Light Machine Corp. Benchman XTr (retrofit)
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01 Feb 2017 01:37 #87110
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Anyone with the ATC know how to adjust the actuators on the turret? When I open the solenoid the turret comes crashing down. It is empty, so I don't even want to try dropping it with tools in there.
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01 Feb 2017 10:58 #87118
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Is it all-air, or air-over-oil? If the latter, is there oil?
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01 Feb 2017 13:05 #87122
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It is all air.
There should be a small thumbscrew where the air line attaches to the cylinder that can be used to adjust the rate. You should be able to slow it down with these.
Don
There should be a small thumbscrew where the air line attaches to the cylinder that can be used to adjust the rate. You should be able to slow it down with these.
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01 Feb 2017 15:41 #87125
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I can limit the lifting with the top thumbscrew, with in being air off. However, turning the lower thumbscrew in does not retard the rate at which the turret drops. My conclusions are that 1) the lower port needs to be replaced or 2) the hydraulic strut is bad. Don, what do you think?
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01 Feb 2017 16:08 #87127
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Because of the effects of gravity and the weight of the platter assembly, we needed a large spring assist to the ATC assembly. It looks like what is on your car hatchback and serves the same purpose. Is yours connected on both ends?
I'm sorry I don't have any photos to help clarify.
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I'm sorry I don't have any photos to help clarify.
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01 Feb 2017 16:24 #87128
by TGTROPIC
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Mac and Don we have replaced these a time or 2 on our machines as well. can possibly find a replacement at the auto parts store or truck bed cap installer. the exact replacement for ours came from a boat supply. I had a fun time convincing accounting it was for a milling machine and not my boat.
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01 Feb 2017 16:43 #87129
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any ideas on a make and part number?
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01 Feb 2017 17:09 #87130
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If I recall correctly, we went through several manufacturers/suppliers while I was there.
You could call tech support and see if they have any or if they can give you the length, diameter, and strength with which to look elsewhere.
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You could call tech support and see if they have any or if they can give you the length, diameter, and strength with which to look elsewhere.
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01 Feb 2017 17:11 #87131
by TGTROPIC
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It has been a few years since we purchased and I do not have the contact.
I have an old one here that says SpringLift gas springs Attwood Corp Lowell Mi 49331
the numbers on the side are
0206CC 0267N 176/04 A 5
SL36-60-1
I have an old one here that says SpringLift gas springs Attwood Corp Lowell Mi 49331
the numbers on the side are
0206CC 0267N 176/04 A 5
SL36-60-1
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01 Feb 2017 22:31 #87137
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Thanks a bunch TGTROPIC. After a quick review of the Attwood online catalog, the only gas strut they had with a similar number was SL36-60-5. A call to the help line revealed that it is the same strut as you listed above, and the -5 indicates the item is individually packaged for retail. As of today, the price with shipping was $23.18.
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