Spinner hanger, rotary table or tumble belt machine

The tumble belt processes parts in bulk: they are loaded in a batch onto a belt that gently tumbles them while the blast wheels propel the shot. The tumbling exposes every face by movement, without handling each part, which makes it ideal for high volumes of small parts. Its limit is clear: the parts must tolerate tumbling and contact with each other, so it does not suit fragile parts, precision-machined parts or parts that tangle. For very high volumes there are double-turbine configurations, covered in the specific tumble belt article.

The spinner hanger processes parts hung on a hanger that rotates in front of the blast wheels. As they neither tumble nor touch each other, the part keeps its geometry intact and receives full coverage with no contact marks. It is the choice for medium and large —or delicate— parts that cannot go in bulk, and it works both in batches and in a continuous line on an overhead conveyor. It is the most versatile in terms of part shapes and sizes.

The rotary table machine handles parts that rest on a rotating table and turn in front of the wheel. It is the choice for large, heavy or complex parts that cannot be tumbled and are not suited to hanging. Its typical applications are glass blow molds, aluminum molds and parts, large castings, containers and fittings. Operation is simple —no need to handle each part during the cycle— and the table is offered in 600, 1000 and 1600 mm diameters depending on part size.