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General Forestry => Sawmills and Milling => Topic started by: tpottle on August 19, 2019, 09:19:55 PM

Title: Silvatech setworks
Post by: tpottle on August 19, 2019, 09:19:55 PM
I have a forestall circular sawmill with Silvatec setworks.  The setworks are acting up.  Just getting garbage on the screen need any help available.
Title: Re: Silvatech setworks
Post by: Escavader on August 19, 2019, 09:25:44 PM
Weve had to change our silva tech systems to something else.just aint any parts left anywhere anymore.most mills have had to do this.good luck
Title: Re: Silvatech setworks
Post by: tpottle on August 20, 2019, 01:52:10 AM
I What setworks did you change to?  Do you still have your old silvatech parts?
Title: Re: Silvatech setworks
Post by: tpottle on August 20, 2019, 02:10:21 PM
Does anyone out there have any silvatech parts
Title: Re: Silvatech setworks
Post by: Dave Shepard on August 20, 2019, 05:31:30 PM
Welcome to the Forum! Where are you located?  My grandfather and his brother were two of the founders of Forestall.
Title: Re: Silvatech setworks
Post by: tpottle on August 20, 2019, 08:11:51 PM
We are located in Pembroke, Maine. That is interesting.  We are happy with the mill. Your Grandfather and Uncle did a great job.
Title: Re: Silvatech setworks
Post by: dgdrls on August 20, 2019, 09:08:28 PM
Silvatech Setworks in Sawmills and Milling (http://forestryforum.com/board/index.php?topic=101197.0)

try the link above or look on sawmill and milling board for the other silvatech thread

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Title: Re: Silvatech setworks
Post by: ellmoe on August 21, 2019, 06:09:18 AM
I may  have some parts , probably nothing that was on the carriage , though . That was scrapped. 
Title: Re: Silvatech setworks
Post by: tpottle on August 21, 2019, 06:41:43 AM
I sent you a pm.  Where are you located.
Title: Re: Silvatech setworks
Post by: Ron Wenrich on August 21, 2019, 08:17:34 AM
Did you check for any worn wires in the pantograph?  If you have a short in them, you'll probably get garbage on the screen.  Should also check your relays and make sure your donut isn't touching the rod.  

Check the last post:  http://forestryforum.com/board/index.php?topic=101197.0 (http://forestryforum.com/board/index.php?topic=101197.0)  A man with more information than I have. 

Title: Re: Silvatech setworks
Post by: tpottle on August 21, 2019, 08:51:51 AM
Thanks, I will do a more thorough check of the wires most everything has chafing gear but you never know.  Everyone we have encountered with this problem has been extremely helpful.  Nice to be in an industry with kind helpful people.