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TB-5 Master Tumble Basket | Media Blast & Abrasives, Inc.

Most applications today that use 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 any tumble basket and tumble barrel machine.

The TB-5 Master by Media Blast® is a complete machine using a variable speed tumble basket for larger and smaller parts that will process using simple two directional part mixing. Tumble Baskets often have a removable basket with an open top mounted inside the machine. The TB-5 Master uses a larger heavier basket with the same 1/2 hp 90-volt DC variable speed drive found on the TB-3 and TB-4 Tumble Barrel models for larger part loading. This allows small part processing for smaller loads and larger loading for larger parts. Larger parts are normally processed in this type of basket machine, but total basket weight for the removable basket including parts must be considered for operator safety. Normally the basket is not removed and parts are scooped and unloaded manually in the TB-5 Master model. 

TB-5 Master Tumble Basket - Automatic Unload

Media Blast does offer an optional automatic unload feature permitting unloading using the manual jog rotation, drop in discharge part slide and outside hopper unloading door.  This type of unit will process many different part sizes and shapes. The parts and budget you have will decide which machine is best suited for the application, basket or barrel. Tumble basket equipped blast cabinets are not as fast at mixing parts as the tumble barrel design. Tumble barrel machines are primarily for parts smaller than five, (5), inches in length. 

Media Blast® offers standard basket mixing paddles that bolt into the basket and they can be quickly and easily replaced. Some companies offer large tumble basket models and they need to then supply multiple guns and an oscillator to cover the blasting area. This can drive the cost of the machine much higher.  Using mixing paddles allows part processing using a single gun. This eliminates part damage as a result of too much cfm being used against the parts. 

TB-5 Master Tumble Basket - The Complete Machine

The TB-5 Master is a complete machine with a large 440 sq.ft. dust collector with automatic timed vibrator cleaning cycle. The *patented abrasive separator reclaimer is bolt on and replaceable for operation using 0-150 mesh abrasive. The TB-5 Master is also available in the TB-5 Master Cyclone Model complete with Pneumatic Conveyor for fine and ultra-fine abrasives. The Cyclone model is used to aerate, dry and keep the finer abrasives flowing inside the machine.

Our unique basket design allows the abrasive to leave the basket out the removable perforated bottom screen.  This screen with the solid basket sides can process the finest parts by simply changing the perforated screen hole size.

Adding the optional removable basket anti-pop-out cap keeps smaller/lighter parts inside the basket during the blast cycle.

Why Choose Media Blast & Abrasive, Inc.?

When it comes to sandblasting equipment, Media Blast & Abrasive, Inc. stands out from the rest. With over 40 years of experience in the industry, this company has established itself as a go-to source for quality abrasive blasting equipment. Their top-of-the-line products are designed to meet the needs of any industrial application, including the TB-5 Master Tumble Blaster. This machine is designed to provide efficient and consistent surface preparation for a variety of materials, from metals to plastics. Choosing Media Blast & Abrasive, Inc. means choosing a company with a proven track record of delivering high-quality equipment and exceptional customer service.

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  • 100% welded 12- and 14-gauge CRS cabinet construction 36” x 36” x 36” h
  • Bolt-On machine hopper, replaceable
  • Adjustable abrasive flow-control abrasive mixing valve
  • 3-Y blast gun with 3/8” boron carbide nozzle, 56 cfm @ 100 psi
  • Long wear abrasive hose
  • Advanced LED lighting
  • Safety glass view with positive sealing window molding
  • Double panel door construction with knife seal
  • Lockable door handle
  • Safety door interlock switch
  • Precision air-regulator, air filter/water trap with pressure gauge
  • Bolt-in cabinet hopper scalper screen
  • 3/4 hp 700 cfm @ 1” S.P. pressure blower
  • *Patented Separator Recalimer, bolt-on and replaceable
  • Catalyst paint
  • Side mounted cartridge style dust collector with:
    • 700 cfm blower and silencer
    • 440 sq.ft. dual filter cartridge surface area
    • Hopper dust storage
    • Service access door
    • Automatic timed pneumatic vibrator cleaning cycle
  • Variable Speed DC tumble basket drive with:
    • 18” diameter x 16” deep removable parts basket standard
    • 1-1/2” jack-shaft with 3 each 1-1/2” support bearings for extended operation
    • Solid State Timer
    • Solenoid operated blast gun
    • Boron carbide blast nozzle
    • Swing away gun mount
    • 1/2 hp 90-volt DC Variable speed drive
  • Single Power 120-volt, optional high-voltage available

 

  • High-voltage single-power source electrical
  • 2 hp 1100 cfm blower, 700 cfm running, high-voltage electrical package
  • Magnehelic dust collector monitor gauge
  • Ambient air dryer
  • Super silencer
  • Stainless steel basket for non-iron processing
  • Rubber dipped parts basket upgrade
  • Basket anti part pop out cap
  • Additional replaceable basket paddles
  • Cycle light, run-stop
  • Adjustable timed blow-off cycle
  • Automatic timed reverse pulse dust collector cleaning cycle upgrade
  • HEPA after filter, requires 2 hp blower upgrade with high-voltage single-power source
  • Manual jog control switch
  • Removable basket anti pop out cap
  • HEPA after-filter

US 7,008,304

Model Name:

TB-5 Master by Media Blast®

Machine Type:

Basket tumble machine complete – high daily usage

Abrasive Delivery:

Dry, siphon

Air Specs:

25-50 cfm

Compressed Air Usage:

56 cfm @ 100 psi (most tumble machines operate at higher pressure because of the distance of the nozzle to the parts).

Suggested Air Compressor:

We recommend using facility compressed air with line pressure of 100 psi or higher. Lower pressure will work but the loss of frictional heat will increase processing time.
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 cfm performance.

Recommended Abrasive Size:

0-150 mesh internal separator

Available in TB-5 cyclone for 150-240 mesh using pneumatic abrasive conveyor

Additional Abrasive Info:

Internal abrasive storage hopper for smaller footprint

Most Used Abrasive Type:

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

Dust Collector:

700 cfm blower – 440 sq.ft. cartridge filters – hopper dust storage – pneumatic vibrator cleaning cycle – single power source electrical, high voltage

Key Features:

Complete self-contained tumble basket machine for daily production using a larger basket for heavier basket loading – pivoting gun holder – mixing valve – air controls and lighting – patented internal separator reclaimer – safety glass window and more – use for heavy part loading when a barrel machine can’t be used

WARNING:

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-5 Master Basket
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36" x 36" x 32"H
Door 30" x25"H
40" x 51" x 90"H 440 sq.ft. dual cartridge
1100 cfm blower C-III
Internal Separator
Automatic Cleaning Cycle
208/230/460/60Hz
Single power source
Wood crate
1050 lbs
MODEL
TB-5 Master Basket
Request Info
WORK AREA /
DOOR OPENING

36" x 36" x 32"H
Door 30" x25"H

OVERALL
DIMENSIONS

40" x 51" x 90"H

DUST COLLECTOR
SPECIFICATIONS

440 sq.ft. dual cartridge
1100 cfm blower C-III
Internal Separator
Automatic Cleaning Cycle

STANDARD
ELECTRICAL

208/230/460/60Hz
Single power source

ESTIMATED
SHIPPING WT.

Wood crate
1050 lbs