take up system recommendation please

[Andrew Blackett]

Hi Cheryl,

On our SP540 we purchased one of the "wind up" ones from ebay, it was ok but struggled with heavier loads as its only a slip clutch affair.

We then ripped the old motor off and replaced it with something more beefy on a fixed shaft and set it up with some infrared sensors near the floor. The motor only winds when media breaks the path of the beams.

On our RE640 we have a genuine roland take up system, it pains me to say but this is far far better than our home made affair! We set it up with a full roll of PVC banner on the back of the printer, it took a full 30m of 1600mm media without as much as a slip!

Andy

[Stafford Cox]

I have to agree with the Cheryl. I’ve seen a few aftermarket take ups now and everybody says the same thing about them. They’re much better than having no takeup at all but there really is no substitute for an OEM one. Try scouring eBay for a printer similar to yours with knackered heads or mainboard and buy it for spares is about the best advice I can offer really.

Stafford

[Gary Birch]

Speak to Nigel at grafityp … We bought 2 off him back in April after a recommendation from Warren. You will not be dissappointed, they are easy to assemble and are much better than the clutch control ones we had previously.

Less than £400 too

Will take a photo tomorrow if I remember

Cheers

Gary

[George Zerbino]

I’ve still got my original roland one which was on the grenadier (so a soljet pro II), not sure if it’s compatible with your SP540 Cheryl.
If you’re intererested I’m looking for £250 for it, give me a shout. It is in full working order obviously.

Cheers
George

[Cheryl Smith]

Thanks everyone…
yup it must be a clutch control one as it is making some horrible noises done well though for a year as a throw in for the sale ..George thank you for your offer, Unfortunately I dont know if it is compatible either and no time for trial and error as I am going to be in difficulties without one….Im interested in Garys direction, Ill give them a call as the machine is getting serviced tuesday…might save on postage!
Cheryl

[Gary Birch]

Here is a pic of one of ours, not a great pic as i can’t get far enough back but it will at least give you an idea

Cheers

Gary

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[Nick Eccles]

we have the same as Gary, excellent piece of Kit

[Cheryl Smith]

ordered and being brought to me on tuesday.
heres the demo link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IJ4CeKfchU
..looks like a robust piece of kit for the money….£395 plus vat
yay…the old one will be put into retirement.

[Cheryl Smith]

Brilliant piece of kit for the money, got mine yesterday installed with the service. Thanks everyone.

[Warren Beard]

I wish I got commission 🙂