Category: General

Hi all, We have been having issues with uneven ink distribution on our 219ab. The most noticeable thing, which has gotten worse recently, is that the small metal distribution rollers, the riders, don’t distribute ink evenly unless you press down on them (I usually put ink on the oscillator). I am also getting slightly uneven […]

Hi all. Wondering if anyone knows where I can find a replacement spring (QRS-6). I’ve been in touch with NA, but I believe they may be out of them and it’s been tough getting a response. Thanks in advance!

Hi friends, I’m having trouble with our vandercook 4, the carriage latch is hindering the carriage from rolling forward smoothly, and also i’m concerned about it wearing on the rod that it comes in contact with. (unsure the part name/number for the rod?)We oil it regularly- but there’s been a black powder consistently lately while […]

Hello! I have a Universal I press that is doing something I haven’t seen it do before. I am having issue with the form rollers engaging but not rolling once the oscillating roller is placed down. The back form roller has been acting up this last week (the gear was shifting and grinding) but I […]

I had my motor rewound last year, and after putting it back in the press, I noticed that the drum would stop rotating from time to time, and sometimes the press would not turn on, even though the light turns on. This week, it won’t start up at all even though the light switch turns […]

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.

Hello all , wondering if anyone has any information on this particular machine ? Serial # is 22051 . It looks like roller size should be 2 inch but want to confirm .

Is the next edition of Vandercook Maintenance released yet? Thanks!

I have a powered Universal I. I was using it the other day, and it was behaving just fine. At one point, the carriage stopped moving when I engaged the switch. I checked, and one of the 1/2A fuses had blown. I replaced the fuse and it blew immediately upon powering up the press (i.e. […]

I’ve just been searching online and found the info. here on the Vanderblog regarding trip spring installation. Will keep working on it again today.