Vandercook sp15 motor replacement needed!
Hi there,
Today I started my sp15 Vandercook and within about 3 seconds of turning it on, it made two sputtering/puff sounds then shut off and began smoking.
I am wondering if this is worth getting fixed (if it’s even possible) or if I should be searching for a new motor. Are there replacement motors out there for this press and if so, where might I find one? I am located in Landenberg, Pennsylvania in the mid-Atlantic region. The serial number on the press is 23304.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you,
Lindsay, The Panicked Printer
gingerlypress.com
Dont panic too quickly??
As you infer that this M/c. is not new to You, so assuming it has been performing O.K. fairly recently and from Your resume above Including the 3 seconds aspect, would suggest a *Jam* rather than the alternative i.e. A progressive burning out of the Armature or The field coils or the Carbon brushes (if it be the Brush type) which would have been noticeable by the gradual slowing down and lack of power.!
As the motor will have to be removed in any case, first step would be removal and have it bench tested/inspected, before committing to New Motor.??
Assuming that Stateside you are as well blessed as here U.K. with Motor rewind specialists, 8 times out of 10 or thereabouts, (generally) motors from 1/4 Horsepower and upwards, Single Phase & Three phase made within the last 25 years, Can be rewound for, at most 75% of the price of a new unit,!! with the added advantage of keeping the same frame size, = same footprint, (bolt holes) and same output shaft fitting.
If the above be completely irrelevant, Apologies, and Good Luck
P.S. the very first step after initial removal, would be to examine the Legend/Specification plate, and record Voltage, Frame Size, Capacity in H.P or Kw., R.P.M. (revs per minute) etc. in fact everything on the plate.
If you are pre-armed with that information there is usually a better chance of a competative deal,
It might be something as simple as a failed capacitor, but at any rate, removal of the motor and inspection by a motor specialist would be a first step before total replacement.
If replacement is needed, specs are here:
http://vandercookpress.info/vanderblog/motor-info/