In the broadest terms, jet milling converts the potential energy of compressed gas into high-velocity kinetic energy within the mill’s grinding chamber. This causes particles to collide and fracture into smaller sizes — a process known as comminution.
Comminution generally results in particles ranging in size from 1 to 10 microns, which is referred to as micronization.
Some applications require ultrafine particles sized from 1- to 100-nanometers. In some cases, nanonization can be achieved on certain jet mills by increasing both the power to the mill and the time the material spends in the mill’s grinding chamber.
Other products require particles larger than 10 microns. Attaining this particle size range is accomplished by either reducing power to the jet mill or increasing the raw material feed rate.
Jet mills provide exceptional versatility in particle size reduction. Nanonization and micronization deal in infinitely small particles — typically a fraction of the width of a human hair — or, larger particles in excess of 10 microns can all typically be achieved in the jet milling process.
However, versatility isn’t the only benefit to manufacturers; jet mill particle size reduction also provides:
Toll processors undoubtedly provide value to customers across all types of milling methods. However, toll processing partners with jet milling expertise can add another layer of efficiencies and capabilities, including:
Having the capacity to drill into detailed information adds value to a jet milling partnership — and typically brings about desired high-quality results faster.
There are many advantages to partnering with a toll processor that specializes in jet milling. Take this information with you in our free eBook, Jet Milling Services Fundamentals: A Manufacturer’s Guide.
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