Flour
Hammer Mill
Impact mill that crushes or shreds material into smaller particles. Three sizes: 18", 24" and 30".
Machine comparison
Hammer Mill vs Pin Mill
Both are impact mills. A hammer mill uses swinging hammers and a screen; a pin mill uses high-speed pinned discs for medium-fine grinding.
| Criterion | Hammer Mill | Pin Mill |
|---|---|---|
| Grinding action | Hammers strike product; screen controls size | Intermeshing pins on rotating discs |
| Fineness | Coarse to medium, set by screen | Medium-fine and coarse |
| DPG range | 18", 24" and 30" | BUI-30, 36, 42: 500–10,000 kg/hr, 40–100 HP |
| Best suited to | Feed, maize and general size reduction | Besan, pulses, food powders |
Which should you choose?
Choose a hammer mill for feed and coarse grinding. Choose a pin mill for finer food powders such as besan.
Flour
Pin Mill
MS/SS pin mill with variable-speed screw feeder, 500–10,000 kg/hr across three models, for medium-fine and coarse grinding.
FAQ
Comparison Questions
What is the difference between a hammer mill and a pin mill?
Both are impact mills. A hammer mill uses swinging hammers and a screen; a pin mill uses high-speed pinned discs for medium-fine grinding.
Should I choose a hammer mill or a pin mill?
Choose a hammer mill for feed and coarse grinding. Choose a pin mill for finer food powders such as besan.
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