Recent Work
ARRI Geared Head Mk1
Work Done: Custom part making as spares no longer available
ARRI Geared Head Mk1
Work Done: Full strip down service and split pin replaced in main tilt drive shaft
Chapman Peewee III+
Work Done: Transmission service and issue with stiffness resolved.
OConnor 2575B Head
Problem: Fluid, sub platform and brake service.
OConnor Euro Plate
Problem: General maintenance and camera plate not snapping in.
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OConnor 2575B Sub-Platform
Work Done: Minor service
OConnor 2575D
Work Done: Tilt Brake Service
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Tango Swing Head Mk1
Problem: Snap plate not locking and carriage mis-aligned.
Work Done: Dismantled, cleaned, inspected for damage. Re-greased and components re-fitted and adjusted to correct alignment and fix locking issue.
OConnor 2575D Head
Problem: Play in crank handle.
Work Done: Head unit dismantled to access crank handle mechanism. Fault found and resolved. While Head being inspected, tilt brake serviced including abrasions on brake disk removed.
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OConnor 2575D Head
Problem: Head had not been serviced in some time and pan brake was sticking.
Work Done: Full service - Included full strip down of head, all components cleaned, inspected for any damage and treated for any corrosion. All fluids replaced. Pan brake problem resolved.
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Cartoni C40 S Dutch Head
Problem: This head had been stored in a damp garage for many years. Also, one of the gears was slipping causing the head to collapse into neutral without warning when in use.
Work done: Head was fully stripped, springs removed, all components de-rusted and thoroughly cleaned. Components all checked for damage. Head unit re-greased and re-built and tested. Gear issue now fixed.
Great feedback from Dave Armstrong now he is back using the head:
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