TT Series – Heavy-Duty, Floor Model, Tilting Barrel Tumbler

BARREL TUMBLERS FOR CONTROLLED DEBURRING, POLISHING AND PARTS FINISHING

The TT Series is a heavy-duty, floor-model system designed for demanding wet and dry mass-finishing applications. This Barrel Tumbler uses an open-ended, octagonal, oblique barrel that can be fixed at different positions to change the tumbling motion and aggressiveness. Kramer Industries supplies this system for applications requiring control over the finishing process, easy loading and unloading, and long cycle times.

The TT Series Tilting Barrel Tumblers provide control over the tumbling angle while allowing operators to access the wide-open barrel end. This design makes the equipment useful for fragile parts, aggressive part-on-part tumbling, drying, deburring, and polishing. The Barrel Tumbler can be configured with manual or power tilt designs depending on the processing requirements.

TT Series – Heavy-Duty, Floor Model, Tilting Barrel Tumbler

The TT Series is a heavy-duty, floor-model Barrel Tumbler designed for demanding wet and dry mass-finishing applications. Its open-ended, octagonal, oblique barrel can be positioned at different angles to provide control over the tumbling action. The wide-open barrel design also allows for easy loading and unloading.

How Does a Barrel Tumbler Work?

A Barrel Tumbler rotates parts, media, compounds, or a combination of these materials to create controlled contact and movement inside the barrel. In the TT Series, the oblique octagonal design and adjustable position provide additional control over the tumbling action.

The tilting barrel can be positioned to change the movement and aggressiveness of the process. This gives operators greater control when processing different part shapes, sizes, and materials.

TT Series Tilting Barrel Tumblers for Wet and Dry Processing

TT Series Tilting Barrel Tumblers are designed for both wet and dry applications. Wet processing can be used with suitable compounds and media for cleaning, deburring, or polishing, while dry processing can support parts drying and other finishing requirements.

The open design also makes loading and unloading easier than enclosed barrel systems. The tilting barrel can be fixed in the required position before or during setup to achieve the desired tumbling action.

Tilting Barrel Tumbler Design for Controlled Finishing

The tilting barrel design is one of the key features of the TT Series. The barrel can be positioned at different angles to adjust how parts and media move through the system.

This control can be valuable when processing fragile components that require gentler movement or when aggressive part-on-part action is needed. The oblique barrel geometry also promotes uniform tumbling throughout the load.

Barrel Tumbler for Deburring and Polishing

A Barrel Tumbler can be used for deburring, polishing, drying, and part-on-part finishing. The TT Series is particularly suited to long cycle time applications and larger industrial loads.

The system can process parts with suitable tumbling media and compounds selected for the desired finish. For delicate components, operators can adjust the barrel position and process conditions to control the level of interaction between parts and media.

TT Series Tilting Tumblers for Fragile Parts

TT Series Tilting Tumblers can be used for fragile parts because the oblique barrel allows the tumbling motion to be adjusted. This helps operators control the amount of movement and impact within the load.

The system is also suitable for aggressive part-on-part tumbling when stronger interaction is required. The ability to lock the barrel in position provides flexibility across different finishing processes.

Machine Features

A barrel tumbler machine should provide appropriate control, durability, and access for the intended production process. The TT Series includes a direct motor-to-barrel drive through a quiet chain and sprocket system, timer controls, reverse switch, start-stop switch, guard interlock, reset buttons, and magnetic starter switch with overload protection.

Kramer Industries uses an enclosed steel frame braced with angle iron for the housing. Barrels are available unlined or with a durable polyurethane lining. Included features and optional accessories can be selected according to the required production setup.

Selecting the Right Machine

When selecting a barrel tumbler machine, consider load volume, part size, process type, cycle time, wet or dry requirements, and the level of tumbling control needed. The TT Series is available in three model capacities ranging from 2.38 ft3 to 9.30 ft3.

Kramer Industries offers the TT Series with manual and power tilt designs. Variable speed control is also available as an option for applications where additional process control is required.

Replacement Barrels and Accessories

The TT Series can be configured with additional unlined or durable polyurethane-lined barrels. Optional accessories include a watertight door or lid and a drain door or lid.

When looking for a replacement barrel for a rock tumbler, the correct approach is to match the barrel to the specific machine model, dimensions, drive arrangement, and application. Kramer Industries’ TT Series is an industrial finishing system rather than a small hobby rock tumbler, so replacement components should be matched to the equipment model.

TT Series Specifications