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Vibratory Tumbler & Rock Tumbler Desktop Vibratory Finishing Machine
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Designed with heavy duty drive and suspension system, as well as additional adjustable amplitude and tough, cross-linked polyethelene for use with all media to achieve optimal process result. Good for chains, bracelets and necklaces tumbling.
The desktop vibratory finishing machine is a smaller desktop version of the bowl vibratory finishing machine. Experts recommend it for small-batch polishing, deburring, or burnishing.
| Machine model | VT17 | VT12 | VT10 |
| Bowl Diameter | 430mm | 355mm | 250mm |
| Machine capacity | 17 Liter | 12 Liter | 10 Liter |
| Weight | 23kg | 14kg | 8kg |
| Dimension | 430x430x410mm | 355x355x400mm | 250x250x400mm |
The VT Series Mini-Bowl Style Vibratory Tumbler is our best selling vibratory finishing equipment and is designed for everyday use. These cost-saving vibratory tumblers are ideal starter systems and for those who are new new for mass finishing.
The vibratory rocker tumblers greatly reduce the manual job in small batch sizes. The smaller bowls suitable for small and delicate parts deburring and polishing.
The desktop vibratory finishing machine works just like the industrial bowl vibratory finishing machines. However, you have to understand that there is a vast difference between these two machines.
The desktop vibratory tumbler is suitable for small to medium-size parts. They are also ideal for small-batch processing of parts.
There are different sizes of this desktop vibratory tumbler. You need to know which size will be ideal for your processes before you choose to buy.
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Inovatec Machinery manufactures this type of machine with world-class materials, which means that they are robust. Besides, they have a longer lifespan and rarely break down.
This machine’s size makes it suitable for a small workshop because it doesn’t consume a lot of physical space. Its sturdy nature is another plus – it can take any form of “a polite assault.”
The machine will be highly beneficial for you because it reduces the parts’ finishing duration. It also saves you a significant amount of money that would have been spent on paying workshop personnel.
You can finish small parts like earrings, bangles, necklaces, etc.
The desktop vibratory finishing machine has the following superb features:
- It comes in 3 different sizes – you only need to know which one will be best for you. On top of that, Inovatec Machinery experts are available to help you out on the best machine to buy.
- The machine supports power supply sockets in almost every continent in the world.
- The machine is made out of world-class, newly formed material (material that has never been recycled). Its finishing bowl is undoubtedly sturdy.
- This machine’s power supply capacity can vary – it is not limited to one power supply capacity.
You can also altogether remove rust from your parts and polish rocks to the sleekest degree of polishing.
- Sockets for European, Japan, UK, USA or other countries
- Electricity power supply 220V 50/60HZ or 110V 50/60HZ
- Optional speed control
- 3 size available: 17 Liter, 12 Liter, and 10 Liter
- Durable HDPE Bowls
- Compact Design and Small Footprint
- 3-Dimensional Tumbling to avoid parts-to-parts impringement
The desktop vibratory finishing machine comes in 3 different bowl sizes. You can order a 17, 12, or 10-liter finishing capacity machine from Inovatec Machinery.
When ordering this machine, you can also choose to order a PU lid. A PU cover is a polymer, which can withstand aggressive abrasives as well as harsh chemicals.
The lid’s primary benefit is to reduce noise significantly when the finishing process is in play. It protects your ears from getting damaged, especially if you expose yourself to the workshop for lengthy durations.
It also prevents sputtering of finishing compounds out of the machine.
The desktop vibratory finishing machine is ideal for newbies – people who are new to the mass finishing industry. You can finish small batches of parts such as rusty bolts and nuts, nails, bullet shells casings, or even rusty coins.
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The desktop vibratory finishing machine can perform both wet and dry, finishing effectively and efficiently. You can choose to deburr, burnish, or polish your parts when refining their surfaces using this machine.
Inovatec Machinery has been in business successfully for two decades now.
We will always supply you with faultless finishing machines. Our quality assurance is strict to ensure that you get the best devices. We are also ISO certified, which further places emphasis on the quality of our products.
You can contact us by visiting our contact us page on our website, and we’ll happily reach out back to you.
- Vibratory tumblers for rock tumbling and rock polishing of different stage from Raw stone to a fine polished one
- Vibratory tumblers for brass case reloading, parts cleaning and polishing
- Vibratory tumblers for small and medium size parts rust removal and deburring
- Small Scale production, metal deburring and polishing for workshop
- Quick parts testing running
- Deburring, Polishing, scale removing, metal parts cleaning, burnishing, rust removal
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Desktop Vibratory Tumbler (VT Series) — where to start, and when to move up to an industrial machine
The VT series desktop vibratory tumbler is Inovatec’s entry-level vibratory finishing machine, available in 10 L, 12 L and 17 L bowl sizes. It is designed for small-batch deburring, polishing, burnishing, cleaning and rust removal of small metal and non-metal parts — and for rock tumbling and brass case processing. The compact footprint means it fits on a workshop bench, operates on single-phase household power, and needs no installation beyond plugging in.
Understanding where the VT desktop tumbler sits in the broader machine range helps you make the right purchasing decision. It is the correct choice for workshops processing small batches of small parts and for hobbyist use. When volume, part size or throughput requirements grow, the step up is to the VBS(A) industrial vibratory tumbler or the VBS(B) vibratory deburring machine, both available in 100–820 L bowl sizes.
VT series specifications
| Model | VT10 | VT12 | VT17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowl diameter | 250 mm | 355 mm | 430 mm |
| Capacity | 10 L | 12 L | 17 L |
| Weight | 8 kg | 14 kg | 23 kg |
| Dimension (mm) | 250×250×400 | 355×355×400 | 430×430×410 |
| Power supply | 110V/220V, 50/60 Hz — EU, UK, US, JP plug options | ||
When the VT desktop tumbler is the right choice
The desktop vibratory tumbler is purpose-built for situations where batch size is small and a compact machine is either preferred or required.
| Use case | VT desktop tumbler |
|---|---|
| Small jewelry batches (earrings, rings, chains) | ✓ Ideal — small bowl, gentle action, 3D tumbling reduces part-on-part contact |
| Brass case cleaning and reloading prep | ✓ Standard application — dry or wet process, walnut shell or ceramic media |
| Rock tumbling (gemstones, pebbles) | ✓ Works well — 3D vibration handles irregular stone shapes |
| Small workshop metal deburring (trial / R&D) | ✓ Good for testing process parameters before scaling to industrial machine |
| Coin cleaning and restoration | ✓ Gentle enough for collectible coins with correct media |
| High-volume production deburring (>50 kg/day) | ✗ Not suited — move to VBS(A) industrial tumbler |
| Large parts (>100 mm in any dimension) | ✗ Bowl too small — consider VBS(B) 100–600 L |
Desktop vs industrial vibratory tumbler — the key differences
This is the question most buyers have when comparing the VT series to the VBS(A) or VBS(B) machines. The answer comes down to batch volume, part size and whether you need continuous production capability.
| VT Desktop (10–17 L) | VBS(A) / VBS(B) Industrial (100–820 L) | |
|---|---|---|
| Bowl capacity | 10–17 L | 100–820 L |
| Power supply | Single-phase 110V/220V | Three-phase 380V (industrial) |
| Automation options | None | Pneumatic shutter, dosing pump, VFD, soundproof cover |
| Media separation | Manual | Built-in separation sieve, automatic discharge |
| Daily throughput | Low (hobby / small workshop) | Medium to high (production environment) |
| Best for | Jewelry, brass cases, rocks, trial runs, small batches | Machined parts, die castings, stampings, production deburring |
How the VT desktop vibratory tumbler works
The VT machine vibrates its HDPE finishing bowl in a 3-dimensional pattern. Parts, media and compound (for wet finishing) or parts and dry media are loaded together. The vibration creates a corkscrew flow: parts and media move in a consistent spiral path around and through the bowl. Media rubs against all part surfaces — including internal features, holes and recesses — uniformly and without the part-on-part tumbling collision that a rotary barrel machine produces.
For wet finishing, liquid compound is added to assist cutting, improve surface quality and prevent rust. For dry finishing (drying, de-oiling, light polishing), organic media such as walnut shell or corn cob is used without water.
Media selection for the VT tumbler
| Application | Recommended media | Process |
|---|---|---|
| Steel / stainless steel deburring | Ceramic media (medium-cut) | Wet with cutting compound |
| Aluminium / brass polishing | Plastic media (cone/pyramid) | Wet with burnishing compound |
| High-luster burnishing | Stainless steel media (balls/pins) | Wet with burnishing compound |
| Jewelry polishing / brass case cleaning | Walnut shell + polishing paste | Dry |
| Rock tumbling (rough stage) | Silicon carbide grit (60/90) | Wet |
| Parts drying after wet finishing | Corn cob | Dry |
Typical applications
- Jewelry: rings, chains, bangles, earrings — deburring, polishing and burnishing small batches
- Brass cases: shell casing cleaning and preparation for reloading
- Rock and gemstone tumbling: rough grinding through to final polish
- Small metal parts: screws, bolts, stampings — rust removal, scale removal, pre-plate preparation
- Coin cleaning and restoration
- Process trials: use the VT machine to test media, compound and cycle parameters before setting up a full industrial process
VT series standard features
- 3 bowl sizes: 10 L, 12 L, 17 L — HDPE bowl, durable and compatible with all media types
- 3-dimensional tumbling motion — reduces part-on-part impact compared to rotary barrel machines
- Power supply options: 110V/220V, 50/60 Hz — plug options for EU, UK, US, Japan
- Optional PU lid — reduces noise and prevents compound splash during operation
- Optional speed control — adjustable vibration amplitude for different part types and media
Why Inovatec — a finishing partner, not just a machine seller
| 3 sizes 10, 12 & 17 L Choose the bowl size matched to your typical batch and part dimensions. | 24h Reply on inquiries Media selection, compound advice, process questions — fast answers. | Full range Desktop to 820 L industrial Start with a desktop VT, scale to VBS(A) industrial when volume grows. |
| 60+ Countries served Factory-direct supply with export documentation as standard. | Free Media sample Send your parts — we test and recommend the right media before you buy. | 15+ Years in finishing Trusted by Bosch, Swatch, Toyota and 1,000+ customers in 60+ countries. |
| Not sure whether you need a desktop or industrial machine? Tell us your part type, batch size and daily volume. We reply within 24 hours with a machine recommendation and free media trial offer. |