About komodo® VSM™
Forged from Toughness. Engineered for Precision.
Welcome to Komodo®. Our technology is born in one of the most demanding geological environments on Earth: the platinum and chrome‑rich ore bodies of South Africa’s Bushveld Igneous Complex. This is where abrasive, high‑density minerals push equipment to its limits, and where only the most resilient designs survive long enough to deliver real value.
This is the environment that shaped us.
For more than 17 years, Komodo® VSM™ stirred mill technology has been engineered and refined from first principles. Every component is designed to operate under extreme mineral hardness, high slurry densities, and aggressive wear conditions. Our proprietary geometry and internal flow‑path engineering ensure efficient energy transfer, stable media motion, and highly controlled particle breakage.
The result is a precision comminution system that consistently delivers:
- Lower specific energy consumption through optimized rotor–stator interactions
- Reduced wear rates due to advanced material selection and stress‑minimizing design
- Improved product consistency through predictable, uniform grinding performance
- Simplified maintenance supported by robust internal layouts and rapid‑access assemblies
This is not theory. It is the direct outcome of years spent testing, iterating, and proving our equipment in real ore bodies under real operating pressures. Our team is made up of practitioners who understand the demands of mineral processing because we live them every day.
Komodo® technology carries this heritage. It is engineered to perform where conditions are harshest and reliability matters most.
Our Mission
Our roots in the Bushveld have shaped our global ambition. Our mission is to become the world’s most trusted provider of advanced equipment and solutions for mineral processing clients seeking a decisive advantage in fine‑particle comminution.
komodo®
VSM™
Komodo® VSM™ is our proprietary vertically stirred milling technology, engineered to deliver efficient, controlled and highly reliable fine‑particle comminution. Each mill is designed to handle the demanding conditions of hard‑rock ore bodies while maintaining exceptional energy performance and long‑term mechanical stability.
We focus on three core principles that define the value of every Komodo® VSM™ system:
Cost-Effectiveness
Our VSM™ technology optimises power utilisation and media dynamics to significantly reduce specific energy consumption. Depending on the application, this translates to up to 70% lower energy use, cutting operational costs and reducing your environmental footprint.
Energy Efficiency
Our VSM™ technology minimises specific energy consumption through optimised media motion and high‑intensity grinding. Depending on the application, this delivers up to 70% energy‑use reduction, lowering operating costs and reducing your plant’s environmental footprint.
Dependability
Dependability begins with robust engineering and continues with correct mill operation. Our VSM™ systems are designed for consistent, long‑life performance, and we support your team with the operating guidance needed to protect the mill and maximise uptime. Reliability is built in and maintained every day.
Why Partner with komodo™?
Choosing Komodo® means choosing a partner whose technology has been proven where it matters most: in real‑world mineral processing environments. It means leveraging more than 17 years of focused engineering development to solve complex comminution and grinding challenges.
We deliver more than machinery. Our support is built on deep metallurgical expertise and a shared commitment to improving the performance, reliability, and profitability of your operation.
Join us as we shape the future of fine particle comminution, where consistent performance and long‑term reliability set the new global standard for vertically stirred mills.