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screen printing => Equipment => Topic started by: Ryan on December 02, 2012, 06:03:29 PM

Title: Amer Graph 355
Post by: Ryan on December 02, 2012, 06:03:29 PM
Question for anyone that has one or even an Amer Graph I suppose. Can I just leave it on the pallet? Manual says it needs to be on the floor with the feet that come with it in order to have proper vacuum pull down? Doesn't seem like I would need to remove it off the pallet, but not sure. Its awfully heavy and If it can stay put, I would prefer it that way. Thanks for any info
~Ryan
Title: Re: Amer Graph 355
Post by: Gilligan on December 02, 2012, 06:38:48 PM
Problem that could occur would be the glass isn't sitting flat and level.  Not only might it have problems pulling a vacuum but it could also cause it to crack the glass as it draws down some serious force on an uneven piece of glass.

But if you are certain that it is level and will stay level then you are probably good to go.
Title: Re: Amer Graph 355
Post by: Binkspot on December 02, 2012, 06:51:17 PM
It will need to be on a solid surface and level. If one side is low or the wood pallet flexes it may distort the body or frame causing a vacuume leak or other problems down the road. You just spent a bunch of money on it why chance it. Be creative to get the pallet out from under it.
Title: Re: Amer Graph 355
Post by: mk162 on December 03, 2012, 10:16:13 AM
I would recommend taking it off as well.  We got our 755 off, not easy but you can "walk it" down.  You will need at least 3-4 guys to move it.
Title: Re: Amer Graph 355
Post by: Ryan on December 03, 2012, 01:05:35 PM
thanks everyone, I will get it off the pallet and make sure its level.
Title: Re: Amer Graph 355
Post by: ebscreen on December 03, 2012, 01:28:17 PM
Lots of tricks for getting heavy stuff off a pallet.

Pallet jack and blocks of 2x4 are your friends!
Title: Re: Amer Graph 355
Post by: Sbrem on December 04, 2012, 01:13:34 PM
Lots of tricks for getting heavy stuff off a pallet.

Pallet jack and blocks of 2x4 are your friends!

Don't forget the Johnson Bar...

Steve