[QuadList] Sugestions on how to clean sappers--3M had a cleaning process--Vidipax accquired it

[Ted Langdell]

Hi, Lee,

Sounds like you've taken the top (front) flange off of some to inspect.

Can you shoot/post some pictures to better illustrate what you're running into?

If you unwind some of the tape carefully, are you seeing any penetration of glue into the tape pack?

Or had it just dripped down the outside wrap?

If its just on the outside, you have a relatively easy fix for the tape... and some unscrewing and cleaning to do on flanges.

There is a 3M developed cleanup process--Vidipax acquired it:
In doing some Googling about the topic, I ran across this notation that originally came from the vidipax.com website, but is now on http://online-storage.com/services/video-tape/

VidiPax™ has acquired from 3M™ the copyright to the process used to eliminate glue seepage caused by the foam padding used on the flange of some 2-Quad reels. 


Since the Vidipax that got that process doesn't exactly exist anymore, I wonder whether that process info died with it... or whether 3M would share the info. 

 (I'll ask.  Don't hold your breath in the meantime, since it may take some time to find out whom to talk to.)

See separate posting about Vidipax.com website


Ted


On Dec 19, 2011, at 3:08 PM, lee williams wrote:

> Hay Ted,
>  
> Yes the reels were laid flat and that glue has soaked through to the back flange.
>  
> Lee
> 
> From: Ted Langdell <ted at quadvideotapegroup.com>
> To: lee williams <lasvegastvengineer at yahoo.com>; Quad List <quadlist at quadvideotapegroup.com> 
> Cc: Ted Langdell <ted at quadvideotapegroup.com> 
> Sent: Monday, December 19, 2011 2:13 PM
> Subject: Re: [QuadList] Suggestions on how to clean sappers.
> 
> Lee: 
> 
> To get clarity... are you saying that reels were laid flat (flanges parallel to the shelf)?
> 
> Are you saying the glue from the foam has soaked through the wraps of tape?
> 
> All the way through to the non-foam "back" flange?
> 
> 
> That may help people get a better understanding of your situation, and provide a better answer.
> 
> Hope this helps...
> 
> Ted
> 
> 
> On Dec 19, 2011, at 11:48 AM, lee williams wrote:
> 
>> Hay Everybody,
>>  
>> Does anybody have any suggestions on cleaning sappy 2" Scotch tapes?
>>  
>> Got several hundred tapes that were stored in a storage locker for several years without air conditioning.
>> A lot of tapes were stored on there sides and the glue has seeped through to the back reels of the tape. 
>>  
>> Any suggestions as to what will cut through the sap without destroying the tape? 
>>  
>> Thanks and withing all a Happy Holiday. 
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>> Lee  
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