Description
Wet tumbling is the gold standard for getting brass truly clean inside and out, and this kit hands you the core pieces to start doing it right. The Frankford Arsenal Rotary Tumbler Lite sits at the center of the setup, a scaled-down take on the Platinum Series Rotary Tumbler built for reloaders who run smaller batches or work with specialty cartridges. With a 3.3 liter drum, it holds up to 300 pieces of .223 brass per load, which is a comfortable sweet spot for handloaders who don't need to process thousands of cases at a time.
The real advantage of this process comes from the stainless steel pins. As the drum turns, the smooth rotary action lets those tiny pins work their way inside case necks and down into primer pockets, scrubbing out carbon and fouling that a vibratory tumbler just can't reach. You end up with cases that look and feel like new, inside and out. The kit includes 2 lbs of stainless media to get you going.
What Makes the Rotary Tumbler Lite Click
The tumbler runs on a maintenance-free, direct-drive electric motor with a simple on/off switch, so there's nothing to fuss with once it's loaded. The leak-proof cap has a clear window, letting you peek in on the tumbling action and check your brass-to-water-to-media ratio without stopping the machine. When the batch is done, the drum lifts off easily to dump into the separator.
Sorting Pins From Brass With the Media Separator
Anything worth doing with stainless pins is worth having a good separator for, and this kit comes with the Wet/Dry Media Separator to handle that step. It spins the pins away from your finished cases so you're not fishing them out by hand, and it works for both wet and dry cleaning jobs. A magnet helps corral any stragglers, and most folks find the process goes quick once they get a rhythm down.
All told, this is a tidy way to step into wet tumbling without piecing a system together part by part. You'll still want cleaning solution and a drying method, but the heavy lifting is covered right out of the box.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Frankford Arsenal
- Manufacturer Part Number: 1199452
- UPC: 661120747277
- Model: Rotary Tumbler Lite Essentials Kit
- Tumbling Method: Wet (stainless steel pin media)
- Drum Capacity: 3.3 Liters
- Brass Capacity: Up to 300 Pieces of .223 Brass
- Voltage: 110V
- Motor: Maintenance-Free Direct-Drive Electric
- Included Media: 2 lbs Stainless Steel Pins
- Color: Grey/Blue
- Pieces: 3 Piece Set
What’s Included
- Frankford Arsenal Rotary Tumbler Lite (110V)
- Wet/Dry Media Separator
- 2 lbs of stainless steel cleaning media pins
- Instructions
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Rotary Tumbler Lite Essentials Kit come with stainless steel media?
Yes. This kit includes 2 lbs of stainless steel pins, which is the right amount to pair with the Rotary Tumbler Lite. That covers the media step that's usually sold separately, so you're ready to start wet tumbling as soon as you add water and cleaning solution.
How much brass can the Rotary Tumbler Lite hold?
The 3.3 liter drum is rated to tumble up to 300 pieces of .223 brass per load. That capacity makes it a strong fit for lower-volume reloaders and for cleaning specialty or hard-to-find cartridge cases. It's the compact counterpart to the full-size Platinum Series Rotary Tumbler.
Do I need anything else to use this kit?
The kit covers the tumbler, separator, and pins, so you'll still want a cleaning solution and a way to dry your brass afterward. Many reloaders use the brass cleaning solution Frankford Arsenal offers, though some mix their own with a bit of dish soap and lemishine. A magnet also helps gather up any loose pins during separation.
Why choose wet tumbling with pins over a vibratory tumbler?
The smooth rotary action works the stainless pins down into primer pockets and flash holes, cleaning the inside of cases in a way vibratory tumblers can't match. Wet tumbling also cuts down on dust and the media is reusable. The trade-off is a little more handling with the pins, but the finished brass comes out looking like new.





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