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Avoid fire and explosion hazards. The use of fluids other than water and Burr King specified soaps in your VibraKING
chamber (or an associated fluid re-circulating system) may create a fire/explosion hazard that could result in personal
injury, or death. Use only clean water with recommended soaps.
Avoid eye damage, flesh burns, and/or poisoning. Many vibratory processing soaps, compounds, and media are
acidic or caustic. Wear appropriate flesh and eye protection gear when using vibratory soaps and compounds, and
when working around and with your VibraKING chamber. Do not ingest these materials. MSDS sheets are
available for all soaps, compounds, and media sold by Burr King Manufacturing. Obtain, read , and apply the
precautions specified in the MSDS sheets.
Precautions you must take with fluids and other materials
Only use fluid as recommended by Burr King Manufacturing. The liner used in the VibraKING (urethane) is very tough
and resistant to abrasion. Certain chemicals may however, attack it. In example, mineral spirits may leach agents from the
urethane and reduce its service life. If in doubt consult with Burr King or a chemist who is knowledgeable about urethane.
Remember, never use flammable chemicals in your VibraKING chamber. Likewise, many chemicals can damage the
pump and associated apparatus.
Additionally, there are many different chemicals in use as coolants, cutting fluids, and for other purposes commonly
found in facilities such as machine shops. Burr King cannot guarantee the compatibility of the various soaps and fluids
that we sell with the chemicals and fluids you may use. You as the consumer must assure that the fluids and chemicals
that you elect to use are compatible with each other and with other materials. It is possible that chemical reactions
between fluids and/or materials that you use could be a treat to human health and safety; and/or create conditions
that are deleterious to the VibraKING system, peripheral equipment, and/or your parts.
There are many compounds that are available to use in vibratory machines depending on the materials, media, and results
that you are using and desire. Fluids and compounds serve to improve finish, speed results, extend media life, and in some
cases to retard oxide formation. The following is a partial list of guidelines:
1. When processing aluminum or other non-ferrous materials to a burr free state with matte finish select liquid soap such
as BKS60 and mix it with water at a concentration of 1 to 3 ounces per gallon of water. Adjust the metering valve to
deliver a steady trickle of fluid to the chamber. A reasonable mechanical gauge is to set the metering valve so that it is
approximately at a 45-degree angle to the centerline of the valve. For finer fluid control you must install a flow meter,
most users find this unnecessary. If you elect to install a flow meter set the fluid flow between 1 and 8 gallons per hour as
a starting point. To improve your parts surface condition post processing always rinse your parts in clean water shortly
after removing them from the chamber, then dry them to minimize spotting. Remember that many metals will oxide
rapidly when machining, etc. expose fresh metal (as is the case with vibratory processing). If this is a problem there are
various chemicals that are available that you may use to dip your parts in post vibratory process to minimize oxide
formation. Consult with your metals supplier, or Burr King Manufacturing.
2. When processing steel and other ferrous materials to a burr free state with a matte finish select a liquid soap that also
contains a rust inhibitor such as AR60, OR RUSTX100 and mix it with water at a concentration of 1 to 3 ounces per
gallon of water. Adjust the metering valve to deliver a steady trickle of fluid to the chamber. A reasonable mechanical
gauge is to set the metering valve so that it is approximately at a 45-degree angle to the centerline of the valve. For finer
fluid control you must install a flow meter, most users find this unnecessary. If you elect to install a flow meter set the
fluid flow between 1 and 8 gallons per hour as a starting point. To improve your parts surface condition post processing
always rinse your parts in clean water shortly after removing them from the chamber, then dry them to minimize rusting.
Remember that ferrous metals will oxide rapidly when machining, etc. expose fresh metal (as is the case with vibratory
processing). AR60, OR RUSTX100 will provide temporary retardation of rust formation. Depending on humidity,
temperature, and other conditions the temporary rust inhibition will be from a few hours to several days. If your materials
require longer protection, concentrated rust inhibitors are available that you may use to dip your parts in post vibratory
process to inhibit rust formation for several days to several months. NOTE: RUSTX100 may be used as a vibratory soap
Wear proper clothing and
personal protection equipment
when operating your machine!
