Testimonials
TT Electronics - Barbados
“The main benefit we observed from using Vixen's Miniwash degreasing machines was the reliability. We have an excellent relationship with Vixen Surface Treatments.
The Miniwash 480 degreasing machine gives rapid speed, quality and cleanliness of the components to TT Electronics and is contaminant and hazard free to the working environment." (Miniwash)
Gordon Styles, Managing Director - Star Prototype, China
“My company, Star Prototype, is based in China and in 2010 we were looking for a new machine to remove an expanded PU foam from within our CNC machined ABS models, and also the cleaning/finishing of Aluminum parts.
After a lot of testing and searching throughout China and other countries we simply couldn't find a machine that would do even remotely what a Vixen Aquablast wet blasting machine would do. We personally imported the Vixen Aquablast machine from Teesside in the North East of England to Zhongshan without any difficulty what so ever, and the machine has performed excellently producing amazing results.
The true test is that we have two machines stood side by side, a Chinese made machine and a British made machine. My Chinese workers simply gravitate towards the Vixen wet blasting machine because it simply works the best by far providing great results. In short the Aquablast is a truly great, reliable, dust free machine.”
Bill Redman, Managing Director - Redman Engineering
“Since introducing the Aquablast wet blasting machine time has been cut to just 2 ½ man hours and removed the need for cleaning as a separate operation prior to surface finishing. An additional benefit being the finish is now consistent and controllable and any one of our staff can use it. We have time and control back in our hands. The process has also removed sore and cut fingers! We would highly recommend Vixen’s Aquablast.”
Doug Cook, Managing Director - DJ&SC Cook
“We have a small workshop where repairs and restoration of classic motorcycles is undertaken, we also take on blast cleaning from the car and motorcycle trades and general public. In the past we used a dry bead blasting cabinet for the cleaning of parts but decided to move to a wet blasting system to improve the finish of components.
After researching Wet Blast machines we chose the Vixen Aquablast because of it's Stainless Steel construction, cabinet size, competitive pricing and the willingness of the company to meet our needs.
We have found a significant improvement in finish, speed, reliability and cleanliness with the Aquablast wetblasting cabinet. The process is dust free and as such visibility during blasting is vastly improved, reducing the time required to clean each component.
We have no hesitation in recommending the Vixen Aquablast to anyone considering buying a Wet Blast machine.”
Alf Hubbard, Managing Director - Alf's Motorcycles
“The wet blasting equipment has been a superb addition to the tools our workshop use for refurbishing motorcycle engine components and we continue to find more applications to experiment with. The Aquablast 1215 wetblasting machine has clearly reduced the time to refurbish these items compared to previous as we now have a factory finish and could not ask for better.”
Brian Smiles, Smiles Engineering, Tyne & Wear
The Jetwash Carousel degreasing machine is a great improvement on the smaller top loading machine which we previously used, for the type of work which we carry out. The machine is continuously utilised on a daily basis and has helped us to cope with our increased workload and keep up our reputation for quality and service which we have built up over the past 25 years. The machine has also contributed to helping us win a Business of the Year Environmental award.
Ian Wood - J and CR Wood, Hull
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.
Dave Wright - TQ Education & Training Ltd, Long Eaton, Nottingham
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.
Nick, Full Range Finishing - Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire
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.Richard Burns - Thetford Finishing Ltd, Thetford, Norfolk
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.Rhys Boden - Clutch & Gearbox, Leeds
"We use the Aquablast 915 machine from Vixen daily for wet blasting of clutch assemblies in the main. The dry blasting process was very dusty as opposed to wetblasting which is a dust free process and we now also spend less time and money in topping up the media as the wetblast machine prolongs the media life. Overall we are very impressed with the machine and the service from Vixen."
Matthew Hargrave - Lockside Engineering, Castleford
"The purchase of the Vixen AB915 wetblasting cabinet has speeded up our cleaning process considerably and at the same time cut down on manual labour. As a company involved in engine reconditioning we need to clean up a wide range of items including engine blocks, cylinder heads etc.
We previously did this by hand using wire brushes, however we now wetblast all of the components in the Vixen Aquablast cabinet and the result is a much more presentable end product."
Mike Beresford, MEM250V:
"Increased efficiency was the spin-off with a required 1.1 million components per week automatically degreased and dried immediately" (Tristar Rotary Drum)
Ian Wilson, Hi Shear Fasteners:
"Vixen's machines have given us a safe, reliable alternative to cleaning small parts in the light of the problems associated with solvent cleaning."(Jetwash)
Tony Palframan, Managing Director - Phoenix Optical Glass:
"It is ideal for use in our busy workshop. All our components are made specifically to customer requirements and all applications of the Vixen machines are different. The Vixograin media gives an excellent cosmetic finish and shows up any faults when inspecting components. An added bonus is we can use the Vixen Jetair for internal maintenance too." (Blast Cabinet)
John Mallinson, Production Manager - Playdale Playgrounds:
"As the Vixen machine has now enabled us to control our blast cleaning we have significantly reduced costs and lead times on painted steelwork. We no longer need to use subcontractors and the finish the machine produces is excellent" (Blast Cabinet)
Mike Bloomer, Production Supervisor, Black & Decker states:
"The new Vixen machine produces a consistently clean product and from the minute the machine was switched on, we have had trouble free use twenty four hours a day, impressing everyone in the factory. An added bonus has been that we have made a 50% saving on blast media."(Carousel Blasting Machine)
Michael Valters, joint MD of West Riding Pressings said:
"I am pleased with our investment, The Tristar is very cost effective doing a job previously requiring 4 people and enabling us to wash and dry 1,000 components per hour. We are now considering in investing in another machine from Vixen to help in the degreasing of other components."(Tristar Conveyor)