Presoak tilt options

[trentu]

I am tired of the presoak tilt sticking on me and am ready to do something about it. Things I have done already:

air dryer and oiler to air on WW 2.0

Things I am considering:

Newer/better air solenoids - anyone know of any?
removing the tilt function and putting in 2 directional nozzles - anyone tried it?
different solenoids - not sure what if I could use for this?

any other ideas or has someone found a good low maintenance solution? Thanks

Russ

 

[Reds]

Are you sure you don't have an issue with the tilt cylinder that is in the top of the gantry? Have you ever lubricated it? There is a little hole in the rod end of the cylinder for lubrication. Also there is a rod end on it that could be worn out. Also there is a rod that runs vertically in the front corner of the gantry that needs to be lubed. The rod could have slop in it. I would check the entire tilting mechanism.

 

[Greg Pack]

I just noticed one of mine yesterday was stuck.

Maybe we could find a cylinder with stainless internals.


BTW, a friend of mine sourced that tilt cylinder for around $30 at motion industries.

 

[cleaning up mud]

I have had the same problem, i just finally give up and replace them!

 

[trentu]

got a part number he used? Thanks