pyro ball mill

Equipment | PyroComponent

Equipment | PyroComponent

WEBThe ball mill helps to grind the components of the formulas, the shell pasting machine helps to quickly strengthen the spherical shells, the star roller machine serves to roll the spherical stars. The equipment greatly speeds up the assembly of products and allows you to do it on a professional level. The equipment is covered by a 1 year warranty.

Best milling media and where to buy it?

Best milling media and where to buy it?

WEBSep 24, 2015 · I've made some pretty good black powder using a coffee grinder and porter porter and pestle, but I was looking into getting a ball was going to get one of the cheap 70 6lb rock tumbler and modify it per skylighter's directions, but I would still need to get media to fill it half full, 200 1/2" balls.

Homemade black powder [Archive]

Homemade black powder [Archive]

WEBMealD a blasting grade of black powder made by 'corning and pucking', most commercial black powder manufacturing is done with wheel mills, instead of using a binder, the milled powder is pressed into a puck at a certain density, then crushed and sorted by size. MealD has an average particle size of ".

 > Pyro Projects: Black Powder Manufacture

> Pyro Projects: Black Powder Manufacture

WEBA ball mill is a rotating drum with dozens of lead balls inside. The 3 chemicals are loaded into the ball mill, along with the lead balls, sealed shut and allowed to rotate for anywhere between 1 and 24 hours. As the ball mill rotates, the lead balls will crush the chemicals together, forcing some of the potassium nitrate into the pores of the ...

Can blackpowder be made without a ball mill?

Can blackpowder be made without a ball mill?

WEBSep 30, 2017 · While BP has been made without a ball mill for years, professionally a wheel mill is used, early history was the use of a manual stamp mill, there is now no justifiion for failing to buy the basic minimum rock tumbler, which is usually available for below £100. A charge of suitable lead or ceramic media completes a very satisfactory .

Safety of Rebel/Thumblers tumbler ball mill

Safety of Rebel/Thumblers tumbler ball mill

WEBSep 11, 2020 · Hello, I am wondering what other Pyros think about the safety of the Rebel 17 pound ball mill. It seems like it would be a deadly explosion if something were to go wrong while handling the drum before emptying it out, since it is sealed with 6 threaded posts and nuts. I know it is a must to wear ...

Dual Drum Rotary Ball Mill — Skylighter, Inc.

Dual Drum Rotary Ball Mill — Skylighter, Inc.

WEBDual Drum Rotary Ball Mill. Sold out. Introducing the ultimate tool for crafting black powder with precision and safety – the Skylighter Ball Mill. This highquality, professionalgrade ball mill is designed to efficiently grind and blend chemical compounds to create homemade black powder for fireworks enthusiasts and pyrotechnics ...

100pc .455

100pc .455" Ball Mill Lead Media

WEBQuantity Decrease quantity for 100pc .455quot; Ball Mill Lead Media lbs. Increase quantity for 100pc .455quot; Ball Mill Lead ... Pyro Direct. Blakeslee, PA, US, 18610. . contact Newsletter Subscribe to get update about new products and sales Your email ...

How safe is it to ball mill

How safe is it to ball mill

WEBDec 24, 2012 · As far as ball mill safety goes, the motor should be completely separated from the milling area, so that no powder can get to the motor. I also barricade my ball mill with a thick inner layer of Styro surrounded by an outer layer of concrete blocks. The least you can do is prepare for a potential accident. Edited May 9, 2013 by Ferret

Ball Milling Theory Practice for the Amateur ...

Ball Milling Theory Practice for the Amateur ...

WEBBall Milling Theory Practice for the Amateur Pyrotechnician by Lloyd Sponenburgh a classic, now available from AFN. Hard info, including assembly; construction; lead media; sieves; milling mechanics, times, temperature, selection and mixing; a great section on safety with milling. A MUST HAVE for the serious pyro. Combbound, 8 tables, 13 .

A good alternative for ball mill

A good alternative for ball mill

WEBFeb 21, 2008 · Hi! I'm back after being away from pyro for a while. Recently I've been wondering, if there is a good alternative for ball mill. The reason I need an alternative, is because I can't afford to order a ball mill (saving money for chemicals). I would build one for myself, but I can't (no motor, a li...

To ball mill or not to ball mill.....

To ball mill or not to ball mill.....

WEBPosted February 22, 2013. To make a very clear point, you should NEVER mill a live (burnable) composition, other than black powder based compositions. This does include charcoal stars as Mumbles mentioned, as they contain the same basic chemicals, but in a different ratio. If you are not aware, that includes Potassium Nitrate (KNO3), Sulfur (S ...

Miscellaneous Misc Pyro File

Miscellaneous Misc Pyro File

WEBDec 23, 2017 · Miscellaneous Misc Pyro File Ball Mill Specs_ Solution posted in Pyrotechnics: File Name: Ball Mill Specs_ Solution Submitter: stixFile Submitted: 23 Dec 2017File Category: MiscellaneousAfter downloading and opening the zip file run the file: Ball Mill Specs_ A couple of minor errors .

Ball Mills

Ball Mills

WEBJul 12, 2003 · Page 2 of 43 Ball Mills posted in Pyro Tools: Originally posted by RegimentalPyroOriginally posted by Rhodri1. Only mill KNO3. Never use a more powerful oxidising Never mill colour Make sure you use LEAD or other non sparking Ensure the mill is away from the house a garage may be best .

Black Powder using PyroGear Ball Mill

Black Powder using PyroGear Ball Mill

WEBJul 21, 2013 · Into a clean ball mill jar place the following: Lead media 15mm 300g Large Ceramic media 296g Potassium Nitrate 48g Sulphur 56g Charcoal (Optimum Home Cooked Willow method to follow soon)

Ball Mills

Ball Mills

WEBBall Mills work by employing various types of media (either steel, ceramic or lead balls) to crush the material in the barrel. To use the Mill, the material to be ground is loaded into the barrel which contains grinding media. As the barrel rotates, the material is caught between the individual grinding media balls which mix and crush the ...

How many hours do you ballmill your BP?

How many hours do you ballmill your BP?

WEBJun 30, 2015 · I just ordered my first ball mill. It is the Dual Drum Rotary Rock Stone Metal Glass Tumbler Polisher 6 lb Total. The media 100 balls of Lead .50 Cal, 495 diameter Roundball Muzzeloader Speer Shot. I am still setting up my work space, containers, getting ready for my first project, reading my books and formulas, terms and forums ...

Ball Mill Motors

Ball Mill Motors

WEBJan 9, 2011 · There are a few critical decisions you have to make before building a ball mill for pyro use. Obviously, a ball mill requires a jar or jars enough grinding media to fill one or several 50%. Jar size dictates the amount of grinding media you will need. Grinding media often costs as much as the mill (sometimes more).

Ball Mill ammonium perchlorate

Ball Mill ammonium perchlorate

WEBAug 10, 2023 · This isn't a recommendation, just a description of what works for me and my concerns and comforts. My mill jars don't have hidden nooks and crannies. Recall that AP (and any ammonium comps) don't do well with chlorates, ever. Nitrates (KNO 3, Sr (NO 3) 2, BP) will form hygroscopic AN and risk failuresavoid priming with BPlike comps .

Ball milling magnesium

Ball milling magnesium

WEBJan 29, 2015 · I've been burned". I don't know if you're familiar with Lloyd, but he is very well known for his contributions to pyro ball milling, and is the author of the book many pyros consider the ball mill bible. In the article he describes an accident he had while trying to mix magnesium with cabosil using a ball mill with no media.

100 pcs 1/2 ball mill hardened LeadAntimony media

100 pcs 1/2 ball mill hardened LeadAntimony media

WEBWe finally have our NEW Bottle Rocket Tooling Kits in is a 1/4in kit and a 5/16 1/4in Kit comes with 501/4x2in tubes, and The 5/1..

Ball Mills

Ball Mills

WEBJul 12, 2003 · Page 12 of 43 Ball Mills posted in Pyro Tools: broadswordWhat sort of time should i be looking at to make a good allround BP suitable for many things, or is this not possible?It is quite possible to make very good BP yourself at home. How many hours the BP needs in the mill is not easy to say.

1, 3 6 Lb mill belt

1, 3 6 Lb mill belt

WEBWe finally have our NEW Bottle Rocket Tooling Kits in is a 1/4in kit and a 5/16 1/4in Kit comes with 501/4x2in tubes, and The 5/1..

Recommend a good ball mill?

Recommend a good ball mill?

WEBAug 21, 2006 · Page 1 of 2 Recommend a good ball mill? posted in Pyro Tools: Hi Could someone recommend a good ball mill website? It needs to be in the UK. I am only after a small ball mill and want to spend less than ?60 preferably (inc. delivery). Does anyone have any suggestions. Thanks

Milling Hardood Charcoal

Milling Hardood Charcoal

WEBSep 10, 2012 · A couple helps are: Use a larger ball mill jar with a properly loaded media level. You should be able to reduce charcoal flakes to airfloat in 30 minutes. Use hard media, lead is just too soft to do a good job reducing charcoal to airfloat, it is good however at breaking down chunks to 80 mesh.

Featured Products

Featured Products

WEBSuper BP Rocket Kits. These should be called Extra Super kits cause they come with a longer spindle than other folks are using. More spindle means more power for the best rockets you can get. Whether it's a sugar rocket you are making or a great black powder rocket with an awesome tail. This is what you need.

Pyro Ball

Pyro Ball

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Ball Mill Safety?

Ball Mill Safety?

WEBDec 8, 2023 · Lots of folks mill lots of different ways. 10 pyros will have 12 opinions on it. One general rule is to fill the jar half full of media, and powder until it just covers the media, and leave the rest empty. I don't think anybody here would say milling in a garage is a good idea. There is a lot of ball mill talk on this forum in old threads.

Ball Mill

Ball Mill

WEBJun 5, 2004 · Page 1 of 2 Ball Mill posted in Pyro Tools: I'm not sure this is in the right place, so feel free to move it to a more appropriate morning I've been destroying a washing machine that was laying around in the shed. I've removed the motor in the hope of using in my ball mill as the motor i'm using now is somewhat underpowred for the task.

Adapt Your Ball Mill to Make a Star Roller

Adapt Your Ball Mill to Make a Star Roller

WEBThis star action leads to more uniformity of the finished stars due to even distribution of the solvent and star composition. The heart of the adaptation is the mounting arm which uses two 1/2 inch, self aligning, pillow block bearings to mount a shaft which supports the roller bowl. The shaft is simply a 1/2 inch by 8 inch hex head bolt which ...

How safe is my BP Ball Milling Setup? : r/pyro

How safe is my BP Ball Milling Setup? : r/pyro

WEBEvery home ball mill accident I've ever read about was the result of someone using media other than lead even "non sparking" media like glass and ceramic have caused bad accidents. ... You want to be using extremely pure KNO3 and lab/pyro grade sulfur. ALL KNO3 SHOULD BE PURIFIED VIA RECRYSTALLIZATION REGARDLESS OF .

ball mill media

ball mill media

WEBAugust 29, 2016. It's hard to prove that glass sparks, except finding a reference to it's piezoelectric properties. But that's only part of the problem. Glass is brittle and will flake off, and ground glass is a wellknown frictionincreasing additive. And either way it's too hard, increasing the risk of impact ignition.

Ball mill construction

Ball mill construction

WEBJan 13, 2015 · Ball bearings (that fits the axle) Belts (to drive the pulleys) Table (big and stable to fit all the above. Ball mill jar. Some photos of the constuction. The motor is 1/2hp 1380rpm. A 4in pulley that has been presed in the 20mm axle. A 2in pulley for the motor. The axle.

Ball mill for beginner

Ball mill for beginner

WEBDec 10, 2011 · Ball mill for beginner posted in General Chat Discussion: Hi,I'm relatively new to this but have been reading a lot of the advice I see in here. I want to start with a basic ball mill and wondered if you think any of these would make a good donor. I'm really looking to start with making a good base BP and going from there. Mainly looking .

Flashpowder ball miling problems

Flashpowder ball miling problems

WEBApr 1, 2019 · 206. Gender:Male. Loion:Pacific Northwest. Interests:Pyro, nature, model rocketry, hiking. Posted April 2, 2019. Hey guys, let's not post "April fools jokes" which can get people killed! Some kid may read this thread .