Description
The ZONESUN ZS-BM150 is an industrial vertical chocolate ball mill refiner designed for fine grinding and refining of chocolate paste, cocoa liquor, nut pastes, and other fat-based masses. Using high-strength 12mm steel balls and continuous rotational friction, it achieves a consistent fineness of 18–25 µm — meeting the texture and mouthfeel standards required for premium chocolate production.
Built with food-grade SS304 stainless steel, intelligent PLC control, and a separate structural design for easy cleaning, the ZS-BM150 is available in four capacity configurations from 150L to 1000L to match small artisan chocolate workshops through to large-scale industrial confectionery production lines.
Technical Specifications
| Model | ZS-BM150 | ZS-BM300 | ZS-BM500 | ZS-BM1000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity (L) | 150 | 300 | 500 | 1000 |
| Voltage | 380V | 380V | 380V | 380V |
| Grinding Time (h) | 3–4 | 3–4 | 4–6 | 5–8 |
| Main Motor Power (kW) | 11 | 15 | 30 | 32–55 |
| Electric Heating Power (kW) | 6 | 6 | 9 | 12 |
| Steel Ball Diameter (mm) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Material Fineness (µm) | 18–25 | 18–25 | 18–25 | 18–25 |
| Material Standard | SS304 | SS304 | SS304 | SS304 |
Why Choose the ZS-BM150?
✅ 18–25 µm Ultra-Fine Grinding Fineness: High-strength 12mm steel balls deliver consistent particle size reduction to 18–25 µm — achieving the smooth, velvety mouthfeel required for premium chocolate, couverture, and confectionery products
✅ 4 Capacity Configurations (150L–1000L): Choose from ZS-BM150, ZS-BM300, ZS-BM500, or ZS-BM1000 to match your production scale — from artisan chocolate workshops to large-scale industrial confectionery manufacturing lines
✅ Intelligent PLC Control System: Automated PLC control manages grinding time, temperature, and motor speed with precision — ensuring repeatable batch quality and reducing operator dependency in continuous production
✅ Electric Heating System: Integrated electric heating (6–12 kW depending on model) maintains optimal chocolate mass temperature throughout the grinding cycle, preventing solidification and ensuring consistent flow and refining efficiency
✅ Separate Structure for Easy Cleaning: Modular separate structural design allows quick disassembly of the grinding chamber for thorough cleaning and product changeover — reducing downtime between batches and meeting food hygiene standards
✅ Food-Grade SS304 Stainless Steel: All product-contact surfaces are constructed from SS304 stainless steel for food safety compliance, corrosion resistance, and long-term durability in chocolate and confectionery production environments
✅ Continuous Rotational Friction Refining: Vertical ball mill design enables continuous grinding action with uniform steel ball distribution, delivering consistent fineness across the entire batch volume without hot spots or uneven refining
Ideal Applications
Chocolate Manufacturing: Dark, milk, and white chocolate mass refining for couverture production, chocolate bar manufacturing, and premium chocolate ingredient supply to confectionery factories
Cocoa Processing: Cocoa liquor and cocoa paste refining for cocoa butter extraction, cocoa powder production, and chocolate mass preparation in cocoa processing facilities
Nut Paste Refining: Ultra-fine grinding of peanut butter, almond paste, hazelnut paste, and other nut-based masses requiring smooth texture and consistent particle size for premium food products
Compound Chocolate & Coatings: Compound chocolate, carob coating, and fat-based confectionery coating mass refining for biscuit, wafer, ice cream, and bakery coating applications
Specialty Fat-Based Masses: Praline paste, gianduja, marzipan base, and other specialty fat-based confectionery masses requiring precise micron-level particle size reduction for premium texture
