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ZONESUN ZS-BM150 Food Grade Vertical Ball Mill, Pro Refiner Machine for Chocolate Paste, Almond & Peanut Butter Grinding
ZONESUN ZS-BM150 Food Grade Vertical Ball Mill, Pro Refiner Machine for Chocolate Paste, Almond & Peanut Butter Grinding
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Description
The ZONESUN ZS-BM150 is an industrial vertical chocolate ball mill refiner designed for fine grinding and refining of chocolate paste, cocoa liquor, nut pastes, and other fat-based masses. Using high-strength 12mm steel balls and continuous rotational friction, it achieves a consistent fineness of 18–25 µm — meeting the texture and mouthfeel standards required for premium chocolate production.
Built with food-grade SS304 stainless steel, intelligent PLC control, and a separate structural design for easy cleaning, the ZS-BM150 is available in four capacity configurations from 150L to 1000L to match small artisan chocolate workshops through to large-scale industrial confectionery production lines.
Technical Specifications
| Model | ZS-BM150 | ZS-BM300 | ZS-BM500 | ZS-BM1000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity (L) | 150 | 300 | 500 | 1000 |
| Voltage | 380V | 380V | 380V | 380V |
| Grinding Time (h) | 3–4 | 3–4 | 4–6 | 5–8 |
| Main Motor Power (kW) | 11 | 15 | 30 | 32–55 |
| Electric Heating Power (kW) | 6 | 6 | 9 | 12 |
| Steel Ball Diameter (mm) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Material Fineness (µm) | 18–25 | 18–25 | 18–25 | 18–25 |
| Material Standard | SS304 | SS304 | SS304 | SS304 |
FEATURES
- 18-25µm Ultra-Smooth Refining: The high-intensity ball mill system easily achieves micron-level grinding, completely eliminating graininess for a perfectly silky and glossy finish.
- Versatile All-in-One Grinder: Beyond chocolate and cocoa, it is perfectly optimized for processing high-fat ingredients such as almonds, peanuts, cashews, hazelnuts, and sesame seeds directly from pre-ground to fine paste.
- High Efficiency & Energy Saving: The specialized vertical circulation design maximizes contact between the medium and the mass, delivering rapid refining times and reducing energy consumption by up to 30% compared to traditional conches.
- Strict Food-Grade Compliance: All product-contact parts are manufactured from high-grade stainless steel, ensuring exceptional wear resistance, hygiene, easy cleaning, and zero batch-to-batch contamination.
- Smart Temperature Control & Stability: Integrates a robust circulation pump and optional jacketed temperature regulation to keep materials within the optimal thermal range, preserving delicate aromas and flavors.
Applications
- Chocolate & Confectionery: Refining of cocoa liquor, cocoa mass, chocolate compounds, enrobing pastes, and bakery fillings.
- Premium Nut Butter Production: Pure almond butter, creamy/crunchy peanut butter, cashew paste, pistachio paste, and hazelnut-chocolate spreads.
- Specialty Sauces & Beverage Ingredients: Fine tahini (sesame paste), flavored baking pastes, and composite slurries for beverage bases.
Why Choose the ZS-BM150?
✅ 18–25 µm Ultra-Fine Grinding Fineness: High-strength 12mm steel balls deliver consistent particle size reduction to 18–25 µm — achieving the smooth, velvety mouthfeel required for premium chocolate, couverture, and confectionery products
✅ 4 Capacity Configurations (150L–1000L): Choose from ZS-BM150, ZS-BM300, ZS-BM500, or ZS-BM1000 to match your production scale — from artisan chocolate workshops to large-scale industrial confectionery manufacturing lines
✅ Intelligent PLC Control System: Automated PLC control manages grinding time, temperature, and motor speed with precision — ensuring repeatable batch quality and reducing operator dependency in continuous production
✅ Electric Heating System: Integrated electric heating (6–12 kW depending on model) maintains optimal chocolate mass temperature throughout the grinding cycle, preventing solidification and ensuring consistent flow and refining efficiency
✅ Separate Structure for Easy Cleaning: Modular separate structural design allows quick disassembly of the grinding chamber for thorough cleaning and product changeover — reducing downtime between batches and meeting food hygiene standards
✅ Food-Grade SS304 Stainless Steel: All product-contact surfaces are constructed from SS304 stainless steel for food safety compliance, corrosion resistance, and long-term durability in chocolate and confectionery production environments
✅ Continuous Rotational Friction Refining: Vertical ball mill design enables continuous grinding action with uniform steel ball distribution, delivering consistent fineness across the entire batch volume without hot spots or uneven refining
