i just purchased a 2007 (re-man) VMC-15 and have read the weights needs to be secured for transporting, but i can't seem to find the exact procedure to do this?
i will keep searching, but any input is appreciated.
thanks
i just purchased a 2007 (re-man) VMC-15 and have read the weights needs to be secured for transporting, but i can't seem to find the exact procedure to do this?
i will keep searching, but any input is appreciated.
thanks
There are two holes on the side of the Z axis column that line up with two holes on the counterweight. You adjust the height of the spindle head until these holes line up. There should be two pipes with the machine that slide all the way through one side of the column upright then the counterweight then the other side of the upright. I can post pics if this doesnt make sense.
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Here are where the holes are:
Here is the solid steel bar partially in the hole. There are two bars, which is preferable to securing the counterweight, but in a bind, it will work with only one.
The bar is about 1-3/16 dia and 15-1/8 long.
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it looks like i am going to have to make these.
can you provide the length and bolt hole spacing.
i am going to meet the trucking company at the riggers and verify everything get loaded properly.
thanks
Just shipped one from Georgia to Carolina on a trailer without air ride and it made it fine with some random bars that fit through the holes. Make sure it goes through both sides of the column all the way to the electrical cabinet.
Used a 4x4 to rest the head on.
Edit to add
Make sure you do not rest the head on the spindle. I see that so much and it can cause damage to spindle bearings. Also make sure the wood is not pinching any hoses and is sitting on the casting not sheetmetal.