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Classified Ads => Wanted => Topic started by: Racer Tees on April 13, 2015, 07:25:20 AM
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Tired of this ole Brown FastFlash. Switch doesn't work and it never runs at the same temp twice.
Would like to have a proximity sensor instead of a foot switch on a quartz. Something I can take with me to an auto later down the road.
If not, I'll go for a rotating flash.
Preferrably near Charlotte, NC.
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IMO Quartz cool down too quick for manual printing. If you flash every 6 seconds then take 30 to unload/load then flash it has cooled down needing a longer flash.
The auto rotate is a simple hack on any foot pedal operated rotating flash using a prox switch and a three position switch so you can use the foot pedal or auto mode.
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I'm good with going auto rotate. Seeing what anyone has out there used. Don't have the time or energy to convert what I have.
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if you decide to get a quartz flash that you want to move to an auto later, don't make the same mistake I did and get too small of a flash.
we purchased a Red Chili D 16x18 for use on our manual and old Javelin press. it is too small to use for most jobs on our new auto... would recommend a 20x24 even for manual use if you can afford it.
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I'm looking at an 18x24 IR flash with auto rotate or maybe a used quartz, but I figured 20+ there.
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At one time I wanted a rotating flash, but now I just dont see the use for manual printing. If there is any downtime during a run, I just do a half rotation so no pallets are under the flash during that time, otherwise the longest anything is dwelling is maybe 10-12 seconds while I'm pulling a shirt off and putting another on. If you're slow at that, take shirts off all at once while rotating, then load all at once to cut that time in half.
I second getting the biggest flash you can. I bought a custom 120v 18x24 IR panel from intek that pulls only 15 amps. It was less than $300 shipped, and I built the stand for another 50 or so.
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My problem is that I'm doing a bunch of 6 color stuff as of late. 1 flash printing 5 colors WOW and pallets are getting way too hot and causing issues. Even when running the flash like 4" above.
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BBC has a dial that you can set for 0-100% power and really helps on a manual
for reducing heat build up. Also have a auto swivel, footpetal etc.
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This is what we use on our manuals. We have been using it for three years...very happy www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAJiZyLZdHk (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAJiZyLZdHk#)
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This is what we use on our manuals. We have been using it for three years...very happy [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAJiZyLZdHk]www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAJiZyLZdHk[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAJiZyLZdHk#[/url])
This is the unit I was thinking about. How many others use this one?
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I've been using one for 8 months. Works great.
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I have one of those for sale right now... it has a broken bulb, but can be replaced for around $60 or so from their website.
I'm in Crystal Lake, IL, but could ship it.
I'd let it go for $900+ shipping assuming you're ok fixing the bulb. It's got both the IR sensor and the foot pedal.
-J
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jvanick...sent you a PM. Please call me.
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jvanick...sent you a PM. Please call me.
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In the Spartanburg area there be a man what makes great flash units by the name of Gaylen Tillman. His company is MSI
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Website? Contact info?
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Website? Contact info?
machineinc@bellsouth.net
864-237-8147
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I have an Antec auto base flash... It's awesome... I'm selling it as I have no manual anymore.