Rod Mill

The rod mill is a key grinding machine widely used in mineral processing, chemical plants, and artificial sand production. Unlike traditional ball mills, rod mills use steel rods as grinding media, providing more uniform particle sizes and higher output. Shanghai YingYong specializes in manufacturing high-quality rod mills equipped with advanced controlled inlet and outlet technology, ensuring optimal grinding efficiency for your production needs.

    Description

    Our rod mills feature a wet overflow design and serve as primary open-circuit grinding equipment. They handle a variety of industrial applications, including:

    • Mineral processing plants (gold, tungsten, tin, iron, copper ores)
    • Chemical plants (fine chemical powder grinding)
    • Artificial sand production (high-quality sand and aggregates)

    The rod mill consists of several key parts:

    • Motor & Main Reducer
    • Transmission System & Cylinder
    • Main Bearing & Slow-Speed Transmission
    • Feeding & Discharging System
    • Ring Seal & Thin Oil Lubrication Station
    • Large & Small Gear Jet Lubrication
    • Foundation Structure

    Learn more about Rod Mill Components

    Working Principle

    The rod mill works through an asynchronous motor connected to a small gear via a reducer. The small gear drives the large gear and cylinder to rotate at a controlled speed. Inside the cylinder, steel rods act as the grinding medium.

    The grinding process is as follows:

    1.Raw material enters the cylinder via the feeding system.

    2.The steel rods crush the material into smaller particles.

    3.The milled product flows out of the machine through overflow, ready for the next processing stage.

    This design ensures uniform particle size and prevents over-grinding, which is critical for high-value ores.

    Advantages

    Power-Saving & Efficient
    Compared to older models, our rod mill can save over 40% of energy consumption while producing more uniform products with less mud and coarse particles.
    Wide Range of Applications
    Suitable for ores with Mohs hardness 5.5~12, including rare metals like tungsten, tin, and iron.
    Adjustable Discharge Fineness
    Equipped with an embedded fineness control device and sieving system, allowing easy adjustment of the final product size.
    Uniform Discharge & High Output
    Using line-contact technology at the inlet and outlet, our rod mill ensures consistent particle size and improved throughput.
    Environmentally Friendly
    Low-noise and pollution-free operation make it ideal for artificial sand production and mineral coarse grinding.
    Prevents Over-Grinding
    The rod mill minimizes over-grinding hazards, preserving the quality of rare metal ores and sand-making processes.

    Parameter

    ModelVolume(m³)Cylinder Speed (r/min)Max. bar capacity (t)Motor(kw)Weight
    (T)
    Φ900×18000.935.42.5225.37
    Φ900×24001.235.43.55305.88
    Φ1500×300052689518
    Φ1500×30004.426139517.29
    Φ2100×3000920.92521042.18
    Φ2100×3000920.92521057
    Φ2700×360018.5184640068
    Φ2700×400020.6184640073.3
    Φ3200×450032.81682630108
    Φ3600×45004314.71101000159.9
    Φ3600×54005015.11241250150

    FAQ

    1: What materials can a rod mill grind?

    Rod mills are ideal for ores, artificial sand, and chemical materials. They can handle ores with Mohs hardness between 5.5 and 12.

    2: How is rod mill output controlled?

    By adjusting the fineness control device and the feeding rate, operators can achieve the desired particle size without excessive fines.

    3: Rod mill vs ball mill – what is the difference?

    Rod mills produce more uniform, coarser particles and are used to avoid over-grinding, whereas ball mills often produce finer particles and higher dust content.

    4: Is the rod mill energy efficient?

    Yes. Our rod mills save up to 40% power consumption compared to traditional grinding equipment.

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