Ink Machines

Basic tune up and service for your Dragonfly machine.

Note: this must only be added to a regular order of at least $50 (excluding this fee, GST and postage). Your machine will be serviced and returned with your order.

Once you have placed your order post your machine to:

Brett Stewart Tattoo Supplies
20-22 Rodney Rd
North Geelong VIC 3215

Spring holder for the stay up spring. Only fits the X2 models.

Replaces the old o-ring and gives better stability. Only one is required per machine.

Note:

• For the Dragonfly you need circlip pliers to replace this part.
• For the Stingray you need the precision tool kit to replace this part.

Note that you will also need circlip pliers to replace this assembly.

When replacing you need to remove the cap and the needlebar pin. Use the long end of a 1.5mm allen key (the largest allen key supplied with the machine) and insert it through the hole in the adjustment screw to loosen. Use circlip pliers to remove the circlip and push out the connecting pin. Put some grease or oil on the new piston assembly and insert it into the frame, make sure that the stay up spring is in place and engages with the spring stop screw in the frame. Insert the connecting pin and install the circlip. The needlebar pin should have a clearance of approximately 0.5mm from the backside of the flange to the frame.

Fits all Dragonfly machines. Pre-set to stroke length of 2.6mm, 3.7mm or 4.5mm.

Can also be adjusted from 2.6 to 4.5mm.

Note that you will also need circlip pliers to replace this assembly.

Use the circlip pliers to remove the circlip and push out the connecting pin. Loosen the excenter from the motor shaft with a 0.9mm allen key. There are two screws on the standard excenter, one for the motor shaft and one for the bearing shaft. You only need to use the one for the motor shaft. Install the new assembly on the motor shaft and make sure that the screw ends up on the flat part of the shaft and tighten it securely. Check that the connecting rod aligns properly with the groove in the piston. This is important, if it does not align correctly it will not run properly and you might have to readjust the location of the motor. In that case please refer to the manual or send for service. If ok, align the upper bearing with the hole in the piston and insert the connecting pin then install the circlip.

Do not over tighten the screws that holds the binding post positive. This can damage the plastic insulation sleeve and may cause a short circuit. Just tighten enough to hold it in place. The screw that holds the end of the motor cord likewise or the cord can be damaged.

Install the needlebar retainer assembly by placing the retainer spring in the groove of the needlebar retainer. Push the retainer fix screw through the first hole opposite of the retainer bearing side, through the retainer spring and into the second hole. Leave the retainer fix screw end flush to the needlebar retainer surface on the bearing side. Put the needlebar retainer assembly in the groove of the frame and slide it back into place. Make sure that the end of the retainer spring engages correctly with the groove in the frame. Hold it in place while tightening the retainer fix screw.