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Old 21st Nov 2018, 1:20 am   #2
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Default Re: Ferrograph S3 and S4 help with some issues please

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Originally Posted by jascha View Post
Ferrograph Series 4 issue:
1.Poor winding power especially starting the machine close to the end of a reel. Comparing with the S3 I have the results are inferior. I have oiled the motors and they seem to run freely however they don't seem to have much pulling power perhaps. Could it be voltage related?
Not worked on the models you have, but I have found that if headbridge entry and exit fixed tape guides are very worn, having flat spots for instance, they place extra drag on the tape that can cause this. In some cases you can loosen and rotate them to expose a new surface.
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