8mm Forum: 16mm film retaining clips

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Posted by David Pannell (Member # 300) on February 14, 2007, 04:33 AM:

Hi,
Does anyone know where I can purchase a quantity of those little plastic clips which fit over the end of the film when on a reel, to stop the film unravelling - similar to the 8mm ones - or any similar device?

Not sure of the actual name for these little devices, but I hope the title and content of this thread is an adequate description.

(I shall also need some similar devices for 8mm).

Thanks,

Posted by Steven Sigel (Member # 21) on February 15, 2007, 01:56 PM:

I've never seen such a thing for 16mm. They did have some cardboard straps that circled around the print - but they're not easy to find.

What I do is use artist's paper tape to tape down the end of the film. It holds well, but peels off with no residue.

Also - buy a roll of leader and make sure that all of your prints have good long leaders...

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