ALMCO

ALMCO Vibratory Round Bowls

Round bowl vibratory finishing with built-in separation for batch or through-feed work

Models: SBB-8, SBB-12, SBB-24
Working Capacity: 8 to 24 cu ft
Channel Cross Section: 12 to 17.5 in
Drive: 7.5 to 20 HP

SBB Series

The newest generation of round bowl. The spiral bottom opens a larger area below the screen to help parts travel around the bowl and reduces the final incline at discharge. A long internal screening section separates parts from media so the media falls back into the bowl as parts come off.

Range

Models: SBB-8, SBB-12, SBB-24
Working Capacity: 8 to 24 cu ft
Channel Cross Section: 12 to 17.5 in
Drive: 7.5 to 20 HP

Model Lineup

SBB-8: 8 cu ft, 12 in channel, 7.5 HP, 80 x 60 x 46 in
SBB-12: 12 cu ft, 13 in channel, 10 HP, 90 x 74 x 44 in
SBB-24: 24 cu ft, 17.5 in channel, 20 HP, 102 x 82 x 56 in

Design

Bowl: Spiral bottom, curved polyurethane lined
Separation: Extended internal screening deck
Screen Sections: Removable and interchangeable
Operation: Wet or dry
Drive: Variable speed

LR Series

The long radius bowl runs a larger circumference than the other ALMCO bowls, giving parts a wider working channel and more spacing within the bowl. That makes it the right call for delicate or long, narrow parts, and a built-in internal separator suits batch or through-feed work.

Range

Models: OR-5VLR to OR-40VLR
Working Capacity: 4.2 to 38.8 cu ft
Channel Cross Section: 8.25 to 17 in
Drive: 3 to 25 HP

Model Lineup

OR-5VLR: 4.2 cu ft, 8.25 in channel, 3 HP, 68 x 56 x 36 in
OR-9VLR: 7.6 cu ft, 10 in channel, 5 HP, 80 x 66 x 44 in
OR-16VLR: 15.2 cu ft, 12.5 in channel, 10 HP, 92 x 86 x 50 in
OR-25VLR: 25.7 cu ft, 15 in channel, 20 HP, 120 x 100 x 72 in
OR-40VLR: 38.8 cu ft, 17 in channel, 25 HP, 144 x 120 x 78 in

Design

Bowl: Large circumference, curved polyurethane lined
Separation: Extended internal screening deck
Best For: Delicate or long, narrow parts
Operation: Wet or dry
Drive: Variable speed

OR Series

The original round bowl, and the only ALMCO bowl that takes dividers. The dividers create separate compartments that keep parts from touching each other and remove the need for fixturing. The curved polyurethane bowl keeps parts immersed in the mass for gentle or aggressive deburring, discharging onto an external screener.

Range

Models: OR-3 to OR-23
Working Capacity: 2.4 to 22.8 cu ft
Channel Cross Section: 8.25 to 19 in
Drive: 2 to 10 HP

Model Lineup

OR-3: 2.4 cu ft, 8.25 in channel, 2 HP, 53 x 36 x 40 in
OR-5: 4.5 cu ft, 10 in channel, 3 HP, 57 x 45 x 40 in
OR-10: 8.1 cu ft, 12.5 in channel, 5 HP, 69 x 53 x 49.5 in
OR-20: 17 cu ft, 17.25 in channel, 10 HP, 80 x 60 x 52.5 in
OR-23: 22.8 cu ft, 19 in channel, 10 HP, 80 x 66 x 55 in

Design

Bowl: Curved polyurethane lined
Dividers: Carousel and dividers available
Separation: External screener at discharge
Operation: Wet or dry
Drive: Variable speed

AB Series

ALMCO's most economical and compact bowl, built for cost-effective finishing in a small footprint. A semi-flat bottom, U-shaped process channel, and variable frequency drive handle batch or through-feed work, with a hand lever internal separation gate. Designed for non-metallic media.

Range

Models: AB-4, AB-7, AB-12
Working Capacity: 4.3 to 11 cu ft
Channel Cross Section: 9.5 to 14.5 in
Drive: 1.2 to 4.6 HP

Model Lineup

AB-4: 4.3 cu ft, 9.5 in channel, 1.2 HP, 44 x 44 x 43 in
AB-7: 7 cu ft, 12 in channel, 3 HP, 49 x 49 x 43 in
AB-12: 11 cu ft, 14.5 in channel, 4.6 HP, 54 x 48 x 40.75 in

Design

Bowl: Semi-flat bottom, U-shaped channel, polyurethane lined
Separation: Internal gate, hand lever operated
Drive: Variable frequency drive
Media: Non-metallic
Operation: Wet or dry

Features

Built In

Four bowl designs cover the range, from the compact AB up to the large spiral bottom SBB, so the bowl matches the part instead of the other way around.
Built-in internal separation on the SBB, LR, and AB bowls drops media back into the bowl as parts discharge, which keeps batches and through-feed runs moving.
The OR Series takes dividers for separate compartments, so delicate parts finish without touching and without fixturing.
Curved polyurethane linings and variable speed drives let you dial the action from gentle polish to aggressive deburr, wet or dry.

Applications

Where It Works

Batch deburring and polishing
Through-feed finishing
Delicate and long, narrow parts
Parts that need divided, fixture-free finishing

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