Tanzania Talc Powder Efficient Production: Epic Powder Ball Mill Supporting Stable Supply of High-Quality Fillers

• Customer / Location
  A mineral resource development company in Tanzania
• Material
  Talcum (Talc), a non-metallic mineral
• Equipment Solution
  Epic Powder brand Ball Mill
• Core Challenge
  To stably and efficiently grind and classify (or mill to the required fineness) raw talc ore to meet the demand for medium-fineness talc powder in the local ceramics, cosmetics, and coatings industries.

Expected Targets

Output: Stable at 1 t/h
Product fineness: D99 ≤ 20 μm

Tanzania is rich in mineral resources, and talc—an important non-metallic mineral—is widely used in plastics, paints, paper, ceramics, and cosmetics. The customer’s goal was to supply high-whiteness, high-purity talc powder to the local and East African markets.

The main challenges faced by the customer included:

• Meeting moderate fineness standards:
  Target fineness is D99 at 20 μm. This is a medium-fine requirement that demands reliable grinding capability and suitable classification (when using open-circuit or simple classification) to ensure effective removal of oversized particles.
• Ensuring stable output:
  The customer needed the production line to maintain a long-term stable output of 1 t/h to meet continuous regional market demand.
• Adapting to material characteristics:
  Talc has low Mohs hardness and a unique lamellar structure. The grinding process must avoid excessive lamellation or over-pulverization to maintain good dispersibility and tactile smoothness in end-use applications.

Solution: Epic Powder Specialized Ball Mill for Talc Powder

Based on the mineral characteristics of talc and the customer’s fineness requirement of D99 ≤ 20 μm, we recommended and implemented an optimized Epic Powder ball mill solution.

Implementation Results

After installation and commissioning, all key indicators met or exceeded expectations:

Key Performance Indicator	Target	Actual Result	Evaluation
Output	1 t/h	Stable at 1.1 t/h	Exceeded
D99 Fineness	≤ 20 μm	18 μm	Precisely achieved
Product Quality	High whiteness, high purity	Original material properties maintained	Strong market acceptance
Operating Cost	Low energy, low maintenance	Easy equipment maintenance	Excellent economic performance