Supermatic B and 500 series
There are two blue and gray Supermatics. The B-series is the most common and has been made in Canada since 2001. The B-series can be identified by the serial number which starts with a 'B' (...actually it can be A, B or C). If you order parts online (part numbers starting with a 'P' or 'PS'), they will fit this machine. The new plastic cutter/compressor and H-linkage only fit this machine.
In 2006 Imperial/RBA started making some Supermatics (500-series) in the same factory that the Supermatic II is made (Indonesia). These machines take Supermatic II parts (part numbers starting with an 'S' or 'PS') with the exception the crank bushing/nut and H-linkage. Those three parts are unique to this machine and currently not available online (call or use the order form). Besides the serial number (a leading 5 instead of an A, B or C), these machines have a plastic (instead of steel) nut on the crank bushing, the brass nuts on the top of the machine look like bolt heads (instead of small acorn-like nuts) and the cutter/compressor face is a light green color.
Thanks to mike c for bringing this to light and to George at Arbro for explaining it.
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- Re: Supermatic B and 500-series
- Posted by lipps1948 on Sunday, 03-Jun-2007
I got to looking on my Blue Supermatic for serial number to update cutter and whatever else I may need, at Arbro site it says to look for a series B or 500, I have neither mine starts with an A. What do I have?
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Regards, Pete
- Re: Supermatic B and 500-series
- Posted by lipps1948 on Monday, 04-Jun-2007
Ok,
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Just got an email back from George at Arbro stating its same as a "B"
(You have a "B" series. Please let me know if we can be of any more help. George F. Armstrong)
What parts can I update?
Regards, Pete
- b or 500 series
- Posted by nick on Tuesday, 06-Mar-2007
my serial has no b in it 5 204-- is this a 500 series and the new h-ling and plastic cutter will not fit? i wanted to switch any info is greatly appreciated.
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thankx
nick
- Re: b or 500 series
- Posted by Dave L on Wednesday, 07-Mar-2007
Sounds like you have a 500 and that the 500 serial numbers start with a five. I wonder if the 500 cutter/compressor also has a green face (like the Supermatic II).
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All I can tell you at this point is that the B-series cutter has slightly smaller posts (where the H-link mounts) than the 500/Supermatic II cutter. While the plastic cutter will probably fit in the 500, there will be more play in the linkage.
- Re: b or 500 series
- Posted by nick on Wednesday, 07-Mar-2007
thanks for the info ! :)
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- Re: b or 500 series
- Posted by David Brown on Friday, 27-Jul-2007
My 500 does have a green substance inside the curve of the face.
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