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Vibratory Media and Compounds

Vibratory finishing can vary widely in capability depending on equipment, media and compound.  Learn more about media and compound options below.

Vibratory Media - Compositions

Ceramic

Ceramic

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

Ceramic

Ceramic

Steel ballcone vibratory media

Available in carbon steel or stainless.  Excellent for cleaning and burnishing operations.  High initial cost but very long lasting.

Plastic

Ceramic

Synthetic

Plastic vibratory media shapes

Longer lifespan and more consistent than ceramic.  Can be used for deburr, edge-break, flash removal and polishing.

Synthetic

Synthetic

Synthetic

Synthetic vibratory finishing media

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

Synthetic

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

Synthetic

Organic

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Vibratory Media - Shapes and Sizes - Ceramic

Triangle

Triangle

Triangle

Triangle shaped abrasive vibratory media

Simple effective shape for general deburring.  Many formulations and sizes available.

Ellipse

Triangle

Triangle

Elliptical vibratory media

Excellent for contact in radii.  Available in many formulations and sizes, straight or angle cut.

Cylinder

Triangle

Cylinder

Cylindrical ceramic vibratory media

Extruded cylinders are available in many diameter/length combinations, either straight or angle cut.

Sphere

Sphere

Cylinder

Spherical media, typically used for high polish applications as a carrier for loose abrasive.

Cone

Sphere

Other

Cone shaped ceramic vibratory media

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Other

Sphere

Other

Variety of vibratory finishing ceramic shapes

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

Steel Ball-Cone

Steel Ball

Spherical balls typically used for brightening operations.

Steel Cone

Steel Ball-Cone

Steel Ball

Cone shaped in two planes - excellent for brightening on complex shapes.

Steel Ball-Cone

Steel Ball-Cone

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

Steel Ovalball

Steel Ball-Cone

Normally used when media flow through an internal passage is needed.

Steel Ovalball

Steel Ovalball

Steel Ovalball

An elongated ball, used for brightening and basic edge break.

Steel Diagonal

Steel Ovalball

Steel Ovalball

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Vibratory Media - Shapes and Sizes Plastic/Synthetic

Many Ceramic Shapes

Many Ceramic Shapes

Many Ceramic Shapes

Variety of ceramic vibratory media shapes

Nearly all ceramic shapes are also available in plastic or synthetic formulations.

Pyramid

Many Ceramic Shapes

Many Ceramic Shapes

Pyramid shaped plastic vibratory media

Available in different sized and angles with a variety of abrasive compositions.

Wedge

Many Ceramic Shapes

Wedge

Wedge shaped plastic media

Available in several varieties - oval wedge, kite, etc.

Cone

Other

Wedge

Cone (conical) plastic vibratory media

Cones are one of the most common shapes of plastic or synthetic media, available in a variety of sizes.

Lens

Other

Other

Shaped like a glass lens, almost a hemisphere.  Good for polishing operations.

Other

Other

Other

Media selection kit

There are countless size, shape, and composition combinations available, les us help find the best fit for your process.

Vibratory compounds

Surface Improvement

Cleaning and Degreasing

Cleaning and Degreasing

Deflashed part

Most vibratory compounds work primarily be helping the media do its' job - keeping the media clean to help with surface improvements.

Cleaning and Degreasing

Cleaning and Degreasing

Cleaning and Degreasing

Greasy part

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

Cleaning and Degreasing

Surface Enhancement

Trying to prepare your parts for coating or plating?  Surface enhancement compounds help get your parts ready.

Surface Luster

Inhibitor/Corrosion Protection

Surface Enhancement

Differing surface lusters

Vibratory compounds can help brighten or darken your parts chemically.

Inhibitor/Corrosion Protection

Inhibitor/Corrosion Protection

Inhibitor/Corrosion Protection

Rusted parts

For short or long-term storage between operations, we can help with inhibitors to protect your parts.

Custom Formulations

Inhibitor/Corrosion Protection

Inhibitor/Corrosion Protection

Lab mixture in flask

Exotic alloys and process goals may need something a little extra - our labs and chemists can find the right blend for you.

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