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Film Processors

If you are already familiar with film processing the data sheets below should suffice,  if not the Microfilm section of our Guide may be of value. 

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Supplier:  Agfa  Model: FP 500
Film Size:  16 & 35mm roll
No. of Tanks:
 5     Tank Capacity: Developer 4 litres. Fixer 2 litres
Plumbing: Required - 1.5 - 6 litres/minute
Speed:  3 metres/minute
Dimensions (mm):  H.
 600  W. 1170   D. 340   Weight (kg):  65
Other Features: Daylight loading. Accepts film with antihalation coating. Temperature adjustable from 35 - 50șC. Cascade final wash. Replenishment system. Integral inspection facility.
Options include:
Base unit with space for washing and clearing solution tanks. Additional spools and cassettes for most camera systems.
Available in UK from:
  Icam,  Microfilm Shop



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Supplier:  Houston Fearless  Model: Advanced Labmaster
Film Size:  16 & 35mm roll
No. of Tanks:
 4     Tank Capacity: ?
Plumbing: Required
Speed:  36 metres/minute max. Typical 27 metres/minute for 16mm
Dimensions (mm):  H.
 1880  W. 1575   D. 813   Weight (kg):  295
Other Features: High volume unit for conventional processing only. Incorporates microprocessor-based temperature control, audible and visual warnings for malfunctions and electronic speed control.
Options include:
Water blender. Chemical management system.
Available in UK from:
  Best-Tec, Microfilm Shop



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Supplier:  Houston Fearless  Model: Minimaster 16
Film Size:  16mm roll
No. of Tanks:
 4    Tank Capacity: 0.12
Plumbing: Not required - uses special mini-kits
Speed:  1.5 metres/minute
Dimensions (mm):  H.
 343  W. 660   D. 305   Weight (kg):  13.6
Other Features: Daylight loading. Backlit inspection area. Auto feed for 30.5 m4etre lengths.  Leader required for 60m lengths. Chem Pak is poured into refillable containers to avoid need for plumbing. Take-up spool direction alterable for emulsion in or out. Automatic monitoring of chemicals.
Options include:
Available in UK from:
  Microfilm Shop


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Supplier:  Houston Fearless  Model: Minilabmaster Plus and Dual Strand
Film Size:  16 & 35mm roll. 105mm on Plus
No. of Tanks:
 Variable to order     Tank Capacity:
Plumbing: Required
Speed:  6.1 metres/minute - 12.2 dual strand
Dimensions (mm):  H.
 1200  W. 1040   D. 430   Weight (kg):  105 (114 with dual strand)
Other Features: Daylight loading. Integral automatic chemical replenishment system. Variable speed. Stainless steel construction.
Options include:
Com reversal processing, Bleach-free COM processing. Cibachrome processing.
Available in UK from:
  Best-Tec, Microfilm Shop



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Supplier:  Microfilm Shop  Model: Rack Cleaner
Film Size:  N/A
No. of Tanks:
 1 or 2   
Tank Capacity:
Several size options with polypropylene or steel tub
Plumbing:
Speed:  N/A
Dimensions (mm):  H.
 425  W. 655   D. 536   Weight (kg):  25
Other Features: Avoids scratches on rubber drive rollers.
Options include:
Adaptable to suit most processors or can be purpose made for special applications.
Available in UK from:
  Microfilm Shop


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Supplier:  Staude  Model: Varioflott
Film Size:  3 X 16mm, 3 X 35mm or one 105mm roll
No. of Tanks:
 4    
Tank Capacity:
6 litres
Plumbing: Required, cold feed and drain
Speed:  1 - 3 metres/minute
Dimensions (mm):  H.
 1040  W. 1170   D. 500   Weight (kg):  100
Other Features: Negative processor for daylight use. In-built replenishment system. Independent paths permit insertion of separate films at different times.
Options include:
105mm processing facility.
Available in UK from:
   Microfilm Shop


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Supplier:  Staude  Model: Unomat
Film Size:  16 & 35mm
No. of Tanks:
 4     Tank Capacity: 3.5 litres
Plumbing: Required, cold feed and drain
Speed:  1 - 3 metres/minute
Dimensions (mm):  H.
 1040  W. 970   D. 400   Weight (kg):  82
Other Features: Negative processor for daylight operation. In-built replenishment system. Film inspection station prior to film take- up spool.
Options include:
Kit for attaching leader to film.
Available in UK from:
  Microfilm Shop


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Supplier:  Staude  Model: Solomatic N & P
Film Size:  105mm sheet or roll - also accepts 16 & 35mm
No. of Tanks:
 4     Tank Capacity:
Plumbing: Not required for N model. Required for P version
Speed:  Variable 1.5 - 4.5 metres/minute
Dimensions (mm):  H.
 600  W. 720   D. 330   Weight (kg):  N = 45. P = 53
Other Features: Model N is for negative processing.  Model P offers full reversal processing of fiche using special Staude chemistry.
Options include:
N or P version.
Available in UK from:
  Microfilm Shop


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Supplier:  Icam  Model: XR 24 NOVA
Film Size:  16, 35 & 105mm roll or sheet
No. of Tanks:
 ?    Tank Capacity: ?
Plumbing:
Speed: 
Dimensions (mm):  H.
   W.    D.    Weight (kg): 
Other Features: Uses immersion tank technology to avoid drying of transport rollers.
Options include:
Daylight loading kit, Automatic replenishment.
Available in UK from:
   Icam Archive Systems
 

Supplier:  Kodak  Model: 3000 Series
Film Size:  Up to 3 16mm, 2 35mm or one 105mm roll
No. of Tanks:
 4   Tank Capacity:
Plumbing: Recommended but not essential
Speed:  Model 3000 = 0.25 metres/minute. Model 3500 = 0.5 metres/minute
Dimensions (mm):  H.
 40  W. 1090   D. 410   Weight (kg):  54
Other Features: Daylight loading. Model 3000 has flat film travel path through all 4 tanks with typical processing time of 40 minutes. Model 3500 has two of the four tanks in a serpentine configuration which reduces processing time to 20 minutes. Includes automatic replenishment system. There is also a version of the Model 3500 as a semi deep-tank unit without automatic replenishment.
Options include:
Daylight load boxes. Console. Wash recirculation system.
Available in UK from:
  Kodak

 

Supplier:  Kodak  Model: Prostar
Film Size:  16 or 35mm
No. of Tanks:
 ?    Tank Capacity: 1.3 litres
Plumbing: Required. 7.6 litres/minute @ 34-37 degrees C.
Speed:  3 metres/minute
Dimensions (mm):  H.
 790  W. 990   D. 410   Weight (kg):  52
Other Features: Daylight loading with 6 types of cartridge. For all Kodak and most other silver halide and print film
Options include:
Replenisher kit. Rem Jet removal kit. Thermostatic mixer valve for water supply. Inspection station. Cabinet/stand.
Available in UK from:
   Kodak

 


 

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