Run Controlled Material Tests Before Production
The RMS lab and pilot scale roller mill is a compact 6×6 roller mill used to test material samples, measure particle size in microns, and validate grind results before specifying full-scale production equipment. It uses the same compression grinding principle and adjustable roll gap as RMS production roller mills, which means results from the lab mill scale directly to plant-floor systems. Feed mills, breweries, distilleries, flour mills, mineral processors, and more use it to confirm performance before capital investment.
The RMS lab and pilot scale roller mill processes small batches under controlled conditions so technicians can adjust roll gap, feed rate, and roll differential (if applicable) while measuring grind output in microns.
This is the same machine RMS uses in our in-house test lab to support new equipment specifications, troubleshoot existing operations, and develop new applications across feed, food, brewing, distilling, minerals, and many other applications.
What the Lab and Pilot Scale Roller Mill Does
Grind Range: Granules down to powder.
Adjustability: Variable Roll Gaps, Feed Rates, and Roll Differential with VersaMill Technology
Scalability: Once the perfect grind is found the results can be scaled up to production capacities.
Why Lab and Pilot Scale Testing Matters for Production Roller Mill Selection
Lab scale testing can optimize production scale processes. Selection of roll corrugation profiles, gap settings, and roll speed differential play a large factor in material quality and process capacity.
A Lab and Pilot Scale Mill enables rapid iteration without interrupting production. This maximizes production uptime by moving testing off the main production line and can reduce continuous improvement costs by minimizing material usage.
Industries That Use the RMS Lab and Pilot Scale Roller Mill
Send us a sample of your material, and we’ll run a grind test in our lab. You’ll receive detailed data, a custom particle size analysis, and recommendations customized to your process.
Feed Mills
Validate grind for swine, poultry, dairy, and beef rations before specifying production equipment.
Breweries and Distilleries
Test grist on new malt varieties; confirm crush profile for extract efficiency.
Flour Mills
Verify particle size for whole grain, specialty, and ancient grain milling.
Pet Food Producers
Dial in extruder feed consistency on new formulations.
Mineral and Biomass Processors
Test grindability of salt, limestone, biochar, and other industrial materials.
Biofuel Producers
Confirm corn or biomass particle size for downstream conversion efficiency.
FAQs
A lab scale roller mill is a small-format roller mill, typically a single pair of rolls in a compact frame like the RMS 6×6, used to grind sample-size batches of material for particle size testing, R&D, and process validation before scaling up to production equipment.
Lab scale typically refers to bench-format machines processing small-pound samples for analytical testing. Pilot scale refers to slightly larger units running representative batches that simulate production conditions. The RMS 6×6 covers both use cases. It’s small enough for sample testing and configured close enough to production geometry that results scale up reliably.
Yes. The RMS lab and pilot scale roller mill uses the same compression grinding mechanism, adjustable roll gap, and roll corrugation system as RMS production single-, double-, triple-, and quad-pair roller mills. Roll settings validated on the lab mill translate directly to specifications for production equipment.
Grains (corn, wheat, milo, barley, oats), malt, oilseeds, pulses, pet food ingredients, salt and other minerals, limestone, biochar, biomass, powders, chemicals, and most brittle to semi-hard materials. RMS recommends a test grind for any new or unusual material before production specification.
RMS typically works with sample sizes from a few pounds up to 25+ pounds depending on the test objective. For specific small-batch requirements, contact the RMS test lab.
Once testing with the RMS lab grinding mill confirms the grind your operation requires, the next step is selecting the right production equipment. RMS works closely with customers to configure roller mills that match the required particle size, material characteristics, and production capacity.
Our team helps determine roll configurations, mill settings, and system integration to ensure the equipment performs reliably under real operating conditions. From initial equipment selection to installation and ongoing support, RMS provides practical guidance to help your grinding system run efficiently and consistently.
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