Phoswash

The Phoswash machine has been introduced to compliment Vixen's existing range of phosphating machines. This machine is the ideal solution when space is an issue due to it having a small footprint.

The machine is available as a 2 stage or 3 stage phosphate process and is fitted with an electric warm air dryer, the purpose of which is to maintain the temperature inside the wash chamber and to assist with flash drying.

The Phoswash machine is ideally suited to metal fabrications which need pre-treatment prior to coating and is also commonly used for phosphating lengths of extruded bar.

The machine is supplied with 2 rails inside which hold a standard perforated floor for placing components on. This floor can be simply lifted off the rails and an optional docking bogey can be used.

Advantages

  • Small Footprint
  • 100% Stainless Steel Construction
  • Fully Insulated
  • Drying Facility
  • Eradication of Health and Safety issues associated with chlorinated solvents
  • Reduction/Elimination of etch prime processes
  • Excellent Paint Adhesion
  • Fast and Flexible processing of metals
  • Full technical back up regarding phosphate solution
  • Low Running Costs

Product FAQs

WHAT DOES THE PROCESS INVOLVE?

Vixen’s Phoswash machines are available with 2 or 3 stage wash cycles and are used in conjunction with phosphating and passivate solutions to ensure an excellent key is achieved for the coating which is to be applied.

WHAT ARE THE COMPONENTS LOADED ONTO?

The machine is supplied with 2 rails inside which hold a standard perforated floor for placing components on. This floor can be lifted off the rails and an optional docking bogey can be used to enable easier loading of components.

DOES THE MACHINE DRY THE PARTS?

In the main components will flash dry if positioned sensibly in the wash chamber. To assist in the flash drying a hot air blower is fitted in the machine to extend the flash drying period by maintaining the temperature of components on the chamber.

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.

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

Several factors led us to purchasing the Phoswash machine from Vixen. The machine has a very compact design, was competitively priced with low operating costs and negligible environmental issues and also uses a phosphate solution which gives better results when powder coating. The quality of the finish to our components is now much better than with the open vapour system and has reduced our preparation time by more than 50%. We found the degree of assistance from the Vixen team to be of a very high standard and the Phoswash machine seems to fulfil all the promises made.

Ian Wood - J and CR Wood, Hull

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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