When do I choose immersion instead of spraying?
When the dirt sits where the spray does not reach: in cavities, in complex assemblies, or at the bottom of a full basket. For very heavy loads immersion is also more practical, because you do not work with a rotating basket.
How heavy can the load be?
400 kg on the D400, 800 kg on the D800 and 1000 kg on the D1000. For the D Pro this is determined per project, because it works with fixtures made to measure.
What is the difference between the D series and the D Pro?
On the D series the platform moves up and down and tilts within an angle range. On the D Pro the part is clamped in a fixture and rotated 360 degrees in the bath, with a shaking and churning effect. That is intended for complex parts where every cavity has to drain.
What happens to the chips?
A recirculation pump sends the bath continuously through a 500 micron filter, and a chip discharge collects the solid particles. That keeps the bath usable for longer.
Can I use this for paint stripping as well?
Yes, that is one of the applications. Whether it works depends on the paint system and on the product used. We go through that together, based on your part and the paint system on it.
Which cleaner or additive do I use in this machine?
We supply the cleaner with the machine, because it helps determine the result. Phibo has its own range of water-based cleaners and additives, from corrosion-inhibiting cleaners to defoamers. We choose the product and the dosage that suit your parts together with you, based on your contamination and the material of your parts.
What happens after I send a request?
We call you. Before we work out a quotation, we go through your parts, your contamination and your volumes together, so that the proposal is right straight away. So you get a real conversation with someone who knows the machines, and not an automatic e-mail with a brochure.
Is the machine CE compliant, and does it have to be inspected every year?
You receive the machine with CE marking, with a declaration of conformity and a manual. An annual inspection keeps the installation safe and reliable. You can arrange that with us in a maintenance service contract, together with the periodic maintenance.
What happens after delivery?
Phibo remains your point of contact. After commissioning and the training of your operators you can cover what follows in a maintenance service contract, so that your installation is inspected periodically and keeps running as it did on day one. We match what goes into your contract to your machine and to how intensively you use it. We put that on paper together with the quotation.
How does it work for service and spare parts?
You arrange maintenance, repairs and overhauls directly with Phibo, and the spare parts as well. For parts that are not in stock, you receive a lead time straight away.
What warranty do I get, and what is the delivery time?
You get one year of warranty, on every machine. The delivery time depends on the installation you choose and is therefore always stated in your quotation.
Is the training of our operators included in the price?
Yes. On delivery and commissioning we train your operators, and that is included in the price. That way everyone who works with the machine knows how to operate and maintain it.
