Vibratory Media - Compositions
Ceramic
Typically aluminum oxide or silicon carbide mixed with clay and other additives. Used for a variety of applications, but typically deburr, flash removal, and edge break.
Steel
Available in carbon steel or stainless. Excellent for cleaning and burnishing operations. High initial cost but very long lasting.
Plastic
Longer lifespan and more consistent than ceramic. Can be used for deburr, edge-break, flash removal and polishing.
Synthetic
Similar to plastic but using an oil-based binder instead of water based. Can be used for deburr, edge-break, flash removal and polishing.
Organic
Almost always ground corn cob. Normally used as a drying agent after vibratory finishing, but can be used as a polishing media when properly treated.
Others
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Vibratory Media - Shapes and Sizes - Ceramic
Triangle
Simple effective shape for general deburring. Many formulations and sizes available.
Ellipse
Excellent for contact in radii. Available in many formulations and sizes, straight or angle cut.
Cylinder
Extruded cylinders are available in many diameter/length combinations, either straight or angle cut.
Sphere
Spherical media, typically used for high polish applications as a carrier for loose abrasive.
Cone
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Other
There are many other shapes available, even custom ones just for your process. How can we help you?
Vibratory Media - Shapes and Sizes - Steel Media
Steel Ball
Spherical balls typically used for brightening operations.
Steel Cone
Cone shaped in two planes - excellent for brightening on complex shapes.
Steel Ball-Cone
A ball shape in one plane and cone on the opposite axis. Great for light edge break and brightening/burnishing.
Steel Pin
Normally used when media flow through an internal passage is needed.
Steel Ovalball
An elongated ball, used for brightening and basic edge break.
Steel Diagonal
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Vibratory Media - Shapes and Sizes Plastic/Synthetic
Many Ceramic Shapes
Nearly all ceramic shapes are also available in plastic or synthetic formulations.
Pyramid
Available in different sized and angles with a variety of abrasive compositions.
Wedge
Available in several varieties - oval wedge, kite, etc.
Cone
Cones are one of the most common shapes of plastic or synthetic media, available in a variety of sizes.
Lens
Shaped like a glass lens, almost a hemisphere. Good for polishing operations.
Other
There are countless size, shape, and composition combinations available, les us help find the best fit for your process.
Vibratory compounds
Surface Improvement
Most vibratory compounds work primarily be helping the media do its' job - keeping the media clean to help with surface improvements.
Cleaning and Degreasing
For re-man operations or overly oily parts from previous operations, strong cleaning compounds can help quickly get your parts ready for the next operation.
Surface Enhancement
Trying to prepare your parts for coating or plating? Surface enhancement compounds help get your parts ready.
Surface Luster
Vibratory compounds can help brighten or darken your parts chemically.
Inhibitor/Corrosion Protection
For short or long-term storage between operations, we can help with inhibitors to protect your parts.
Custom Formulations
Exotic alloys and process goals may need something a little extra - our labs and chemists can find the right blend for you.