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Craig Wyeth SWASHDRIVE

2014 Swashdrive Gen8 or WHIP
Black Polyamide $550.00

 

Characteristics of Swashdrives

▪   Powerful neodymium magnets
▪   Mechanical commutation
▪   Excellent volume/performance ratio
▪   Highest efficiency
▪   Low inductance
▪   No magnetic cogging
▪   High acceleration from low mass
▪   Low electromagnetic interference
▪   Linear characteristics
▪   High reliability
▪   Bar Tensioner
▪   Needle-up Stopping

 

#4A452 G8 GIVE CLIP
#4A453 G8 RIGID
#4A454 WHIP


G8 Includes RCA Clip Cord Adapter.
Order cords separately.
Price does not include cords, tubes or needles.

RoHS Compliant> Voltage: 1.0 ~ 12 Volts
Amps: 0.08 ~ 0.35 Amps
Motor: 4.5 Watt
Custom Design
Swiss Maxon Motor
With a Clean Power Supply
the motor has a life expectancy
of approx. 20,000 hours.

The Swashdrive G8 is available in two configurations: "G8-GiveClip" and "G8-Solid" (no give)
Swashplates are not user-serviceable. New or replacement tops are not sold separately.
The G8 must be returned for swash plate replacement or to mount the other style of top.

 

Set of Swashdrive Weights
to increase Inertia
provided free with G8-Gift Version.
Not compatible with Whip.
Not included with G8-Solid.

The Swashplate

The swashplate mechanism that drives the needle action is a very efficient means to convert the rotational motion of the electric motor to the reciprocating motion of the needle producing an approximate advantage of 15:1.

The swashplate delivers a sine wave motion - constant needle velocity -  throughout the cycle producing a smooth non-stopping continuous motion  as compared to the stop and start of conventional crank, cam (2-dimension) and coils.

Only the swashplate can make use of all 3-dimension axes to create the natural fluid cyclic reciprocating action that produces a constant "brush-like" artistry feel experienced by fine art painting.

Looking down at the Swash from above:
The motor will run in either direction
but Craig Wyeth says "It likes CLOCKWISE direction."

  • at 6.0 Volts - 50 Cycles Per Second
  • at 9.0 Volts - 100 Cycles Per Second
  • at 12  Volts  - 150 Cycles Per Second

Adapter included for Spring type CLIP CORD
RCA type connector wiring:

Positive (+) (Red wire) connected to center terminal
Negative (-) (Black wire) connected to outer shield
Swashplates are not user changeable but will only be repaired or replaced by Swashdrive.
Swashplates are not sold separately.

Power supplies

The Gen 8 Swashdrive will run on almost any power supply, but we strongly recommend the use of a quality bridge rectified Dual Lab Instek, for the clean DC.
Cheap single knob supplies with heaps of ripple & noise will reduce motor life somewhat.

Tested & Endorsed power supplies for this machine.
Genuine Unimax GW Instek Lab Power Supply
Meets all International Standards of compatibility.

Also approved is
Isotech lab (Model IPS303DD,
RS Components part # 3256004)
 

For Proven results
Use the Smoothest Output of all power supplies
Genuine Unimax GW Instek, 

Swashdrive G8 or Whip Kit
$699.00
Includes: One (1) G8 or (1)Whip
Black Polyamide

Choose G8: Give Clip or Rigid

Choose 1 Power Supply
Digital Traveler: (Choose a Color)
 or
GW Instek Power Supply
(Adapter supplied with Instek Only)

Includes:
TreadLite Foot Switch (USA)
Clip Cord or RCA (USA)
Allen Wrenches,
Inertia Weights on Give Only
Oil Dispenser

Unimax has a few Original Swahdrives and Grips
Standard Needle Length is approx. 140-to-143mm length Overall Length
Standard Tube Length is approx. 110mm Overall Length
Standard Distance from Top of chuck to Middle of Armature Bar Nipple in down position is approx. 32-35mm
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Warranty

The Swashdrive Tattoo machine has a Six month warranty from date of purchase. To which Swashdrive Developments will repair any manufacturing fault of the machine free of charge. However disassembly of electric motor from the main machine frame, or excess voltage from single knob power supplies wrecking electric motor will invalidate warranty. Proof of date of purchase must be provided for a warranty claim.

Disclaimer

Swashdrive Developments warrantees the manufacturing quality of the Swashdrive Tattoo machine. But under no circumstances is Swashdrive Developments in any way liable for any injury, infection or quality of any tattoo or of any person that Swashdrive Tattoo machine is used on. That is the sole responsibility & liability of the Artist / Owner of this Swashdrive Tattoo machine.

The Swashdrive is a high tech device with quality components! 

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