Center Equipment

PINSPOTTER

Automatic pinspotting has come a long, long way since AMF unveiled its 2-ton, 6000-part, 9-foot-tall pinspotters in 1946. Today's AMF machines are smaller, simpler, faster, quieter and more reliable. Vastly so. There are fewer parts to go wrong and fewer spare parts to inventory. Troubleshooting and repair are dramatically easier.

90 XL PINSPOTTERS

The AMF 90 XL is precision engineered to higher standards. The 90 XL delivers at least 20% more games per hour than competitive machines. That speed translates directly to increased capacity and revenue for your center. It uses almost half the moving parts of our closest competitor. This translates to the highest level of reliability in the industry.

90 XL PINSPOTTER FEATURES

  • 20-pin bin.
    Only the AMF pin bin holds all 20 pins ready for spotting to keep the game moving -- even after consecutive strikes.

  • Efficient pin distribution.
    AMF pinspotters send pins directly to their spotting stations -- without time-wasting detours around the machine or back down the carpet.

  • Shorter cycles.
    If a gutterball is thrown or if just the 7 or 10 pin is knocked down, AMF pinspotters automatically shorten their cycle because there is no "dead wood" to sweep away.

  • Automatic foul correction.
    When the bowler steps over the line during a throw, AMF pinspotters automatically register the foul, clear the pins and spot a new rack.

  • Out-of-range pins.
    The ability of AMF pinspotters to re-spot "out of range" pins is 2.5 times greater than that of competing machines, dramatically reducing manual re-spots.

  • Convenient machine access.
    A single, solid state central control chassis is located in the rear of the machine so the mechanic doesn't have to climb over the machine or onto the lane to access electronic controls. Low-profile design makes access easy.

  • Simple design.
    Other machines use complicated systems of belts, pulleys, chains and complex electrical systems. AMF pinspotters use almost half the number of moving parts and a single control chassis per pair.

  • Quality engineering and manufacturing.
    High-tensile-strength steel alloy gearing enclosed in oil-filled housings and coupled to solid state motors is used for all drive applications. Electronics are 100% solid state.

  • Advanced electronics.
    AMF's advanced electronics synchronized with innovative mechanics maximize cycle efficiency under all conditions.

  • Instant pin counts.
    An advanced, self adjusting electronic camera system and infrared ball speed sensors send data instantly to the pinspotter's control chassis, where state-of-the-art software optimizes machine cycle time for the fastest frames possible. AMF pinspotters do not have to lower a spotting table to "feel" for the pins.

  • Reliability.
    Setting the standard in the industry, well-maintained AMF pinspotters achieve several thousand frames per stop.(Over 4,800 frames per stop were achieved at the 2002 ABC Tournament where over five million frames were bowled.)

  • Energy efficiency.
    Efficient design means AMF pinspotters can use lower horsepower motors, which use less electricity. Units can be set to shut down to energy-saving standby mode if there is a long delay between frames.

  • Self-diagnostics.
    AMF's self-diagnostic display makes the mechanic's job easier and repairs faster. Instead of just a code, the display gives a short LCD message through the manager's control unit that speeds diagnosis of the problem.

  • Safety.
    AMF pinspotters employ an array of guards, warning lights and signals, safety-lock electrical connectors and safety power-off locks, including a unique lock out/ tag out system. They also operate at least 10 decibels quieter than competitive machines.

  • Ball exit system.
    AMF pinspotters use a moving paddle mechanism to push pins clear of the ball door and eliminate time-consuming pin jams.

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FACTORY CERTIFIED PINSPOTTER: THE 70 XL

The "XL" in the AMF 70 XL means we've added many of the technologies and features of our current 90 XL to your rebuilt pinspotter. These add significantly to speed, reliability and ease of both operation and maintenance.

Performs like an 90 XL

  • New Solid state chassis brings the latest state of the art technology with solid state switches and lock.
  • New Ball trigger positive pinspotter cycle for fastest frame possible.
  • Pin detection provided by new camera, which optimizes cycle time.
Ease of maintenance and operation
  • Solid state motors simplify the old style wiring and bring years of trouble free operations.
  • Simplified wiring replacing all old troublesome wiring, with positive lock tight connections.
  • Front end control unit makes pinspotter maintenance simple.
  • Manager control unit enables the control of all machines from one spot. Also displays a self-diagnostics when a machine problem arises.
  • Repositioned back end motor and gear box eliminates any possible pin jam.
  • The motor gearboxes are high-tensile strength alloy gearing, all enclosed in an oil filled housing which translates into smooth operation of the pinspotter.
Key areas of the machine

Key areas of a pinspotter

70XL

Control chassis

90 XL

Motors and gear boxes

90 XL Solid State

Positive ball lift

Rebuilt

Back end assembly

Rebuilt

Distributor assembly

Rebuilt

Bin & shuttle assembly

Rebuilt

Table assembly

Rebuilt

Ball Trigger System

Added

Camera, pin detection

Added

Parts warranty

1 year

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PINSPOTTER UPGRADE KITS

Do you have an 82-70 or 82-90 Pinspotter and want a very economical way to upgrade its performance?

Click here to view the 90 XL Field Upgrade Kit.

Click here to view the 70 XL Field Upgrade Kit or download the 70 XL Field Upgrade Kit sales brochure.

DUAL PITLIGHTS

The most reliable way to enter the Xtreme game.

  • Xtremely durable and rugged construction
  • Switch from white light to blacklight and back automatically from the front desk
  • Special infrared array, lights the deck in the dark with light invisible to the eye but detected by the scoring camera
  • Specially designed to prevent misscores due to black lights or fog
  • Bulbs, wiring and front desk switch all included
  • Available in 36" for AMF machines and 48" for Brunswick machines
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THE AMF GRIPPER BALL RETURN KIT.

The AMF Gripper Ball Return Kit was designed with one purpose, to completely eliminate the ball slipping problem. Hundreds of hours of testing have proven the Gripper to be 100% reliable. Plus, it's an affordable way to ensure your pinspotter ball return operates properly regardless of the amount of oil on your lanes.

Easy to install and made of the latest materials, The Gripper is as convenient as it is useful. So instead of wasting time and money retrieving bowling balls, invest in something that will keep the fun rolling. The Gripper ball return kit includes the Gripper ball lift belt, tension bracket, upper and lower rail covers and thimbles. The Gripper is standard on all new 90XL Pinspotters.

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PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE DOWNLOAD FILE

AMF Pinspotters have proven their durability and reliability around the world. Did you know there are more than 1000 machines over 40 years old still in operation today? How? The key is using Genuine AMF parts and proper preventative maintenance.

Genuine AMF parts are specifically controlled by AMF experts for use in AMF pinspotters to ensure your machines function as originally designed. Those same AMF experts have also created a Preventative Maintenance (PM) Schedule that is used in our own AMF centers to ensure the machines operate flawlessly. To see how our PM schedule compares to your own, please download the AMF PM schedule by clicking the following link.

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AMF Equipment Used In Record-Setting 2002 ABC Tournament