Vector VTR-1012-C Gaia continuous vibratory disc mill — integrated grinding cell with automatic feed and proportional sample divider for nonstop prep; meters 2–3 mm feed and continuously discharges fines below 0.5 mm.

VTR-1012-C

Gaia Vibratory Disc Mill

2–3 mm feed · continuous <0.5 mm fines · auto divider

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Overview

The Vector VTR-1012-C Gaia is a continuous vibratory disc mill for nonstop laboratory and plant sample preparation — combining a fixed ring-and-puck grinding cell with automatic feed and built-in fractionation so high-volume workflows keep running without batch changeovers.

Material in the 2–3 mm size range is metered at a constant rate from the top-loading hopper into the grinding cell. After vibratory milling, particles pass through a built-in proportional sample divider that continuously discharges material finer than 0.5 mm — delivering a steady fine fraction for XRF, fusion, or automated splits while oversized material recirculates in the cell.

The Gaia suits large-volume preparation rooms and industrial QC lines that need uninterrupted operation across shift work. Vector configures hopper capacity, divider ratio, and wear parts for your throughput targets — from cement and clinker routes to exploration geology and process-plant certification.

At a glance

  • 2–3 mm metered feed from top hopper
  • Continuous fine discharge below 0.5 mm
  • Ring-and-puck vibratory grinding cell
  • Proportional divider — built-in fractionation
  • Nonstop prep for high-volume laboratories
  • CE machinery conformity

Standards & conformity

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Supplied as CE-marked machinery. Where your quality system references specific preparation or test methods, pair the mill with the appropriate standards from our library — Vector application staff can help map fineness targets to downstream analysis.

Vector VTR-1012-C Gaia continuous vibratory disc mill — floor-standing unit with top hopper

Industries & applications

From cement and mining QC to exploration and industrial certification, Gaia supports workflows that need a steady fine fraction without stopping for batch emptying.

Cement & construction materials

Clinker, limestone, and masonry subsamples reduced to a controlled fine fraction ahead of Blaine, XRF, or chemical QC routes.

Mining & minerals

Ores, concentrates, and exploration splits when continuous fine discharge feeds automated dividers or fusion benches.

Industrial QC & certification

Process-plant and certification labs running shift-scale campaigns where metered feed and uninterrupted divider discharge stabilise throughput.

Education & method development

Teaching continuous comminution, feed rate, and fractionation on a production-realistic vibratory disc platform.

Throughput planning

Vector application support sizes hopper, divider ratio, and grinding media for your target PSD and daily sample count.

Need a specific divider ratio or throughput?

Vector application support helps match feed rate, divider setting, and grinding time to your SOP and downstream analytical methods.

Key features

Engineered for continuous vibratory milling, metered feed, and reliable nonstop operation in high-volume prep laboratories.

2–3 mm

Metered feed

Top-loading hopper delivers material in the 2–3 mm range at a constant rate into the fixed grinding cell.

Fine

Continuous fine discharge

Built-in proportional divider continuously discharges fines below 0.5 mm for uninterrupted analytical prep.

Ring

Vibratory disc cell

Ring-and-puck action in a fixed cell delivers reproducible impact milling for routine fineness control.

Divider

Proportional sample divider

Integrated fractionation splits output continuously so the fine stream stays representative across long runs.

Nonstop

Shift-scale operation

Designed for large-volume laboratories and industrial plants that cannot pause for batch emptying between every sample.

CE

Safety & conformity

Supplied as CE-marked machinery with industrial-duty enclosure and access for wear-part inspection.

Vector VTR-1012-C Gaia — continuous vibratory disc mill with feed hopper and controls

Continuous feed & fractionation

Gaia excels when laboratories need a single platform to meter feed, grind, and split fines without manual batch transfers. The integrated divider keeps the fine stream flowing while operators monitor feed level and wear parts.

  • Metered feed — constant-rate delivery from the hopper stabilises particle size across long campaigns.

  • Proportional divider — continuously separates material below 0.5 mm for downstream analysis.

  • Ring-and-puck cell — fixed grinding geometry for repeatable impact milling on hard, brittle inorganics.

Vector VTR-1012-C Gaia vibratory disc mill — brochure cover

Downloads

Product brochure for the Vector VTR-1012-C Gaia continuous vibratory disc mill — feed system, divider, and typical high-volume applications.

Brochure (PDF)

Vector Gaia series

Technical overview

Model
VTR-1012 GAIA
Disc material
Heat-treated chrome steel, optional tungsten carbide
Feed size
2–3 mm
Output size
< 0.5 mm
Capacity
0.3–7 kg
Motor power
2.2 kW – 1500 rpm
Feed mechanism
Continuous feed via constant-speed hopper
Sample divider
Built-in proportional divider (integrated)
Cleaning system
Pneumatic discharge lines activated from the HMI
Dust extraction
Vacuum inlet for automatic dust removal
Control interface
7″ HMI touchscreen
Noise level
< 70 dB (sound-insulated cabinet)
Operation mode
Continuous — no manual grinding-cell change required
Supply voltage
380 VAC ± 5%
Frequency
50 Hz
Electrical safety
CE-approved components
Enclosure
Robust steel frame, sound-insulated safety cabinet
Cell support
Air-cushioned grinding-cell support
Sample divider type
RSD — intelligent rotary sample divider
Dimensions
600 × 1300 × 1400 mm
Weight
520 kg

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