Capacitor on SP-20

The motor on our SP-20 isn’t getting power anymore, even though nothing is wrong with the electrical system. We think it might be a problem with the capacitor. Does anyone have experience with this? I appreciate any thoughts. Thank you.

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SP-15 Trip Spring replacement advice needed

I recently posted about a problem I was having with new form rollers, and was just about to get back to dealing with that yesterday when a broken trip spring stopped me. It’s been awhile since I needed to replace one of these, but I have done so in the past without much issue. One […]

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Chain tension issue on Universal I

This press recently got a rag stuck between the drum sprocket and the chain. After removing the rag and reconnecting the chain, I’m finding that the chain is alternating in a tight and loose pattern and dragging on the pedal mechanism. I’m concerned that the sprockets are misaligned or bent. I did try changing the […]

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Unresponsive grippers: Vandercook-4

I have been helping to get a recently-acquired Vandercook-4 up-and-running for a commercial digital printer new to the medium. The press was shipped from the UK, after having been reconditioned in advance of the sale. All looked to be in good working order, except the grippers. They did not move when the pedal was depressed. […]

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