Micum tumbler drum loading door with safety lock system for coke testing
Micum tumbler drum loading door with safety lock system for coke testing
ASTM & ISO Standard Machines

Micum Drum (ISO 556:2020) | Coke Strength & Abrasion Test Equipment

DESCRIPTION

The Micum Drum (also known as Micum Tumbler) is a laboratory test machine designed to evaluate the mechanical strength of coke with a particle size above 20 mm. By rotating the sample inside a controlled drum, the system simulates the combined effects of impact and abrasion that coke experiences during handling and industrial use, supporting consistent quality control and meaningful comparison between batches.

Manufactured to comply with ISO 556:2020, the equipment is used to assess coke’s resistance to degradation and the tendency to generate fines under mechanical stress.

The Micum Drum is designed and manufactured in Türkiye by the ÜNAL engineering team.

Key Features

ISO 556:2020 compliance

  • Built to support standardized Micum testing conditions for coke strength evaluation

Repeatable test operation

  • Fixed rotation speed and controlled revolutions for consistent testing

  • Digital revolution counter ensures accurate test endpoint

Auto-stop for reliability

  • Drum stops automatically at the preset revolution count, reducing operator dependency and improving repeatability

Designed for routine QC use

  • Clear test workflow and robust structure for daily laboratory operation

Revolution control: Digital revolution counter with automatic stop

Application range: Coke samples with particle size > 20 mm

Reporting and Evaluation

Micum test results provide an objective basis for monitoring production quality, comparing different coke sources, and improving process stability. Using ISO-aligned testing conditions supports consistent evaluation and reliable comparison across samples and time.

TECHNICAL DATA

Speed 25 rpm
Power and Electricity 1.5 kW, 400V, 3p, 50Hz
Compatible with various voltages.
Dimensions 1720 x 1325 x 1520mm - Drum size: Ø1000 mm × 1000 mm
Weight 750 kg

Typical Applications

The Micum Drum is commonly used in:

  • Mining and metallurgical laboratories

  • Coke plants and coke quality control labs

  • Steel and metallurgical operations (for incoming coke inspection and batch verification)

  • R&D and process optimization studies involving coke degradation behavior

Working Principle

During the test, a representative coke sample is loaded into the drum and the unit is run at the specified rotation speed. The operator sets the required number of revolutions, and the machine stops automatically at the preset count. After the run, the product is evaluated by sieve analysis.

Test results are typically reported as Micum indices (M10/M40) after 100 revolutions. If required, the test can be extended to 500 revolutions to obtain IRSID indices (I10/I40).

Why Micum Testing Matters

Coke’s mechanical performance directly affects operational stability in many industrial processes. A Micum test is widely used to evaluate:

  • Resistance to breakage and abrasion

  • Potential fines generation during handling and process feeding

  • Batch-to-batch quality control and supplier comparison

  • Process and product consistency in metallurgical applications