What is the difference between a SAG mill and ball mill?
SAG mills use a ball charge of 8 to 21%. [6] [7] The largest SAG mill is 42 () in diameter, powered by a 28 MW (38,000 HP) motor. [8] A SAG mill with a 44 () diameter and a power of 35 MW (47,000 HP) has been designed. [9] Attrition between grinding balls and ore particles causes grinding of finer particles. SAG mills are