Phosphate Machine

Vixen have introduced a range of wash plants to use in conjunction with the latest technology in phosphate washing. The Phosphate Front Loading Machines come in many sizes from 1 - 2.5 metres in basket diameter.

Vixen's phosphating machines consist of a 3 stage cycle; hot washing with a phosphate solution, hot rinsing and then hot passivation solution.

 

Advantages

  • Eradication of Health and Safety issues associated with chlorinated solvents
  • Reduction/Elimination of etch prime processes
  • Excellent paint adhesion (salt spray tests indicate 260 hours)
  • Fast and Flexible processing of metals
  • Low running costs
  • Ease of handling larger components
  • Full technical back up regarding phosphate solution
  • Touch screen controls for easy operation
  • 500 litres per minute cleaning capacity

Product FAQs

WHAT SIZE BASKETS ARE AVAILABLE?

Our standard range of machines incorporate basket sizes from 1 metre up to 3 metres.

HOW MANY STAGES ARE INVOLVED?

Vixen’s phosphating machines consist of a 3-stage cycle and are used in conjunction with phosphating and passivate solutions. The 1st stage is a hot wash with phosphate solution. The 2nd stage is a hot rinse and the 3rd stage is hot passivation where the passivate is added to demineralised water.

This ensures an excellent key is achieved for the coating which is to be applied.

HOW IS THE MACHINE LOADED?

The machine has an air operated vertical guillotine type door . Components are loaded manually or by overhead crane onto the wash basket which sits on either a fixed steel frame with rails mounted to the floor or a heavy-duty bogey which can be manoeuvred around the workshop.

WHAT SOLUTIONS CAN I USE WITHIN THE MACHINE?

Vixen work in close partnership with suppliers of the phosphating solutions to ensure that every machine is set up and maintained correctly. Full technical back up is provided at all times.

WHERE CAN I GET SPARE PARTS FOR THE MACHINE?

Vixen can supply all the spare parts for their machines direct to the customer. Once you have purchased a machine from Vixen you will be assigned an internal aftersales contact who is available to give you advice on spares and consumables.

We also offer service contracts on all our machines ranging from twice yearly to monthly visits.

THE COMPONENTS I NEED TO TREAT WOULD NOT FIT INTO A CIRCULAR BASKET. DO YOU HAVE AN ALTERNATIVE?

Vixen’s Phoswash machine has been designed for metal fabrications and for phosphating of extruded bar etc. It is also ideal when space is an issue due to it having a small footprint.

See more information on this machine on the ‘PHOSWASH’ product page.

I CAN’T SEE A MACHINE SUITABLE/LARGE ENOUGH FOR THE PARTS I NEED TO PROCESS, CAN YOU HELP?

Vixen provide a custom build service, whether your application requires small alterations to a standard machine or a full turnkey CAD drawing proposal, Vixen have a solution to your problem at a price you can afford.

Contact our sales department who will be able to advise further.

Testimonials

It is an ideal alternative to the trike tank which is now old technology. The installation was quick and easy, and the training received was very good. It was an easy transition to become VOC compliant.

Richard Burns - Thetford Finishing Ltd, Thetford, Norfolk
From a health and safety point of view it is a major step forward as we were using solvents before, the Vixen Phosphater is also a bigger machine than the trike tank which means we are able to load more quantities of components and larger ones too.
Nick, Full Range Finishing - Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire

Since buying the machine it has increased productivity immensely, for example our old machine completed a full wash in 10-12 minutes but the new Phosphate completes a wash in just 3 minutes. I also find that the auto-dose system cuts down on manual labour time and maintaining the machine is far easier than the old machine.  

 

Dave Wright - TQ Education & Training Ltd, Long Eaton, Nottingham

Aftersales

Vixen provides unrivalled After Sales and Service support to help you keep your operation running with minimum disruption.

  • You will be assigned an after sales contact who is available to give you advice on detergent, spares and consumables.
  • All spares are sent out on a next day delivery service.
  • Prices of detergent and spares are available at very competitive rates.
  • We have a large service department who are on call to attend any service requests or queries you may have.
  • All after sales contacts are highly trained and able to give technical information.
  • CarePlan schemes are available to help you save money on regular services, spares and consumables.

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