Back in the early 1970's, Shor introduced the precious metal jewelry industry
to vibratory finishers. Since then, they have become quite popular and are now a
standard part of the finishing process for most shops. For a comparison between
vibratory finishers and other methods of polishing (both mass finishing and hand
polishing) see Finishing Process
Comparisons
Selecting the right machine for your shop-
The first variable to consider is the capacity of the machine. The
¼cubic
foot machines hold about 125 rings at a time. The ½ cubic foot will hold
about 250 rings, 1 cubic foot about 500. The ¼ cubic foot machines are
sufficient for most shops. Even larger shops often choose this size machine,
purchasing several so that they keep the work in separate batches while
finishing them simultaneously.
Raytech Brand Vibratory
Finishers- Good, reliable machines in a wide variety of
sizes. All units, except the very large Tumble-Dump, are CE
approved.
Description
Voltage/Hz
Stock#
Price
Tumble-Vibe 10-
Heavy duty drive and suspension combined with tough, cross-linked
polyethylene bowl.
Capacity: 0.10 cubic foot. Ship weight 12 lbs.
115/60
47.702
$311.80
230/50
47.702X
$323.85
Adjustavibe-Vibe
18-
Heavy duty drive and suspension combined with tough, cross-linked
polyethylene bowl.
Capacity: 0.18 cubic foot. Ship weight 13 lbs.
115/60
47.703
$480.35
230/50
47.703X
$499.99
AdjustaVibe 25SS- Our most popular unit. A workhorse. Units
we sold over 20 years ago are still running well. Adjustable vibratory
action. Capacity with steel media- 50 lbs.). Equipped with a discharge
port for easier unloading.
Capacity: 0.25 cubic foot.
Ship weight: 22 lbs.
115/60
47.704
$691.99
230/50
47.704X
$734.35
AdjustaVibe 40SS- Same as AV40 but for steel media) (capacity with
steel media- 100 lbs.). Equipped with a discharge port for easier
unloading.
Tumble-Dump 75- Same as AV75 but with tilting bowl to allow easy
removal of media. This is a really handy feature when emptying the larger
bowl units.
Capacity: 0.75 cubic foot. Ship weight: 68 lbs.
115/60
23-044
$1, 799.99
230/50
24-122
$1, 849.99
AdjustaVibe 75DC-
Same as AV75 but with discharge port.
Capacity: 0.75 cubic foot. Ship weight: 61 lbs.
115/60
23-038
$1, 499.99
230/50
24-119
$1, 549.99
Tumble-Dump 75DC- Same as TD75 but with discharge port. .
Capacity: 0.75 cubic foot. Ship weight: 68 lbs.
115/60
23-042
$1, 899.00
230/50
24-124
$1, 999.00
Nova Brand Vibratory Finishers-
Simply the strongest, most reliable machines available today. In
addition, these are the only machines with available automatic separators. HT machines have a thicker
bowl (this prevents efficiency dampening harmonics from being created).
HD machines last 3-5 times longer than HT or HD machines (about 10-15
years conservatively). HDT
machines combine the superior characteristics of both the HD and HT
machines. SHDT machines are made to run steel shot.
Capacity in Cubic Feet
Style #
Motor Size in HP
HT
HDT
SHDT
¼
Nova 250
1/6
$670
.
¼
Nova 251
1/4
$735
$850
..
.
¼
Nova 252
1/3
$810
$930
..
.
¼
Nova 253
1/2
.
.
$1,025
....
.
.
..
.
..
.
..
½
Nova 500
1/4
$999
$1,175
.
.
½
Nova 501
1/3
$1,025
$1,265
.
.
½
Nova 502
1/2
..
.
$1,355
.
.
½
Nova 503
3/4
..
.
$1,550
..
.
.
..
.
..
.
..
1
Nova1000
1/3
$1,399
$1,590
.
1
Nova1001
1/2
..
$1,699
..
1
Nova1002
3/4
.
$1,850
.
1
Nova1003
1
.
$2,099
Color Code Key for machine performance and life expectancy:
Based on standard ball bearing motor system, single phase, 110-120 Volt 60
Hz rated at 138,000 hrs.
no color
Standard
Yellow
High
Orange
Very
High
Red
Extra
High
Violet
Superior
Additional Options:
Self
Leveling Feet
(Standard on 1/2, 3/4, & 1 HP Motor Systems)
$9.50ea.
For
220 V 60 HZ motor systems, add
$75
For
220 V 50 HZ motor systems, add
$125
Flow-Thru System
Stock#
Price
FlowThru System- When
working with cut-down media (the tripoli type polishing operation), it is
necessary to have a continuous drip of vibratory soap solution feeding in,
and draining out, of the machine's bowl. A "flow-thru" system accomplishes
this. 4 gallon tank.
FloThru
$175.00
Pump with Float Switch for FloThru System
Flo-Thru2
$99.95
Inseparator Semi-Automatic Separation
System- This patented two piece basket type system consists of a
frame and screen which is manually laded and withdrawn from the work
chamber bowl. Separator occurs automatically.