Theres so many bits that move, but anytime your hands are close something you can get too without being stupid, something else pushes you out of the way Im always hurting myself on machines, but i havent got myself with a heidelberg yet, so they cant be that bad Now they ignore them running, there not that bad but look scary i fequently am told the health saftey woudnt like them! The first time i switched one on everyone ran out of the factory…, it scared them a bit as the die plate flew acros the room…. The quality and engineering is truly remarkabe if you have a chance to work with the press over a period of time. The pres i get to run has only required the rollers to be recovered, and has given me no other trouble.
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Out of the 3 windmills that we run daily, we have only had the mechanic up maybe twice in 3 years, and those were not major issues. That said, we too have experienced very little trouble as far as maintenence is concerned. This is why i recommend finding a press that is already in decent shape. As was mentioned above, however, parts are not often cheap. Some of the stuff you’ll find is true Heidelberg parts, and some of it is aftermarket remakes, but since the windmills are still widely in use for die cutting, scoring, and foiling, alot of the parts can still be found. Heidelberg does carry some parts and a number of independent press supply companies also provide basic supplies like rollers and washup blades, gripper arms, and other miscellaneous parts. Just make sure that from a functional standpoint it is the right press for you. I think they are great, don’t let someone talk you out of them for safety concerns. There are plenty out there, so don’t settle for a lemon. I would try to find one in running order.
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You may get a good deal on one that is in rough shape, but you will need a pro in order to deal with any real mechanical work. I would guess that a C&P or and hand fed Kluge would be more of a danger.Īs far as price, I would pay between 3,000 and 7,000 dollars for one that is in really good shape.
If someone has been hurt on a windmill it is through negligence, not at the fault of the press or how it has been designed to run. While in operation, the press feeds automatically, and does not require the operator to place any part of himself in the way of harm. They have a gaurd plate that keeps the pressman in check, and if the gaurd is moved to access the press, it locks the function so the press won’t run. They are definately more complex and powerful than, say, a Vandercook or a tabletop press, and can be intimidating at first, but they are quite nice to use. I have been running one daily for the last 3 years, and have never felt unsafe.
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