Hello! I’m having a challenge with our SP20. When checking / setting the roller height at different points (as the carriage travels from end-to-end), when the press is in ‘Print,’ the roller height changes. Specifically, when the carriage is closest to the feedboard and moving forward for about 10 – 12 inches, the roller height […]
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Uneven cylinder, SP-20
Hi all, So, the small spring on the far side of the bottom cylinder of my SP-20 broke the other day (the one next to the chain). I replaced it, but I’m still having the same issue of the cylinder being too low on that side. It’s not inking at all, and the chain is […]
More1953 Vandercook No. 4 Proof Press (serial #16261) for sale in Charlotte, NC [SOLD!]
1953 Vandercook No. 4 Proof Press (serial #16261) for sale in Charlotte, NC. Originally purchased in great shape from Don Black Linecasting in December 2003 and operated from 2004-2007 for printing short run wedding invitations and has been held in covered storage from 2007 until present. The press is in good/great shape with just a […]
MoreLooking for some advice/ thoughts
Hello all, I was wondering if you would give me your thoughts and advice on an Vandercook 15-20 press. I talked to the gentleman selling the press and he seemed to think that grippers and a feedboard could be added to this press so it would have printing capabilities. He did mention that it does […]
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First post! I am looking to purchase a Vandercook and needed some advice. I am basically looking to get one that has at least a 14″ x 20″ if not larger working form. In good condition and wanted to know some modal numbers to consider. Also, what price range would it run for? I will […]
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Another press on Bidspotter.com this month that I’ve been repeatedly asked about is a Vandercook 15-20 Dry Offset press. Dry offset refers to the absence of water in the inking system. The process is used to print plastic containers and lids, cosmetic tubes, aluminum cans, etc. Dry offset ink is cured onto the substrate using […]
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