Imlab IKA Series User manual

IKA®Tube Mill control
IKA®Tube Mill 100 control
20000005401
Tube Mill_012017

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Page
Declaration of conformity 13
Explication of warning symbols 13
Safety instructions 14
Correct use 14
Unpacking 15
Useful information 15
Interfaces and outputs 16
Commissioning 17
Switching on the instrument 17
Factory setting 18
Setting menu parameters 18
Setting working parameters 19
Warning messages 20
Error codes 20
Using the coupling extractor 21
Maintenance and cleaning 21
Accessories 21
Technical data 22
Warranty 22
Contents
EN
Declaration of conformity
Explication of warning symbols
Source language: German
General hazard
This symbol identifies information that is of vital importance for protecting your health
and safety. Disregarding this information may lead to health impairment and injuries.
This symbol identifies information that is of importance for the technically correct func-
tioning of the system. Disregarding this information can result in damage to the instrument or
to system components.
This symbol indicates information which is important for proper use and ensuring that the
operations of the instrument
are performed eciently and for using the instrument.
Failure to observe this information may result in inaccurate results.
Danger - Risk of hand injury.
Danger - Risk of injury by high temperature.
DANGER
DANGER
We declare under our sole responsibility that this product corresponds to the regulations 2014/35/EU, 2006/42/EC,
2014/30/EU and 2011/65/EU
and conforms with the standards or normative: EN 61010-1, EN 6010-2-051 , EN 61326-1,
EN 60529 and EN ISO 12100.
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CAUTION
WARNING

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• The milling tube must only be attached and removed
while the motor is stationary.
Always open the milling tube care-
fully after use, as the material in
the tube may be hot due to trans-
fer of energy during operation. Wear gloves if necessary
or wait for the tube and material cool down.
• The IKA®milling tubes must always be closed during
operation. Switch off the instrument immediately if any
material leaks from the tube. Clean the instrument.
•
Observe the operating instructions of the milling tube.
• The temperature of the material for milling must not ex-
ceed 40 °C.
•
Only use tubes approved by IKA.
• Only process samples that will not react dangerously to
the extra energy produced through processing. This also
applies to any extra energy produced in other ways, e.g.
through light irradiation.
• Beware of the risk of flammable materials.
• Do not operate the instrument in explosive atmo-
spheres, with hazardous substances or under water.
• The instrument doesn’t start up again automatically fol-
lowing a cut in the power supply.
•
Safe operation is only guaranteed with the accessories
described in the ”Accessories” chapter.
• Socket must be earthed (protective ground contact).
• The instrument could only be disconnected from the
mains supply by pulling out the mains plug or the con-
nector plug.
• The socket for the mains cord must be easily accessible.
• The voltage stated on the name plate must correspond
to the mains voltage.
•
Protect the instrument and accessories from bumps
and impacts.
• The instrument can only be opened by experts.
Only process dry solid sample with
the device. Never use it for pro-
cessing liquid samples.
•
Read the operating instructions completely before
starting up and follow the safety instructions.
• Keep the operating instructions in a place where they
can be accessed by everyone.
• Ensure that only trained staff work with the instrument.
• Follow the safety instructions, guidelines, occupational
health and safety and accident prevention regulations.
• The instrument must be supervised at all times when in
operation.
• Hearing protection must be worn when working with
the instrument in high speed.
Wear your personal protective
equipment in accordance with the
hazard category of the medium to
be processed. There may be:
- projectile parts
-
body parts, hair, clothing and jewelry getting caught.
• Set up the instrument in a spacious area on an even,
stable, clean, non-slip, dry and fireproof surface.
• The feet of the instrument must be clean and undamaged.
• The instrument is not suitable for hand held operation.
• The instrument may heat up when in use.
•
Check the instrument and accessories for damage be-
fore each use. Do not use damaged components.
Please pay attention to avoiding
hand injury when operate the in-
strument.
•
Ensure that the milling tube is tightly closed.
•
Ensure that the milling tube is firmly attached to the
coupling connector on the drive unit prior to operating
the device.
• The instrument must only be operated with a milling
tube attached; without a milling tube the instrument
can’t be started.
• Before starting operation, the protective hood of the
device must be closed, otherwise the instrument can
not be started.
Safety Instructions
DANGER
DANGER
WARNING
DANGER
• Use:
The Tube Mill control is a batch mill that allows for
both impact milling and cutting milling.
The milling tube closes airtight. This means that the loss
of ground material is equivalent to practically zero.
Impact milling:
For use with hard, brittle material, dried material or ma-
terial that is brittle because of cold (for example grain,
coffee, etc.). The granularity of the final product is de-
termined by the duration of the grinding, the level to
which the container is filled and the physical property of
the material being processed.
Correct use
Cutting milling:
For usage with soft, fibrous grinding material (for ex-
ample hay, paper, etc.).
In this case as well, the granularity of the final product is
determined by the duration of the grinding, the level to
which the container is filled and the physical property of
the material being processed.
Intended use: Tabletop device

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The Tube Mill control is not suit-
able for grinding wet materials
with too much water. Otherwise,
the water may leak from the grinding tube and damage
the drive unit.
• Range of use (indoor use only):
- Laboratories - Schools
- Pharmacies - Universities
This equipment is suitable for use in all areas except:
- Residential areas
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Areas that are connected directly to a low-voltage supply
network that also supplies residential areas.
• Unpacking:
- Please unpack the device carefully
- In the case of any damage a detailed report must be sent
immediately (post, rail or forwarder).
• Delivery scope:
IKA
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Tube Mill control :
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IKA
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Tube Mill control drive
- One MT 40 milling tube
- One MMT 40.1 multi-use milling tube package
- Coupling extractor
- Mains cable
- USB cable
- Operating instructions
- Warranty card.
Unpacking
IKA
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Tube Mill 100 control :
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IKA
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Tube Mill 100 control drive
- One MT 100 milling tube
- One MT 40 milling tube
- One MMT 40.1 multi-use milling tube package
- Coupling extractor
- Mains cable
- USB cable
- Operating instructions
- Warranty card.
WARNING
The safety of the user cannot be guaranteed:
- If the instrument is operated with accessories that are not
supplied or recommended by the manufacturer
- If the instrument is operated improperly contrary to the
manufacture’s specifications
- If the instrument or the printed circuit board are modified
by third parties.
Useful information
The Tube Mill control device can be used for a wide
range of applications. The list of grinding materials given
below is not complete. It is possible to expand the range
of applications further by means of grinding experiments
with corresponding grinding procedures and sample prep-
arations.
Impact milling:
The milling tube for the Tube Mill control instrument
with a beater can reduces soft, medium hard and brittle
materials with a Mohs’ hardness of up to 5. For greater
levels of hardness, the wear and tear on the pulverization
tool is very high and the plastic coupling can break.
Everything that is brittle, dry, and does not have a high fat
content can be ground. Following is a list of substances
that can be ground dry:
Wheat, barley, corn, malt, pectin, roasted coffee, nut-
shells, bones, ergot, compressed materials, peat, cellulose,
pharmaceutical, fertilizers, feed materials, spices, resin,
potash, seeds, salts, cinders, tablets.
The grinding material must be initially broken down into
pieces with max. diameter of 1 cm (feed granularity 10
mm, the size of a grain of corn is ideal). The total volume
of grinding material should not more than 40 ml.
Cutting milling:
The milling tube for the device can also crush bulky, elastic
fibrous and soft materials with high cellulose content. Fol-
lowing is a list of some materials that can be crushed:
Leaves, fibers, hops, cardboard, paper, hay, plastics, to-
bacco and roots.
The feed granularity should be no greater than 10 mm.
Note: Materials that are not listed should only be ground
in the Tube Mill control after consult IKA®application
support, especially if there is uncertainty about the dan-
ger of explosion (dust explosion as a result of electrostatic
charge).
Working with coolants:
Please follow the safety instructions.
Crushing causes the mill feed to heat up. This may not al-
ways be desirable as the mill feed can change when heat-
ed (e.g. increased oxidation, loss of moisture, evaporation
of volatile components, etc.).
It can be possible to dry crush mill feed which is viscous or
has a high fat content by embrittling using coolants.

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The following table summarize the (NAMUR) commands.
Abbreviation used:
m = Numbering parameter (integer)
X = 4 Speed
NAMUR Commands Function Remark
IN_NAME Request designation.
Start the Remote control function.
After this command is sent to device,
“Remote” symbol is displayed, device
Keypad is not available except mains switch
is pressed.
RESET Switch to normal operation Device Keypad is available again, and
"Remote" symbol disappear.
IN_PV_X
X=4
Read actual speed value
IN_SP_X
X=4
Read target value input
Remote control:
The instrument can be operated in “Remote” mode via
USB interface using labworldsoft
®
laboratory software. The
USB interface is located on the right side on the device and
can be connected to a PC using the supplied USB cable.
Note: Please note the system requirements as well as the
operating instructions and help section included within
the software.
USB interface:
The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a serial bus for connect-
ing the device to the PC. Equipped with USB devices can
be connected to a PC during operation (hot plugging).
Connected devices and their properties are automatically
recognized. The USB interface can also be used to update
firmware.
USB device drivers:
First, download the latest driver for IKA®devices with USB
interface from:
http://www.ika.com/ika/lws/download/usb-driver.zip.
Install the driver by running the setup file. Then connect the
IKA
®
device through the USB data cable to the PC.
The data communication is via a virtual COM port.
Interfaces and outputs
Command syntax and format:
The following applies to the command set:
- Commands are generally sent from the computer (Mas-
ter) to the device (Slave).
- The instrument sends only at the computer’s request.
Even fault indications cannot be sent spontaneously from
the instrument to the computer (automation system).
- Commands are transmitted in capital letters.
- Commands and parameters including successive parame-
ters are separated by at least one space (Code: hex 0x20).
- Each individual command (incl. parameters and data)
and each response are terminated with Blank CR LF
(Code: hex 0x20 hex 0x0d hex 0x20 hex 0x0A) and have
a maximum length of 80 characters.
- The decimal separator in a number is a dot (Code: hex 0x2E).
The above details correspond as far as possible to the rec-
ommendations of the NAMUR working party (NAMUR
recommendations for the design of electrical plug con-
nections for analogue and digital signal transmission on
individual items of laboratory control equipment, rev. 1.1).
The NAMUR commands and the additional specific IKA®
commands commissioning serve only as low level com-
mands for communication between the tube driver and
the PC. With a suitable terminal or communications pro-
gram these commands can be transmitted directly to the
tube driver. The IKA®software package, Labworldsoft®,
provides a convenient tool for controlling tube driver and
collecting data under MS Windows, and includes graphi-
cal entry features, for motor speed ramps for example.
Dry ice cooling (CO2):
First put the feed product into the milling tube and then
add about half a teaspoon of dry ice snow. Thoroughly
mix the dry ice with the mill feed.
Please note that the mill feed heats up again extremely
quickly during crushing (it may reach room temperature
again after approximate 30 seconds of grinding). You may
have to repeat the process several times if the product is
not adequately crushed after one cooling process.

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OUT_SP_X m
X=4
Set target speed value, input: rpm
START_X
X=4
Switch on appliance remote function.
Start value function with setting.
IN_SOFTWARE
Request software ID, number, date and version
Commissioning
Pay attention to the ambient conditions listed in the
“Technical Data”.
Check whether the voltage given on the type plate cor-
responds to the available mains voltage.
The socket used must be earthed
(fitted with earth contact)
If these conditions are met, the unit is ready for operating
when the mains plug has been plugged in.
If these conditions are not met, safe operation is not guar-
anteed and the machine can be damaged.
Attach the milling tube by twisting it clockwise on to the
bayonet coupling of the drive. The tube is correctly at-
tached after a “click“. Then close the protective hood.
If above procedures are not followed, the tube mill will not
start.
Note: remove the milling tube by twisting it counterclock-
wise. After a “click”, the milling tube can be removed from
the bayonet coupling.
Switching on the instrument
) Switch on the instrument with mains switch (A).
Ö
The device enter the standby status.
) Press the power key (D).
ÖThe start-up screen will be displayed for several sec-
onds. This screen shows the unit designation and the
software version.
Standby
c
g
d
e
f
h
Symbols are shown on the screen, including the working
mode setting, the target speed, the maximum rotation
speed (rpm) and timer maximum value etc. of the instru-
ment.
Symbols Explanation:
c
Maximum speed value
dRotation symbol
eRotation speed setting
fOperation mode
g“Timer” maximum value of the device
h“Timer” symbol
Ö
Then, the system check screen will be displayed for few
seconds.
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The device is supplied with following factory setting:
Menu Settings:
mode A
max rpm 25000
timer max 03:00
language english
Working Setting:
target rpm 5000
timer sec off
int sec off
Factory setting
Resetting parameters to factory setting:
To reset the parameters to the factory settings, proceed
as following:
• Switch off the instrument with the mains switch (A).
• Press down the “Menu/Back” key (G) and “Timer” key
(E) simultaneously and re-start the instrument again.
• The unit is now reset to the factory settings.
Note: Above figures show specified values corresponding
to the default settings at delivery.
Setting menu parameters
Menu
Maximum rotation speed (max rpm) ……………………………………....
Timer maximum value (timer max) …………………………………….......
Operation mode mode A …………………………....
mode B ………………………........
program saved P1…………………
...
program saved P9…………………
Language english ………….………………....
ˎ஘……………………………....
deutsch …………………………...
français …………………………....
español …………………………....
italiano …………………………....
ࣜ 穢剳檺………………………….....
日本語………………………….....
25000 rpm
03:00 [mm:ss]
activated
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activated
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Factory setting
• Menu system:
ÖAfter the system check screen, the working screen appears
and the instrument is ready for operation.

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• Basic guide to using the menu system:
Selecting a menu
)
Press the “Menu/Back” key (G) in working screen to
enter menu system.
)
Turn the Rotating/Pressing knob (B) to select the desired
menu option.
Editing a value in menu
)
Press the Rotating/Pressing knob (B) on selected
menu option.
ÖA markindicates that the selected menu option
could be editing.
)Turn the Rotating/Pressing knob
(B) to edit the value.
)Press the Rotating/Pressing knob
(B) again to finish
the editing.
)Press the “Menu/Back” key
(G) again after editing a
menu option and back to working screen.
Note: The selected menu option is shown with a yellow
background on the display.
• Maximum rotation speed (max rpm):
The default setting “max rpm” is 25000 rpm in the in-
strument. User can change the setting in the range from
5000 rpm to 25000 rpm in the menu option.
The “max rpm” setting will be stored automatically
when operation is over or the device is switched off.
Note: During setting the “max rpm“ by rotating the “ Ro-
tating/Pressing” knob
(B) , the setting magnitude is 100
rpm. In remote control mode via computer, setting mag-
nitude is 1 rpm.
• Timer maximum value (timer max):
The default “timer max” is 3 minutes in the instrument.
User could change the setting in the range from 5 sec-
onds to 3 minutes in menu option.
The “timer max” setting will be stored automatically
when operation is over or the device is switched off.
Note: During setting the “timer max“ by rotating the
“
Rotating/Pressing” knob (B) , the setting magnitude is
5 second. In remote control mode via computer, setting
magnitude is 1 second.
• Operation mode:
The instrument can be operated in mode A, B and P1 to
P9. The mode setting will be stored automatically when op-
eration is over or the instrument is switched off. User may
change the mode setting in the main menu if necessary.
Operation mode A:
In this mode, when current operation is over or the device is
switched off, all working settings will not be stored.
Operation mode B:
In this mode, when current operation is over or the device is
switched off, all menu and working settings will be stored.
Operation mode P1-P9:
In mode P1-P9, the user can set and save required param-
eters, (target speed, timer value and interval value) in pro-
gram. The parameter settings can only be changed in the
menu program. These settings can be used directly when
necessary.
• Language Preference:
The language can be set to: English, German, Chinese...
The languages setting will be stored automatically when
operation is over or the device is switched off. User can
change the language setting in the main menu if necessary.
Setting working parameters
• Target speed (target rpm):
Set “target rpm” within “rpm max” range in the wor-
king screen by rotating the
Rotating/Pressing knob (B) .
Adjustment magnitude is 100 rpm. In remote control
mode via computer, adjusting magnitude is 1 rpm.
Setting “target rpm” in working screen
)Turn the “Rotating/Pressing” knob (B) to change the
value.
)Press “Rotating/Pressing” knob (B) to start working.
ÖRotation symbol ( ) indicates running.
•Timer function:
Set “Timer” within “timer max” range in the working screen
by rotating the “Rotating/Pressing”
knob (B) . Adjustment
magnitude is 5 seconds. In remote control mode via com-
puter, adjusting magnitude is 1 second.
If the “Timer” is deactivated when the instrument is started,
the instrument will automatically count from 0 second to 3
minutes and then the unit will stop running.
Note: After the device runs 9 minutes (3 cycles when
the “Timer“ is deactivated), we recommend that the de-
vice to rest at least 1 minute for cooling. Otherwise, error
message may occur (see “Error codes“ section).

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Warning messages
Warning 1: The protective hood is not closed.
Warning 2: The milling tube is not properly adapted.
Corrective action: Adapt the milling tube properly and close the protective hood, then start the test.
Error codes
The fault is shown by an error code on the display (C) as following if the error occurs.
Proceed as follows in such cases:
)
Switch the device off with mains switch (A).
) Carry out corrective measures.
)
Restart the device.
Error code Cause Effect Solution
Error 3 • Inside temperature is too hot motor off
- Switch off the instrument and allow it to cool down.
- Restart the instrument.
Error 4 • Motor can’t running normal (can’t
start or not reach the target speed)
• Overload
motor off - Switch off the instrument.
- Check and reduce the grinding material.
- Reduce the grinding speed at the beginning.
- Restart the instrument.
Error 25
Error 26
Error 70
Error 71
• Electronic hardware failure motor off - Send the instrument for repair.
Error 86 • Voltage for electronically
commutated motors is too low
motor off - Switch off the instrument.
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Check if voltage give on the type plate corresponds
to the mains voltage.
If the actions described fails to resolve the fault or another error code is displayed then take one of the following steps:
- Contact the service department.
- Send the instrument for repair, including a short description of the fault.
Setting “Timer” value (timer sec) in working screen:
)Press “Timer” key (E) to activate the timer setting in
the working screen.
)Turn the “Rotating/Pressing” knob (B) to change the
value.
)Press “Timer” key (E) again to complete the setting.
ÖCurrent values are stored.
•Interval function:
When set “Int” value with the “ Rotating/Pressing” knob
(B)
, the value can be set from 5 to 60 seconds where ad-
justment magnitude is 5 second.
Note: If both “Int” function and “Timer” function are
activated, the “Int” value should be less than “Timer”
value. Otherwise, the interval function will not work.
Setting “Int” timer (int sec) in working screen:
) Press “Int” key (F) to activate the interval setting in the
working screen.
)Turn the “Rotating/Pressing” knob (B) to change the
value.
)Press “Int” key (F) again to complete the setting.
ÖCurrent values are stored.

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Using the coupling extractor
Milling tube coupling broken:
The milling tube coupling may be broken when the
grinding material is too much or too hard.
Pull the broken coupling out from the drive unit:
cFit the coupling extractor in clockwise direction. The
coupling puller is properly attached to the coupling af-
ter a “click“.
d Turn the coupling extractor in counterclockwise direction.
The broken coupling will be extracted out after a “click“.
CLICK
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Maintenance and cleaning
The instrument is maintenance-free. It is only subject to
the natural wear and tear of components and their statisti-
cal failure rate.
Cleaning:
Disconnect mains plug prior to
cleaning!
- Wear protective gloves when cleaning the devices.
- Do not place electrical appliances into the cleaning
agents for cleaning purposes.
- Do not allow moisture to get into the appliance when
cleaning.
- Please consult IKA®before using any cleaning or decon-
tamination methods, other than those recommended here.
- The device must not be washed in a dishwasher.
- The protective hood is of polycarbonate and can be treat-
ed using commercially-available disinfectants. Avoid prod-
ucts that contain aldehydes, phenols, acetone or alcohol.
- It should be cleaned only by hand using a liquid disinfectant.
- The only cleaners or disinfectants that may be used are
those that:
- lie in the pH range 5 - 8,
- contain no corrosive alkalis, peroxides, chlorine com-
pounds, acids or brine.
- If rotator becomes contaminated with milled material,
clean it thoroughly with vacuum cleaner.
Only clean IKA®appliances using these IKA®approved
cleaning agents. To remove use:
Dirt Cleaning agent
Dyes isopropyl alcohol
(do not use for the protective hood)
Building materials water containing detergent, Isopropanol
(do not use for the protective hood)
Cosmetics Water containing detergent, Isopropa-
nol (do not use for the protective hood)
Food Water containing detergent
Fuels Water containing detergent
Other materials Please consult IKA
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After the device is used some time, the screw cap should
be cleaned as following:
cUnscrew the screw cap.
d Disassemble the screw cap.
e Clean the parts of the screw cap, e.g. with vacuum
cleaner
.
After cleaning, the screw cap can be installed back to the
device in the reverse sequence.
Spare parts order:
When ordering spare parts, please give:
- Machine type.
- Serial number, see type plate.
- Item and designation of the spare part,
see www.ika.com, spare parts diagram and spare parts list.
- software version.
Repair:
Please send instrument for repair only after it has
been cleaned and is free from any materials which
may constitute a health hazard.
For this you should request the “Decontamination Cer-
tificate” from IKA®, or use the download printout of it
from the IKA®website www.ika.com.
Return the instrument in its original packaging. Storage
packaging is not sucient. Also, please use suitable ship-
ping package material.
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Technical data
Warranty
In accordance with IKA®warranty conditions, the war-
ranty period is 24 months. For claims under the warranty
please contact your local dealer. You may also send the
machine direct to our factory, enclosing the delivery in-
voice and giving reasons for the claim. You will be liable
for freight costs.
Tube Mill control Tube Mill 100 control
Operating voltage VAC 220–240
100–120
Frequency Hz 50 / 60
Power consumption, normal operation W100
Power consumption, standby operation W2
Power output W80
Drive EC (Electronically Commutated) motor
Speed range rpm 5000–25000 ± 2 %
(infinitely adjustable, adjustment resolution 100 rpm)
Speed setting rotating / pressing knob
Speed display digital
Timer
5 seconds–3 minutes
Interval timer 5–60 Seconds
Timer display digital
Permissible ambient temperature °C + 5 to + 40
Permissible relative humidity %80
Protection to DIN EN 60529 IP 30
Contamination level 2
Overvoltage category II
Operation at a terrestrial altitude level mmax. 2000
Dimensions (W x D x H) mm 180 x 300 x 170 180 x 300 x 212
Dimensions (W x D x H) (Opening status) mm 180 x 370 x 210 180 x 404 x 236
Weight kg 2.7 2.8
Subject to technical changes!
The warranty does not cover worn out parts, nor does
it apply to faults resulting from improper use, insucient
care or maintenance not carried out in accordance with
the instructions in this operating manual.
Accessories
Tube mill control :
• MT 40 Milling tube
• MMT 40 Multi-use milling tube
• Labworldsoft
®
Tube mill 100 control :
• MT 100 Milling tube
• MT 40 Milling tube
• MMT 40 Multi-use milling tube
• Labworldsoft
®
See more accessories on www.ika.com.