Merlau Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 i have a used gripper the yelo and green surface gripping tool, i have used alcohol and acetone to try and get the green to grab again,, no luck took sand paper to it to get threw the hard skin on it and was better but still not good any ideas? can you get new rubber or vinyl matting or am i just going to have to buy another gripper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmotjr Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 First off, I'd check with the company to see what they say. They may have a warranty or something that covers this. They may also have advice on this. I've used this stuff for a variety of projects, including push pads and other 'grippy' stuff, and would be my first choice to replace the sticky on the gripper. I'd just scrap off the green stuff, rough sand the plastic, and CA or Epoxy the rubber to the plastic, then trim to size. That mat is a "little" big for what you need, you might be able to find similar material in much smaller sizes. Others may have a better idea though..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 I use my Grippers constantly in my shop and alcohol is all I've needed to clean mine. Maybe they picked up something ? I would contact the company and see what your options are. I have modified my Grippers and even cut a complete kerf thru one section. Made my own tail stops too. When you have to cut over 600 small accurate parts it's worth the effort for safety, accuracy and production rate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keggers Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 Mineral spirits works fine for me when my grippers get slick. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Meggison Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 I get scraps of carpet pad from flooring stores for free. Make my own push pads and glue them on. Make them any size you need and the price can't be beat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estesbubba Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 I have the same problem and DNA doesn't get them back to new but mine are 10+ years old so watching this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlau Posted February 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 sent them a email will see what they have to say.. i really thought acetone would break threw but didnt.. if i had some MEK i would have tried that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 MEK is effective but nasty stuff. My dad used it to clean up the rollers on his printing press. Gloves and ventilation are a must. Might work or might eat the pads. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeyestoob Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 32 minutes ago, estesbubba said: I have the same problem and DNA doesn't get them back to new but mine are 10+ years old so watching this thread. With 10+ years on them I am guessing that they have paid for themselves by now. I think that pushblocks are safety consumables much like masks of gloves. If they can't be brought back you have got your money out of them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlau Posted February 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 steve, i am aware of MEK, used it to do just what you mentioned for many years, they named it differntly as year went on the last i knew it was handcolite.. strong stuff for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Merlau Posted February 8, 2017 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 16 hours ago, wdwerker said: I use my Grippers constantly in my shop and alcohol is all I've needed to clean mine. Maybe they picked up something ? I would contact the company and see what your options are. i sent a email and they responded this AM , they are going to take care of the problem:) send model no. and address and they send replacement parts.. good company service for sure.. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmotjr Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 Very cool, good to know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlau Posted February 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 mine were the older version, and they told me they do loose there grip after years of use, but could still replace with black parts which i assume are from the older models they seem to be all yellow now, but hey if they work again all is good and to warrantee a old product says a lot for the company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estesbubba Posted February 11, 2017 Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 Well my experience with MJ wasn't as good. I emailed explaining mine weren't gripping and if they had any suggestions. Their response was the rubber loses grip over time and pointed me to the replacement legs which would total $150! I responded that was crazy and asked if they sold just the rubber and their response was no but we can sell you the parts for 1/2 off. Bought some MEK and used a little with green scotchbrite and it softened the rubber (and anything else it touches). Wore gloves and my finishing mask as it is some nasty stuff! We'll see how it works long-term. If not I'll find my own rubber replacements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlau Posted February 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 well estes, i got the right person i quess.. got all the parts today,, and no charge.. so i am pleased that they were so good about the whole ordeal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estesbubba Posted February 12, 2017 Report Share Posted February 12, 2017 3 hours ago, Merlau said: well estes, i got the right person i quess.. got all the parts today,, and no charge.. so i am pleased that they were so good about the whole ordeal. Yes or I was the 50th person that read this thread and emailed them! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlau Posted February 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2017 sorry you didnt get the same results.. maybe i shouldnt have posted the info or question? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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