Dilemills

Dilemills are a type of industrial equipment used for grinding, pulverizing, or reducing the size of various materials. They are particularly effective in processing softer substances like grains, spices, pigments, and some plastics. The core principle of a dilemill involves a rotating disc or roller that grinds material against a stationary surface or another rotating disc. This friction and shearing action breaks down the material into smaller particles.

The design of dilemills can vary, but they typically consist of a grinding chamber where the material is introduced. Within this chamber, one or more rotating elements, often equipped with abrasive surfaces or teeth, work against a fixed surface. The fineness of the resulting powder is controlled by the speed of the rotating elements, the gap between the grinding surfaces, and the type of material being processed.

Dilemills are employed in a wide range of industries. In the food industry, they are used for milling flour, grinding coffee beans, and processing spices. The pharmaceutical industry utilizes them for reducing drug compounds to the required particle size for tablets and capsules. Chemical manufacturing and the production of pigments also rely on dilemills for creating fine powders. Maintenance of dilemills often involves cleaning the grinding surfaces and ensuring proper alignment to maintain efficiency and prevent contamination.