Custom Processing Services Blog / Grinding/Milling (2)

Justin Klinger, Jun 16, 2022 9:22:00 AM

Nanonization (sometimes also called nanoization) refers to the processes used to make particles that range in size from 1 nanometer (nm) to 100 nm. Many biological processes are nanoscale. In …


Willow Slusser, Jun 9, 2022 10:45:00 PM

The ability to produce extremely fine particles is essential for pharmaceutical manufacturers. But achieving these fine particle sizes, whether in a micronization or nanonization size range, requires more than just …


Justin Klinger, Apr 14, 2022 9:55:00 AM

Particle size is a key consideration when it comes to virtually any product that’s formulated and manufactured, no matter the industry or application. Inks, cosmetics, paints, construction materials, plastics, industrial …


Justin Klinger, Mar 24, 2022 9:45:00 AM

Many manufacturers enjoy the benefits of partnering with a toll processor for services like wet milling and grinding, jet milling, and blending — especially for technical and regulated products such …


Justin Klinger, Dec 2, 2021 10:12:00 AM

Polymers, both natural and synthetic, play important roles in product formulations across nearly every industry, so polymer milling is a critical step in manufacturing. Natural polymers like starch, cellulose, and …


Justin Klinger, Nov 24, 2021 9:40:25 AM

Many consumers know that food choices can affect health and well-being. Functional foods take this idea a step further, choosing food products with an interest in more specific health-related outcomes …


KT Brickman, Oct 28, 2021 9:43:00 AM

Milling and grinding processes are fundamental to processing of virtually every commercially manufactured product. Foods and pharmaceuticals, paints and pigments, industrial chemicals, metals, minerals, ceramics, polymers … Nearly every material …


Justin Klinger, Jun 3, 2021 9:36:00 AM

Jet milling is one of the most dependable particle size reduction services manufacturers entrust to toll processors for micronizing fine powders, but it has its limits. Typically, those limits are …


Tim Wehr, May 6, 2021 9:15:00 AM

There’s no disputing the importance of particle size in pharmaceutical preparations and food products. But homogeneity of blends is also vitally important. When exploring capabilities at the start of a …


Justin Klinger, Apr 29, 2021 9:10:00 AM

Toll processors have a range of wet and dry milling methods at their disposal to achieve incredibly fine gauge powders. Wet grinding — also called wet media milling — is …