Welcome to Vapaware!

Welcome to Vapaware!


ABOUT US

OUR ORIGINS

Vapaware was founded in 2019 by Kevin Buret, as a result of a hobby requirement. Being an avid on- and off-road motorcyclist, as well as a hands-on type of person, Kevin worked on and serviced his own motorcycles for many years. This evolved into rebuilding motorcycles as a hobby, which required a lot of cleaning and polishing of components to restore them into original condition.

Many improvements were made to the original design - one of the biggest was to have the cabinets manufactured in stainless steel. The main motivation for this was the no-rust factor and longevity of the cabinets, as well as the pressure sealing and quality build.

This was a mammoth task, which took more than 4 months to complete and the end result was a perfectly functioning Vapour Blasting machine. Vapaware was then formed and the manufacture of Vapour Blasting machines commenced with the first orders placed. Since its inception, Vapaware has had numerous enquiries due to the affordability and local backup in South Africa.


OUR ORIGINS

Vapaware was founded in 2019 by Kevin Buret, as a result of a hobby requirement. Being an avid on- and off-road motorcyclist, as well as a hands-on type of person, Kevin worked on and serviced his own motorcycles for many years. This evolved into rebuilding motorcycles as a hobby, which required a lot of cleaning and polishing of components to restore them into original condition.

Many improvements were made to the original design - one of the biggest was to have the cabinets manufactured in stainless steel. The main motivation for this was the no-rust factor and longevity of the cabinets, as well as the pressure sealing and quality build.

This was a mammoth task, which took more than 4 months to complete and the end result was a perfectly functioning Vapour Blasting machine. Vapaware was then formed and the manufacture of Vapour Blasting machines commenced with the first orders placed. Since its inception, Vapaware has had numerous enquiries due to the affordability and local backup in South Africa.


Traditional sand blasting was too damaging to engine alloys and carburettors, leaving the alloys pitted and marked which was not acceptable to a perfectionist. After extensive research for alternative cleaning methods, Kevin discovered Vapour Blasting. However, Vapour Blasting machines were only available by exorbitant import costs, starting at R200K, before import duties. For this reason, Kevin decided to build his own machine.

We pride ourselves on quality built machines at affordable prices, which provide a method of cleaning and polishing components that is unrivalled in the world today. Vapaware’s machines are world class and compare to any international products on the market today.



Vapaware was founded in 2019 by Kevin Buret, as a result of a hobby requirement. Being an avid on- and off-road motorcyclist, as well as a hands-on type of person, Kevin worked on and serviced his own motorcycles for many years. This evolved into rebuilding motorcycles as a hobby, which required a lot of cleaning and polishing of components to restore them into original condition.

Many improvements were made to the original design - one of the biggest was to have the cabinets manufactured in stainless steel. The main motivation for this was the no-rust factor and longevity of the cabinets, as well as the pressure sealing and quality build.

OUR ORIGINS

Traditional sand blasting was too damaging to engine alloys and carburettors, leaving the alloys pitted and marked which was not acceptable to a perfectionist. After extensive research for alternative cleaning methods, Kevin discovered Vapour Blasting. However, Vapour Blasting machines were only available at exorbitant import costs, starting at R200K, before import duties. For this reason, Kevin decided to build his own machine.

This was a mammoth task, which took more than 4 months to complete and the end result was a perfectly functioning Vapour Blasting machine. Vapaware was then formed and the manufacture of Vapour Blasting machines commenced with the first orders placed. Since its inception, Vapaware has had numerous enquiries due to the affordability and local backup in South Africa.

We pride ourselves on quality built machines at affordable prices, which provide a method of cleaning and polishing components that is unrivalled in the world today. Vapaware’s machines are world-class and compare to any international products on the market today.


FAQS

FAQS

QUESTIONS:

What are the advantages of vapour blasting over dry blasting?

Why vapour blast instead of conventional sand blasting?

Will it erode metal and affect dimensions or tolerances?

What is the required compressor size?

Where are the units manufactured?

Is there a guarantee?

Spare parts listing availability?

What are the shipping costs?

What payment methods do you accept?

I still have more questions I need to ask?

ANSWERS:

Vapour blasting produces a finer finish than dry blasting and is ideal for the cleaning of more delicate components. The vapour blasting machines use a water and abrasive slurry to simultaneously blast and degrease which prevents impregnation of media onto the component. One of the major advantages of vapour blasting is that it is a dust-free process.

Vapour blasting is less aggressive than dry blasting, but it is just as effective and has a better finish. Vapour blasting does not allow for media to be impregnated into the component, nor is there any dust created by the break-up of media.

No, one of the benefits of vapour blasting is that all critical surfaces and dimensions of components remain unchanged.

The bigger the better, a 5HP 200L unit or larger is recommended. A 3HP will suffice for hobbies; smaller than this is not recommended.

All the machines are factory built in South Africa on order only.

Each component will have its own suppliers guarantee. There really isn't much that can go wrong, other than the electric pumps being utilised.

All parts used in the conversion are freely available. We will happily supply you details of suppliers in your area.

This will need to be arranged by yourself with a courier company. Units are manufactured in Cape Town, South Africa.

We accept cash or bank transfer.

Call us or email us through the contact page.

QUESTIONS:

What are the advantages of vapour blasting over dry blasting?

Why vapour blast instead of conventional sand blasting?

Will it erode metal and affect dimensions or tolerances?

What is the required compressor size?

Where are the units manufactured?

Is there a guarantee?

Spare parts listing availability?

What are the shipping costs?

What payment methods do you accept?

I still have more questions I need to ask?

ANSWERS:

Vapour blasting produces a finer finish than dry blasting and is ideal for the cleaning of more delicate components. The vapour blasting machines use a water and abrasive slurry to simultaneously blast and degrease which prevents impregnation of media onto the component. One of the major advantages of vapour blasting is that it is a dust-free process.

Vapour blasting is less aggressive than dry blasting, but it is just as effective and has a better finish. Vapour blasting does not allow for media to be impregnated into the component, nor is there any dust created by the break-up of media.

No, one of the benefits of vapour blasting is that all critical surfaces and dimensions of components remain unchanged.

The bigger the better, a 5HP 200L unit or larger is recommended. A 3HP will suffice for hobbies; smaller than this is not recommended.

All the machines are factory built in South Africa on order only.

Each component will have its own suppliers guarantee. There really isn't much that can go wrong, other than the electric pumps being utilised.

All parts used in the conversion are freely available. We will happily supply you details of suppliers in your area.

This will need to be arranged by yourself with a courier company. Units are manufactured in Cape Town, South Africa.

We accept cash or bank transfer.

Call us or email us through the contact page.

* Quality Stainless Steel *

* Pay no import duties = savings *

* After sales support *

* Local support guaranteed *

* Support local SA business *

* Start your own business *

WHY BUY FROM US?

* Quality Stainless Steel *

* Pay no import duties = savings *

* After sales support *

* Local support guaranteed *

* Support local SA business *

* Start your own business *

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Created by SmartlyDIGITAL

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