Lab Equipment – Modern Machine

Precision Laboratory Mixing Mills — Built for R&D and Quality Control

Compact, high-performance machinery designed for small-scale mastication, formulation development, and compound testing in 1-2kg batches.

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Key Features

Designed for precise 1-2kg batches for efficient formulation development

Advanced TCU-integrated chilled rolls for extreme temperature accuracy

VFD & HMI based Uni-Drive system with adjustable friction ratios

Motorised nip adjustment with digital gap and temperature indicators

Multi-tier safety: knee/chest brakes, reverse system, and overload protection

What is Laboratary Mixing Mill?

MODERN Laboratory Mixing Mills are engineered specifically for research facilities and quality assurance departments to mix, masticate, and disperse additives into polymers (rubber/plastics) in small batches for R&D and quality control. It uses heated, counter-rotating rollers to apply intense shearing and compression forces, creating uniform compounds, test sheets, and consistent color dispersion.

Key Features and Functions:

Two-Roll Design: Consists of two horizontal rollers (often 6″ x 13″ or 8″ x 18″) rotating at different speeds to create friction and shearing.
Temperature Control: Rolls can be heated (steam/electric) for melting and cooled (water) for cooling the material.
Adjustable Nip: The gap between the rollers (nip) is adjustable to control material thickness.
Applications: Essential for testing rubber/PVC formulations, color matching, and creating small-batch samples.
Safety Features: Includes emergency stop buttons, safety bars, and sometimes safety covers to ensure operator safety

Available in sizes from 6″×13″ to 8″×18″, our lab mills ensure scalable data and repeatable results for modern tire and industrial rubber labs.

Lab Equipment Technical Specifications

General Features & Construction

Feature Category	Technical Specification
Roll Construction	Chilled alloy rolls with precise heating/cooling provisions.
Drive Control	Uni-drive system with VFD and HMI for variable speed.
Nip Adjustment	Digital nip gap display with optional motorized adjustments.
Operational Mode	Available in Manual or Fully Automatic configurations.
Indicators	Digital temperature and speed synchronization displays.

Lab Equipment Technical Specifications

Capacity & Application Scope

Roll Diameter x Length	Application Scope	Batch Capacity
6" x 13"	Small Scale R&D / Initial Testing	Up to 1 kg
6" x 15"	Standard Formulation Development	1 - 1.5 kg
8" x 18"	High-Capacity Quality Assurance	1.5 - 2 kg

Lab Equipment Technical Specifications

Model Configurations

Model Type	Drive Configuration	Control Interface
Standard Lab Mill	Fixed Friction Ratio	Analog/Digital Indicators
Uni-Drive Mill	Variable Friction (VFD)	HMI Touchscreen
Independent Drive	Dual Motor Control	Fully Programmable PLC
Automatic Mill	Motorized Nip & Guides	Fully Automatic Cycle

“MODERN laboratory mills are equipped with independent drive systems and variable frequency drives to allow researchers to simulate exact factory conditions on a miniature scale. This reduces material wastage during the R&D phase while providing accurate data for motor load, temperature profiles, and compound viscosity.
The inclusion of motorised guides and digital nip sensors ensures that every batch is processed under identical physical parameters, making it the preferred choice for ISO-certified quality control labs.”