Re: [ARSCLIST] Audio Material Assessment Survey

[Rod Stephens <savecal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Allison again,

I didn't see your P.S. in my last look, so I'll respond now.

I've seen the same "Tenzar" trade name on some of my old Scotch reels,
so that's what I think it was; just a trade name.  I've never seen it on
any other tape manufacturer's label.  I think it's supposed to mean that
the tape is tough even with heavy tensions and won't stretch, but don't
quote me.

Rod

Allison Feist wrote:

> Hello,
>
> I am a graduate student in library science working on a
> project to assess an audio visual collection. I have started
> testing the audio portion of my survey on open reels. The plan
> had been to test the playback condition of the tapes along
> with a visual assessment.
>
> Thus far the tapes I have worked on have all been in slotted
> reels. When I have gone to play them back and then rewind I
> find that the wind becomes very uneven. Is this symptomatic of
> the player I am using - the speed (some of these played at 7.5
> IPS and others at 3.75 IPS.)  It is also unlikely that any of
> these tapes have ever been exercised.
>
> Is the damage I might be causing worth the benefits of
> playback testing? (Keep in mind this project currently has no
> budget so I don't think I have access to new hubs.) If anyone
> has performed an assessment survey I would love to be able to
> contact you off list.
>
> Thanks!
> Allison Feist
>
> PS - I cannot find information on "Tenzar" a material used my
> Scotch 3M.I assume that it is a proprietary plastic; am I correct?
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