Grinding Equipment

Wet Rod Mill

Wet rod mills grind coarse feed with long steel rods in open circuit. They serve as primary grinding units before ball mills or gravity circuits. The rod-on-rod line contact shatters brittle particles while sparing fines.

01Model
02Drum Diameter (mm)
03Drum Length (mm)
04Motor Power (kW)
05Length (mm)
06Width (mm)
07Height (mm)

Technical parameters

This machine sits between the crushing and classification stages. Its uniform discharge suits gravity concentration and magnetic separation flowsheets where slimes are detrimental.

The model table lists eleven specifications identified by a code such as MBYg1530. Drum diameter and drum length increase across the range, directly scaling the effective volume and motor power. By matching these dimensions to the required throughput and feed size, an engineer narrows the field to a suitable unit.

Wet Rod Mill technical parameters, 11 models
ModelDrum Diameter (mm)Drum Length (mm)Motor Power (kW)Length (mm)Width (mm)Height (mm)Processing Capacity (t/h)Effective Volume ( m3 )Maximum Ball Load (t)Weight (kg)
MBYg09189001800224456.5184014000.62-3.20.91.65746
MBYg09249002400225001186514000.81-4.31.226443
MBYg122412002400455806225817380.4-4.92.33.911069
MBYg153015003000807253307022802.4-7.551021210
MBYg1830180030001558342364427853-106.81633621
MBYg213621003600210895843203025According to process conditions10.822.545800.5
MBYg2430240030002809004.54836.43490According to process conditions11.52155795
MBYg243624003600320/28096854836.44060According to process conditions13.824.560031
MBYg2732270032003201050950003620According to process conditions15.74083282
MBYg2736270036003801076457503620According to process conditions17.73188715
MBYg2740270040004001158551003512According to process conditions19.63797032
Parameter boundary

Standard-model catalogue figures. Actual capacity, power draw and wear life shift with ore properties, feed gradation and circuit conditions. Use them to shortlist, then confirm the duty by testwork, flowsheet calculation and a written confirmation from the manufacturer.

What decides the selection

Before selecting a wet rod mill, define the ore's Bond work index, the maximum feed size from the crusher, and the target product P80. Evaluate ore abrasion characteristics and whether the circuit will be open or closed with classifying equipment. These inputs determine the required drum dimensions and installed power.

  • Bond work index or measured grinding energy
  • Feed and product particle size
  • Pulp density
  • Throughput
  • Number of grinding stages
  • Liner and grinding media selection
  • Specific energy consumption
  • Closed-circuit classification arrangement

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