Manual Stone Mill | Home use, rural areas, small-scale grinding | - Material: Durable granite (Mohs hardness 6-7) - Capacity: 5-10 kg/hour (ISO 14175) - Noise: 43 dBA (quieter than a whisper) | ▲ Low cost ($150) ▲ No electricity required ▲ Quiet operation | ▲▲ Labor-intensive ▲ Slow output ▲ Requires physical effort |
Motorized Stone Mill | Small businesses, moderate production | - Material: Granite + 0.75kW motor (IEC 60034) - Capacity: 20-30 kg/hour (▲▲ vs Base) - Noise: 60 dBA (▲) | ▲▲ Faster than manual ▲ Consistent grind quality ▲ Semi-automated | ▲▲ Higher cost ($500) ▲ Requires electricity ▲ Moderate noise |
Industrial Electric Grinder | Commercial bakeries, large-scale processing | - Material: Stainless steel rollers (FDA compliant) - Power: 3-phase 5kW motor - Capacity: 100 kg/hour (▲▲▲ vs Base) | ▲▲▲ High output ▲ Durable construction ▲ Fully automated | ▲▲▲ Expensive ($5,000+) ▲ Requires skilled maintenance ▲ Noisy (75 dBA) |
Hand-Cranked Mill | Camping, emergency use | - Material: Cast iron (ASTM A48) - Capacity: 1-2 kg/hour - Portability: 5 kg | ▲ Extremely portable ▲ No power dependency ▲ Compact design | ▲▲ Very slow ▲ Limited capacity ▲ Requires significant effort |
Solar-Powered Mill | Off-grid operations, eco-friendly setups | - Solar panels (IEC 61215) - Capacity: 15 kg/hour (▲ vs Manual) - Energy: 1kW solar input | ▲ Eco-friendly ▲ Zero electricity bills ▲▲ Moderate output | ▲▲ Dependent on sunlight ▲ Higher upfront cost ($800) ▲ Weather-sensitive |
Commercial Roller Mill | Large factories, mass production | - Multi-roller system (5 rollers) - Capacity: 1,000 kg/hour (▲▲▲▲ vs Base) - Material: Hardened steel (ASTM A204) | ▲▲▲▲ Ultra-high output ▲ Precision grinding ▲ Industrial-grade durability | ▲▲▲▲ Extremely expensive ($20,000+) ▲ Requires complex setup ▲ High maintenance |