Ceramic Tumbling Media

Ceramic tumbling media, also known as vibratory media, is used in polishing operations and vibratory finishing. Ceramic media is used in vibratory tumblers for applications like deburring, polishing and cleaning. Ceramic media comes in a variety of shapes and sizes.  

At we offer angle cut cylinders, angle cut cones, angle cut triangulars, angle cut wedges and angle cut tri-stars. Each shape and size has a particular application.  Ceramic media is more popular than plastic resin media. 

When using this abrasive media in vibratory finishing operations, it is necessary to consider the material you are finishing and the desired results you want. Selecting ceramic media should be based on both the size and shape that will be suitable for the job.  For example, ceramic media with a higher hardness rating could be used when deburring or surface conditioning harder materials such as steel and aluminum.  In contrast, ceramic media with a lower hardness rating can be used to finish softer materials like plastics. Ceramic media is great for applications on steel, plastic, stainless and aluminum parts.  

When used on metals, ceramic tumbling media with a higher hardness rating can provide better results.  Your metal part will resist fracturing or chipping in the vibratory finishing process. As well, ceramic media can be used for polishing operations since it can achieve a glossy, smooth finish.  

Ceramic tumbling media is an important component of vibratory finishing and polishing operations. Different ceramic media shapes and levels of hardness are available to suit your particular application. 

Ceramic media is great for providing a high-end finish on metals such as stainless steel and aluminum.  It is also capable of producing a smooth, glossy finish in polishing applications. With the right ceramic tumbling media chosen for the job, vibratory finishing operations can be done efficiently with beautiful results.