Aqua Wheelblaster
This machine blasts, washes and prepares alloy wheels in one quick and simple step ready for painting and lacquering. This process uses water mixed with abrasive to surface treat the alloy and provide an ideal surface for paint or lacquer to adhere to – in just 3 minutes!
Designed around the application
This machine blasts, washes and prepares alloy wheels in one quick and simple step ready for painting and lacquering. This process uses water mixed with abrasive to surface treat the alloy and provide an ideal surface for paint or lacquer to adhere to – in just 3 minutes!
Process capability
Designed exclusively for alloy wheel preparationThe Aqua Wheelblaster uses Vixen’s wet blasting technology to finish and provide a key surface for alloy wheels.
Production fit
This machine blasts, washes and prepares alloy wheels in one quick and simple step ready for painting and lacquering. This process uses water mixed with abrasive to surface treat the alloy and provide an ideal surface for paint or lacquer to adhere to – in just 3 minutes!
Configuration flexibility
The use of water ensures no media is impregnated onto the alloy wheel. The water also provides a washing action and does not strip the wheel back to bare metal. The wetblasting process used in the Aqua Wheelblaster does not need a specific room for siting, eliminates the risk of dust and combines all of the preparation process in one cabinet – ideal for the workplace.
How the process comes together
Load the part
Position components for safe access to the surfaces that require cleaning or finishing.
Circulate the slurry
Water and selected media are mixed and delivered through the wet-blast nozzle.
Create the finish
Compressed air accelerates the slurry for controlled cleaning by flow rather than hard impact.
Recover and rinse
Slurry returns to the sump for recirculation; rinsing and media clarification are configured as required.
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Standard configuration
Published equipment provides a starting point; final dimensions, utilities, media and process options should be confirmed for the selected build.
| Specification | Standard configuration |
|---|---|
| Configuration | Internal spigot ensures ease of handling and loading |
Custom configurations are available. eChem and Vixen can evaluate working dimensions, part handling, process stages and automation for your application.
Features and application options
- Dust – free process
- Optional Pneumatic lift complies with health and safety
- Internal spigot ensures ease of handling and loading
- Compact cabinet design
- Blow off gun to remove excess water and media ready for painting
- Combines six processes in one machine
- Wheels can be prepared in less than three minutes
- After processing, the original paint of the wheel will be totally clean and perfectly etched ready for recoating with paint.
Build the right cleaning process
eChem can compare parts, soils, finish requirements, throughput, utilities and automation before a Vixen system is specified.