Aquaflame Systems

Question to all jewellers who use an Aquaflame or microweld type machine.
What is the most common size tips you use and what jobs do you use them for?

Aquaflame go out to lots of different types of industry and there seems to be a difference in the size of tip preference.

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From time to time we get machines in that have been part exchange from new ones or we retire our loan fleet.

We have 3 x model 500 in at the moment on a first come first receive basis.

If you are interested please email [email protected]

New model 500 = £1655 plus Vat and dangerous good carriage or free carriage if collecting.

Refurbished model 500 = £800 plus Vat and dangerous goods carriage. For free carriage if collected.

1988 v 2024
We are often asked how long will my machine last?
We always say, if you look after it and regularly maintain it, it will last a life time.
Last week, we were asked if there was anything we can do to get it working properly again.
Challenge accepted- it only needed a standard service. We had to replace a few parts that have been obsolete for year but it's back up and running and ready for another 36 years.

Date stamp on this machine 1988 for its build.
Side by side with the 2024 version, newly built ready for its new home.

Anyone got an older Aquaflame or microweld than 1988?
[email protected]


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We are often asked how long will my machine last?
We always say, if you look after it and regularly maintain it, it will last a life time.
Last week, we were asked if there was anything we can do to get it working properly again.
Challenge accepted- it only needed a standard service. We had to replace a few parts that have been obsolete for year but it's back up and running and ready for another 36 years.

Date stamp on this machine 1988 for its build.
Side by side with the 2024 version, newly built ready for its new home.

Anyone got an older Aquaflame or microweld than 1988?
[email protected]


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Why service your Aquaflame or microweld?
This little machine looked fine on the outside but had started to misbehave. The flame had got smaller and it just didn't operate properly.

When we opened it up and looked inside the poor thing needs time TLC.

The tubing used inside is chemical resistant but not chemical proof. Over time it goes hard and brittle and you face the danger of the chemicals spilling out which is a health and safety issue buy also if the KoH spills inside the machine it can damage the electrical components.
We recommend you service your machine every 2 years or 4000 working hours.

If you want your machine servicing please contact Aquaflame via email on [email protected]
We need the make and model of your machine and your full contact details please. If it is an Aquaflame the serial number on the back help us find the history of your machine.

If you need component like new tips or torch ets contact.
[email protected]

Thank you.


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Site tubes!
We recommend that your machine is serviced every 2 years or 4000 working hours.
The components we use are chemical resistant not chemical proof. As part of the service all the tubing is replaced. The booster tubing is a special plastic that helps with the resistance of the MEK which will dissolve standard plastic tubing.
This is one that needs some serious TLC.

Opps.
A massive thank you to "TYRES 4 U 247 Ltd" Birmingham for coming out to rescue me.
If you need a mobile tyre fitted, these guys are brilliant.

We are always repeating the same information. To try to prevent this happening.
Please pack, extra pack and pack again when sending in a service. Machines are heavy.

This Model 80 was sent in a flimsy box and had dropped out of the side!!!
It's now a service & damaged control.

If you send any machine back to us please use a very sturdy box with lot of packing on the base of the box and around the sides.
The machine needs to be secure.

Also Mahoosive signs for the couriers! This way up and handle with care.

We have to see your Machines getting damaged.

Going going gone!
20gms of silver scrap in 60 seconds.

Customer: My machine doesn't work and it leaks!
Aquaflame: opens up machine and spots a slight problem, Like a massive hole in the tubing!

This is what the chemicals do if you don't service your machine regularly. We use chemical resistant tubes but not chemical proof. If the tubes aren't replaced regularly they go brittle and your machine won't work.

This poor thing hasn't been tended for a long time and we are not sure if we'll get it working as the inner cell is so thin it might not be able to produce gas. We'll give it a quick test and see what happens.
Stay tuned for what we find.

Last week we had 3 machine in to assess. The one machine hadn't worked for years and had been in storage. It's owner didn't hold out much hope and asked us to scrap it.
We assessed all 3 machine and said we can get them all working.

This machine has a test date label of 25 August 1977 so it's 46 years old. It was created in the year of the queen's silver jubilee!

It's was just a bit neglected but after some TLC and a few modifications to bring it up date. Its has a resprayed case and is now as good as new.
We can rebuild them.

Update from the poor damaged machine that was delivered for its service with the chemicals still inside.
We have stripped it out and given it a new case. All components have been serviced or replaced.
It certainly looks a lot better and now runs like new.

This is what happens if you don't remove the chemicals when you ship your machine.
This standard service is now a complete rebuild. Thankfully, the transformer survived its ordeal.

Keep your flame in full working order remember your Aquaflame should be serviced every 4000 working hours or every 2 years, whichever comes first.
Contact [email protected] for a quote.
We service most micro soldering machines.

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas