Gauntlet Question

[ericheartsu]

we just installed a used Gauntlet in the shop, and i'm wondering if you kind ladies and gents could tell me how i can stop my squeegee and flood bar carriage from hitting the stoppers so hard? If i remember correctly there should be some sort of air valve control, but im not sure where it is!

[tonypep]

Those shocks are blown out most likely. Bill Foust has some urethane replacements that are better and probably less expensive.

[Nick Bane]

yep, sounds like blown shocks, get the urethane bump stops to replace em with.

[ericheartsu]

Would you guys be able to take a picture and show me exactly what the shock is?

[alan802]

Assuming this press doesn't have proxy sensors?  What year press is it?

[broadway]

The controls are located on top of the print arm, if that is what you are asking. The shocks are what the squeegee/flood bars will hit before flooding, printing.

[ericheartsu]

Assuming this press doesn't have proxy sensors?  What year press is it?

It does, it's a 97 i believe.

[ericheartsu]

i just checked, and it does not have the proxies at the front of the head, only at the back

[broadway]

I like the gas shocks better, they do not last as long. The rubber ones bounce a little even with slow speeds. I have both on my press. Try Areo Parts or m&r, should be about $50. each.

[mk162]

I am not a fan of the gas shocks.  it seems like I am constantly chasing weak shocks with those

[T Shirt1]

The two valves should control the squeegie and flood speeds.  You can try turning down them down a little.  If it's like our 91 left is  more air and right is less. I like the rubber bumpers better.

[ericheartsu]

Thank you all very much for the very informative and quick responses!

[ericheartsu]

is there a way to change the start position of the flood/squeegee? to use this press for waterbase/discharge?

[Nick Bane]

change to front stop, screen will stay flooded during index.

[ericheartsu]

how would i do that? sorry i don't see the switch to do that!