Ball Mill Machine for Chocolate
The chocolate ball mill machine uses stainless steel balls for fine grinding, which can accurately control the particle size and ensure the final chocolate slurry is smooth and delicate. In the grinding process, the chocolate raw materials are refined to the required particle size through the friction and impact of steel balls, thus achieving an ideal taste. Because of its simple operation and stable performance, the chocolate ball mill has become the first choice of equipment for all kinds of food manufacturers all over the world.
Chocolate Ball Mill Machine Specification
| Ball Mill Chocolate Machine Specification | ||||
| Model | GD-CBMM12 | GD-CBMM50 | GD-CBMM500 | GD-CBMM1000 |
| Voltage | 220v 1P | 220v 1P | 380v 3P | 380v 3P |
| Capacity | 12L | 50L | 500L | 1000L |
| Power | 750W | 3KW | 30KW | 30KW |
| Grinding time | 3-4h | 3-4h | 5-6h | 6-7h |
| Weight of grinding ball | 20kg | 160kg | 1125kg-1500kg | 2250kg-3000kg |
| Output fineness | 22-25 micron | 18-25 micron | 18-25 micron | 18-25 micron |
| Diameter of steel ball | 10mm | 10mm | 10mm | 10mm |
| Packing size | 70*76*74cm | 100*65*185cm | 125*155*165cm | 250*160*265cm |
| Packing weight | 90kg | 400kg | 1850kg | 2550kg |
Types of Food Produced by the Chocolate Ball Mill
Chocolate ball mill is not only suitable for the fine grinding production of chocolate, but also widely used in the processing and manufacturing of various foods. Its main uses include:
Core Advantages of Chocolate Ball Mill Machine
5 Types of Chocolate Ball Mill Machines
Continuous Chocolate Ball Mill
Gondor Machinery’s continuous ball mill is a highly efficient grinding machine, ideal for grinding chocolate paste and daily chemical raw materials.
The fine grinding of chocolate paste is achieved by the friction of two speed-controlled spindles driving a disc-shaped agitator coupled with precision diamond balls. The resulting paste has a fineness of 20-25μm.
Laboratory Chocolate Ball Mill
A laboratory chocolate ball mill is a small-capacity, high-precision grinding machine specifically designed for chocolate recipe development. It is ideal for developing chocolate recipes. Available in 5 kg or 20 kg batches, our chocolate laboratory ball mills offer small capacity, fine grinding, and precise temperature control.
High-Speed Energy-Saving Chocolate Ball Mill
Gondor Machinery’s ball mills are primarily used for grinding chocolate paste, but are also suitable for grinding liquid ingredients such as jam and peanut butter. They are used to mix cocoa powder, cocoa liquor, sugar, and milk powder into chocolate paste. This equipment uses 10mm steel balls and is equipped with a chocolate rotor pump. During the grinding process, the slurry is continuously circulated from the bottom up, ensuring a more uniform grind.
After 5-8 hours of repeated grinding cycles and agitation at different speeds, the friction between the steel balls continuously grinds the cocoa slurry to finer molecular sizes, with a fineness as low as 20-25 microns.
Medium-Sized Chocolate Ball Mill
The medium-sized chocolate ball mill is a mid-level machine between laboratory and industrial grade, suitable for small and medium-sized chocolate manufacturers. It is designed for entry-level industrial chocolate production and recipe development. It can produce batches of 150 kg, 300 kg, or 500 kg, with a production time of 3-9 hours depending on the recipe. It is capable of continuous or semi-continuous production.
Low-Speed Ball Mill
The low-speed chocolate ball mill is a low-speed grinding machine. This vertical, low-speed industrial chocolate ball milling system is designed for medium- to large-scale chocolate manufacturers. When connected to a chocolate conche, it can complete the rapid ball milling process in 3-5 hours.
Components of Chocolate Ball Mill Machines
| Components | Functions |
| Ball Mill Chamber | Contains raw materials and grinding balls for grinding |
| Grinding Balls (Steel Balls) | Provide impact, shear, and friction forces |
| Agitator Shaft/Blades | Drives the grinding balls |
| Temperature Control System | Maintains constant temperature to protect cocoa butter |
| Screening System | Controls output particle size to ensure consistency |
| Motor and Control System | Provides power and parameter adjustment (such as speed and time) |
Working Principle of a Chocolate Ball Mill
How does a chocolate ball mill work? The core principle of a chocolate ball mill is to use the impact and friction of rolling steel balls to grind the solid particles in the cocoa liquor to extremely fine particles, gradually refining the chocolate raw material particles to the micron level and forming a uniform and fine slurry. Continuous stirring and kneading promote flavor development and improve fluidity.
Four Processes of a Chocolate Ball Mill
1. Feeding
Pre-processed chocolate raw materials (such as cocoa liquor, powdered sugar, milk powder, cocoa butter, etc.) are added to the ball mill’s grinding chamber in appropriate proportions.
Some systems use a continuous feed method, pumping the raw materials into the ball mill.
2. Grinding Process
The ball mill is filled with a large number of stainless steel grinding balls (typically 5-20 mm in diameter), weighing up to hundreds of kilograms.
A motor drives the main shaft at high speed (typically 90-530 rpm), which in turn drives the agitator or blades, causing the grinding balls to move at high speed within the chamber.
3. Temperature Control
The grinding process generates heat, and cocoa butter is temperature-sensitive. Therefore, the ball mill is equipped with a constant temperature control system (typically 45-60°C), maintained at a constant temperature by jacket cooling or heating.
4. Screening and Circulation
The ground slurry is filtered through a screen. Slurry that meets the particle size standard (generally 15-25 microns) is discharged, while the remaining particle size remains in the mill for further re-grinding.
Chocolate ball mill machine price
Chocolate ball mills have a wide price range, depending on their type, capacity, level of automation, and brand.Let us know your application, and Gondor will recommend the most suitable chocolate ball mill grinding machine.
| Type | Application | Capacity (per batch) | Price Range (USD) | Key Features |
| Small/Tabletop | Home enthusiasts | 1 – 5 kg | $500 – $7,000 | Basic temperature control, semi-automatic, simple structure |
| Medium / Commercial | Small brands, Food processors | 20 – 100 kg | $15,000 – $70,000 | Full auto control (PLC), precise temp control, food-grade stainless steel |
| Large/ Industrial | Large manufacturers | 500 kg+ | $70,000 – $300,000+ | Fully automated production line, high capacity, custom-built |
Contact with Other Equipment
The chocolate ball mill machine is the key equipment in chocolate and other food production lines. It is often used in conjunction with table top chocolate tempering machine and a chocolate tempering wheel to form a complete production line and improve production efficiency and product quality. With its fine grinding ability, stable performance, and efficient production, the chocolate ball mill is an ideal choice to improve the quality of chocolate products.
