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Vertimill VTM
Vertical stirred mill
Published models include VTM-650-WB, 800-WB, 1000-WB, 1250-WB, 1500-WB, 3000-WB and 4500-C.
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Two Equipment Ranges with Dedicated Parts Information
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2Equipment Ranges
VertimillGravity-induced Vertical Stirred Mill
HIGmillHigh-intensity Grinding Mill
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HIGmill
High intensity grinding mill
Current industrial models and published HIG3500/23000, HIG500/4000, HIG25 and HIG5 designations.
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Vertimill Legacy Installations
Installed-base reference
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Published Models and Equipment Information
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| Equipment Series | Published Model or Range | Equipment Information |
|---|---|---|
| Vertimill VTM | VTM-650-WB, 800-WB, 1000-WB, 1250-WB, 1500-WB, 3000-WB, 4500-C | <a href="/oem/metso/vertimill-vtm/">Models, Liners and Spare Parts</a> |
| HIGmill | The <a href="https://www.metso.com/portfolio/higmill-high-intensity-grinding-mill/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">current Metso product page</a> lists industrial installations up to 6,500 kW; HIG3500/23000 and HIG500/4000 are published installations, while HIG25 and HIG5 are published pilot/test designations | <a href="/oem/metso/higmill/">Models, Grinding Stages and Spare Parts</a> |
| Vertimill Legacy Installation | Legacy W, WB, LS and other variants; confirm against the full model and installation records | <a href="/oem/metso/vertimill-installed-base-wear-part-family/">Legacy Installation Directory</a> |
Stirred Mill Ranges
Wet-end and wear-part identification
Retain the complete VTM designation, W/WB/LS/C suffix and liner generation. Manufacturer wear-parts catalogue labels (slash groups retained exactly): VTM-15-WB; VTM-20-W; VTM-20-LS; VTM-20-WB; VTM-30-W; VTM-30-LS; VTM-40/60-WB; VTM-50/75-W; VTM-50/75-LS; VTM-75-WB; VTM-100-W; VTM-100-LS; VTM-125-WB; VTM-150-W; VTM-150-LS; VTM-150/200-WB; VTM-200/250-W; VTM-200/250-LS; VTM-250/300-WB; VTM-300/350-W; VTM-300-LS; VTM-400-WB; VTM-400-LS; VTM-500-W; VTM-500-WB; VTM-600-W; VTM-650-W; VTM-650-WB; VTM-800-W; VTM-800-WB; VTM-900-W; VTM-1000-WB; VTM-1250-W; VTM-1250-WB; VTM-1500-WB; VTM-2250-WB; VTM-3000-WB; VTM-4500-C. source The same catalogue also prints VTM-1000/1250-WB and the legacy labels VGX-1250, VGX-1500, VGX-1850, VGX-3000 and VGX-1250/1500. Preserve these labels as printed; shared rows do not establish interchangeability. source Current product-page designation: Vertimill 7000. source Retain the full HIG designation and slash form. Published installation: HIG3500/23000; published test unit: HIG5. source Published installation: HIG500/4000 (also called HIG500 in that case); published pilot designation: HIG25. source The cited manufacturer model table lists SMD 90, SMD 185, SMD 355 and SMD 1100; its numeric designations correspond to the listed motor ratings in kW. Record any installed suffix separately. source
Nameplate identification
Request clear mill and drive nameplates: manufacturer, complete mill model and suffix, serial/equipment number, year, rated power and speed where stated. Identify your parts / send nameplate.
machine family; chamber assembly; agitator or rotor arrangement; classification or media-retention arrangement; drawing revision
Metso
Component Location Diagram
The numbers on the diagram correspond one to one with the rows below.
| No. | Component | Location | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agitator shaft | Central shaft inside SMD grinding chamber | Stirred Media Detritor (SMD) |
| 2 | Agitator arm | Horizontal agitator arm in grinding chamber | Stirred Media Detritor (SMD) |
| 3 | Grinding chamber shell | Outer shell of SMD grinding chamber | Stirred Media Detritor (SMD) |
| 4 | Drive motor | Drive motor at top of SMD | Stirred Media Detritor (SMD) |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Which Metso stirred mill ranges are listed?
This directory covers the separate Vertimill VTM and HIGmill equipment ranges, with an additional directory for legacy Vertimill installations.
Can Vertimill and HIGmill use the same parts?
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Where can I explore parts and materials?
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