High Alumina Ceramic Balls

Dry & Wet Grinding Solutions

M Type

Wet Grinding | Deburring & Polishing

SW Type
AL9

93% Alumina | 5% Silica

0.5mm ~ 20mm

Bulk Density: 2.2 g/cc

Hardness: 1250 ~ 1300 HV

Wet & Dry Grinding

92% Alumina | 5% Silica

20mm ~ 50mm

0% Porosity

Bulk Density: 2.2 g/cc

Hardness: 1200 HV

0% Porosity

AHP

Purity Grinding

99.5% Alumina | 0.4% MgO

0.3mm ~ 20mm

0% Porosity

99.9% Alumina

0.5mm ~ 3mm

0% Porosity

Bulk Density: 2.2 g/cc

Hardness: 1750 HV

Hardness: 1300 HV

Bulk Density: 2.2 g/cc

Purity Grinding

Shape Retention

Hira 92% High Alumina Balls

Why is the spherical shape of grinding media so important?

  • Efficient rolling and cascading effect in the mills

  • Uniform Particle Distribution

  • Faster and Effective Grinding 

What are the benefits of longer shape retention?

  • Decreased Grinding Media Replacement Cost

  • Decreased Machine Downtime

  • Increased Mill Lining Life

  • Increased Fixed Costs and per unit cost of Output

  • Decreased Productivity

Key to Optimum Grinding

After 24 Months

Steel Balls

Within 6-9 Months

Steatite Balls

Within 6-12 Months

Other 92% High Alumina Balls

Within 6-12 Months

After Usage Condition of Grinding Media

0% Porosity

What is 0% porosity and how do we test for it?

  • Maximum Shape Retention

  • High Wear Resistance

  • No Breakages

  • Near Diamond Hardness

  • No Water Absorption

  • Neutral with most Chemicals

Maximum Strength from

Hira Ceramic Co Japan

Other High Alumina Balls

0% Porosity - Smooth Surface

Porosity - Pores in Core

Porosity is a measure of the number of minute spaces or holes through which liquid or air may pass. High porosity leads to water absorption and reduced strength. 

To test for Porosity, we cut High Alumina Balls of Hira and another brand with the same chemical composition in half. Hira Ceramic Balls have a smooth surface while the other brand balls have pores in the center. Hira achieves 0% porosity by providing uniform heat to the grinding media so that it reaches the core of the balls. 

What are the benefits of 0% porosity?

Purity Grinding with
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AL9 & AHP

Hira's AHP and AL9 balls boast an impressive alumina content of over 99% purity, making them exceptionally resistant to wear and tear. The superior durability of our grinding media ensures consistently fine results, allowing for efficient processing while minimizing contamination risks. Designed specifically for purity grinding, these balls are perfect for use in the pharmaceutical and food industries, where product integrity is of utmost importance.