[QuadList] Ampex Quad VTR Airflow Requirements

[Ted Langdell]

Hi, Roger,

Welcome to the list. 

It might help if you could be specific about which models, since there may be some variations between series.

You should get answers in fairly short order depending on who's on-line at any given time.

Ted

Ted Langdell
Secretary

On May 31, 2012, at 10:11 PM, Roger Brett wrote:

> Hi,
> Does anyone have info regarding air system requirements for the typical Ampex VR series quad machine?  I'm planning the air supply system for one fairly soon.
> 
> It's been quite a while since I maintained one of these, and I don't seem to have this data on file.
> 
> I don't have physical access to the unit yet, but besides the air bearings on the head, I believe it has a venturi system to generate vacuum for the guide.  This aspect would of course increase the flow requirements.
> 
> Data I'm trying to get:
> 
> - Max (worst case) CFM of airflow needed for bearings and venturi combined
> - Nominal air pressure needed at the head bearings for proper operation
> 
> Any help would be appreciated!
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Roger Brett
> 

Ted

Ted Langdell
Secretary