing where water is scarce or the downstream process requires dry feed. Grid plate ensures uniform discharge particle size.
Dry Grid Ball Mill
Fine Grinding / Regrinding
Discharges through overflow when the slurry level rises above the discharge trunnion. Suitable for fine grinding (second stage grinding) and regrinding of rougher concentrates. Produces finer product compared to grid type. Widely used in gold and copper flotation circuits.
Grinding Media: Ball mill, Rod mill and SAG Mill(without grinding media)
Material Discharging Mode: Wet grid mill, Dry grid mill and Overflow mill
Driving Mode: Side and Central driving, the former is more popular now
Driving Configuration:
1. Asynchronous Motor Driving: Asynchronous Motor+Reducer+ Pinion+Girthgear
2. Synchronous Motor Driving: Synchronous Motor+Air Cluth+ Pinion+Girthgear.
Structure & Configuration
SMAT ball mills are built with high-quality components and can be configured according to your specific requirements:
Main bearing, adopting slide bearing, rolling bearing or sliding-shoe bearing as per requirement.
Liner, adopting wear-resistant metal liner, rubber liner, magnetic liner and alumina liner (high aluminum lining brick).
Following items as per options: inching driving device, high and low pressure lubrication station, spraying lubrication device of gear, jacking device and PLC control system.
Applications in the Philippines
The Philippines is one of the most mineral-rich countries in Southeast Asia, with significant deposits of gold, copper, nickel, chromite, and iron ore. SMAT ball mills are widely used in Philippine mining operations, supporting both large-scale mines and small to medium-scale processing plants.
Gold Ore Processing
In gold processing plants, the ball mill is used to grind ore to -200 mesh (75μm) or finer, liberating gold particles for cyanidation (CIL/CIP) or gravity separation. A typical gold CIL plant uses a wet grid ball mill as the primary grinding stage, paired with a hydrocyclone to form a closed-circuit grinding system. Overflow ball mills are often used for regrinding of flotation concentrates.
Copper Ore Processing
For copper sulfide ore, the ball mill grinds the ore to the required fineness before flotation. The grinding fineness directly affects the recovery rate of copper. SMAT ball mills, combined with spiral classifiers or hydrocyclones, provide stable and controllable grinding performance for copper flotation circuits.
Nickel Laterite Processing
The Philippines is one of the world's top nickel producers. For nickel laterite ore, ball mills are used in the grinding stage of the HPAL (High Pressure Acid Leach) process or in preparing ore for rotary kiln smelting. Our mills handle the abrasive nature of laterite ore with wear-resistant liners and robust construction.
Advanced Ball Mill Systems - Dry & Wet Grinding Solutions for Every Application
We specialize in both dry and wet process ball mills engineered for optimal performance across industries. Our solutions are customized for your specific material characteristics and production requirements.
Dry Process Ball Mill Solutions
Cement production, Ceramic powders, Dry mineral processing,Coal pulverization
Wet Process Ball Mill Solutions
Flotation Separating Process
Flotation process equipment consists of jaw crusher, ball mill, classifier, main equipment such as mixing drum, flotation machine, thickener and dryer, with the feeder, elevator, belt conveyor can be composed of a complete flotation line. The production line has high efficiency, low energy and processing high quantity, reasonable economy and other advantages.
Magnetic Separating Process
The magnetic separation process of the new beneficiation production line consists of jaw crusher and ball mill machine, classifier, magnetic separator, thickener and dryer, etc. Ready, with the miner, elevator, belt conveyor can be composed complete magnetic separation production line. The production line has high efficiency, low energy, high processing capacity, economic and reasonable advantages. According to the actual situation of customers condition design supporting equipment.
After-Sales Support in the Philippines
SMAT has a local office in Manila, providing full after-sales support to Philippine customers:
Installation & Commissioning
Our Philippine-based engineers provide on-site installation guidance, commissioning, and trial operation services.
Operator Training
We train your plant operators on proper operation, daily maintenance, and troubleshooting of the ball mill.
Spare Parts Supply
Liners, grinding balls, bearings, gears, and other wear parts available from our local warehouse in Manila.
Regular Maintenance Visits
We conduct quarterly follow-up visits to check equipment condition, provide preventive maintenance, and address any issues.
24/7 Technical Support
Technical assistance via phone, Viber, and WhatsApp for urgent issues, any time of day.
Local Payment
We accept Philippine Peso (PHP) payment for equipment and spare parts.
