Understanding Porcelain Media in Vibratory Surface Finishing
TCX grade porcelain angle cut cylinder shaped media
Porcelain Media – For When You Need a Fine Finish
If you’re after a smooth, polished surface without heavy cutting, porcelain media could be exactly what you need. It’s ideal for applications where a gentle touch is more effective than brute force, making it a top choice for that final finish.
What Is Porcelain Media?
Porcelain media is a type of non-abrasive or ultra mildly abrasive finishing media, typically made from white clay materials mixed with other fine ingredients, then fired at high temperatures. It’s harder and denser than plastic media, but much gentler than ceramic.
You’ll usually find it used in the final stages of finishing, especially when surface quality and shine matter most. It’s commonly paired with liquid compounds for polishing and cleaning.
Why Use Porcelain Media?
- Excellent for Polishing
When the goal is a smooth, refined finish rather than heavy material removal, porcelain media performs brilliantly. It’s often used for metal components, giving them a clean and bright appearance.
- Gentle on Components
Porcelain doesn’t cut as aggressively as ceramic. That makes it ideal for delicate components or surfaces where preserving dimensions and avoiding scratches is important.
- Works Well With Compounds
It’s commonly used alongside polishing or cleaning compounds to boost results. The combination helps achieve a consistent, high-quality surface finish.
- Precision Finishing for Smaller Parts
With smaller shapes and sizes available, porcelain media is great for intricate or fine-detail components where uniformity really matters.
TCX grade porcelain sphere shaped media
When to Choose Porcelain
It’s best suited for:
- Final stage finishing or polishing
- Light deburring on softer metals or plastics
- Parts with fine detail that require gentle handling
- Jobs where surface shine is a key requirement
Helping You Get the Right Results
At Sharmic Engineering, we supply a variety of porcelain media options to suit different vibratory machines, including bowls, troughs, and centrifugal systems. Whether you’re looking for small cylinders, spheres, or angled shapes, we’ve got the right media for precision finishing.
Need a hand selecting the right grade or size? We’re always happy to advise on the best match for your parts and process. And if you’d prefer to leave the finishing to us, our subcontract team can take care of it for you — delivering clean, polished parts straight from our in-house facility.
TCX grade porcelain Tri-Star shaped media
