Grinding route
Process position
Consider whether the chosen grinding stage fits the intended route from prepared feed to downstream recovery.
Explore Gold Processing →Grinding selection guide
Ball Mill vs Wet Pan Mill
Compare grinding routes by project conditions, feed preparation and downstream recovery needs—not by unverified model figures.
Comparison framework
Compare the route before comparing equipment
Feed preparation
Material and feed condition
Review the material and its prepared feed condition before deciding how the grinding discussion should proceed.
Use the checklist →Project scale
Operating context
Required capacity is considered together with project scale and the full processing plan; no universal equipment match is assumed.
Discuss the project →Recovery
Downstream recovery
The downstream concentration or recovery objective affects the grinding-route discussion.
Explore Gravity Recovery →Site
Power and site conditions
Available power and site conditions are part of the configuration conversation for either route.
Share site details →Evidence
Avoid false precision
Current public material supports family-level guidance, not a fixed model-to-model parameter comparison.
Read the FAQ →Selection principle
There is no default winner
Ball mill and wet pan mill discussions should begin with material, feed preparation, project conditions and the intended downstream route. Final configuration is confirmed per project.
Review Wet Pan Mill guidance →Real equipment references
See how the machine layouts differ
Compare the visible machine arrangement alongside your feed preparation and downstream recovery needs. Physical appearance alone does not establish capacity, final particle size or recovery performance.
Project requirements
Send Your Project Requirements
Share Country / City, Material / Ore, Feed Size, Required Capacity, Target Product / Size and Power Supply. Final model selection depends on the actual material and project conditions.