Hello All, I have a Challenge 15MP (similar to the Vandercook SP15). Not having an extensive manual for this particular press, I am not sure I’m finding all the appropriate oil ports to lube it correctly. Does anyone have a schematic showing proper oiling points for this press? If not, is there one for the […]
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Remove handle on Vandercook SP-15
Does anyone know how to remove the arm of a SP-15 press without damaging anything ? Thanks
MoreSP-20 Motor Noise, Chain Bounce
Hello – Paul kindly inspected my press before I purchased it. During his inspection he noted that the motor was loud, but quieted down quickly. Paul suggested checking the motor mounts, but those checked out fine. I’ve been trying to figure out the odd motor noise and today I noticed something. The noise seems to […]
MoreSP-20 Cylinder Wiggle
Hello – Ready for my daily SP-20 question? I truly appreciate all the shared knowledge and help I’ve received along the way. Anyway, a few days ago I noticed that I can wiggle the cylinder back and forth with out the cylinder moving down the bed. There is 1/16th to 1/8th of play before the […]
MoreSP25 gripper problem
The SP25 at our school press (Virginia Commonwealth University – Bowe House Press) is experiencing difficulty when trying to raise the grippers. We tried oiling the exterior items that are attached – the X-22516 Gripper Shaft, but this did not help. This problem began in the past two weeks, before there was no indication of […]
MoreSP-20 Motor (Shaft Key) and Ink Drum Removal
Hello – I removed the ink drum chain this morning and noticed that there is quite a bit of movement in the gear that comes out of the motor. Is this normal? Or do I need to push the pin (that is sticking out) further in? Here is a video. I am sorry about the […]
MoreSP-20 Wash-up Blade
Hello – Has anyone found a replacement source for wash-up blades? Any leads or even blade specs would be greatly appreciated!
MoreSP-15 Motor Belt
The oscillating roller on one of our SP-15 presses began hesitating this week, out of the blue, just like the video posted in January. For that poster, it seemed the solution was a new belt. However, both the motor and belt on our press are relatively new, so I figured that might not be the […]
MoreSP-20 Taper Pin Specs for Handle
Hello – Alas, the taper pin for the handle of my newly acquired SP-20 disappeared during transit. Can anyone provide any specs? It looks like I could order one from Grainger or maybe NA Graphics has originals? Thanks!
MoreSP-15 retaining screw
Greetings! I’m looking for advice regarding a retaining screw that has partially worked its way out of the bearing block on the operator side of the front form roller on our SP-15. Any suggestions for best practices in terms of returning the screw to its proper location? It doesn’t seem to want to budge… in […]
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Hey Everybody, It seemed like this was going to be a workable problem, but now in actuality it has taken a turn for the worse. Today we printed a navy ink with no problem, then washed up and put PMS 874 (gold metallic) on the press. Very quickly things went down hill. I am attaching […]
MoreSP 15 vibrator latch
The “catch” that holds the “vibrator assembly” isn’t doing a very good job of securing the vibrator assembly in the “up” position. I can’t tell whether its spring loaded to keep the pressure on or whether gravity is suppose to do the job. Its dirty up in there and i will clean it, but if […]
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