Clamping system, balancing system and methods of use thereof

A clamping system for a planetary ball mill, the clamping system comprising:

• a base;
• a plurality of support arms connected to the base;
• a clamping lid connected to the plurality of support arms and including a clamping mechanism configured to clamp a grinding container between the base and the clamping mechanism, wherein the clamping lid is configured to pivot with respect to the base from a closed position to an open position, wherein in the open position the grinding container is removable from the clamping system;
• and
• a rotatable arm connected to the base and configured to pivot from a first position to a second position, wherein in the first position the rotatable arm prevents the clamping lid from rotating to the open position, wherein in the closed position, the clamping lid engages the grinding container and in the open position the clamping lid is spaced from the grinding container, wherein when the clamping lid is in the closed position, the clamping mechanism is configured bias a lid of the grinding container towards the base of the clamping system to provide engagement between the lid and a bowl of the grinding container, and wherein the clamping mechanism comprises a threaded rod that is configured to be rotated causing the clamping mechanism to tighten against the lid of the grinding container.