Giant TumbleBlast™ Auto-Tumble Basket for Sand & Bead-Blasting
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“[The TumbleBlast™] was a huge leap forward over having individual single parts held by hand.”
Gun Locked in Place. Parts Turn Themselves.
Turn your existing blast cabinet into an automated sand blaster with a drop-in TumbleBlast™ basket. It tumbles parts in front of a secured gun, reducing the need to turn each part by hand.
The Giant is our industrial tumble blaster for sand, grit and larger batches, with a 12 in. × 12 in. stainless basket that takes up to 25 lb of parts per batch.
Built for Batch Blasting
- Up to 25 lb of parts per batch
- 304 stainless steel basket, 0.100 in. wall
- Runs Sand, Grit, Glass Bead & Aluminum Oxide
- Variable Speed, CW or CCW from outside the cabinet
- Hands-Free Blasting with the gun locked on target
Your existing setup still supplies: the blast cabinet, gun, compressed air and dust collection. Follow your cabinet’s operating instructions and shop procedures.
CHOOSE YOUR FINISH
Fine Texture.
Satin Metallic Sheen.
Compare real aluminum, machined 304 stainless and sheet-metal parts before and after tumble blasting in the TumbleBlast™.
Machine Shops & Metal Finishers
Small & Medium Metal Parts
Bead blast machined parts for a satin finish before anodizing. Prep waterjet-cut steel for paint or powder coat, or clean up rust and oxidation.
Use your existing cabinet and choose media suited to your material.
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Aluminum: Before & After
Installation
Sets up in the sandblast cabinet you already own.
The basket sits on the floor grate, and the magnetic controller mounts outside. Route the quick-connect cable through an existing port or a drilled hole with a protective grommet, then connect the supplied power supply.
- A nearby outlet
- Your blasting gun
- Step drill & grommet (only for a new cable port)
- Steel backing plate (only for thin cabinet walls)
Cut, Bent & Wired In-House.
Assembled in Los Angeles.
We built the first TumbleBlast™ for our own shop to cut manual blasting labor. Six generations later, we still cut and bend the sheet metal, solder and wire every controller, and assemble each unit in our Los Angeles shop.
Built in Our Shop, for Yours
- Sheet metal cut & bent in-house
- Controllers soldered & wired in-house
- Every unit assembled in Los Angeles
- Drive power-tested before the basket goes on
- Built for any blasting shop: machine shops, anodizers, finishers and fab shops
Built here. Globally sourced components. We source domestically where we can; some components, such as the motor and fasteners, come from overseas suppliers.
Based on the Tumbler Unit Only at $1,389. Includes your operator-time input; operating costs are not included.
Hand Blasting Costs Labor.
See Your Payback.
Turn hand-blasting time into capacity for other work. Enter your own numbers to estimate the operator time freed up and potential payback.
Where the Time Comes Back
- No hand-held parts in the gloves
- Batches, not one-offs: up to 25 lb at a time
- Repeatable runs at the same speed and direction
- Your operator moves on to the next job while it tumbles
Dent-Free Parts
Clean Finish.
No Dents.
Continuous blasting helps blend light contact marks into the final surface texture. The key is to keep parts rolling under the blast, not tumbling dry at the end.
The media keeps finishing the surface as the parts roll.
Avoid dry tumbling after the finishing is done.
Do not overfill. Adjust speed for the weight and shape of your parts.
Add a liner for a softer basket surface. It cushions basket contact; parts still touch one another.
Choose media, load and speed for your material and finish requirements.
DENT-FREE PARTS!
Dry Blasting or Vapor Honing.
Your TumbleBlast™ Does Both.
Yes, the TumbleBlast™ is sealed for use in wet-blast, vapor blasting and vapor-honing cabinets. Keep your parts rotating under the wet blast instead of turning each one by hand.
Keep the controller and power supply outside the cabinet. Follow your cabinet’s operating instructions.
Technical Specs & Downloads
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Technical Specs
| Technical Specs | |
|---|---|
| Basket Size | 12" Diameter by 12" Deep |
| Construction | 0.100" 304 Stainless Steel |
| Motor Torque | 15 N-m |
| Motor RPM Range | Fully Adjustable 0-40 RPM |
| Power | 24V DC, supplied power brick included |
Downloads
See TumbleBlast™ in Action
Description
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Giant TumbleBlast™
Standard TumbleBlast™
Transform Your Blasting Cabinet into a Fully-Automatic Finishing System
The Giant TumbleBlast™ is a premium industrial automatic tumble basket engineered for high-volume sand and bead-blasting operations. Designed to fit seamlessly into your existing blast cabinet, it eliminates manual part handling and delivers consistent, production-grade surface finishing—automatically.
Key Benefits
- Fully Automatic Operation – Load parts, start the cycle, and walk away. No manual rotation required.
- Increased Throughput – Process larger batches faster with continuous tumbling action that ensures even coverage on all surfaces.
- Superior Finish Quality – Consistent rotation eliminates shadowing and missed spots for uniform surface preparation.
- Reduced Labor Costs – Free up your operators for higher-value tasks while the TumbleBlast handles the finishing work.
- Drop-In Compatibility – Fits industrial blast cabinets with no major modifications required.
Technical Specifications
- Capacity: Giant size for high-volume production runs
- Compatible Media: Sand, glass bead, aluminum oxide, and other standard blasting media
- Construction: Heavy-duty industrial-grade materials built for continuous use
- Power: Standard electrical connection (specifications available upon request)
- Rotation Speed: Variable speed control for optimal finishing results
Ideal Applications
Perfect for manufacturers, job shops, and production facilities that need to:
- Deburr machined parts at scale
- Prepare surfaces for coating or plating
- Remove rust, scale, or oxidation from metal components
- Achieve consistent matte or satin finishes on production runs
- Process complex geometries with hard-to-reach surfaces
What's Included
- Giant TumbleBlast™ automatic tumble basket assembly
- Motor and drive system
- Mounting hardware
- Installation guide and documentation
Note: Protective liner sold separately. View compatible liner here.
Engineered for Production Environments
Built by Gimbel Automation with the same precision and durability standards that power industrial surface finishing operations worldwide. The Giant TumbleBlast™ is designed for shops that demand reliability, consistency, and measurable ROI.
Shipping & Support
Ships fully assembled and ready to install. Technical support and installation assistance available. Questions about compatibility with your specific cabinet? Contact our team for expert guidance.
Upgrade your blasting workflow today. Add the Giant TumbleBlast™ to your cart and experience the difference that true automation makes in your finishing process.
30-Day Return Window.
Backed by Our Team.
If the Giant isn’t right for your shop, contact us to request a return. Our Los Angeles team is here to help with your setup, parts and process.
- Evaluate your actual application. Check the tumbling, media and finish with the parts you need to run.
- Direct help from the team that built it. Get help with setup, manufacturing-defect warranty claims or return requests.
Maintenance & Support
Blasting abrasive media? Add a liner.
With non-abrasive media, the stainless basket lasts essentially indefinitely. With abrasive media, a Giant liner ($279) takes the wear, and replacing liners costs less than replacing baskets, even at high pressure.
Setup help when you need it
Our Los Angeles team can help with basket speed, gun position and loading for your parts. The manual includes step-by-step setup and troubleshooting guidance, with direct phone support when you need it.
- US-based support from the team that builds it
- Liners, replacement baskets & gun holders
- Help with cabinet fit & hands-free setup
FAQs
The Giant needs a freestanding cabinet with about 18" W × 17" D × 18" H of interior space and a side door large enough to pass the unit through. Most tabletop and benchtop cabinets are too small; if yours is one of them, look at the Standard TumbleBlast™. Check your exact cabinet with the free 3D Compatibility Tool on this page, which covers about 476 models from 36 brands, including wet-blast and vapor-honing cabinets.
Tumble blasting rotates a batch of parts in a basket under a fixed blast stream, so the parts turn themselves and the blast reaches each side without holding every part by hand. The Giant TumbleBlast™ adds tumble blasting to the sandblast cabinet you already own.
Choose the Giant, our industrial tumble blaster, for sand, aluminum oxide, larger parts or batches up to 25 lb. Its basket is 12 in. in diameter and 12 in. deep. Choose Standard for smaller glass-bead or non-abrasive batches up to 10 lb, with its 9 in. basket. Both rotate a batch inside your existing blast cabinet. Use the compatibility viewer above to confirm your cabinet fit.
The Giant is an abrasive tumble blaster built for sand, aluminum oxide, glass bead and other standard blasting media, which makes it a good fit for automated grit blasting. Its 12" basket is all 304 stainless steel, designed to stand up to aggressive media. If you plan to run steel shot, steel grit or another specialty media, contact us before you order.
No. The Giant TumbleBlast™ is a motorized tumble basket for a compatible existing blast cabinet. It rotates the batch in front of a securely aimed gun. Your cabinet, gun, compressor and dust collection still do the blasting. Configure blast controls and supervision according to your cabinet’s instructions and shop safety procedures.
A tumble blast cabinet is a separate machine with its own drum, cabinet and dust collector. The Giant is a drop-in tumble basket that uses the cabinet, gun, air and dust collection you already have, and you can take it out when a job needs hand blasting.
Load up to 25 lb of parts, filling no more than about 20% of the basket volume. Most batches take 15 to 30 minutes, depending on the load, media and finish. With large, heavy parts, the real limit is usually finish quality rather than weight, so start with a lighter load and work up.
For parts suited to tumbling, continuous blasting helps blend light contact marks into the blasted finish. Do not overfill the basket, and stop basket rotation before stopping the blast to avoid extra dry tumbling. The optional liner cushions basket contact but does not separate parts from one another. Match the handling method to delicate features and appearance-critical surfaces.
It runs on the included 24V power supply, which plugs into a standard wall outlet, so no special wiring or electrician is needed. The tumbler uses no compressed air; your cabinet still needs its usual compressor. If you're outside the US, contact us before ordering so we can confirm the right power supply for your country.
The Giant ships fully assembled with the stainless basket and tumbler unit, an external magnetic control box with digital speed control, a 24V power supply, mounting hardware and an installation guide. The Unit + Blaster-Holder option adds our Noga-style magnetic gun mount. Installation takes minutes: set the unit in through the side door, run the cable out, stick the controller to the cabinet and plug it in. No cabinet modifications are needed.
With non-abrasive media, the Giant’s stainless basket lasts essentially indefinitely. Abrasive media causes wear; an optional Giant liner takes that wear and extends basket life. Replacing liners costs less than replacing baskets, even with high pressure and abrasive media. Liners and replacement Giant baskets are sold separately.
Yes. The Giant TumbleBlast™ is sealed for use in wet-blast and vapor-honing cabinets. It turns your parts under the wet blast while you adjust basket speed with the external controller. Keep the controller and power supply outside the cabinet. Use the full compatibility viewer on this page to check your cabinet dimensions and side-door clearance.
The Giant TumbleBlast™ has a 30-day limited warranty against manufacturer defects. For help, email sales@gimbelautomation.com. Read our Terms & Conditions for current warranty and return details. Contact us before sending anything back.
In-stock Giants usually ship from California within a few business days; this page shows current availability. Orders over $200 qualify for free US shipping. We also ship internationally, and international buyers pay any customs duties, import taxes and brokerage fees. Shipping insurance is available at checkout, and we recommend adding it.
