Chopper On Javelin NICE!!!!!!!!!

By eetherman on Nov. 16, 2012
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Can't wait to upgrade!!!!

Workhorse Products Chopper System on Javelin Automatic Textile Press - YouTube

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Submitted by nation03 on Tue, 01/15/2013 - 19:22

eetherman wrote:
Spoke with Phil from Workhorse today. Cost will be around $590 per head, Flashback's will either need to be modified or replaced, in order to allow the carriage to move free from obstructions. (back support bracket will need to be square instead of rounded) I am Gonna start with head 2 and 6 on my 6/8 Javelin since they are the heads we use for white and 1st flash. I will let everyone know as soon as we get them installed.

Do the newer flashbacks come with a squared back support bracket?

-Jake Damis

Submitted by midwestgraphics on Wed, 12/12/2012 - 07:35

that looks sweet might have to talk my boss into picking up an old Javelin. I loved working on them. And you are right those machines are beasts. I saw a video from steve website and he still has all the equipment you and I learned to print on.

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Submitted by srimonogramming on Fri, 11/16/2012 - 16:45

I hope they'll just get rid of the V system all together, it's really a waste. I know you have to put on more chopper cylinders and it costs a little more but it's not worth the headache. I heard many things about the V squeegee and finally got to experience it myself a while back at a local shop and I could not deal with that for one second if I was printing. It's amazing that it's been around this long. Getting white through with one stroke was not an easy task.

Submitted by eetherman on Fri, 11/16/2012 - 16:47

I think you will be seeing allot more Javelins being sold in the near future. Talked to Phil today and am waiting on a per head cost to upgrade. If its effective I will be changing all heads over. Cannot wait, may just make the Javelin the best entry level press on the market.

Submitted by eetherman on Fri, 11/30/2012 - 20:48

mark029 wrote:
Anyone know what it costs to upgrade per head? Say if you wanted to upgrade an existing machine.

Spoke with Phil from Workhorse today. Cost will be around $590 per head, Flashback's will either need to be modified or replaced, in order to allow the carriage to move free from obstructions. (back support bracket will need to be square instead of rounded) I am Gonna start with head 2 and 6 on my 6/8 Javelin since they are the heads we use for white and 1st flash. I will let everyone know as soon as we get them installed.

Submitted by eetherman on Sat, 11/17/2012 - 01:47

Prosperi-Tees wrote:
Almost 28K for a new one with the chopper system still seems high to me. Maybe I am wrong though.

Depends on how you look at it, I know my machine has well over 3 Million Imp is a 94 and nothing major has ever went wrong. The Older Javelins are built like tanks, you cant hurt them and are by far the most reliable machine out there. They are complete down and dirty machines and simple to repair. I'm not sure what $28,000 would get you in a new auto but I do know that my machine will be around another 20 years if needed. So at $28 I would say that if a new Javelin last even half as long as mine it's well worth it.

Submitted by inkman996 on Sun, 11/18/2012 - 21:22

Prosperi-Tees wrote:
True but it is possible to get a 6/8 servo index, ac head machine for around that mark.

What machine is that?

I know if you are talking Anatol that ain't possible I don't remember the exact quote from them for a 6/8 servo AC but it was at least 35k.

Submitted by eetherman on Sun, 11/18/2012 - 22:34

Prosperi-Tees wrote:
True but it is possible to get a 6/8 servo index, ac head machine for around that mark.

Probably not but what most people over look is the fact that a Javelin 6/8 is a true 6 color press. Any other make loses heads for flashing. In other words the price for a 6/8 Javelin compared to any other machine honestly has to be compared at an 8/10, so for the price the Javelin is unbeatable. More now more then ever.

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Submitted by chris205 on Tue, 03/19/2013 - 22:18

I installed the chopper system on one head of my freedom. It is worth the money! It cost almost 600 per head and supper easy to install. I will be replacing the rest of the heads over time. I did have to do a little modification to the flash. I cut the round bar off in the back and replaced it with ¾ square tubing that I bought at lows. If anyone would like to see pictures let me know.

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