Bin straps

[8270_Wang]

How many of you 70 and 90 mechs out there use bin straps on the 4 5 6 7 8 9 and 10? I have recently started a project of installing them across the last 2 rows. I have 20 lanes done and 44 more to go. I think that as the machines age and shuttles get weaker, the extra straps add strenth and prevent a lot of problems. I first remember reading Dutch(RIP) doing this when he was at the reno hilton.

Wang

[John Isbell]

Re: Bin straps

I have all of my students install them in every location except the #1, it spreads the stresses over more straps and results in less breakage.

[maister]

Re: Bin straps

across the back row yes and 5 pin. ensure shuttle lies straight under bin also.
maister

[Lafarge..]

Re: Bin straps

7 8 10 And 5. Haven't broken atube for two or three years. you just have to make sure every thing is tight.

[amfpinboy]

Re: Bin straps

We put the straps on #4 - 10 back in the 80's. It stopped the spreading pin holder problem and the double shuttles. Over the last few years we did the # 2&3 also. The shuttle is solid and double shuttles are rare. It's a good thing.

[Brunsamf]

Re: Bin straps

Dustin; I noticed you left out the 9 pin strap. I do the same. I can't remember who told me but I think it has to do with the bin switch. Could you explain? BTW, I tried to call you on your cell, could you PM me--Bill

[70/70]

Re: Bin straps

All but #1
Solid shuttle.
I never had a problem at #9

[Lafarge..]

Re: Bin straps

Bill some people think that putting the 9 pin strap on hinders the operation of that particular pocket just becuase the switch pushes the pin up toward the butt guide a little. I guess that is why I don't put on there I never have.

[JimDorsin]

Re: Bin straps

5 7 and 10. Other places if there is a specific need.

[LaRue]

Re: Bin straps

5,7,10. Like Dorson, only place else is in problem spots.

[LaRue]

Re: Bin straps

sorry spelled your name wrong DORSIN.

[That 82-70's Show]

Re: Bin straps

I also use them on all but the #1 bin... makes a strong shuttle.
As for the #9 bin, it has never caused a problem as of yet.

[Alastair]

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Why not place a strap on the 1 pin?
The manual clearly shows all 10 straps should be attached. Thus gaining the most rigidity.

[JimDorsin]

Re: Bin straps

the manual also sais you need that little spring on the bell crank that does absolutly nothing....lol works fine without it. I have learned that things actualy work differently in different centers. Some need all the straps, some dont.

[Pietenpol]

Re: Bin straps

We have straps on the 7 and 10 only....and some of the machine are even missing 1 or the other. No troubles with double-shuttling and all the bins seem tight. The HM wants to have all on 7 and 10 min at the least.