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Posted by Jeremy Fuentes (Member # 2135) on 02-11-2005, 07:35 PM:
 
I'm having a problem with one of my Strong platters taking up way too tight around the ring. I am having to forcefully remove the ring, rather than just taking it out like normal. Then when I get it out, there is a bulge in the film that is almost reaching the brain. Obviously not good. What could be causing this? Platter model: Strong 35/70 A3. Could it be that one of the rollers on the platter tree/elevator is missing, and the film isnt taking an extra trip up and down? Or is it a problem with the brain?
 

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Posted by Chris Brown (Member # 2800) on 02-11-2005, 07:47 PM:
 
Is this on all 3 platters or just when you thread to a particular one? If just one, it might have something to do with the arm underneath being out of alignment.

If it's all 3, it may have something to do with that missing roller...which roller is missing exactly? From your description it sounds like something on the yo-yo assembly, which might be causing the problem. Try switching it with an assembly on another tree, see what happens. Hope this helps!
 

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Posted by Chris Hipp (Member # 1788) on 02-11-2005, 11:11 PM:
 
Yeah, if you are missing a roller on the takeup assembly then it will cause the print to take up like that. Some people thread like that on purpose becasue strong platters tend to wind incredibly loose.

What can I say though. Should have bought a super platter.
 

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Posted by Randy Stankey (Member # 64) on 02-12-2005, 12:09 AM:
 
Agreed! Replace the roller.

While you are at it, check the alignment of all the rollers in the yo-yo to make sure they aren't loose or bent from somebody "slamming the platter" when they thread. You know... they forget to push the take up platter so that the yo-yo is all the way at the top before re-engaging the platter drive motor.

Also check that the yo-yo slides up and down nice and smooth. Clean and lubricate the guide rods if they are dirty.

Make sure your variac's "zero speed adjustment" is correct. If it was done right upon installation there should be no need to mess with it unless the platter's been slammed.

But start with that roller first. That'll probably solve 90% of your problem right there.
 

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Posted by Chris Hipp (Member # 1788) on 02-12-2005, 12:19 AM:
 
Also, if your rollers get loose a lot then I would recommend putting a drop of thread lock on it. Otherwise it will be a constant problem. Dont worry about no being able to get the roller off because you can just pop the clip off of the shaft.
 

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Posted by Jeremy Fuentes (Member # 2135) on 02-12-2005, 12:58 PM:
 
Thanks for the help guys. It was the missing roller that was causing the problem. Problem solved.
 

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Posted by William T. Parr (Member # 677) on 02-17-2005, 12:15 AM:
 

quote: Chris Hipp

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What can I say though. Should have bought a super platter.

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quote: Jeremy Fuentes

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Theres still 2 of them there.

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