Collector Notice

All machines and fruitie cabinets operate exclusively on free-play mode or collectible brass tokens for private domestic entertainment. We do not provide real-money wagering equipment.

45-Point Electrical Certification • 230V UK Plug • 2-Year Warranty

We Design, Restore, & Retail Customised Commercial Arcade & Fruitie Cabinets

Authentic commercial-grade machines, fully overhauled, electro-mechanically calibrated, and certified for private home game rooms, collectors, and executive lounges across the United Kingdom.

2-Year Warranty
45-Point PAT Tested
Free UK Delivery
Guns N Roses Pinball Machine
Showroom Highlight • Pinball Machines

Legendary rock-themed pinball table featuring authentic multiball ramps, full LED lighting package, and concert sound audio amplification.

1,000s of Retro Games

Authentic arcade & reel action

2 Year Guarantee

Comprehensive parts & labor

Free UK Delivery

Two-person room delivery

Bespoke Custom Options

Artwork & button customization

Hand Built in The UK

King Street, Manchester

Bespoke Workshop Commissioning

Get Your Own Custom Arcade Machine

Have a dream cabinet concept in mind? Our Manchester engineering workshop designs, fabricates, and wraps customized arcade units and fruitie cabinets tailored precisely to your game room aesthetic.

Custom Vinyl Artwork & Marquee Backlighting

High-resolution matte or gloss laminated artwork printed on 3M heavy-duty vinyl with LED backlighting.

Competition Hardware & Microswitches

Authentic Japanese Sanwa Denshi sticks, chrome LED pushers, or classic American concave bat-tops.

Token Mech or One-Touch Free-Play

Equipped with electronic token validators tuned for commemorative brass tokens or instant push-button credits.

Manchester Workshop Specification

Tailored Cabinet Architecture

Choose your chassis profile, control panel layout, and illumination scheme.

Custom Cabinet Build

Selectable Hardware Elements:

19mm Chrome T-Molding RGB Under-Glow LED Subwoofer Acoustic Bass Box Sanwa JLF Joysticks Custom Laser Backglass Cast Steel Token Hopper
Verified Collector Reviews

Quality You Can Trust

Over 250 restored machines and custom arcade cabinets delivered to enthusiastic collectors across the UK. Read genuine feedback from our clients.

★★★★★

"The Triple Double Diamond cabinet arrived in immaculate condition. The Manchester team carried it up into our games room, showed us how the token hopper cycles, and PAT tested it on site. Outstanding British craftsmanship."

Marcus Davies Manchester • Verified Collector
★★★★★

"Ordered a custom Mega Upright arcade cabinet with bespoke side art. The Sanwa buttons feel crisp and responsive, and having over 1,000 retro titles ready to boot instantly brings back so many arcade memories."

David H. Chester • Arcade Enthusiast
★★★★★

"I was hesitant about buying an electro-mechanical machine online, but their reservation process was smooth with zero upfront payment until logistics were agreed. The 2-year warranty gives complete peace of mind."

Robert Sterling Liverpool • Private Collector
Comprehensive Multi-Platform Gaming

1,000's of Games Pre-loaded

Experience authentic coin-op sensations without frustrating configurations or complex setup. Our multi-play and video cabinets arrive fully programmed with zero-latency input boards, smooth menus, and high-fidelity sound.

Whether you are reliving the golden age of 1980s vertical scrolling shooters, side-scrolling beat-em-ups, or mechanical stepper reels, our machines deliver pure nostalgia straight out of the crate.

Golden Age Classics

Iconic maze, space shoot-em-up, and platformer titles with authentic CRT scanline filters.

90s Head-to-Head

Two-player fighting and action combat classics with instantaneous button responsiveness.

Electro-Mechanical Sim

Classic physical stepper feel and vintage bell chimes for private lounge entertainment.

Pinball Visual Ramps

Physics-accurate multiball simulations with authentic stereo music and bumper audio.

Preloaded Arcade Machine System
Manchester Engineering Workshop

Get in Touch

Have a question regarding machine dimensions, domestic 230V power requirements, or logistics access? Our Manchester engineers are on hand to assist.

Workshop & Showroom Address

55 King Street, Manchester, M2 4LQ, United Kingdom

Direct Telephone Support

+44 7770 901234

Operating Hours

Mon - Fri: 08:30 - 17:30 | Sat: 10:00 - 16:00

CATC Fruit Machine Parts Workshop Frontage
Master Retro Preservation

About CATC Fruit Machine Parts

Established at King Street, Manchester, CATC Fruit Machine Parts Ltd represents a team of veteran cabinet makers, electro-mechanical engineers, and retro enthusiasts dedicated to the preservation of classic commercial entertainment hardware.

Every machine entering our workshop is treated as an engineering artefact. We replace hazardous legacy wiring with modern fire-retardant harnesses, rewire transformers to clean 230V UK domestic standards, rebuild optical reel sensors, and restore rich silkscreened glass panels so they look and perform just as they did on day one.

250+

Cabinets Restored

45

Point Electrical Audit

24 Mo

Workshop Guarantee

Collector Clarity • 12 Key Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about domestic machine ownership, reservation without upfront payment, and white-glove delivery across the UK.

Standard ground-floor mainland UK delivery is included complimentary on select restored models. For complex domestic installations involving tight stairways, basement game rooms, or upper levels, our logistics team calculates a tailored two-person white-glove quote based on your access survey.
Simply add your chosen cabinet to your reservation basket and submit the request. Mention any access challenges (e.g. spiral stairs, narrow doorways) in the order notes, and our logistics manager will telephone you within 2 hours with an exact transport plan.
No. In strict accordance with commercial safety and equipment verification, we do not take automated card payments online. Every reservation holds the equipment while our engineers conduct a final 45-point pre-delivery bench inspection and issue a formal pro-forma invoice.
Yes, customer collections are warmly welcomed at our facility on 55 King Street, Manchester (M2 4LQ). Please schedule an appointment in advance so we can prepare your unit and provide protective transit shrink-wrap.
Absolutely. Our Manchester workshop features a dedicated testing showroom where collectors can play our restored machines, inspect mechanical stepper response, test flippers, and hear sound levels before confirming an order.
Yes. We regularly acquire vintage British fruitie cabinets, electro-mechanical reel machines, and pinball tables from private collectors and estate liquidations. Send photos and model details through our contact form for an appraisal.
Clicking "Proceed to Equipment Reservation" generates a direct booking reference (e.g. MAN-RES-XXXXXX). You provide contact and delivery details, our technician reviews the build, contacts you to confirm options, and coordinates white-glove transport.
Every unit offered is collector-grade. Cabinets are ultrasonically cleaned, all nicotine stains or odors eliminated, chrome polished, woodwork treated, and electronics upgraded with fresh memory backup batteries and silent low-temperature LEDs.
Yes. Our technicians execute a rigorous 45-point checklist covering step-down transformer voltages, PAT earth-leakage verification, optical stepper sensor calibration, coin comparator tolerance, and 1,000-cycle continuous test runs.
All machines include our 24-month workshop limited warranty. Should you ever require maintenance, our engineers stock thousands of original spares and provide unlimited lifetime telephone technical guidance.
Yes, 100% legal for private domestic enjoyment in the UK. All our reel cabinets operate either on free-play or on supplied brass souvenir amusement tokens with zero real-currency payouts, categorizing them as domestic collector recreation.
We provide a 14-day collector satisfaction inspection window upon delivery. If the machine does not meet the exact specifications agreed upon during your reservation, our team will arrange return collection.
Workshop Insights & Engineering

Our Blog Posts

Read behind-the-scenes guides on electro-mechanical reel calibration, PAT testing protocols, and retro arcade cabinet joinery.

Restoring Electro-Mechanical Machines
Restoration Workshop • Manchester

The Art of Overhauling Vintage Stepper Reels for Domestic Use

Commercial reel cabinets were originally engineered for bustling public venues. Converting them for silent domestic lounges requires precision optical adjustments, step-down voltage dampeners, and modern low-temperature LED arrays.

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Electrical Safety in Retro Cabinets
Technical Compliance • 230V Safety

Why the 45-Point Electrical & PAT Audit is Essential

Older electrolytic capacitors and oxidized power wiring present significant fire hazards. Our detailed examination of our 45-point testing protocol explains how we make 30-year-old cabinets safer than modern flat-screen electronics.

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55 King Street, Manchester, M2 4LQ, United Kingdom