any tips for loading shirts on an auto?

[Prosperi-Tees]

I suck at loading! I know I will get better with time but any tips from the experts? The Javelin has 23 inch platens on it which I never understood since it can only print 16 long.

[jasonl]

I used to make my new guys load and unload the press while it indexed but not printing.  When they got used to it, we would turn on the heads.

[mk162]

haha, I was saying the same thing about the M&R today.  It does make lining the shirt up a lot easier.  I would just keep at it.  I loaded/unloaded and spray tacked every platen, every time on a run of fleece today.  Sucks, but it had to be done.

Still ran at over 300 pcs an hour.  They are such a pain, I had to have a folder and boxer to keep up.  Also, I had the backs that I ran earlier to stack for front prints.

It comes with time.  Just keep pushing yourself.  I used to be able to load at around 80 doz an hour.  I can't do it anymore.  It's aweful on the back.

[killergraphics]

Until you find it.

Drop the shirt, square it...and watch the weave of the shirt as you pull it on the table...before long you won't even think about it anymore.

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[Prosperi-Tees]

It was frustrating because I felt like I coulda got it done faster on the manual lol.

[bimmridder]

Remember the good old days when there were center lines on the shirts?

[mk162]

There still are center lines.  If you have a loose definition of center.

[Prosperi-Tees]

Center lines? What are those lol. Their is a line but it is definitely not center. I think getting used to the long square platen will be a breakthrough for me. Also getting used to the platen height as well. It sits a bit higher than my manual.

[mk162]

your back will thank you.

get some comfort matting from Global industrial.  Your legs will thank you as well.  A lot more rocking back and forth on an auto.  Actually, the same amount, it just happens faster.

[Prosperi-Tees]

I have a foam anti fatigue mat and it does make a big difference but I'm not sure if that was the reason I was getting static shocked like crazy.

[RICK STEFANICK]

I find it much earsier to flip as I load. then you can stick both hands in with the shirt flat, pull it toward you and load it on. doing it that way I can average 400 a hour loading and unloading by myself.try it.

[Prosperi-Tees]

What do you mean by flip? Like having your shirts stacked opposite of the side you are printing on?

[Prosperi-Tees]

Until you find it.

Drop the shirt, square it...and watch the weave of the shirt as you pull it on the table...before long you won't even think about it anymore.

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nice vid Johnny, I always enjoy your vidz! I need to watch more and pay attention to techniques.

[mk162]

I can do 400 an hour regular, but with sweats and having to spray tack each shirt, it was tough.  I HATE spray tack too.

I actually did about 250 an hour.  I normally can go around 360-420 per hour on short sleeve tees.

[killergraphics]

If you clock it the vid is 300hr on a semi auto and that is as fast as it will print on a double print.

I'm much faster on a full auto.

Man it was hot that day.