Mass Finishing & Deburring Solutions

Dalton Vibratory Surface Finishing has over 30 years of experience in providing high-quality vibratory finishing, tumbling, and deburring solutions in South Africa. We manufacture vibratory surface finishing media and compounds, and supply a wide range of equipment including vibratory deburring bowls, tubs, ovals, and mass finishing systems for parts of all sizes, shapes, and compositions.

Our solutions cater to industries that require precise metal, plastic, and ceramic finishing, ensuring every component is cleaned, polished, or deburred to perfection.

Brass Media Tumbling

Brass media tumbling is a process widely used in the firearm and reloading community for cleaning and polishing brass cartridge casings.

How It Works

  • Brass casings are placed in a rotary tumbler with specialized media (stainless steel pins, corn cob, or walnut shells) and a cleaning solution.

  • Tumbling action agitates the casings against the media, removing dirt, debris, oxidation, and stains.

Media Types

  • Stainless Steel Pins: Aggressive cleaning for tough residues.

  • Organic Media (Corn Cob/Walnut Shell): Gentle polishing for light debris.

Benefits

  • Improved Reloading: Clean brass reduces malfunctions and preserves components.

  • Enhanced Appearance: Casings are polished and shiny.

  • Media Reusability: Stainless steel pins are reusable; organic media may require replacement.

Mass Finishing Media

Dalton offers a comprehensive range of mass finishing media (also called tumbling media) in ceramic, plastic, metallic, and organic compositions.

Types of Media

  • Ceramic: Suitable for heavy grinding or fine polishing; ideal for hard metals like steel or stainless.

  • Plastic: Gentle surface finishing; suitable for softer, non-ferrous materials like die castings.

Media Attributes

  • Composition: Determines aggressiveness and application suitability.

  • Shape: Cylinder, triangle, tri-star, ellipse, pyramid – shape impacts finishing results.

  • Size: Correct sizing ensures 100% surface coverage and prevents lodging in parts.

Our team assists in selecting the optimal media composition, shape, and size for each application to maximize finishing efficiency.

Choosing Tumbling Media for Vibratory Deburring Machines

The type, size, and shape of media depend on the desired finish and part characteristics.

Common Media Types

  • Steel: Heavy deburring, polishing, and burnishing of metal, plastic, or ceramic parts.

  • Ceramic: Fast deburring and polishing; ideal for hard metals and rust removal.

  • Plastic: Gentle deburring and polishing for softer metals like aluminium and brass.

  • Organic (Walnut Shells, Corn Cob): Light finishing, polishing, and cleaning of wet or oily parts.

Wet Tumbling Compounds

  • Mixed with solid media to deburr, polish, and protect parts from corrosion.

Using the correct media and a fully loaded vibratory machine ensures successful and efficient finishing.

Vibratory Deburring & Finishing Systems

Dalton supplies a wide range of vibratory finishing equipment, including:

  • Vibratory bowls

  • Tubs and ovals

  • Barrel finishing machines

  • High-energy centrifugal deburring and polishing systems

Our equipment and media combinations provide solutions for metal finishing, polishing, and surface enhancement across various industries.

Plastic Media for Gentle Finishing

  • Ideal for soft metals or delicate components

  • Available in various sizes, shapes, and abrasive levels

  • Sample testing available in our lab to ensure optimal results

Why Choose Dalton Vibratory Surface Finishing?

  • Over 30 years of experience in vibratory finishing and surface polishing

  • Manufacturers of media and compounds in South Africa

  • Solutions tailored for precision, efficiency, and optimal results

  • Expert guidance on media selection and finishing processes

Contact Dalton Vibratory Today

Optimize your mass finishing, tumbling, and deburring operations!