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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.

*Source: Matsubo Official Website (https://www.matsubo.co.jp/product/file253-html/)

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

CHUOKAKOHKI CD-Type Vibratory Mill
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

CHUOKAKOHKI website capture
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

Vibration Mill
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

EPIC Powder Machinery Official Website capture
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

Eccentric Vibrating Mills (ESM)
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

Siebtechnik Tema Official Website capture
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

VKE Model 2080
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

MicroGrinding Systems website capture
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

Vibro-Energy Grinding 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

SWECO Official Website capture
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

Vibratory Mill
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

YAMATO KIHAN Official Website capture
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

VIBRATION MILL
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

ONURMAKSAN Official Website capture
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

Vibration Mill
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

ZJH minerals Official Website capture
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

Vibration Mill
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

Tsukishima Kikai Official Website capture
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

Continuous Vibro Mill
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

MURAKAMI SEIKI MFG. Official Website capture
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

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

Tianteng Vibration Machinery Official Website capture
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

ALPA vibratory mill
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

ALPA Official Website capture
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

three-tubes-vibration-ball-mill
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

AGICO CEMENT Official Website capture
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

Heavy Duty Vibration Grinder For Large Scale Production
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

Xiamen Tmax Battery Equipments Limited Official Website capture
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/
   
3 Recommended Vibratory Mills
by Material
Grinding Hard Metals
and Ceramics

For Electronic Materials and
Semiconductor Materials
Model CD Vibration Mill
CHUO KAKOHKI
CHUO KAKOHKI Model CD Vibration Mill
Source: CHUO KAKOHKI Official Website (https://www.chuokakohki.co.jp/mill.html)
Grinding Features

Designed for submicron grinding of advanced ceramics and electronic materials, including hard-to-grind SiC, with metal-free configuration options for high-purity processing. High-G impact energy enables both submicron grinding and mechanochemical processing, supporting advanced material development and alloy synthesis.

Maintenance Features

Unavoidable bearing replacement can be completed by simply swapping in a spare vibrator unit. This allows operation to resume quickly with minimal downtime.

Pot Volume
17.2–803.2 gal (65–3,040 L)
Media
Steel, stainless steel, alumina, nylon
Lining
Steel, stainless steel, alumina, zirconia, rubber (polyurethane, NBR), nylon
Process Type
Dry / wet
Operation Mode
Continuous
Laboratory
Test Model
Available
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Grinding Battery Materials
and Carbon

For EV and
Energy Storage Production
Heavy-duty Vibration Grinders
Xiamen Tmax Battery Equipments
Xiamen Tmax Battery Equipments Heavy-duty Vibration Grinder
Source: TMAX Official Website (https://www.tmaxcn.com/heavy-duty-vibration-grinder-for-large-scale-production_p3540.html)
Grinding Features

Supports contamination-controlled grinding for battery materials using low-cost metal-free liner and media options. Polyurethane lining combined with ceramic media such as alumina prevents metal contamination without the need for expensive ceramic liners.

Maintenance Features

It includes unlimited online technical support, helping users build a self-maintenance and servicing system while receiving technical guidance from the manufacturer.

Pot Volume
26.4–317.0 gal (100–1,200 L)
Media
Zirconia, alumina, silicon nitride, agate, crystal glass, stainless steel, tungsten, high-wear-resistant steel, manganese steel, carbon steel, hard metal, cemented carbide, polyurethane balls, nylon, and more
Lining
Stainless steel, ceramic, zirconia, glazed block, nylon, PTFE, food-standard rubber, polyurethane
Process Type
Dry / wet
Operation Mode
Continuous
Laboratory
Test Model
Available
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Grinding Hard Scrap
and Industrial Waste

For Industrial Recycling and
Waste Processing
Eccentric Vibrating Mills
SIEBTECHNIK TEMA
SIEBTECHNIK TEMA Eccentric Vibrating Mills
Source: SIEBTECHNIK TEMA Official Website (https://www.siebtechnik-tema.com/unit_operation/eccentric-vibrating-mills/)
Grinding Features

Built for heavy-duty grinding of hard scrap and difficult industrial materials, including carbide waste and asbestos processing. It enables efficient recycling of tungsten and cemented carbide, and uses impact and heat to break down asbestos into fiber-free raw material.

Maintenance Features

For easier maintenance, the main drive components are installed outside the grinding cylinder, reducing the labor required for inspection and parts replacement.

Pot Volume
2.9–502.5 gal (11–1,902 L)
Media
Steel, cemented carbide, ceramic, and more
Lining
Special steel, ceramic, rubberized
Process Type
Not specified on the official website
Operation Mode
Continuous / batch / automated batch
Laboratory
Test Model
Available
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