Industrial Chocolate Ball Mill Refiner
The ZONESUN ZS-BM series is a vertical ball mill refiner for chocolate mass, cocoa liquor, nut pastes and compatible fat-based confectionery mixtures. It uses 12 mm steel grinding media to reduce particle size, with a listed fineness range of 18–25 µm.
The series combines PLC control, electric heating and SS304 construction, with models from 150 to 1000 L. The currently listed purchase variant on this page is 380 V / 300 L; the comparison below shows the individual series models.
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 |
Applications
- Chocolate mass: refining compatible dark, milk and white chocolate formulations.
- Cocoa liquor and paste: particle-size reduction during chocolate mass preparation.
- Nut-based pastes: refining compatible peanut, almond and hazelnut mixtures.
- Fat-based coatings and fillings: compound coatings, praline mixtures and similar confectionery masses.
Machine Details
Vertical Ball Grinding
A rotating mixing shaft moves the 12 mm steel grinding media through the mass to reduce particle size.
PLC Touchscreen Control
Set and monitor grinding time and processing temperature through the control interface.
Separate Structural Design
The motor and cylinder arrangement provides access for cleaning and maintenance.
Magnetic Filtration
The listed magnetic filter helps capture ferrous particles; it does not replace process inspection or food safety controls.
Key Features and Benefits
- Ball mill refining: rotational movement of the grinding media reduces particle size in the prepared mass.
- Four model sizes: 150, 300, 500 and 1000 L configurations support different production requirements.
- PLC operation: provides access to processing time and temperature settings.
- Electric heating: helps maintain the mass at the selected processing temperature.
- SS304 construction: the listed material specification is SS304; grinding media are steel balls.
- Maintenance access: separate structural design supports cleaning and servicing.
How Chocolate Ball Mill Refining Works
- Prepare the mass: supply a suitable premixed chocolate or fat-based mixture.
- Set the process: select the grinding time and temperature for the formulation.
- Grind: the rotating shaft moves the steel balls through the mass, reducing solid particle size.
- Check fineness: inspect samples against the required texture and particle-size specification.
- Transfer: move the refined mass to the next production stage using the planned handling arrangement.
How to Select Your Ball Mill
- Formulation: ingredients, fat content, initial particle size and flow characteristics.
- Capacity: required batch volume and daily production target.
- Fineness: target particle size and measurement method.
- Process: desired refining time, temperature and upstream premixing arrangement.
- Installation: available space, 380 V supply and transfer equipment.
- Cleaning: product changeover frequency and allergen management requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a chocolate ball mill refiner?
It uses moving grinding balls to reduce solid particle size in chocolate and compatible fat-based masses.
Which capacities are available?
The series table lists ZS-BM150 at 150 L, ZS-BM300 at 300 L, ZS-BM500 at 500 L and ZS-BM1000 at 1000 L. This page currently lists a 380 V / 300 L purchase variant.
What fineness is specified?
The listed material fineness range is 18–25 µm.
How long does grinding take?
The listed times are 3–4 hours for the 150 L and 300 L models, 4–6 hours for the 500 L model and 5–8 hours for the 1000 L model.
Can it refine nut paste?
Compatible nut-based masses are listed applications. Share the formulation and desired fineness to select an appropriate process.
Does a ball mill replace a conche or tempering machine?
Ball milling focuses on particle-size reduction. Conching and tempering serve different process objectives and should be planned separately when required.
Does it sterilize chocolate or remove heavy metals?
These functions are not established by the supplied specifications. The listed magnetic filter is intended to capture ferrous particles, rather than provide sterilization or general heavy-metal removal.
What should I send for a quotation?
Send your formulation, batch volume, target fineness, required output and installation requirements through the chat window.
Discuss Your Chocolate Refining Project
Use the chat window on this page to share your chocolate or paste formulation, required capacity and target particle size. ZONESUN can help select the appropriate model and prepare a configuration and quotation.
