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TB-1 Tumble Barrel | Media Blast & Abrasives, Inc.

Most applications today using directional blasting cabinets require hand-held guns for part processing but there are some parts that process better and faster using batch loads. This is the function of all tumble basket and tumble barrel models.

All Media Blast® Tumble Barrel Models are listed as machine options. Why? While the option can't be purchased without purchase of a Media Blast® sandblasting cabinet, this does allow the tumble barrel options to be added to any machine model, wet or dry, with and without pneumatic conveyor for course to fine abrasives sizes.

The TB-1 Tumble Barrel Details

Barrel capacity is a function of total part weight and or total part volume, and not all parts are equal. Most full loads are just below the barrel loading entrance hole or about 1/4 to 1/3 volume unless the maximum weight capacity has been exceeded. Barrels are like tires on car with a big balloon tire and small wheel size. The wheel, or hubcap, is where you have the gun placed that blasts into the rotating barrel.

The TB-1 tumble barrel is a smaller variable-speed barrel that is most often added to a manually operated machine that includes an offset manual operator blasting station and a 48” wide cabinet. The smaller barrel size allows the operator to process small batch sizes on parts too small to hold or just too many to manually blast. The TB-1 option includes the second abrasive delivery gun with solenoid operated gun, jog barrel control, and additional machine side access door and the controls for the gear motor drive motor assembly complete with mechanical timer and safety door interlock. There is a lot to having a tumble barrel or basket on a blast cabinet. Choose the barrel size right for the part volume, 12-, 14-, or 16-inch diameter or order an extra different barrel size with the machine.

While this may seem to be odd, having an option listed, all additional features required to make the tumble barrel complete are included in the cost of the option. Some require upgrades to the standard machine model, and are also included in the optional features. Adding theoptions to the machine model eliminate having 50 different tumble barrel machines.

Why Choose Media Blast & Abrasive, Inc.?

When it comes to finding a reliable company for your blasting needs, Media Blast & Abrasive, Inc. should be at the top of your list. Our expertise in abrasive blasting is unmatched and we can confidently say that we offer only the best products and services. One of our top-selling products includes the TB-1 Tumble Barrel, which is designed to give you consistent and efficient results every time. But we don't just stop at the sale. Our team is dedicated to providing excellent customer service and technical support to ensure that your experience with us is nothing short of exceptional. Choose Media Blast & Abrasive, Inc. for all your blasting needs, and you won't be disappointed.

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  • Variable speed gear motor drive, 6 rpm
  • 12, 14-, or 16-inch diameter barrel with removable barrel door
  • 1-inch diameter rotation shaft with jack-shaft bearings
  • Rotation shaft guard
  • Safety door interlock switches
  • Offset manual operator station
  • 25 cfm gun (tungsten carbide nozzle) assembly complete with all hoses
  • 2nd abrasive mixing valve
  • Fixed gun holder assembly
  • Jog control circuit
  • Manual timer
  • Additional machine side access door with HD support pin-hinges and stiffener brace
  • The 48-inch wide cabinets allow offset of the standard operator station and the TB-1 will not be attached to any 36” wide machine model.
  • Offset operator’s manual blast station
  • 700 cfm blower @ 1″ S.P. standard
  • 120-volt machine operation

AVAILABLE OPTIONS:

  • Ambient air dryer
  • Spare barrel, indicate size
  • Magnehelic dust collector monitor gauge
  • Rubber dipped parts barrel
  • Barrel pop-out shield for light parts
  • Side table available with height correct for jog barrel unload into customer supplied tote pans

NOTE: Standard Features are included with every model. Available Options can be added at additional cost and may require custom machine work, which may increase machine delivery time.

Model Name:

TB-1 Option

Machine Type:

A barrel option – added to any 48″ wide machine model (can be added to any industrial model, wet or dry)

Abrasive Delivery:

Wet or Dry, siphon or direct pressure

Air Specs:

25 cfm barrel gun, 2nd manual blast gun is larger

Compressed Air Usage:

25 cfm @ 100 psi

Suggested Air Compressor:

TB-1 operation requires compressed air in addition to the air usage required by the machine it’s being added to. Check line pressure making sure it’s 100 psi or higher for proper operation of any TB model. Distance from the nozzle to the part requires higher than maximum impact velocity blasting pressure, and while lower pressure will work, the loss of frictional heat can increase processing time.
Note: The machine operates using the manual gun or TB-1 option separately, never both at the same time. The cfm usage of the machine is based on the manual gun size that may be larger than the optional TB-1 gun.
Air compressors vary greatly, check the cfm output on the compressor being used or visit Air Basics for more information on compressor selection.
Pro Tip: Never buy a compressor using the displacement cfm number, always use the second cfm volume number listed with 90-100 psi inside the tank, because tank pressure reduces performance.

Recommended Abrasive Size:

0-150 mesh internal separator

Additional Abrasive Info:

Varies with machine model, 60 to 150 mesh for internal separator reclaimer, 80 to 240 mesh for pneumatic conveyor operated machines or external cyclone separator reclaimer

Most Used Abrasive Type:

Glass Beads, Aluminum Oxide and Silicon Carbide. (Due to distance-to-parts the processing pressure may be higher than maximum impact velocity.)

Dust Collector:

TB-1 optional can be added to almost any new Media Blast® model, wet or dry

Key Features:

Variable speed 6 rpm max, adjust for barrel size – 12-16” barrel diameter –1″ diameter barrel jack shaft and bearings – includes 2nd access door and 2nd abrasive mixing valve on all dry models

Paint Specification:

Environmentally friendly, high-grade polyurethane high gloss paint. Standard colors include MBA beige and high gloss light gray. Custom color matching is available using customer supplied color sample, please call 866-204-7068 for pricing.

MODEL WORK AREA /
DOOR OPENING
OVERALL
DIMENSIONS
DUST COLLECTOR
SPECIFICATIONS
STANDARD
ELECTRICAL
ESTIMATED
SHIPPING WT.
TB-1 Option
Request Info
Increases the machine width by the 2nd door arc size, model sensitive Affects width of the footprint only Same as the model used, can be upgraded to larger capacity on some Industrial Models 120V/60Hz/1Ph Wood crate
Adds 100 pounds to the crated machine weight
MODEL
TB-1 Option
Request Info
WORK AREA /
DOOR OPENING

Increases the machine width by the 2nd door arc size, model sensitive

OVERALL
DIMENSIONS

Affects width of the footprint only

DUST COLLECTOR
SPECIFICATIONS

Same as the model used, can be upgraded to larger capacity on some Industrial Models

STANDARD
ELECTRICAL

120V/60Hz/1Ph

ESTIMATED
SHIPPING WT.

Wood crate
Adds 100 pounds to the crated machine weight