Film-Tech Forum ARCHIVE: Platter Issues

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Posted by Robert Carnino (Member # 5633) on 02-12-2010, 02:40 PM:

I have a Potts Inc. Alpha platter system. My middle platter is wrapping films that seems to be cause by a wobbly deck. I have change decks and the problem still there. Has anyone ever had these issue and know of any type of fix..Thanks Rob C8 Hermitage Pa

Posted by Gordon McLeod (Member # 33) on 02-12-2010, 04:59 PM:

Possibly the thrust bearing that the deck sits on or the post having gotten grooved

Posted by Mark Gulbrandsen (Member # 72) on 02-12-2010, 06:27 PM:

Hi Robert! Welcome to Film-Tech...

Yes. The axel nut is probably loose. Remove the cover where the platter lamp is at and the nut is up in there. I think 15/16" is the size... Use an open end wrench to tighten it. This is a very common problem on Strong/Potts Platters.

Hope this helps...

Mark

Posted by Robert Carnino (Member # 5633) on 02-12-2010, 06:45 PM:

I was going to change that shaft but that nut was so tight I couldn't turn it..anything else...Thanks

Rob