Autogenous Mill & Semi-autogenous Mill

AG Mill (Autogenous Mill) and SAG Mill (Semi-Autogenous Mill) are widely used grinding equipment in large-scale mineral processing plants. These mills utilize the ore itself (AG Mill) or a combination of ore and a small amount of steel balls (SAG Mill) as grinding media, achieving both crushing and grinding in a single unit.

    Description

    The wet autogenous grinding system consists of a wet autogenous mill, a particle size control system, secondary grinding equipment, and dedicated facilities for processing difficult-to-grind materials. In a typical operation, minerals are fed into the mill in a specific size distribution. Under this configuration, the autogenous mill can grind the material directly to 0.074 mm, with fine particles accounting for approximately 20%–50% of the total product. As a result, the crushing ratio can reach 4000–5000, which is more than ten times higher than that of conventional ball and rod mills.

    Working Principle

    The AG Mill uses the ore itself as the grinding medium. Materials are crushed and ground through mutual impact, abrasion, and friction during rotation.
    The SAG Mill operates on the same principle, with the addition of a small proportion of steel balls to enhance grinding efficiency for harder ores.

    AG / SAG mills are available with fixed-speed or variable-speed drives and multiple power configurations. Large-scale mills integrate advanced technologies such as:

    • Hydrostatic bearings
    • Cylinder jacking devices for liner replacement
    • Auxiliary inching drives for maintenance

    These designs ensure safe startup, stable operation, and convenient maintenance.

    Advantages

    High Efficiency & Energy Saving
    AG and SAG mills reduce or eliminate grinding media consumption, lowering both energy usage and operating costs.
    Ultra-Large Crushing Ratio
    Capable of processing large-size ore and producing fine particles in one stage, improving overall grinding efficiency.
    Simplified Process Flow
    Directly processing raw ore or coarsely crushed ore reduces intermediate crushing stages, saving equipment investment and floor space.
    Wide Application Range
    Suitable for ores with different hardness, size distribution, and mineral composition.
    Easy Maintenance
    Simple structure with modern auxiliary devices reduces downtime and maintenance workload.
    Lower Overall Energy Consumption
    Compared with traditional multi-stage crushing and grinding systems, AG and SAG mills offer lower energy consumption per ton of ore processed.

    Parameters

    model ( Length can be customized)(mm)
    cylinder diameter
    (mm)
    cylinder length
    (m³)
    practical volume
    (t)
    loading capacity
    (r/min)
    rotating speed
    (kw)
    power
    MA-40(AG-40)40001400~360017~422~616.2220~540
    MA-45(AG-45)45001600~410024~613~915.3320~830
    MA-50(AG-50)50001800~450034~835~1214.5500~1200
    MA-55(AG-55)55001800~500042~1126~1613.8630~1700
    MA-61(AG-61)61002400~550069~15210~2113.11050~2400
    MA-67(AG-67)67002600~600093~20113~2812.51500~3300
    MA-73(AG-73)73002800~6600120~26417~3712.02000~4500
    MA-80(AG-80)80003200~7200160~34722~4811.42800~6200
    MA-86(AG-86)86003400~7700197~42927~6011.03500~7900
    MA-92(AG-92)92003700~8300246~53034~7410.74500~10000
    MA-98(AG-98)98003900~8800296~64041~8910.35600~12500
    MA-104(AG-104)104004200~9400359~77050~10710.07000~15400
    MA-110(AG-110)110004400~9900422~90959~1279.88400~19000
    MA-116(AG-116)116004600~10400492~106469~1489.510000~22000
    MA-122(AG-122)122004900~11000580~124681~1749.212000~27000
    Note
    1. The cylinder diameter refers to the inner diameter of the shell. The cylinder length is measured between the flanges at both ends. The effective length is determined by the end liner and grate configuration. The effective volume refers to the internal volume of the cylinder and end caps after deducting the liner volume, including the cone volume.
    2. The ore particle size is <350mnu
    3. The maximum ball loading is calculated as 3% of the effective volume.
    4. The working speed is 75% of the critical speed. When the frequency conversion is adjusted, it will float up and down according to the rated speed of 10%~5%.

    Why Choose Our AG Mill & SAG Mill?

    • Proven experience in large-scale grinding equipment manufacturing
    • Custom design based on ore characteristics and processing capacity
    • Reliable performance for continuous operation
    • Suitable for global mining projects and EPC contractors

    FAQ

    1: What is the difference between AG Mill and SAG Mill?

    AG Mill uses only ore as grinding media, while SAG Mill uses ore plus a small amount of steel balls to improve grinding efficiency.

    2: Can AG/SAG mills replace traditional crushing circuits?

    Yes. In many applications, they significantly reduce or eliminate secondary and tertiary crushing stages.

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