Dry Vibratory Mill
A dry vibratory mill is equipment that uses vibrational energy to grind raw materials without using water or solvents by causing collisions between the raw material and the media. Because no drying step is required, dry vibratory mills enable overall process simplification and cost reduction while allowing fine grinding to the submicron range.
Benefits of
Dry Vibratory Mills
Shorter Processes
Without Drying or
Wastewater Treatment
Unlike wet grinding, it does not require equipment for solid-liquid separation from slurry, drying, or wastewater treatment. Because no water or organic solvents are used, no moisture removal step is required in the downstream process. It can reduce installation costs and the enormous energy costs required for drying. This is a major benefit for managers concerned about the cost and effort involved in wet processes.
Fast Grinding Speed
Compared with standard rotary ball mills, dry vibratory mills offer faster grinding and can reduce processing time to one-tenth to one-twentieth.* Unlike rotary mills that rely on gravity, the entire drum is vibrated at high speed, causing the media to collide violently and reach the target particle size in a short time. Although it is a dry process, dry vibratory milling offers high energy efficiency and improves productivity.
Mechanochemical Effect, Dispersion, and Coating
Dry vibratory mills can also provide a mechanochemical effect that changes the surface properties of particles through strong impact force. This is because the physical energy of the vibratory mill can induce chemical reactions and composite formation in the solid phase without using heat or solvents. Because dry vibratory mills can simultaneously perform precise mixing and coating of multiple materials within a dry process, they can also serve as a development tool for high-performance materials.
Materials Well Suited to
Dry Vibratory Mills
Lithium-ion battery materials that react with moisture and deteriorate require a dry process without liquid media. Hard materials such as ceramics and ores are also prone to cracking under strong impact force and can therefore be efficiently ground to a fine particle size. While dry vibratory mills may also be able to process fibrous materials that are difficult to handle with conventional mills, materials containing moisture or oil require prior consideration of drying.
How to Choose the Right
Dry Vibratory Mill
for Each Material
The right dry vibratory mill depends on the hardness and heat sensitivity of the target material. For example, types that generate strong impact force are suited to hard, difficult-to-grind ceramic raw materials, while models with material-contact parts that can be lined with ceramic or resin are suitable for electronic materials with strict contamination limits.
Typical Uses and Applicable Industries
In the battery and energy sector, dry vibratory mills are used for fine grinding and composite formation of lithium-ion battery anode and cathode materials. The powerful grinding capability of dry vibratory mills is also needed in environmental recycling applications, such as grinding hard raw materials for fine ceramics and separating slag and substrate scrap. In the pharmaceutical and food sectors, dry vibratory mills are used for fine grinding of herbs, dispersion of additives, and surface modification of pigments.
This article reviews and compares vibratory mills from various manufacturers — from industrial models for mass production to small machines for research and development — and organizes suitable models for each material based on differences in structure, vibration method, and processing capacity.
Dry Vibratory Mills
by Manufacturer
This section features the specifications and company information of vibratory mill manufacturers whose official websites state that they support dry processing.
The manufacturers listed on this site were selected from a total of 30 companies appearing in the top 100 Google search results for "Vibration Mill" (English-language sites only) and 12 companies appearing in the top 50 results for "Vibratory Mill" (English-language sites only), as surveyed on January 20, 2026. Only manufacturers whose official websites feature large-scale vibratory mills for factory use were included. Among them, this page lists those that explicitly support dry processing.
CHUO KAKOHKI
Basic Information:
CHUO KAKOHKI Vibratory Mills
Source: CHUOKAKOHKI Official Website - CD-Type Vibratory Mill
https://www.chuokakohki.co.jp/
| Process Type |
Dry / Wet |
| Operation Mode |
Continuous / Batch |
| Examples of Materials Processed |
Al powder, Iron powder, Stainless steel, Secondary batteries, Superalloys, Tungsten carbide, Manganese metal, Rare earth metals, Amorphous alloys, Metallic chromium, Ferromanganese, Alumina, Zirconia, Silicon nitride, Silicon carbide, Magnesia clinker, Limestone, Ferrite, Barium titanate, Titanium oxide, Manganese dioxide, Ceramics, Bengala, Calcium carbonate, Organic pigments, Inorganic pigments, Fluorescent agents, Glass fiber, Carbon black, Matcha, Garlic powder, Lactose, Activated carbon, Sulfur, Chinese herbal medicine, Ammonium sulfate, Special cement, Gypsum, Slaked lime, Granulated slag, Incineration ash, Unburned incineration materials, Unburned rubble |
| Typical Applications |
Metals and their raw materials, Ceramics raw materials, Electronic materials, Magnetic materials, Abrasives, Fillers, Pigments, Paints, Food, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Industrial chemicals, Building materials, Energy, Waste |
| Applicable Industries |
Electronic components, semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, food, ceramics, chemicals, and building materials |
| Test Machine |
Contact for details |
Company Overview:
CHUO KAKOHKI
Source: CHUO KAKOHKI Official Website
https://www.chuokakohki.co.jp/mill.html
| Company Name |
CHUO KAKOHKI CO., LTD. |
| Company Location |
3 Nakanowari, Shinden-cho, Toyoake-shi, Aichi 470-1112, Japan |
| Branches and Distributors |
Tokyo Sales Office, Vietnam Corporation |
| Official Website |
https://www.chuokakohki.co.jp/ |
EPIC Powder Machinery
Basic Information:
EPIC Powder Machinery
Vibratory Mills
Source: EPIC Powder Machinery Official Website - Vibration Mill
https://www.epic-powder.com/machines/vibration-mill/
| Process Type |
Dry |
| Operation Mode |
Continuous |
| Examples of Materials Processed |
Hard abrasive grinding stocks, Raw materials with Mohs hardness below 9, Drugs, Excipients |
| Primary Applications |
Not specified on the official website |
| Major Industries |
Building materials, Food, Classifier mill project |
| Test Machine Availability |
Not specified on the official website |
Company Overview:
EPIC Powder Machinery
Source: EPIC Powder Machinery Official Website
(https://www.epic-powder.com/machines/vibration-mill/)
| Company Name |
Qingdao Epic Powder Machinery Co., Ltd. |
| Company Location |
No. 369, Road S209, Huanxiu, Qingdao, China |
| Branches and Distributors |
Not specified on the official website |
| Official Website |
https://www.epic-powder.com/ |
SIEBTECHNIK TEMA
Basic Information:
Siebtechnik Tema Vibratory Mills
Source: Siebtechnik Tema Official Website "Eccentric Vibrating Mills (ESM)"
https://www.siebtechnik-tema.com/unit_operation/eccentric-vibrating-mills/
| Process Type |
Dry |
| Operation Mode |
Continuous / Batch / Automated batch |
| Examples of Materials Processed |
Brittle materials, Asbestos waste, Carbide scrap (drills, cutting edges), Wood fibers, Sewage sludge ashes |
| Typical Applications |
Material recovery (recycling), mechanochemical reactions, ultrafine grinding, and homogenization |
| Applicable Industries |
Mining, chemicals, environmental and recycling industries, and the ceramics industry |
| Test Machine |
Not specified on the official website |
Company Overview:
Siebtechnik Tema
Source: Siebtechnik Tema Official Website
https://www.siebtechnik-tema.com/
| Company Name |
SIEBTECHNIK TEMA GmbH |
| Company Location |
Platanenallee 46, 45478 Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany |
| Branches and Distributors |
China, U.S.A., Australia, Netherlands, France, Spain, UK |
| Official Website |
https://www.siebtechnik-tema.com/ |
MicroGrinding Systems
Basic Information:
MicroGrinding Systems
Vibratory Mills
Source: MicroGrinding Systems Official Website "VKE Model 2080"
https://www.microgrind.com/m2080
| Process Type |
Dry / Wet |
| Operation Mode |
Continuous / Batch |
| Examples of Materials Processed |
Various minerals and hard materials |
| Typical Applications |
Ultrafine grinding, liberation and concentration of valuable metals, waste recycling, and nanoparticle production |
| Applicable Industries |
Mining, chemicals, the ceramics industry, and the recycling industry |
| Test Machine |
Available Please contact the manufacturer regarding costs (if a machine is purchased within six months of testing, the test fee will be fully deducted from the purchase price)* |
Company Overview:
MicroGrinding Systems
Source: MicroGrinding Systems Official Website
https://www.microgrind.com/
| Company Name |
MicroGrinding Systems, Inc. |
| Company Location |
1823 East 17th Street, Little Rock, AR 72202 USA |
| Branches and Distributors |
Not specified on the official website |
| Official Website |
https://www.microgrind.com/ |
SWECO
Basic Information: SWECO Vibratory Mills
Source: SWECO Official Website "Grinding Mills"
https://sweco.com/separation/grinding-mill.php
| Process Type |
Dry / Wet |
| Operation Mode |
Continuous / Batch (*Continuous processing is possible through series connection.) |
| Examples of Materials Processed |
Alumina, zircon, tungsten carbide, pigments, pharmaceuticals, glass frit, and more |
| Typical Applications |
Ultrafine grinding, dispersion, and mixing |
| Applicable Industries |
Chemicals, ceramics, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food, and mining |
| Test Machine |
Available Please contact the manufacturer for cost information |
Company Overview: SWECO
Source: SWECO Official Website
https://sweco.com/
| Company Name |
SWECO |
| Company Location |
8029 U.S. Highway 25, Florence, Kentucky 41042 USA |
| Branches and Distributors |
Belgium, UK, India, China, Singapore, etc. |
| Official Website |
https://sweco.com/ |
YAMATO KIHAN
Basic Information:
YAMATO KIHAN Vibratory Mills
Source: YAMATO KIHAN Official Website - Vibratory Mill
(https://www.yamato-kihan.jp/product/pulverization/vibro_mill.html)
| Process Type |
Dry / Wet |
| Operation Mode |
Batch / Continuous |
| Examples of Materials Processed |
Alumina, ferrite, metals, coke, activated carbon, powder metallurgy materials, slag, hydrated lime, magnetic materials, and more |
| Typical Applications |
Fine grinding, mixing, and surface modification |
| Applicable Industries |
Food, mining, industrial manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, fertilizers, and more |
| Test Machine |
Not specified on the official website |
Company Overview: YAMATO KIHAN
Source: YAMATO KIHAN Official Website
(https://www.yamato-kihan.jp/)
| Company Name |
YAMATO KIHAN Co., Ltd. |
| Company Location |
179-7 Kamiookuma, Kasuya-machi, Kasuya-gun, Fukuoka, Japan |
| Branches and Distributors |
Not specified on the official website |
| Official Website |
http://www.yamato-kihan.jp/ |
ONURMAKSAN
Basic Information:
ONURMAKSAN Vibratory Mills
Source: ONURMAKSAN Official Website - VIBRATION MILL
https://www.onurmaksan.com/en/products/vibrasyonlu-degirmen
| Process Type |
Dry / Wet |
| Operation Mode |
Continuous |
| Examples of Materials Processed |
Ores, ceramics, limestone, coal, and slag |
| Typical Applications |
Mineral processing, ceramic raw material preparation, and chemical plant applications |
| Applicable Industries |
Mining, construction, and chemicals |
| Test Machine |
Not specified on the official website |
Company Overview: ONURMAKSAN
Source: ONURMAKSAN Official Website
https://www.onurmaksan.com/
| Company Name |
ONURMAKSAN |
| Company Location |
Emko Sanayi Sitesi, D-4 No: 8 Eskişehir - Türkiye |
| Branches and Distributors |
Not specified on the official website |
| Official Website |
https://www.onurmaksan.com/ |
ZJH minerals
Basic Information:
ZJH minerals Vibratory Mills
Source: ZJH minerals Official Website "Vibration Mill"
https://www.zjhminerals.com/vibration-mill/
| Process Type |
Dry / Wet |
| Operation Mode |
Not specified on the official website |
| Examples of Materials Processed |
Silica, Quartz, Talc, Zirconia, Kaolin, Nanometer sulfur |
| Typical Applications |
Electronic components, paints, LED manufacturing, and adhesives |
| Applicable Industries |
Mining and chemicals |
| Test Machine |
Not specified on the official website |
Company Overview:
ZJH minerals
Source: ZJH minerals Official Website
https://www.zjhminerals.com/
| Company Name |
ZJH minerals |
| Company Location |
Zhengzhou City, Henan, China |
| Branches and Distributors |
Not specified on the official website |
| Official Website |
https://www.zjhminerals.com/ |
Tsukishima Kikai
Basic Information:
Tsukishima Kikai Vibratory Mills
Source: Tsukishima Kikai Official Website "Vibration Mill"
https://www.tsukishimakikai.co.jp/en/industry/vibration_product03/
| Process Type |
Dry / Wet |
| Operation Mode |
Continuous / Batch |
| Examples of Materials Processed |
Not specified on the official website |
| Typical Applications |
Ceramics, paints, pigments, inks, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, glass, enamels, and battery materials, including lithium-based materials |
| Applicable Industries |
Chemicals, electronic materials, ceramics, and mining |
| Test Machine |
Available *Please contact the manufacturer for cost information |
Company Overview:
Tsukishima Kikai
Source: Tsukishima Kikai Official Website
https://www.tsukishimakikai.co.jp/
| Company Name |
Tsukishima Kikai Co., Ltd. |
| Company Location |
3-5-1, Harumi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan |
| Branches and Distributors |
Osaka, Sapporo, Sendai, Yokohama, Nagoya, Hiroshima, Fukuoka, Okinawa |
| Official Website |
https://www.tsukishimakikai.co.jp/en/ |
MURAKAMI SEIKI
Basic Information: MURAKAMI SEIKI MFG. Vibratory Mills
Source: MURAKAMI SEIKI MFG. Official Website "Continuous Vibro Mill"
https://www.murakami-seiki.co.jp/pages/26?detail=1&b_id=181&r_id=2#block181
| Process Type |
Dry / Wet |
| Operation Mode |
Continuous / Batch |
| Examples of Materials Processed |
Ferrite, iron oxide, Alumina, catalysts, dental materials, Blast furnace slag, Limestone, quicklime, Gypsum, Refractory materials, fine ceramics |
| Typical Applications |
Fine grinding, ultrafine grinding, mixing, mechanical alloying, reactions, surface activation, surface polishing (stripping), and cleaning |
| Applicable Industries |
Electronic components, battery manufacturing, chemicals, materials industries, and mining |
| Test Machine |
Not specified on the official website |
Company Overview:
MURAKAMI SEIKI
Source: MURAKAMI SEIKI MFG. Official Website
https://www.murakami-seiki.co.jp/
| Company Name |
MURAKAMI SEIKI MFG. CO., LTD. |
| Company Location |
1-1 Dohoku-machi, Yahatanishi-ku, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan |
| Related Company |
URAS TECHNO CO., LTD., Tokyo Sales Office (Engineering Department), Osaka Sales Office U.S. Office (Cleveland, Ohio) |
| Official Website |
https://www.murakami-seiki.co.jp/en/ |
TIANTENG MACHINERY
Basic Information:
Tianteng Vibratory Mill
Source: Tianteng Vibration Machinery Official Website - Vibration Mill
https://www.tt-sieves.com/Crushing-and-mixing/59.html
| Process Type |
Dry / Wet |
| Operation Mode |
Continuous / Batch |
| Examples of Materials Processed |
Ores, slag, ceramics, and glass |
| Primary Applications |
Limestone, Coal, Grain, Fertilizer, Flour, Sand, Plastic Granule, Cement |
| Major Industries |
Fine and ultrafine powder processing industries such as Metallurgy, Mining, Construction materials, Chemicals, Refractory materials, Abrasives, Graphite, Glass, Ceramics |
| Test Machine Availability |
Not specified on the official website |
Company Overview: Tianteng
Source: Tianteng Vibration Machinery Official Website
https://www.tt-sieves.com/
| Company Name |
Xinxiang Tianteng Vibration Machinery Co., Ltd. |
| Company Location |
No. 56, Sizhuangding Industrial Park, Muyan District, Xinxiang City, Henan, China |
| Branches and Distributors |
Not specified on the official website |
| Official Website |
https://www.tt-sieves.com/ |
ALPA
Basic Information:
ALPA Vibratory Mills
Source: ALPA Official Website
(https://finegrindingmill.com/1-8-vibration-mill.html)
| Process Type |
Dry |
| Operation Mode |
Continuous |
| Examples of Materials Processed |
Raw materials with a Mohs hardness of 9 or lower |
| Typical Applications |
Fine grinding, powder mixing, and surface coating |
| Applicable Industries |
Chemicals and mining |
| Test Machine |
Not specified on the official website |
Company Overview: ALPA
Source: ALPA Official Website
(http://finegrindingmill.com/index.html)
| Company Name |
Shandong ALPA Powder Technology Co., Ltd. |
| Company Location |
No.168 Wenhua Road, Advanced Manufacturing Industrial Park, Anqiu City, Shandong, China |
| Branches and Distributors |
Weifang City, Shandong Province, China |
| Official Website |
http://finegrindingmill.com/ |
AGICO CEMENT
Basic Information:
AGICO CEMENT Vibratory Mills
Source: AGICO CEMENT Official Website
https://ballmillssupplier.com/product-center/vibration-ball-mill/
| Process Type |
Dry / Wet |
| Operation Mode |
Not specified on the official website |
| Examples of Materials Processed |
Metallurgical materials, ores, construction materials, chemical raw materials, refractories, abrasives, graphite, glass, and ceramics |
| Typical Applications |
Fine grinding processes in industries such as mining, metallurgy, construction material manufacturing, chemical plants, power plants, and more |
| Applicable Industries |
Mining, chemical plants, building material manufacturers, power companies, and more |
| Test Machine |
Not specified on the official website |
Company Overview: AGICO CEMENT
Source: AGICO CEMENT Official Website
https://ballmillssupplier.com/
| Company Name |
AGICO Cement Machinery Co., Ltd. |
| Company Location |
19F, Suite B, Global Trade Mansion, Wenfeng Avenue, Anyang, Henan, China |
| Branches and Distributors |
Not specified on the official website |
| Official Website |
https://ballmillssupplier.com/ |
Xiamen Tmax
Battery Equipments
Basic Information:
Xiamen Tmax Battery Equipments
Vibratory Mills
Source: Xiamen Tmax Battery Equipments Limited Official Website - Heavy Duty Vibration Grinder For Large Scale Production (https://www.tmaxcn.com/heavy-duty-vibration-grinder-for-large-scale-production_p3540.html)
| Process Type |
Dry / Wet |
| Operation Mode |
Continuous / Batch |
| Examples of Materials Processed |
LFP materials, carbon, ceramics, non-metallic minerals, electronic materials, and more |
| Typical Applications |
Fine grinding of battery materials, mechanical alloying, powder metallurgy, mixing, and dispersion |
| Applicable Industries |
Battery industry, chemical industry, ceramics, mining, laboratories, and more |
| Test Machine |
Not specified on the official website |
Company Overview: Xiamen Tmax
Battery Equipments
Source: Xiamen Tmax Battery Equipments Limited Official Website (https://www.tmaxcn.com/)
| Company Name |
Xiamen Tmax Battery Equipments Limited |
| Company Location |
No. 39, Xinchang Road, Xinyang, Haicang Dist., Xiamen, Fujian, China |
| Branches and Distributors |
Not specified on the official website |
| Official Website |
https://www.tmaxcn.com/ |