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1000L Basket Mill For Pigment
1000L Basket Mill For Pigment: 1000L basket mill for large-batch pigment grinding, with dispersion and grinding integrated in one basket. Capacity range 0.5 - 1,000 L. Typical applications: Pigment Pastes, Architectural Paints, Industrial Coatings, Printing Inks, Masterbatch.
1000L basket mill for large-batch pigment grinding, with dispersion and grinding integrated in one basket.
The POLYC 1000L Basket Mill is a large-batch submersible grinding mill configured for pigment concentrate and colour paste production. Dispersion and grinding are completed in one basket that lowers directly into a 1,000 L mixing vessel, so no extra pumps, piping or valves are needed. One mill can serve multiple tanks, which shortens colour changeover and cuts solvent waste when a plant runs many shades at scale.
Key Facts
- Equipment Type
- Grinding & Milling
- Capacity / Batch Range
- 0.5 - 1,000 L
- Motor Power
- 30 - 55 kW
- Grinding Fineness / Bead Size
- 5 - 20 micron
- Typical Applications
- Pigment Pastes, Architectural Paints, Industrial Coatings, Printing Inks
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Where the Mill Performs Best
ApplicationsOne basket that integrates dispersion and grinding, with fast changeover and optional cooling, makes the POLYC 1000L the right mill for pigment producers running many shades in mid- to large batches.
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Pigment Concentrates
Large-batch pigment concentrates for paints and inks from one basket.
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Colour Pastes
Colour paste production where fast shade changeover matters.
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Multi-Tank Operation
One mill moves between vessels, lowering solvent waste and capital cost.
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Heat-Sensitive Grinding
Double-wall jacketed basket and vessel cooling control temperature.
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High-Viscosity Dispersion
Handles materials up to about 8,000 cps before fine grinding.
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Multi-Shade Plants
Where dedicated continuous mills would be uneconomic.
1000L Basket Mill at a Glance
Key Specs1,000L
Working Capacity
30–55kW
Motor Power
5–20µm
Fineness Range
1.2–2.5mm
Zirconia Media
Key Design Features
EngineeringIntegrated🔭
Dispersion + Grinding
- One basket, one vessel
- No pumps / piping / valves
- Lower infrastructure cost
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Hydraulic Lift
- Hydraulic with lock
- Safe basket lowering
- Heavy-duty drive
Cool❄️
Jacketed Cooling
- Optional double-wall
- Temp sensor + auto-stop
- Protects heat-sensitive pigment
Media🧮
Low Media Requirement
- 1.2–2.5 mm zirconia
- High-purity ceramic
- Fast homogeneous size
Clean🧼
Fast Changeover
- Easy cleaning, no residue
- One mill, many tanks
- Multiple shades
Robust🔧
Modular & Custom
- 304 / 316L contact
- Hardened-alloy option
- Easy maintenance
Applications by Industry
Selection| Industry | What the POLYC 1000L Basket Mill Delivers |
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| Paints & Coatings | Pigment concentrates with fast shade changeover |
| Printing Inks | Colour pastes from one submersible basket |
| Pigment Manufacturing | Large-batch pigment grinding at 1,000 L |
| Masterbatch | Pigment dispersions with low media use |
| Automotive Coatings | Colour pastes with jacketed cooling |
| Inkjet Inks | Fine pigment at 5–20 micron |
| Cosmetics | Organic pigment pastes, gentle grinding |
| Construction | Colorants with multi-tank operation |
| Rubber & Elastomers | Pigment paste serving several vessels |
| Specialty Chemicals | Custom shades on a modular mill |
Choosing the Right 1000L Basket Mill
How to Choose1
Match batch volume
Confirm the 1,000 L working capacity fits your mid- to large-batch runs, and pair the mill with vessel sizes that let one basket serve several tanks.
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Check viscosity and cooling
Plan for materials up to about 8,000 cps, and add the optional jacketed basket and vessel with temperature control for heat-sensitive pigments.
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Plan shade mix and changeover
If you run many colours, use one mill across multiple tanks and rely on easy cleaning for fast changeover; specify 304 or 316L contact with a hardened-alloy option for abrasive pigments.
Related Technical Guides
Guides
DispersionPigment Dispersion Fundamentals Explained
CompareBasket Mill vs Bead Mill: Which to Use
ColorColor Shift After Milling: Causes and Control
SpecsBasket Mill Specifications and Selection Guide
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How it works
The POLYC 1000L basket mill is a submersible grinding mill configured for large-batch pigment concentrate and colour paste production. Dispersion and grinding are completed in one basket that lowers directly into a 1,000 L mixing vessel, so no extra pumps, piping or valves are required, and a single mill can serve multiple tanks to shorten colour changeover and cut solvent waste when a plant runs many shades at scale. The mill is built with hydraulic lift and a mechanical lock, a heavy-duty drive and optional jacketed vessel for cooling. It uses 1.2 to 2.5 mm high-purity zirconia media, handles materials up to about 8,000 cps, and offers contact parts in stainless steel 304 or 316L with a hardened-alloy option for abrasive pigments. A temperature sensor with automatic stop protects heat-sensitive materials during high-load grinding. Operation is simple to clean with no residue, which makes product replacement convenient, and a modular part design keeps disassembly, maintenance and overhaul straightforward with little need for specialist service. The basket grinding barrel can be customized with a jacket for cooling water, and a tank fixed arm with a safety sensor prevents the mill from running when the tank is not in position.
INDUSTRIES THIS MACHINE SERVES
Industries we serve
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE REFERENCE
| Material Type | Target Particle Size | Recommended Bead Size | Viscosity Range |
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| Industrial coatings | 5-15 μm | 1.5-2.0 mm | Medium |
| Ink / pigment paste | 1-5 μm | 0.8-1.2 mm | Low to Medium |
| SC suspension concentrate | 3-10 μm | 1.0-1.5 mm | Medium |
| Titanium dioxide / pigment | 10-20 μm | 2.0-2.5 mm | Medium |
Typical reference values only. Actual results depend on formulation, bead material, and process conditions. Material testing is recommended before final selection.
BASKET MILL VS BEAD MILL
1000L basket mill or horizontal bead mill?
| Dimension | POLYC 1000L Basket Mill | Horizontal Bead Mill | Batch Dissolver |
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| Process | Dispersion + grinding in one basket | Grinding only | Dispersion only |
| Fineness | 5 - 20 micron | Sub-micron possible | Pre-disperse only |
| Infrastructure | No pumps / piping / valves | Pumps, piping, valves | Separate mill |
| Colour changeover | Fast, low media, easy clean | Chamber clean between runs | Tank change |
| Cooling | Optional jacketed basket/vessel | Jacketed chamber | Limited |
| Best for | Multi-shade batch production | High-volume continuous | Simple pre-mix |
| Footprint | One unit, multiple tanks | Fixed line | Fixed unit |
Read the full comparison guide: Basket Mill vs Bead Mill: Which to Use
Process Engineering
Working Principle
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The basket is lowered into a mobile vessel containing premixed material.
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A high-speed disc circulates product through the media-filled basket, where impact and shear disperse agglomerates.
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Processed material returns directly to the same vessel, creating repeated batch circulation without external piping.
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Jacketed basket and vessel surfaces remove heat during the grinding cycle.
Equipment Benefits
Equipment Advantages
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Premixing, dispersion, and grinding are completed in one vessel.
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One drive can serve multiple mobile vessels for flexible batch scheduling.
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Open batch configuration simplifies cleaning and color changes.
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Double-jacket cooling at the basket and vessel limits temperature rise.
Technical Data
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
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| Working capacity | 1,000 L |
| Motor power | 30 - 55 kW |
| Fineness range | 5 - 20 micron |
| Media size | 1.2 - 2.5 mm zirconia |
| Lift | Hydraulic with mechanical lock |
| Contact material | Stainless steel 304 / 316L, optional hardened alloy |
| Cooling | Optional jacketed vessel |
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Equipment Guidance
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the POLYC 1000L basket mill for pigment and what does it include?
The POLYC 1000L basket mill is a submersible basket mill configured for large-batch pigment concentrate and colour paste production. One basket integrates dispersion and grinding in a single vessel with no extra pumps, piping or valves, and it lowers directly into a 1,000 L mixing vessel. POLYC builds it with hydraulic lift, a heavy-duty drive and optional jacketed vessel for cooling.
How can one basket mill serve multiple tanks and shades?
A single 1000L basket mill is moved between several mixing vessels, so one machine serves multiple tanks and shades. This lowers capital cost and solvent waste versus dedicated continuous mills, which is why it suits plants producing many colours at scale.
What grinding fineness can the 1000L basket mill achieve?
The mill grinds pigment to a fineness range of 5 to 20 micron using 1.2 to 2.5 mm zirconia media. High-density, high-purity ceramic beads give a homogeneous particle size in a short time, which supports stable colour strength and gloss.
Which grinding media and contact materials are used?
Grinding uses 1.2 to 2.5 mm zirconia beads, and contact parts are stainless steel 304 or 316L with a hardened-alloy option for abrasive pigments. The basket grinding barrel can be specified with a jacket for cooling water when the process needs temperature control.
How is temperature controlled during grinding?
The double-wall basket and vessel provide cooling to control material temperature under high load. A temperature sensor and control system can stop the mill automatically when material reaches the preset maximum, protecting heat-sensitive pigments.
What viscosity can it handle and what is the working capacity?
The 1000L basket mill handles materials up to about 8,000 cps and has a 1,000 L working capacity per vessel. It is designed for large-batch pigment and colour-paste work rather than laboratory-scale testing.
How are cleaning and colour changeover managed?
The basket mill is easy to clean with no residue, which makes product replacement convenient. Modular part design lets the basket be disassembled, maintained and overhauled quickly, so colour changeover between shades is fast.
Is the basket mill customizable and how is it maintained?
Yes. The basket grinding barrel can be customized with a jacket and cooling, a tank fixed arm with a safety sensor that blocks operation when the tank is not in position, and temperature control. Modular construction keeps maintenance simple, with little need for specialist service.
Industry Applications
Applications
Pigment Pastes
large-batch 1000 L pigment concentrate production at 30-65% loading
Architectural Paints
high-volume latex base grinding to 15-30 µm per 1000 L batch
Industrial Coatings
single-vessel dispersion of epoxy and alkyd systems to ≤25 µm
Printing Inks
large ink base batches to 15-30 µm without external milling circuit
Masterbatch
high-concentration colour paste production with reduced handling
Construction Chemicals
pigment dispersion for architectural coating bases
Wood Coatings
large-batch primer and lacquer dispersion to ≤25 µm
Corrosion Protection
anticorrosive primer batches to ≤30 µm
Marine Coatings
protective coating base dispersion in 1000 L campaigns
Plastic Coatings
colour concentrate dispersion at ≤8,000 cP in one vessel
WHY POLYC MACHINE
Built on 25 Years of Engineering Excellence
Every machine is designed by our in-house R&D team, built in our own factory, and supported by the same team that has delivered over 8,000 systems worldwide.
ISO 9001 & CE Certified
Manufactured under an ISO 9001 quality management system. All machines comply with CE directives, with EC Declaration of Conformity for every order.
25 Years Experience
Since 2001, POLYC has engineered wet grinding, dispersing and mixing systems for global manufacturers.
3-Year Warranty
Every machine carries a 3-year warranty with ongoing spare-parts supply and technical support after delivery.
30-Day Delivery
Standard models ship within 30 days of order confirmation. Custom-engineered lines are scheduled against your project timeline.
Free Installation Guidance
Free installation guidance and operator training are included with every machine, covering commissioning and safe start-up.
Custom Engineering
From lab-scale 0.5L to 12,000L production systems. Material testing, configuration and process design included.
24-Hour Response
Engineering consultation within 24 hours. Application review, technical specs and quotation delivered fast.
Global Shipping
Export-ready packaging with full documentation. DDP/FOB/CIF terms available for 80+ countries.
Lifetime Technical Support
Genuine spare parts, remote diagnostics and lifetime technical support for every machine we build.
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