Quartz, a common silicate mineral, widely used in industry, is processed into granular quartz sand (silica sand) and finer quartz powder. With its finer particle size (exceeding 120 mesh) and higher purity, quartz powder is highly favored in the market.
In this article, we'll focus on quartz powder market trends, production processes, and efficient grinding machine types.
Booming quartz powder market
Quartz powder, highly favored by industries such as construction, glass, ceramics, electronics, and chemicals for its characteristics of high purity, heat resistance, and conductivity, has shown a steady growth trend in the market in recent years.
With the increasing awareness of environmental protection and the demand for high-quality materials, the demand for high-purity quartz powder is also rising.
In order to meet the market's demand for high-quality products, quartz powder manufacturers are continuously improving their crushing and grinding processes. It can be expected that the quartz powder market will continue to thrive in the future.
4 Steps for efficient processing of quartz powder
As the second most abundant mineral in the Earth's continental crust (after feldspar), quartz is typically extracted from underground using bulldozers through open-pit mining methods.
Post-extraction, quartz often undergoes industrial processes such as crushing, grinding, classification, and screening to obtain higher purity powdered products.
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Quartz Crushing
Jaw crushers are the ideal choice for primary crushing of quartz ore, effectively breaking down the high-hardness mineral. Subsequently, cone crushers (or impact crushers) further reduce the quartz to below 25 mm.
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Quartz Grinding
The finely crushed quartz particles are conveyed by bucket elevators to storage bins, then fed into quartz ball mills for grinding via electric-magnetic vibrating feeder, ultimately producing quartz powder (adjustable fineness ranging from 0.074 mm to 0.89 mm).
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Quartz Classification
Under the action of blowers, quartz powder is transported to the analyzer for fineness separation. During classification, overly coarse particles are rejected and returned to the ball mills for re-grinding.
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Quartz Collection
Powders meeting fineness requirements are collected by a cyclone collector and conveyed to the finished product bin. To maintain environmental cleanliness, the grinding process uses a pulse jet dust collector to gather excess dust, improving air quality and protecting worker health.
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FTM Machinery's quartz grinding production line follows ESG principles, minimizing crystalline silica dust exposure risk with efficient processes, ensuring employee and community health while balancing production efficiency and economic benefits.
Which quartz grinding machine is suitable for your factory?
Quartz grinding machine is a key equipment in the grinding production line.
The distinct features of the following grinding machines can help you make a quick selection.
| Equipment | Ball Mill | Raymond mill | Vertical Roller Mill | Ultralfine Mill |
| Price | High | Low | High | Low |
| Fineness | Coarse powder | Fine powder | Fine powder | Ultrafine powder |
| Yield | High | Normal | Normal | Low |
| Common Applications | Ores, cement | Non-flammable and non-explosive non-metallic materials | Cement clinker, slag, coal powder | Non-metallic minerals and chemical raw materials |
In addition, you can also choose the appropriate grinding machine based on the particle size and properties of the ground product.
- Based on product particle size: Ball Mill (20–200 mesh), Raymond Mill (80–325 mesh), Vertical Roller Mill (20–400 mesh), Ultrafine Mill (80–800 mesh).
- Based on material properties: For materials with higher hardness, Ball Mill and Raymond Mill are recommended; for those with medium hardness, higher moisture, and viscosity, Vertical Roller Mill and Ultrafine Mill are suitable.
Next, let us take a detailed look at the advantages of these four quartz grinding machines together.
1. Ceramic Ball Mill Get Latest Price
The ceramic balls contained within the ceramic ball mill effectively prevent iron contamination and enhance product purity when processing quartz powder.
Quartz Ceramic Ball Mill
Feeding size: ≤25 mm
Discharging size: 20–200 mesh
Capacity: 0.65–615 t/h
- Suitable for dry or wet grinding of quartz.
- Maximum output can reach 615 t/h, allowing for continuous production.
- Easy installation and adaptable to various harsh environments.
2. Raymond Mill Get Latest Price
Raymond mill is an efficient fine grinding machine suitable for large-scale production of quartz powder.
Quartz Raymond Mill
Feeding size: ≤30 mm
Discharging size: 80–325 mesh
Capacity: 8–176 t/shift (8 hours)
- Raymond Mill boasts a screening efficiency of up to 99%.
- It features low investment and power consumption, thereby reducing production costs.
- High level of automation results in low machine failure rates and minimal labor costs.
- Excellent sealing performance ensures low noise and pollution levels.
3. Vertical Roller Mill Get Latest Price
The vertical roller mill occupies less floor space, making it suitable for quartz grinding plants with limited space, which helps reduce operating costs.
Quartz Vertical Roller Mill
Feeding size: ≤55 mm
Discharging size: 20–400 mesh
Capacity: 2–420 t/h
- Hydraulic control results in 30%–50% less power consumption compared to ball mills.
- Occupying only 50% of the space of traditional ball mills, it reduces construction costs.
- Fully automated control system allows for remote operation.
4. Ultrafine Mill Get Latest Price
The ultrafine mill is suitable for producing fine and ultrafine quartz powder, with fineness far exceeding that of any other grinding machine.
Quartz Ultrafine Mill
Feeding size: ≤40 mm
Discharging size: 80–800 mesh
Capacity: 0.4–40 t/h
- Productivity is increased with a crushing pressure rise of approximately 15%–20%.
- Under equivalent capacity and fineness conditions, the price is over 80% cheaper than jet mills.
- Utilizing variable frequency speed control, allowing for adjustable discharge fineness.
- The overall machine lifespan is extended 3–5 times longer than other grinding machines.
As a leading company in the quartz powder field, FTM Machinery can also customize the best quartz grinding machine for your factory based on your different requirements for quartz powder fineness and output.
If you're facing challenges such as low factory output or budget constraints, we encourage you to explore the solutions offered by FTM Machinery.
