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by Chaz » Fri 19 Jun , 2015 10:02 am
Hi,
First post here, lots of good info. I recently bought a 1995 model Triac VMC Servo model that I am retrofitting however it is missing a few parts. The ATC 'left and right' actuator is missing, so too all the solenoids from inside the controller cabinet.
I had a look at the pdf documents and believe that this is a 25mm shaft with 160mm length. Its an ENOTS unit ...
As I dont have this part, I dont know what it looks like. Can anyone help please with where I can get a replacement unit and what solenoids I need inside the cabinet to control.
Loads of pics here -
https://www.flickr.com/photos/79889472@N06/
Many thanks in advance.
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by angel-tech » Fri 19 Jun , 2015 10:50 am
yes the horizontal is 25x160 and the vertical is 25x100
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by Chaz » Fri 19 Jun , 2015 10:57 am
angel-tech wrote:yes the horizontal is 25x160 and the vertical is 25x100
Thanks. Any suggestion where I can get a replacement for hopefully not too much money (in the UK)? What about the solenoids in the cabinet, are they all 5 way? I dont know much about pneumatics but have a few helping out that have been advising.
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by angel-tech » Fri 19 Jun , 2015 11:17 am
spoke to a guy from aircat express just now and he's going to ring me back on replacements for the original martonair parts in the machine i have here. This is an older machine than yours which has a more complicated control system. I'll do some more digging through my info to see if i have anything more current.
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by angel-tech » Fri 19 Jun , 2015 11:20 am
Chaz wrote:angel-tech wrote:yes the horizontal is 25x160 and the vertical is 25x100
Thanks. Any suggestion where I can get a replacement for hopefully not too much money (in the UK)? What about the solenoids in the cabinet, are they all 5 way? I dont know much about pneumatics but have a few helping out that have been advising.
ebay will get you a cheap alternative, but any pneumatic supplier will have them.
i would look for a good supplier close to you.
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by Chaz » Fri 19 Jun , 2015 11:47 am
angel-tech wrote:spoke to a guy from aircat express just now and he's going to ring me back on replacements for the original martonair parts in the machine i have here. This is an older machine than yours which has a more complicated control system. I'll do some more digging through my info to see if i have anything more current.
Thanks. I dont really know what to ask for. Ive emailed one supplier that I found on google with the requirements of what I believe I need.
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by Chaz » Fri 19 Jun , 2015 13:36 pm
So I spoke to the guys from here:-
https://www.jjairsystems.co.uk/
Very helpful, sent them all the info. Looks like around £45 for a replacement actuator. Have also asked about solenoids.
Can anyone confirm the 'guard open / close' solenoid, where is that? My machine doesn't seem to have a guard. Is this 'normal' for some machines?
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by angel-tech » Fri 19 Jun , 2015 14:41 pm
look at the part number on the other piston and that will give you the mounting thread and rod end thread you need. It's a pretty standard item so it shouldn't be hard to find.
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by angel-tech » Fri 19 Jun , 2015 15:04 pm
the guard is the front cover and the guard switch/solenoid is the red lock on the right hand side of the case
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by Chaz » Fri 19 Jun , 2015 17:27 pm
Thanks.