MACHINE MOUNTING ORIENTATION

The ink supply from the ink bottle to the ink pad is gravity fed on standard models. Any mounting orientation is possible as long as ink is being fed by gravity. Rotation of ink reservoir assembly will handle most mounting orientations. In upside down mounting orientations (where the ink must feed against gravity) a wick is used in the reservoir assembly to assure continuous feeding of the ink to the ink pad.

MACHINE CYCLING OPTIONS

Switches used to activate the machine can include but are not limited to the following methods: mechanical / electrical timer, proximity switch, and / or mechanical trigger switch. Since each customer can have a different preference or application condition, a common system is not supplied for cycling the machine but left to the customer to determine the most ideal method.

One of the preferred ways to return cycle the machine to the ink supply position is utilizing a micro-pilot actuator switch (installed on the rod-end port of the air cylinder) and flow controls that restrict the flow of air. This switch senses the movement of air thru the line. When the marking head is in full contact with the surface to be marked, the switch senses an absence of air movement which immediately signals the four-way valve to return the marking head to the retracted position. This switch is available as optional equipment because of its uniqueness and applicability to the equipment operation.

Another way to signal retraction is to use a Reed / Hall effect switch (optional magnet-on-piston air cylinder required) which senses when a magnet on the piston (all models except Model 22) has come into position at the bottom of the piston stroke. Upon sensing the proximity of the magnet-on-piston a signal is sent to the four-way valve to return the marking head to the retracted position.

INK TYPES

A broad variety of inks are offered that are specially formulated for compatibility with the Sprinter. A complete stock of dye and pigmented inks to mark virtually any surface, absorbent or non-absorbent is available in a range of colors (including white) to suit customer needs. Alcohol-based dye and/or pigmented ink grades meet most customer's requirements. Typically they dry-to-touch in less than two seconds. If necessary, custom ink can be formulated to meet your specific marking needs.

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT / MARKING SUPPLIES

1)Marking Head Plate  2)Ink Reservoir Assembly  3)Mounting Bracket   4)Four-way Valve  5)Flow Controls after four-way valve  6) Reed / Hall Switch   7)Ink (1/4 oz & 1/2  oz btl, pt, qt) 8)Micro-pilot Actuator Switch  9)Ink Pad  10)Ink Bottle  11)Ink Bottle Cap  12)Rubber Type  13)Rubber Type Holder  14)Rubber Cushion

MACHINE INSTALLATION

For in-line mounting operation, the customer normally establishes the operational control system package. At a minimum a four-way valve to control air flow, flow controls, a signal actuation device to initiate marking action, and a signal actuation device to retract marking head is required. A manual override switch near the operator station to extend the marking head for positioning of marking head to surface is recommended. Additionally a shut-off valve to release air pressure from retracted marking head should be provided. This allows operator ease of extending marking head to remove the marking head for message changes.

WARRANTY

All units are warranted to operate free of defects for a period of one year from date of delivery. Within the warranty period no charge will be made for either parts or labor should any part of the assembly become defective through normal use. Request for return of any unit for warranty claims must first have factory authorization.

Sprinter Marking Machines are covered by US patents 4,962,703 and 5,000,091 and Canadian patents 1,321,102 and 2,019,999. Sprinter is a registered trademark of Sprinter Marking, Inc.

Sprinter Marking, Inc reserves the right to alter design and/or specifications of all machines without notice as part of ongoing product improvement / development. All equipment is made in United States of America.