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 nature of high pH slurries that the customer processes. The SL5 Attritor was the best choice because of its ability to efficiently reduce particle size and provide corrosion resistance.? Additionally, the Attritor provides ease of use, better access to the milling chamber for formulation adjustments and quicker cleaning between batches.

The grinding tank is stainless-steel and jacketed for cooling. The agitator shaft and arms are stainless steel with “L” arms. The system is completed with a two-piece, stainless steel cover with lockdown clamps.

Union Process is a global manufacturer of particle size reduction and dispersing equipment, a supplier of grinding media and a provider of material characterization services for a broad range of research and industrial applications. Since 1946 the company has been developing and building custom Attritors. Union Process invented and developed Attritor technology and manufactures wet and dry grinding mills as well as horizontal bead mills. Attritor is a registered trademark of Union Process, Inc.