Rust on tape heads

From: Gooijen H <GOOI_at_oce.nl>
Date: Mon Aug 30 05:04:20 2004

I would first check if the rust is actually from the metal of the
head or just "rust" that has come off from an old tape ... that
can probably be removed with a soft cloth.
I am not so sure about using *any* fluid on the head!
I do not have experience in this field, but don't those heads have
a small slit / gap? (like all other magnetic heads)
What will the fluid do when it get in that gap ...?

- Henk.


> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:cctalk-bounces_at_classiccmp.org]On Behalf Of Robert Krten
> Sent: zaterdag 28 augustus 2004 12:40
> To: cctech_at_classiccmp.org
> Subject: Rust on tape heads
>
> I've noticed a few spots of rust on some TU55 tape heads that
> I have. I'm wondering what I should do about it in the short
> term -- I've had an idea of putting something on the heads
> and then cleaning it off later, like oil or vaseline or... ?
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> Is there anything I can do with the heads later to clean the
> rust off? Are they totally hosed, or will they still work?
> This is on my "todo list" as far as restoration goes, just
> haven't gotten to it yet, but wanted to prevent any further
> damage if possible...
>
> Thanks in advance,
> -RK
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