Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.9, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Union Process ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://unionprocess.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [News](https://unionprocess.com/company-info/news/) - [Union Process Renews ISO Certification with No Findings](https://unionprocess.com/2026/03/24/union-process-renews-iso-certification-with-no-findings/) - Akron, Ohio – Union Process has received recertification for ISO 9001:2015 with Design as of March 29, 2026. This certification covers the company until 2029, which will mark fifteen consecutive years of ISO certification. The audit, which was performed by Smithers, presented no findings, meaning that Union Process passed with exceptional performance. As described by - [Union Process’ New Side Load Tank Makes Fibrous Material Milling Sustainable](https://unionprocess.com/2025/10/29/union-process-new-side-load-tank-makes-fibrous-material-milling-sustainable/) - Union Process announced the completion of an SD50, non-explosion proof side-loading tank, designed for the continuous dry milling of fibrous mater - [Alternative Energy Companies Find Success Using Union Process Attritors](https://unionprocess.com/2017/06/10/alternative-energy-companies-find-success-using-union-process-attritors/) - Akron, Ohio – Union Process, known globally as a manufacturer of size reduction and dispersing equipment for a broad range of industrial applications, has produced a dry grinding Batch-type Attritor that will be used to mill nano-size particles of various materials for renewable/alternative energy or green energy sources. The energy-efficient 30SD Attritor is explosion-proof, and - [Union Process Manufactures Attritor For Green Manufacturing Initiative](https://unionprocess.com/2017/07/10/union-process-manufactures-attritor-for-green-manufacturing-initiative/) - Akron, Ohio – Union Process, known globally as a manufacturer of particle size reduction and dispersing equipment as well as related services for a broad range of research and industrial applications has manufactured a large production S-400 Attritor for a unique green manufacturing initiative. The customer was interested in seeking ways to cut costs and - [Union Process Introduces PT5 Premixing Tank with Pump Assembly for Circulation Grinding](https://unionprocess.com/2018/01/10/union-process-introduces-pt5-premixing-tank-with-pump-assembly-for-circulation-grinding/) - Akron, Ohio – Union Process, known globally as a manufacturer of particle size reduction and dispersing equipment, as well as a supplier of grinding media and materials characterization services for a broad range of research and industrial applications, has manufactured a new mobile premix tank with a pump assembly. The 5-gallon, PT5 premix tank is - [Union Process Builds S5 Laboratory Attritor for New Generation Rechargeable Batteries](https://unionprocess.com/2018/06/10/union-process-builds-s5-laboratory-attritor-for-new-generation-rechargeable-batteries/) - Akron, Ohio – The customized Attritor has a special high purity Zirconium Oxide (YTZP-stabilized) grinding tank that is jacketed for cooling. The mill is driven by a 7.5 HP motor that is Totally Enclosed, Fan-Cooled (TEFC) and explosion-proof. A variable frequency (inverter) drive is utilized and is installed in a NEMA enclosure.The agitator shaft is - [Union Process Updates Lab Equipment](https://unionprocess.com/2018/09/10/union-process-updates-lab-equipment/) - Akron, Ohio – Union Process, known globally as a manufacturer of particle size reduction and dispersing equipment, as well as a supplier of grinding media and materials characterization services for a broad range of research and industrial applications, has built and installed a new laboratory-sized DMQX™ Bead Mill in its lab for the purpose of - [Union Process Updates Toll Milling Capabilities](https://unionprocess.com/2018/10/10/union-process-updates-toll-milling-capabilities/) - Akron, Ohio – Union Process, known globally as a manufacturer of particle size reduction and dispersing equipment, as well as a supplier of grinding media and materials characterization services for a broad range of research and industrial applications, has built a new SD-100 dry grinding Attritor for its toll milling operation. Union Process Pilot Plant - [Union Process Builds Multi-Tank Lab Attritor System For Grinding Metal Powders and Advanced Ceramics](https://unionprocess.com/2018/12/10/union-process-builds-multi-tank-lab-attritor-system-for-grinding-metal-powders-and-advanced-ceramics/) - Akron, Ohio – Union Process, known globally as a manufacturer of particle size reduction and dispersing equipment, as well as a supplier of grinding media and materials characterization services for a broad range of research and industrial applications, has manufactured a custom multi-tank lab Attritor System for grinding metal powders and advanced ceramics. The Attritor - [Union Process Upgrades Pilot Plant Grinding Mills](https://unionprocess.com/2019/01/01/union-process-upgrades-pilot-plant-grinding-mills/) - Akron, Ohio – Union Process, known globally as a manufacturer of particle size reduction and dispersing equipment, as well as a supplier of grinding media and materials characterization services for a broad range of research and industrial applications, has built a new Attritor S-10/15 for its in-house pilot plant. Chuck Major, sales manager with the - [Union Process Produces Laboratory-Sized Circulation Attritor For Confection Industry](https://unionprocess.com/2019/04/01/union-process-produces-laboratory-sized-circulation-attritor-for-confection-industry/) - Akron, Ohio – Union Process, known globally as a manufacturer of particle size reduction and dispersing equipment, as well as a supplier of grinding media and materials characterization services for a broad range of research and industrial applications, has built a laboratory-sized Q-2 Circulation Attritor for a customer who will process a chocolate coating for - [Union Process Builds Large Circulation Attritor System](https://unionprocess.com/2019/05/01/union-process-builds-large-circulation-attritor-system/) - Akron, Ohio – Union Process, known globally as a manufacturer of particle size reduction and dispersing equipment, as well as a supplier of grinding media and materials characterization services for a broad range of research and industrial applications, has built a QL100 circulation Attritor for a large automotive accessories supplier. Chuck Major, sales manager with - [Union Process Announces Launch of New Website](https://unionprocess.com/2021/03/01/union-process-announces-launch-of-new-website/) - Akron, Ohio – Union Process, the world’s leading Attritor and grinding mill manufacturer, is pleased to announce the launch of its newly designed website. The new website features a modern, streamlined design, improved functionality, and more readily accessible information. This dynamic site provides easy access to information regarding UP’s wide array of solutions for grinding - [Union Process Develops Attritor for Inks and Coatings Supplier](https://unionprocess.com/2021/03/09/union-process-develops-attritor-for-inks-and-coatings-supplier/) - Akron, Ohio – Union Process has produced and delivered a “Q” series circulation Attritor to a major coatings and colorants technologies supplier in the U.S. The UP Q-25 Circulation Attritor is fitted with a 27.5-gallon grinding tank capacity, a 250-gallon circulation tank, 25-gallon media volume, and a 20 HP explosion-proof motor with variable speed drive - [Union Process Announces Combination Lab Attritor](https://unionprocess.com/2021/04/09/union-process-announces-combination-lab-attritor/) - Akron, Ohio – Union Process has developed a new combination Attritor mill that brings greater levels of speed and efficiency to the media grinding process for many of its customers all over the world. The new Attritor combines the benefits of the HD and HDDM Attritors into one versatile unit. In the past, a changeover - [Union Process Engineered Products Play Key Role in Overcoming Supply Chain Interruptions](https://unionprocess.com/2021/06/09/union-process-builds-an-sdl5-explosion-proof-attritor-with-interchangeable-tanks-for-added-versatility-2/) - Akron, Ohio – Industries all over the world have experienced supply chain interruptions and raw material shortages resulting from COVID-19 shutdowns and other factors. These disruptions have provided insight into just how fragile manufacturing processes can be and the importance of keeping strict controls in place to help reduce or eliminate the loss of costly - [Union Process Lime Slaker is Used by the Agricultural Industry to Process Hydrated Lime](https://unionprocess.com/2021/07/09/union-process-lime-slaker-is-used-by-the-agricultural-industry-to-process-hydrated-lime/) - Akron, Ohio – A company related to the agricultural industry recently acquired a custom CLS-60 Attritor from Union Process. The patented Stirred Vertical Ball Mill Lime Slaker is a continuous mill that processes quicklime into hydrated lime. Hydrated lime is used extensively in agriculture, construction, and other industries. UP CLS Attritors are unique in that - [Major Confectionary Manufacturer Acquires Attritors from Union Process](https://unionprocess.com/2021/10/14/major-confectionary-manufacturer-acquires-attritors-from-union-process/) - Akron, Ohio – A large confectionary manufacturer has purchased four Q-Series Chocolate Grinding Attritors from Union Process. Each of the four specialized grinding systems include a 450% starting inverter duty motor and an LCD screen that displays agitator RPM, motor AMPS, and horsepower being utilized at any given time. “The precision grinding capabilities of the - [Union Process Fills Niche with New Attritor](https://unionprocess.com/2022/08/15/union-process-fills-niche-with-new-attritor/) - Akron, Ohio – Union Process, a globally recognized manufacturer of production grinding Attritors, has designed and manufactured a “Q-03” Attritor. The Q-03 was created for a Union Process client who requested a lab scale version of the Q-100 model they utilize for testing on a benchtop scale. The Q-03 is ideal for pigments, coatings, paints, - [Union Process Builds an SDL5 Explosion-Proof Attritor with Interchangeable Tanks for Added Versatility](https://unionprocess.com/2025/07/09/union-process-builds-an-sdl5-explosion-proof-attritor-with-interchangeable-tanks-for-added-versatility/) - Akron, Ohio – Union Process has completed a new SDL5, explosion-proof, CE Certified Attritor with interchangeable tanks, for a European customer. Corrine Seelie, Union Process International Sales Manager, says what makes this mill special is that it is “custom designed to be operated with a 5-gallon or a 1-gallon tank, which makes it extremely versatile - [Customized SL5 Wet Grind Attritor Provides Efficient and High-Precision Metal Powder Milling Solution](https://unionprocess.com/2024/10/29/customized-sl5-wet-grind-attritor-provides-efficient-and-high-precision-metal-powder-milling-solution/) - Akron, Ohio – Union Process has introduced the development of a custom designed wet-grind Attritor for the customer’s need to process an alcohol-based silver slurry. The SL5 Attritor provides a particle size reduction solution that is specially designed for highly efficient and precise milling. Union Process sales manager Chuck Major highlighted the special approach of - [Corrosion-Resistant Attritor Introduces a High-Durability Milling Solution](https://unionprocess.com/2025/05/22/corrosion-resistant-attritor-introduces-a-high-durability-milling-solution/) - Akron, Ohio – Union Process announced the completion of a corrosive-resistant particle size reduction solution for processing a variety of water-based inks. The new SL5 Corrosion-Resistant Attritor was launched to meet these specifications and provide long-lasting durability for milling. Union Process sales manager, Chuck Major, says this mill “was specially constructed to withstand the corrosive - [S5 Attritor with Polyurethane Coating Addresses Semiconductor and Photonics Material Needs](https://unionprocess.com/2025/05/22/s5-attritor-with-polyurethane-coating-addresses-semiconductor-and-photonics-material-needs/) - Akron, Ohio – Union Process announced the development of a new S5 polyurethane-coated Attritor for a customer in the semiconductor and photonics industries. This project required a solution with highly technical specifications to optimize the material output. Union Process sales manager, Brian Li, said, “The customer will be using ceramic zirconium oxide yttria grinding media for ## Pages - [Union Process Home](https://unionprocess.com/) - SIZE REDUCTION SOLUTIONS FOR EVERYDAY LIFE Union Process designs and builds milling equipment, featuring patented Attritor technology, that enhances products across industries that affect consumers worldwide. LEARN MORE Find the Right Mill With just a few simple steps, the Selection Wizard can help you find the ideal size reduction equipment. GET STARTED Grinding Media - [Small Media Bead Mills (SDM)](https://unionprocess.com/mills/wet-attrition-mills/wet-grinding-laboratory-mills/small-media-bead-mills-sdm/) - Small Media Bead Mills (SDM) For Bead Milling ApplicationsA Hybrid Design The SDM line from Union Process is a hybrid design that couples the grinding features of a batch Attritor with the performance features of a bead mill. The Advantages of a Batch Attritor…SDM Attritors share many of the same advantages of batch Attritors including: - [ISO Certification](https://unionprocess.com/iso-certification/) - ISO Certification Union Process is certified to ISO 9001:2015 with Design The quality assurance process was achieved over several months with the culmination coming in April of 2014. The quality management system covers “the design and manufacturing of size reduction equipment, the manufacturing of rubber based ink, and provider of lab and tolling services for - [Contact](https://unionprocess.com/contact/) - Contact Union Process Inc. 1925 Akron-Peninsula Road Akron, Ohio 44313 Phone: (330) 929-3333 REQUEST A QUOTE FIND A REP CUSTOMER SURVEY Your Name: Company: Your Email: City: State/Province: Country: Phone: Your Message: Δ - [Customer Satisfaction Survey](https://unionprocess.com/company-info/customer-satisfaction-survey/) - Customer Satisfaction Survey Union Process Customer Satisfaction SurveyWe appreciate your business and want to continue to satisfy our customers’ expectations. Please assist us by completing this survey and returning as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please call 330-929-3333. Customer Satisfaction Survey Contact Information Company Name: Your Name Your Title: Your Email: Survey - [Reps & Agents](https://unionprocess.com/company-info/reps-and-agents/) - Reps & Agents United States Sales Reps Chuck Major UNION PROCESS INC. Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Ohio, Pennsylvania (counties East of and including Potter, Clinton, Centre, Huntingdon and Fulton), Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee 1925 Akron-Peninsula Road Akron, Ohio 44313 Phone: 330.929.3333 Email: cmajor@unionprocess.com - [Wet Continuous Production Mills](https://unionprocess.com/mills/wet-attrition-mills/wet-grinding-laboratory-mills/wet-continuous-production-mills/) - Wet Continuous Production Mills How Continuous Attritors WorkThe continuous Attritor is a compact vertical design suitable for continuous production of large quantities of materials. 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For a complete explanation of how Dry Grinding Attritors work in both Continuous and/or Batch operation, please download the Technical Paper “Attrition Dry Milling in Continuous and Batch Modes”. HSA SeriesThe HSA High - [Particle Characterization](https://unionprocess.com/company-info/other-products-services/particle-characterization/) - Particle Characterization Laser Diffraction SizeUnion Process Inc. utilizes laser light scattering and diffraction technology for your particle size analysis and distribution needs. Our experienced and skilled Laboratory staff offer recommendations and insight into the analysis of your sample(s). They will provide expert testing that is quality checked for accuracy for as many samples as you - [Limestone Slaker Ball Mill (CLS)](https://unionprocess.com/mills/wet-attrition-mills/wet-grinding-laboratory-mills/limestone-slaker-ball-mill-cls/) - Limestone Slaker Ball Mill (CLS) CLS Attritors – Stirred Vertical Ball Mill Lime SlakerThe patented CLS Attritor Stirred Vertical Ball Mill Lime Slaker operates in continuous processing mode and has been used successfully in power generating plants for flue gas desulphurization (FGD). The Attritor will slake the lime as well as grind the inert grit, - [Limestone Grinding Ball Mill (CL)](https://unionprocess.com/mills/wet-attrition-mills/wet-grinding-laboratory-mills/limestone-grinding-ball-mill-cl/) - Limestone Grinding Ball Mill (CL) CL Attritors – Stirred Vertical Ball Mill Limestone Grinding SystemThe economical CL Attritor Stirred Vertical Ball Mill is used for wet grinding limestone for flue gas desulphurization. The process uses limestone feed stock of approximately 6mm in size and wet grinds the limestone to 95% minus 325 mesh. The CL - [Wet Circulation Laboratory Mills](https://unionprocess.com/mills/wet-attrition-mills/wet-grinding-laboratory-mills/wet-circulation-laboratory-mills/) - Wet Circulation Laboratory Mills Why a Laboratory Attritor?Union Process customers know from experience that the Attritor is one of the most versatile pieces of equipment in their lab. It can be equipped or retrofitted easily and inexpensively with a wide variety of components and accessories. With the Attritor, users can choose wet or dry grinding, - [Wet Batch Laboratory Mills](https://unionprocess.com/mills/wet-attrition-mills/wet-grinding-laboratory-mills/wet-batch-laboratory-mills/) - Wet Batch Laboratory Mills Why a Laboratory Attritor?Union Process customers know from experience that the Attritor is one of the most versatile pieces of equipment in their lab. 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Simply fill out the form below for your spare parts quote request, - [Dry Attrition Mills](https://unionprocess.com/mills/dry-attrition-mills/) - Dry Attrition Mills Dry Grinding Lab Attrition Mills Dry Batch or Continuous Laboratory Mills Dry Continuous Laboratory Mills Dry Grinding Production Attrition Mills Dry Batch or Continuous Production Mills Dry Continuous Laboratory Mills - [Wet Attrition Mills](https://unionprocess.com/mills/wet-attrition-mills/) - Wet Attrition Mills Wet Grinding Lab Attrition Mills Wet Batch Laboratory Mills Wet Circulation Laboratory Mills Chocolate Grinding Attrition Mills Limestone Grinding Ball Mill (CL) Limestone Slaker Ball Mill (CLS) Small Media Bead Mills (SDM) Wet Grinding Production Attrition Mills Wet Batch Production Mills Wet Circulation Production Mills Wet Continuous Production Mills Chocolate Grinding Attrition - [Mills](https://unionprocess.com/mills/) - Mills Wet Attrition Mills Dry Attrition Mills Horizontal Bead Mills Cryogenic Mills Mixing Tanks Find the Right Mill With just a few simple steps, the Selection Wizard can help you find the ideal size reduction equipment. GET STARTED - [Mixing Tanks](https://unionprocess.com/mills/mixing-tanks/) - Mixing Tanks Union Process manufactures a broad line of premix or processing tanks used for a wide variety of industries and applications. Applications include: Adhesives Agricultural flowables Calcium carbonate Carbon black Catalysts Ceramic slip Chemicals Clays Food products Inks Metal oxide slurries Minerals/oils Paints/coatings Pigments/dyes Resins Sulphur dispersions Union Process premix or processing tanks - [Machine Selection Wizard](https://unionprocess.com/mills/machine-selection-wizard/) - Machine Selection Wizard Let the Union Process Selection Wizard help you find the ideal size reduction equipment for your application. This two to four-step process will help you identify what products are best suited for your use. Start by selecting your application’s Grinding Method: WET GRINDING DRY GRINDING CRYOGENIC GRINDING Not finding what you’re looking - [Lab/Pilot Plant/Manufacturing Assembly](https://unionprocess.com/company-info/careers/lab-pilot-plant-manufacturing-assembly/) - Lab/Pilot Plant/Manufacturing Assembly Seeking lab/pilot plant technician with versatility, good work ethic, team player mentality and “can do” attitude. Requirements: Mechanical aptitude, willingness to perform physical labor, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. English speaking, basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, unit conversion, etc.) Helpful but not required:Machine operator experience, lab - [Toll Milling/Grinding](https://unionprocess.com/company-info/other-products-services/toll-milling-grinding/) - Toll Milling/Grinding Union Process provides Toll Milling and Toll Grinding services for customers who wish to save on the cost of capital equipment, personnel, space required and other costs associated with milling product on their premises or those who wish to test market a quantity of material before investing in capital equipment. Toll Milling and - [Dry Toll Grinding Form](https://unionprocess.com/company-info/other-products-services/toll-milling-grinding/dry-toll-grinding-form/) - Dry Toll Grinding Form Information for Laboratory Test Run Company Name: Address: City: State/Province: Zip/Postal Code: Country: Contact Information Your Name Your Title: Your Email: Phone: Return Processed Material to: Address (No PO Boxes): City: State/Province: Zip/Postal Code: Material to be Processed Material to be Processed: Initial Particle Size of Material: Quantity to be Processed: - [Wet Toll Grinding Form](https://unionprocess.com/company-info/other-products-services/toll-milling-grinding/wet-toll-grinding-form/) - Wet Toll Grinding Form Information for Laboratory Test Run Company Name: Address: City: State/Province: Zip/Postal Code: Country: Contact Information Your Name Your Title: Your Email: Phone: Return Processed Material to: Address (No PO Boxes): City: State/Province: Zip/Postal Code: Material to be Processed Material to be Processed: Initial Particle Size of Material: Quantity to be Processed: - [Cryogenic Attrition Mills](https://unionprocess.com/mills/cryogenic-attrition-mills/) - Cryogenic Attrition Mills Cryogenic grinding – which cools materials to embrittle them and improve their processability – provides important advantages over grinding at ambient temperatures, particularly for materials that are too soft or too heat sensitive to be easily milled under routine conditions. Model CGS Cryogenic Grinding Advantages: Cools materials to embrittle them, making them - [Horizontal Bead Mills](https://unionprocess.com/mills/horizontal-bead-mills/) - Horizontal Bead Mills DMQX-Series Bead Mills: DMQX®The Ultimate In Bead Milling Versatility, Combining The Advantages Of Bead Milling And Circulation Grinding Circulation Grinding is a cost-effective solution for grinding large quantities of material as it allows for a lower cost capital investment in equipment and grinding media than with many other grinding equipment options. Additional - [Particle Size Reduction Primer](https://unionprocess.com/company-info/resources/particle-size-reduction-primer/) - Particle Size Reduction Primer Particle size reduction can mean many things performed by many different types of equipment, ranging from crushing huge boulders at a mining operation to fine grinding for a nano particle application. Definition At its most basic, particle size reduction simply means the use of force to decrease the size of a - [Choosing the Right Laboratory Ball Mills](https://unionprocess.com/company-info/resources/choosing-the-right-laboratory-ball-mills/) - Choosing the Right Laboratory Ball Mills How to Select the Right Mill for Your Needs Having a laboratory mill on your premises offers a number of advantages, but you need the right equipment to get the most benefit from your investment.When evaluating lab mills, you should keep in mind the following considerations: Speed Efficiency Batch - [Planetary Ball Mills 101](https://unionprocess.com/company-info/resources/planetary-ball-mills-101/) - [Spec Tips for Horizontal Media Mills](https://unionprocess.com/company-info/resources/spec-tips-for-horizontal-media-mills/) - Spec Tips for Horizontal Media Mills Why They May Be Right For Your Operation: Selection and Spec Tips Horizontal media mills aren’t always the first equipment that comes to mind for a new project – many times, a company will think that the grinding mills they’ve always used will always get the job done. But - [Mechanical Alloying (DSM)](https://unionprocess.com/markets/minerals-metals/mechanical-alloying-dsm/) - Mechanical Alloying (DSM) Mechanical Alloying Applications for Batch AttritorsFirst developed for applications in the aerospace industry, mechanical alloying is used today for a range of superalloys used in the automotive and aerospace industries as well as in applications like: Gas or steam turbines Solar thermal power plants Heat exchangers in nuclear power plants Mechanical alloying - [Conventional Ball Mill vs. Attritors](https://unionprocess.com/company-info/resources/conventional-ball-mill-vs-attritors/) - Conventional Ball Mill vs. Attritors High Energy Ball Milling In discussions on high energy ball milling, the more generic term “ball mills” is often used in place of the terms “stirred ball mills” or “Attritors,” but the differences between the types of mills are quite distinct. And, depending on your application, you may find that - [Selection Tips for Grinding Mills](https://unionprocess.com/company-info/resources/selection-tips-for-grinding-mills/) - Selection Tips for Grinding Mills Selecting the right grinding mills for your operation requires the serious consideration of a variety of factors, far beyond “what do I want to grind?” and “How fine do I want it?” A starter list of questions would include: Do you need lab grinding mills or production sized mills? Do you need - [Fine Grinding Considerations](https://unionprocess.com/company-info/resources/fine-grinding-considerations/) - Fine Grinding Considerations Fine grinding materials–down to the micron, sub-micron, or even into the nano level–is more complex than just reducing particle size. First, knowing and understanding the existing properties of the material to be processed is vital in order to select the right equipment. For example, hardness is one important characteristic to consider, since - [Cryogenic Grinding Presentation](https://unionprocess.com/company-info/resources/cryogenic-grinding-presentation/) - Cryogenic Grinding Presentation Cryogenic grinding – which cools materials to embrittle them and improve their processabiilty – provides important advantages over grinding at ambient temperatures, particularly for materials that are too soft or too heat sensitive to be easily milled under routine conditions. These advantages include: Increased production rates Enhanced product quality Greater uniformity in - [How the Continuous Process Works](https://unionprocess.com/company-info/resources/how-the-continuous-process-works/) - How the Continuous Process Works The continuous grinding mill is a compact vertical design suitable for continuous production of large quantities of materials. Premixed slurry is pumped through the bottom and discharged at the top of a tall, narrow jacketed tank with internally agitated grinding media. The fineness of the processed material depends on the - [How the Circulation Process Works](https://unionprocess.com/company-info/resources/how-the-circulation-process-works/) - How the Circulation Process Works The circulation grinding mill is a combination of a grinding mill and a large holding tank which is generally about ten times the size of the mill. The mill is filled with media and contains grids which restrain the media while the slurry is allowed to pass through. The unique - [Rubber Inks](https://unionprocess.com/company-info/other-products-services/rubber-inks/) - Rubber Inks For over 40 years, Union Process has been selling the highest quality rubber and vinyl inks to companies in almost every corner of the world! 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According to recent figures from - [Powder/Bulk](https://unionprocess.com/markets/other-industries/powder-bulk/) - Powder/Bulk Powder/Bulk Solids Applications for Dry Grinding MillsPowder/bulk solids is a truly all-encompassing market. It covers everything from food production to cosmetics, pharmaceuticals to metal and ceramic powders. Minerals, pigments, and cement are other fields where powder/bulk solids processing is necessary. But even with such diversity, there are a number of constants across all fields. - [Pharmaceuticals](https://unionprocess.com/markets/other-industries/pharmaceuticals/) - Pharmaceuticals Pharmaceutical Applications for AttritorsThe global pharmaceuticals industry is vast, with a market size of nearly $1 trillion and growing. Despite the industry’s size, there are a few constants. Whether you’re manufacturing a simple aspirin or a complex cancer-fighting drug, nearly all pharmaceuticals need to undergo powder blending and milling during the manufacturing process. Powder - [Construction](https://unionprocess.com/markets/other-industries/construction/) - Construction Construction Materials ManufacturersAttritor Grinders can process a variety of raw materials for use in the construction industry. From asphalt shingles to drywall sheets, the construction industry relies on materials and products that require particle-size reduction near the beginning of the supply chain. Roofing manufacturers recapture waste material and recycle it back into the product - [Tungsten Carbide](https://unionprocess.com/markets/minerals-metals/tungsten-carbide/) - Tungsten Carbide Tungsten Carbide Applications for Batch MillsWith greater hardness and overall strength than steel, tungsten carbide is used in a wide range of applications that require durability and excellent wear resistance. These diverse applications include: Abrasives and cutting tools for machining Armor-piercing ammunition and armor plating for the defense industry Drill bits, hammers, chisels - [Sulphur Dispersions](https://unionprocess.com/markets/minerals-metals/sulphur-dispersions/) - Sulphur Dispersions Powdered sulphur use covers a broad range of applications. Sulphur appears light yellow in color and is found naturally in hot springs, meteorites, volcanoes and salts. Both the powder size and the dispersing medium depends on its intended use. Sulphur UsesSulphur in Agriculture The farming and gardening industry relies heavily on sulphur in - [Proppants](https://unionprocess.com/markets/minerals-metals/proppants/) - Proppants Grinding Proppants for FrackingThe Need for ProppantsThe advent of horizontal drilling within the oil and gas industry has delivered record levels of natural gas production within the past 10 years, specifically through large shale beds found throughout the U.S. Shale by nature is impermeable. Special horizontal drilling methods are used to create cracks through - [Minerals/Oils](https://unionprocess.com/markets/minerals-metals/minerals-oils/) - Minerals/Oils Minerals in IndustryThe material make-up of the pane of glass we just replaced in our windshield or the misty blue paint we chose for our bathroom very rarely cross our mind. Consequently, most consumers are entirely unaware of the array of raw minerals used to produce many of the industrial and domestic products that - [Metal Oxides](https://unionprocess.com/markets/minerals-metals/metal-oxides/) - Metal Oxides Metal Oxide Applications for AttritorsThe use of metal oxide nanomaterials across industries is increasing, their popularity and versatility largely due to unique properties like mechanical stress tolerance and high optical transparency. Magnesium oxide, for instance, is a good thermal conductor and electrical insulator, well suited for thermal insulation applications. Other uses for metal - [Metal Powders](https://unionprocess.com/markets/minerals-metals/metal-powders/) - Metal Powders Metal Powder Applications for Dry Grinding MillsMetal powders have continued to gain use in fabricating sintered parts through additive manufacturing, which eliminates much of the waste of traditional machining. Other applications for metal powders include: Chemical processes Food supplements and additions Friction materials Magnetic composites Polymer filtration Printing Thermal spraying Surface coatings Welding - [Lime/Limestone](https://unionprocess.com/markets/minerals-metals/lime-limestone/) - Lime/Limestone Lime/Limestone Applications for AttritorsAlthough you may not hear much about it, lime is literally one of the building blocks of civilization. Its use dates to prehistoric and ancient times – Romans, for instance, mixed lime with other ingredients to create concrete. Today, the uses of lime are myriad. Steel manufacturing is considered the single - [Graphite](https://unionprocess.com/markets/minerals-metals/graphite/) - Graphite Graphite Applications for Wet & Dry Grinding AttritorsGraphite is a crystalline form of pure carbon. Its structure consists of sheets of hexagonal networks that are one atom thick. Because the sheets are poorly connected, they easily slide against one another when subjected to even a small amount of force, contributing to graphite’s relatively low - [Glass Frit](https://unionprocess.com/markets/minerals-metals/glass-frit/) - Glass Frit Glass Frit Applications for AttritorsGlass frit, in one form or another, has been around since ancient Egypt. Then, it was used in pigments and was also shaped into objects. Some authorities believe it also was used as an intermediary step in making glass. Today’s glass frit consists of a mixture of minerals, ceramic - [Fibers/Celluloses](https://unionprocess.com/markets/minerals-metals/fibers-celluloses/) - Fibers/Celluloses Cellulose Applications for Dry Grinding MillsCellulose, the fibrous part of all grasses, plants and trees, has a remarkably wide range of applications, including: Textiles Consumer products like sponges and wallpaper paste Paper, paperboard and card stock Additives for processed food Ethanol and biofuel production Fillers for drug tablets For most applications, the cellulose needs - [Ferrites](https://unionprocess.com/markets/minerals-metals/ferrites/) - Ferrites Ferrite Applications for Wet and Dry Grinding AttritorsA ferrite is a magnetized ceramic material that incorporates iron oxide (rust) and a metallic element like barium, manganese, nickel or zinc. Large amounts of the iron oxide are mixed and fired with a small amount of one of the metals to create the ferrite. Two types - [Ceramics](https://unionprocess.com/markets/minerals-metals/ceramics/) - Ceramics Advanced Ceramics Grinding Applications for Batch, Continuous and Circulation MillsTraditional ceramics offer characteristics like hardness, strength and low electrical conductivity that have made them useful in a wide range of applications for centuries. One key drawback with traditional ceramics is brittleness at very high temperatures. But advancements in materials science have created a class - [Clay Milling](https://unionprocess.com/markets/minerals-metals/clay-milling/) - Clay Milling History of Clay MineralsCivilizations have used clay minerals in various ways for thousands of years. One of the oldest building materials on Earth, clay still contributes to the composition of over ½ of the structures in which people live and work. Ancient and modern civilizations alike have used clay for more than just - [Carbon Black](https://unionprocess.com/markets/minerals-metals/carbon-black/) - Carbon Black Carbon Black Applications for AttritorsCarbon black has a history dating back to ancient China, India and Egypt. Although it’s one of the oldest manufactured materials, it’s still found in numerous products today. Carbon black is used both for its coloring capabilities and for its physical properties. It is used to color a wide - [Calcium Carbonate Grinding](https://unionprocess.com/markets/minerals-metals/calcium-carbonate-grinding/) - Calcium Carbonate Grinding Calcium carbonate exists in the earth’s crust in such natural forms as chalk, limestone and marble. Undeniably one of the most prevalent compounds on earth, calcium carbonate has proven valuable in a variety of industries. The paper, plastics, paints and coatings industries all rely heavily upon this chalky mineral, due in large - [Lithium Ion Batteries](https://unionprocess.com/markets/energy/lithium-ion-batteries/) - Lithium Ion Batteries Attritors & Lithium Ion BatteriesIn a relatively short period of time, lithium ion batteries have become ubiquitous, supplying energy for everything from portable electronics to medical equipment, power tools and electric vehicles. The batteries were originally made with lithium cobalt oxide, but when that presented safety risks, other materials were developed. Today’s - [Fracking Milling](https://unionprocess.com/markets/energy/fracking-milling/) - Fracking Milling Attritor Grinders for Fracking MaterialsHydraulic fracturing, often called fracking, provides access to valuable fluids far below the Earth’s surface such as natural gas, petroleum and brine. The method to extract these fluids involves highly pressurized liquid (fracking fluid) being forced into a wellbore and thereafter into the expansive layers of rock beneath the - [Coal/Coke/Fly Ash](https://unionprocess.com/markets/energy/coal-coke-fly-ash/) - Coal/Coke/Fly Ash Coal, Coke & Fly Ash Applications for Particle Size Reduction EquipmentAlthough they’re often lumped in one category, coal, coke and fly ash are each a different material. Coal, of course, is the fuel mined directly from the ground, while coke is a form of coal that’s been heated in the absence of air - [Alternative Energy](https://unionprocess.com/markets/energy/alternative-energy/) - Alternative Energy Attritor Grinders/Mills for Alternative EnergyThe alternative energy industry relies not only on renewable energy sources, but also on high efficiency within each step of the production process. Alternative energy measures come under much scrutiny, demanding that methods used are efficient and precise. 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These uses include: Confectionery compound coating Ice cream coatings Chocolate nut paste Nut dispersions Spice dispersions Cheese/oil dispersions Manufacturers of these products have - [Agricultural Flowables](https://unionprocess.com/markets/food-agriculture/agricultural-flowables/) - Agricultural Flowables Agricultural flowables are most often seen in the form of pesticide formulations. Pesticide formulations are a combination of active and inert ingredients that form an end-product used to kill insects, pests, fungicide and other damaging matter to agricultural products. Many of the active ingredients most effective for pesticide application also require inert ingredients - [Paints](https://unionprocess.com/markets/chemical/paints/) - Paints Pigment Grinders in Paints ApplicationThe first American paint mill was built in the 1700s in Boston, MA. However, the equivalent of paint was used to color and coat surfaces long before that. Thousands of years ago, natural substances from the earth were being used to paint cave walls and protect wooden ships. Charcoal, juice - [Coatings](https://unionprocess.com/markets/chemical/coatings/) - Coatings Applications for Bead, Batch & Circulation MillsCoatings manufacturers rely on circulation and batch mills in both horizontal and vertical configurations to create their products. By their very nature, coatings comprise a wide-ranging set of markets: basically, if there’s a surface, someone, somewhere has created a coating for it. Industries that use coatings include aerospace, - [Rubber & Latex Dispersions](https://unionprocess.com/markets/chemical/rubber-latex-dispersions/) - Rubber & Latex Dispersions Rubber & Latex Dispersion Applications for AttritorsLatex dispersions, whether natural or synthetic, are used in a wide range of applications, including: Paint pigment Adhesives Coatings Products like latex gloves The dispersions must be wet milled with other ingredients to achieve the blending and particle size reduction needed for these applications. Rubber - [Resins](https://unionprocess.com/markets/chemical/resins/) - Resins Plastic Resin Applications for CryomillingOver the last century, plastics have transformed industry, thanks to benefits like: Water resistance Ease of manufacture Low cost Versatility Plastics have replaced a wide range of materials, including stone, metal and wood, often making the resulting products more durable and affordable. 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Textile dyeing - [Wet Circulation Production Mills](https://unionprocess.com/mills/wet-attrition-mills/wet-grinding-laboratory-mills/wet-circulation-production-mills/) - Wet Circulation Production Mills How Circulation Attritors WorkThe circulation grinding Attritor (“Q” machine) is a combination of an Attritor and a large holding tank which is generally about ten times the size of the Attritor. The unique principle of the “Q” Attritor is the high circulating (pumping) rate, which results in a faster grind and - [Wet Batch Production Mills](https://unionprocess.com/mills/wet-attrition-mills/wet-grinding-laboratory-mills/wet-batch-production-mills/) - Wet Batch Production Mills How Batch Attritors WorkThe Attritor is often referred to generically as an “internally agitated high energy media (ball) mill.” Batch Attritors work ten times faster than ball mills, and are advantageous because they offer simple operation, rugged construction, and a compact design. 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To - [Library](https://unionprocess.com/company-info/resources/library/) - Library Corporate Literature Corporate Brochure Attritor Literature Lab Attritors Dry Grinding Attritors Continuous Attritors Batch Attritors Circulation Attritors Particle Size Comparison Chart Bead Mill Literature DMQX Bead Mills™ SDM Series Grinding Media Grinding Media Special Equipment and Services CL/CLS Attritor Chocolate & Compound Coating Attritor Refurbishing Applications Lithium-Ion Battery Industry All other literature is available - [How the Batch Process Works](https://unionprocess.com/company-info/resources/how-the-batch-process-works/) - How the Batch Process Works The operation of a batch size production mill is simple and effective. The material to be ground and the grinding media are placed in a stationary, jacketed tank. This media is spheres 3/32″ to 1/2″ (~2.0mm to 12.0mm) diameter. 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