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A wet vibratory mill is equipment that uses strong vibration in a cylindrical container to grind and disperse raw materials together with balls and liquid. It makes it possible to reach the submicron and nano range, which is difficult with dry methods, and provides a physical means of preventing re-agglomeration and quality degradation caused by heat.

Benefits of
Wet Vibratory Mills

Prevents Re-agglomeration
and Reaches the Submicron
and Nano Range

In dry grinding, re-agglomeration is a major barrier when trying to reduce particle size to 1 μm or less. As particles become finer, their surface energy increases, making them more likely to adhere to one another.

In wet processing, the solvent enters between the particles and acts as a physical barrier. By maintaining the distance between particles and preventing re-agglomeration, wet vibratory mills can continue grinding to the nano level, which is difficult to achieve with dry processing.

Dispersion and
Homogenization During
Grinding

By achieving uniform dispersion and homogenization in liquid, wet vibratory mills can eliminate the need to re-disperse materials from a dried state for products used as slurries in the next step. This helps shorten the process and improve production efficiency.

Prevention of
Dust Dispersion
and Cooling Effects

The powerful impact energy generated by a vibratory mill produces frictional heat, which can degrade heat-sensitive materials. In wet processing, the liquid acts as a cooling medium and helps suppress temperature rise. Models with a jacket structure also allow precise temperature control through water cooling. Because dust does not become airborne, safety can be maintained even in environments that require explosion-proof measures.

Materials Well Suited to
Wet Vibratory Mills

Battery Materials, Ceramics, and Chemicals

Lithium-ion battery materials such as LFP are efficiently processed because they can be ground in a solvent and converted directly into a slurry for use as a coating solution in the next step. In fine ceramics, sintering strength depends on uniform particle packing, making a strong anti-agglomeration effect through liquid mediation necessary.

Wet vibratory mills can also process heat-sensitive materials. By using the cooling effect of liquid, wet vibratory mills can process bio-related and pharmaceutical materials that require protection from thermal degradation while minimizing quality deterioration.

In chemicals and pigments, nano-level dispersion is possible to prevent color unevenness. If the final product is a powder, it is necessary to consider the costs of downstream processes such as solid-liquid separation, drying, and wastewater treatment.

Choosing the Right
Vibratory Mill
for Each Material

The available wet vibratory mill options vary depending on the properties of the target material and the solvent used. For example, models with material-contact parts lined with alumina or urethane resin are suitable for fine ceramics and electronic materials that are highly sensitive to contamination. When using highly volatile organic solvents, models with highly sealed, explosion-proof structures are suitable.

This article reviews vibratory mills and their manufacturers. It also organizes information on specifications suited to materials to be ground and solvents, as well as the availability of small research models, and introduces 3 Recommended Vibratory Mills by Material.

Typical Uses and Applicable Industries

In the electronic components sector, wet vibratory mills are used to disperse dielectric powders for MLCCs and can also prepare electrode material slurries for lithium-ion batteries. In the pigment, ink, and paint industries, nano-dispersion of titanium oxide and carbon black improves quality. In pharmaceuticals, nano-sizing of poorly soluble active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) improves absorption, and in the food sector, it is also used for homogenization of additives.

Wet Vibratory Mills
by Manufacturer

This section features the specifications and company information of vibratory mill manufacturers whose official websites state that they support wet 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 wet processing.

CHUO KAKOHKI

Basic Information:
CHUO KAKOHKI Vibratory Mills

CHUOKAKOHKI CD-Type Vibratory Mill
Source: CHUOKAKOHKI Official Website - CD-Type Vibratory Mill
https://chuokakohki.com/
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://chuokakohki.com/products/mills
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://chuokakohki.com/

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/

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 Grinding Goal

Even with the same material, the right vibratory mill depends on what you need to achieve: fine grinding hard materials at high purity, making the particle size distribution uniform from the grinding stage, or recycling hard-to-process waste. Below are three manufacturers, each matched to a different grinding goal.

For High-Purity Fine Grinding
of Hard Materials
Model CD Vibration Mill
CHUO KAKOHKI
CHUO KAKOHKI Model CD Vibration Mill
Source: CHUO KAKOHKI official website (https://chuokakohki.com/products/mills)
Grinding Capabilities

Its proprietary low-frequency, high-amplitude design generates high-G impact force, reducing difficult-to-grind materials such as SiC to submicron sizes in a short time. Material-contact parts can be made metal-free, supporting mass production of high-purity electronic materials.

Maintenance

When bearing replacement is required, the vibrator unit can be swapped with a spare, allowing 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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For Uniform Particle Size
Distribution from the Grinding Stage
Vibro-Energy Grinding Mill
SWECO
SWECO Vibro-Energy Grinding Mill
Image: fine-mill-finder.com (https://www.fine-mill-finder.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/500-grinding-mill-dm1.jpg)
Grinding Capabilities

SWECO's proprietary Vibro-Energy motion densely packs cylindrical media to maximize contact between media surfaces. This makes it easier to precisely control particle size and distribution, so particle size can be made uniform at the grinding stage.

Maintenance Support

Few moving parts help keep maintenance costs low, and abrasion-resistant linings can be replaced. SWECO also supplies grinding mill parts and accessories, including media and linings, to support ongoing maintenance.

Pot Volume
High-amplitude: 9.5–510.9 gal (36–1,934 L); low-amplitude: 0.7–845.4 gal (2.7–3,200 L)
Media
Cylindrical grinding media; media available from SWECO
Lining
Abrasion-resistant metal, ceramic, or elastomer
Process Type
High-amplitude: Dry / Wet; low-amplitude: Wet
Operation Mode
Not specified on the official website
Laboratory
Test Model
Grinding pots available for smaller lab-size units
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For Recycling
Hard-to-Process Waste
Eccentric Vibrating Mill
SIEBTECHNIK TEMA
SIEBTECHNIK TEMA Eccentric Vibrating Mill
Source: SIEBTECHNIK TEMA official website (https://www.siebtechnik-tema.com/unit_operation/eccentric-vibrating-mills/)
Grinding Capabilities

Its eccentric design positions the exciter away from the center of gravity, generating strong impact forces and frictional heat. It can recycle scrap such as cemented-carbide drills and process asbestos into fiber-free raw material.

Maintenance

For easier maintenance, the main drive components are located outside the grinding cylinder, reducing the work required for inspections 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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*Source: SWECO Official Website (https://sweco.com/separation/grinding-mill.php)
*Source: SWECO Official Website [PDF] (https://sweco.com/addinfo/Grinding-Mills.pdf)
*Source: SIEBTECHNIK TEMA Official Website (https://www.siebtechnik-tema.com/unit_operation/eccentric-vibrating-mills/)
*Source: SIEBTECHNIK TEMA Official Website [PDF] (https://www.siebtechnik-tema.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/wb238e_Exzenterschwing_2025-1.pdf)