Tumbling Steel tanks

[JamieZ]

My buddy set up a tank roller and were trying to figure out what grit size aluminum oxide is everyone using? Is there a better product to use then the aluminum oxide chips.

 

[ericfine50]

If you contact Global, they may be able to assist you.

Eric

 

[Stone]

Here's the Global Home Page.

There is a bulletin on O2 cleaning tanks in their library. Tumbling media is mentioned. I recommend reading the whole thing, but here is an exerpt:

Ceramic pellets (GMC #42050) are more desirable than aluminum oxide chips because they generate relatively little gas production with citric cleaners. In addition, the uniform size and shape of ceramic pellets produces a very consistent, predictable cleaning action. Aluminum oxide nuggets vary greatly in size and coarseness and therefore have a somewhat more erratic activity, especially as the media becomes polished with use

P.S. Note that Global has a vested interest in the media you choose.

 

[Bob3]

Every now & then a group of folks get together & buy a big drum of the ceramic media & divvy it up.
Cuts a whole lot faster than the gravel I used to scrape up from along side the driveway.
My local hydro guy will probably be getting a batch in the near future, I'll dig up the info.


Check here: http://diverlink.com/cgi-bin/anyboard.cgi/forum/?cmd=get&cG=132353331353&zu=313235333135&v=2&gV=0&p= The info will show up sooner or later.

 

[FredT]

We did a group buy over there last fall from a manufacturer's rep. The "magic" numbers are all in the thread.

FT

 

[JamieZ]

Fredt,
unfornantly I cant find the thread you speak of on diver link.

 

[Bob3]

Diverlink is in the process of a little "board tweaking", I couldn't find it either, so I made a post.

 

[FredT]

Manufacturer is Washington Mills. They sell ony through distributors.
material is SiC
shape is ACC (angle cut cylinder)
size is 3/16x3/8

If the post can be found contact numbers, product numbers, etc are in the thread, or you can chase Washington Millls through the Thomas Register site for contact info. The ONLY thing they'll do is give you a distributor in your area. Packaging of this stuff is in 50 pound cartons, enough to do two tanks at a time, and bulks about the size of a basketball per carton.

FT

 

[JamieZ]

Thanks for the help! I called Washington mills and left a message with their tech support department. Basically stated I was looking for a part # for SIC material Shape acc and gave them the size. Also asked for dealers in my area. Washington Mills ends up being only an hour away from me. Again thanks for the help!!!