If you are evaluating a REFOX AP32 / AP32 Plus, APM-20B / APM-40B or a TBK 938 / 938S / 938F polishing machine, you are comparing the right category of equipment. Rather than ask you to trust a brand badge, this page lists the criteria refurbishment factories should compare on — and how a factory-direct CITEE line is positioned as a direct alternative.
The machines buyers most often compare
- REFOX AP32 / AP32 Plus — compact desktop 1–2 station units popular with repair shops.
- REFOX APM-20B / APM-40B — higher-capacity machines aimed at refurbishment operations.
- TBK 938 / 938S / 938F — widely distributed single/dual-station desktop polishers.
- CITEE CPM series — CPM-001 Single-Station Polishing Machine, CPM-002 Dual-Station Polishing Machine, CPM-004 / CPM-008 Multi-Station Polishing Machine, CPM-016 16-Station Polishing Machine and CPM-024 24-Station Polishing Machine, spanning 1 to 24 stations, supplied factory-direct.
Compare on these five criteria — not just price
- Capacity match: a desktop AP32/TBK-938-class unit suits a shop; factories processing consistent monthly volume usually need 16 or 24 stations. See the factory line page.
- Total cost of ownership: include recurring blankets, rollers, powder, glue and coating over the machine’s life, not only the purchase price.
- Consumables continuity: confirm the supplier actually manufactures and stocks spares for your market, so the line is never idle waiting on wear parts.
- Customization: OEM/ODM branding, model-specific molds, voltage and bundled kits.
- After-sales: warranty handling, spare-module replacement, and operator SOP/training support.
Why buyers consider a factory-direct alternative
Branded machines from REFOX and TBK are commonly sold through distributors and resellers, which adds a layer between the factory and the operator. Buying factory-direct from a manufacturer like CITEE is primarily about price transparency, direct consumables supply, and direct technical support — and the ability to configure station count, molds and consumables bundles to your exact model mix. We encourage you to request spec sheets from both sides and evaluate the five criteria above for your own volume.
Capacity cross-reference
- Shop / 1–2 devices per cycle (AP32, TBK-938 class) → CITEE CPM-001 Single-Station Polishing Machine / CPM-002 Dual-Station Polishing Machine.
- Large shop / multi-device (AP32 Plus class) → CITEE CPM-004 / CPM-008 Multi-Station Polishing Machine.
- Factory batch (APM-20B / APM-40B class) → CITEE CPM-016 16-Station Polishing Machine / CPM-024 24-Station Polishing Machine.
For the full range and how to size by volume, see the screen polishing machine guide.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. For 1–2-device desktop use, the CITEE CPM-001 and CPM-002 are the comparable factory-direct alternatives; the CPM-004/008 covers larger multi-device shop use.
For factory-scale batch work, buyers compare the APM-20B/APM-40B class against the CITEE CPM-016 (16 stations) and CPM-024 (24 stations). We recommend sizing by your monthly qualified volume.
Factory-direct typically means transparent pricing, direct and continuous consumables supply, direct technical support, and flexible configuration of stations, molds, voltage, OEM and consumables bundles.
Consumables can be model-specific. Send your current machine model and we will confirm compatibility or supply matched CITEE consumables.
Request spec sheets and warranty/consumables terms from both suppliers, then compare total cost of ownership, spares availability, customization and after-sales for your own monthly volume. We are happy to provide CITEE’s details on request.
Request a factory-direct quotation
Tell us your company name, monthly refurbishment volume, the machine model and quantity you are evaluating, and any consumables you need bundled. Our team will reply with a formal PI, lead time, warranty terms and consumables planning for your workload.