Henan Hongke Heavy Machinery Co., Ltd. delivered a Φ 3×16m ball mill for cement grinding to a customer in Russia. Here's the short version.
Who the Customer Is
A cement producer in Russia's Central Federal District. They grind clinker into finished cement for construction projects across European Russia.
What Problem They Had
Cement fineness was inconsistent—Blaine surface area varied
Throughput was too low for peak season
Energy consumption per ton was high
Liners and media wore out too fast
Bearing temperature issues caused occasional stops
Dust leakage was a concern
They needed a new mill—not a rebuild.
Why They Chose Us
We talked grinding circuit, not just dimensions – clinker grindability, media gradation, liner profile, mill speed
We matched the design to their clinker – target Blaine, chamber configuration
We supplied the full system – shell, liners, media, drive, bearings, lubrication, controls
Cold-climate engineering – lubrication, bearing clearances, startup procedures
They inspected our factory before signing
What We Supplied
A Φ 3×16m ball mill for cement grinding.
| Key Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 3.0 m |
| Length | 16.0 m |
| Application | Cement clinker grinding |
| Compartments | 2 (coarse + fine) |
| Liners | High-chrome, wave + classifying profile |
| Media | High-chrome steel balls, graded |
| Drive | Edge gear with main + auxiliary drive |
Included: mill shell and heads, liners, initial media charge, drive system (motor, reducer, girth gear), main bearings, lubrication station, discharge system, control panel, dust seals.
Delivery Timeline
| Stage | Status |
|---|---|
| Grinding circuit design | Done |
| Clinker testing | Done |
| Manufacturing | Done |
| Factory testing | Done |
| Shipment to Russia | Done |
| On-site installation | Done |
| Commissioning | Done |
| Handover | Done |
Commissioning Results
| Metric | Result |
|---|---|
| Product fineness | Consistent Blaine, meets target |
| Throughput | Meets design capacity |
| Specific energy | Within expected range |
| Bearing temperature | Stable under continuous operation |
| Dust emissions | Seals and collection working |
| Operational stability | Continuous operation achieved |
What the Customer Said
"The mill runs steady. Fineness is consistent, throughput meets targets. Drive system is reliable, bearing temps are stable. The engineering team was responsive. We're satisfied." — Production Manager, Russia
What It Means for Them
Consistent cement fineness—stable concrete quality
Higher throughput—meets peak season
Lower energy per ton—reduced cost
Longer liner life—less maintenance, fewer stops
Reliable drive—fewer unplanned stops
One supplier for the whole system
Long-Term Partnership
We don't stop at handover. We provide technical support on media gradation and liner profile, spare parts, maintenance guidance, and support for future expansion.
About Us
Henan Hongke Heavy Machinery Co., Ltd. has been making ball mills, rotary kilns, rotary dryers, and crushers since 2006. We do one-stop solutions—complete systems, not just machines.
Planning a Cement Grinding Circuit?
Tell us your clinker data, target fineness, and capacity. We'll propose a mill configuration that fits.
Contact Henan Hongke Heavy Machinery Co., Ltd.
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