Powerfeed problem

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30 September 2026 at 14:47 #867167
larry phelan 1
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Good afternoon to all. I am looking for advice in order to correct a very stupid mistake [yes, even I make them ]

While looking for something else, I knocked against the handle of my powerfeed unit on the mill. The unit took off, doing what it,s supposed to do and carried on until the table came to the end of its run, where everything stopped. Sad to say I did not have any table stops fitted, big mistake ! By the time I copped on, the damage had been done.

The whole unit is dead, I am assuming that the circuit board is Kaput and what I want to know is ; has anyone any experience regarding replacing these things ?. Is it difficult to do and what to watch out for ? I have not tried taking the unit apart until I know more about it

The drive unit in question is a standard type No AL 310S.

Aliexpress advertise circuit boards listing this No and I am wondering if one of these would be worth a try, rather than having to replace the whole unit.

Any and all advise/comments welcome !

Dont even ask how I did id it !

BTW The unit operates on 110 volts.
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30 September 2026 at 14:56 #867171
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I have an Align powerfeed ,not the same make as yours.Mine has a circuit breaker on the outside

for such events it sits under a soft plastic cover ,Mine has fossilised as i have had it a long time.

It may well be that your unit has a similar cut out.

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30 September 2026 at 15:51 #867192
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Hi John,

Yes, my unit has a circuit breaker just like yours. I tried pressing it several times, but nothing happened. That,s what made me think there may be other damage done.

I will give it another try [for luck ! ]
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