Industrial Tumbling Media & Finishing Compounds
The right machine is only half the equation. We formulate and supply the exact ceramic, plastic, and organic media engineered to optimize your surface finish and reduce cycle times. Ships direct from our IL and TX facilities.
Ceramic Media
Best for aggressive deburring of hard metals (steel, iron, titanium). Fast cutting action available in multiple shapes and sizes to reach complex geometries.
Plastic Media
Best for softer metals (aluminum, brass) and pre-plate finishes. Will not damage delicate geometries, delivering a smooth, consistent surface finish.
Finishing Compounds
Environmentally friendly formulations in 5 and 55-gallon containers. Essential for suspending swarf, inhibiting rust, and achieving bright finishes.
Organic Media
Corn cob and walnut shell media for final drying, polishing, and absorbing oils. Delivers a bright, burnished finish.
How to Match Media to Your Material & Goal
1Hard Metals (Steel/Titanium)
Use Ceramic Media. Angular shapes (triangles/stars) for recesses; round shapes (cylinders) for flat surfaces.
2Soft Metals (Aluminum/Brass)
Use Plastic Media. Prevents surface impingement while delivering a smooth, pre-plate finish.
3Final Polishing/Drying
Use Organic Media. Corn Cob or Walnut Shell absorbs oils and delivers a bright, burnished finish.
Equipment and Media — One Family, Complete Expertise.
Formulated and manufactured in the USA through our sister company, UM Abrasives, with 45+ years of abrasive expertise.
Request a Custom Media Recommendation & Quote
Tell us what you are finishing and what machine you are running. Our abrasive specialists will quote the exact media composition within 1 business day.
Expert Reviewer
Technical specifications and process recommendations verified by Ultramatic’s in-house engineering team, bringing over 65 years of real-world vibratory finishing and manufacturing experience.