ALBERT LEA, Minnesota, July 7, 2025 – Dedicated to providing manufacturers with the most innovative and productive parts finishing and washing machines, ALMCO will spotlight its SBB-8V round bowl finishing machine, the VB-1631 vibratory finishing tub and the PRB18-36E inline conveyor parts washer at FABTECH 2025 in booth D41360. The machines deliver extreme efficiency, ease of operation, versatility and high output.
The SBB-8V from ALMCO’s Spiral Bottom Bowl (SBB) Series features an 8 cubic-foot working capacity and is part of the company’s latest generation of round bowl-type finishing machines. The machine’s spiral bottom bowl design provides a larger open area below the screen to aid in part travel around the bowl during batch processing. It also decreases the final incline to the screen during part discharge.
SBB Series machines also feature processing chambers with continuous retention baffles that include long internal screening sections for effective part removal. Parts-media separator screens allow the media to fall back into the bowl during discharge. Series machines are available in several sizes, and ALMCO will custom configure them with options for specific end user applications. When equipped with an air-operated discharge door, the machines are easily integrated into automated systems to eliminate the need for most manual intervention.
For those manufacturers seeking a versatile and cost-effective finishing system, ALMCO will spotlight the robust VB-1631 featuring a 5 foot 3” working capacity, 30.5” tub length and 16.5” tub cross section. ALMCO offers its Value Base (VB) Series of vibratory finishing tubs at lower price points. While the machines have fewer options and simpler electrical controls, they still offer effective part finishing results with their aggressive vibratory action that guarantees parts are finished exactly to an end user’s desired specifications.
ALMCO’s PRB18-36E inline conveyor washer is constructed of stainless steel and allows operators to clean high-volume parts in a multistage process. As such, the machines provide continuous, flow-through operation with wash, rinse and blow-off.
The machine includes easily adjustable spray nozzles for 360-degree coverage, heated wash and rinse tanks and automatic water and compound replenishment. ALMCO also offers rust inhibitor and drying sections. Besides these features, the PRB18-36E offers its own unique set of features and options, and ALMCO can modify or customize the machine to match exact application requirements.
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Founded in 1946, ALMCO is a leading U.S. manufacturer of industrial parts washers and surface finishing equipment, serving a wide range of industries including automotive, aerospace, medical, munitions, construction and fasteners. Specializing in equipment for deburring, polishing and cleaning parts in high-volume production environments, ALMCO proudly designs and builds all equipment in the United States. Trusted by industry leaders for quality, performance and exceptional service, ALMCO is committed to supporting the strength of American manufacturing. ALMCO is part of the Innovance Inc. family of five 100% employee-owned industrial manufacturing companies (MFI, Lou-Rich, ALMCO, Jorgensen Conveyors and Filtration Systems and Panels Plus). Visit www.almco.com. for more information.