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<DIV><FONT size=3>Hi Chris:</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=3>There are several different schools of thought on exactly what
causes the SSS (Sticky Shed Syndrome). Before 3M exited the tape business,
they did quite a bit of research as to the cause and the cure. In the
files, I have several lengthy documents regarding their findings. Simply,
their conclusion was that the problem was not actually caused by moisture, but
was a chemical breakdown, and the proper treatment with heat restored the
binder to its former state. Ampex reached similar conclusions, at least as
to the cure.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=3>Whatever the exact cause of the SSS, the "baking" approach
works in almost all cases. I'm not going to offer a
"recipe", but I can share several general
observations. I've heard comments about the very temporary nature of
this cure. My personal experience indicates that the process was not done
properly if the stickiness returns quickly. When done correctly, the
restored tape remains in good condition for years, not days. The proper
approach requires a good bit of time, and if rushed, will not be
satisfactory. In about 5 years of doing this, I've had two tapes (one
1" & one 2") that did not respond to the treatment.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=3>Don</FONT></DIV>
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<A title=Chill315@aol.com href="mailto:Chill315@aol.com">Chill315@aol.com</A>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A
title=quadlist@quadvideotapegroup.com
href="mailto:quadlist@quadvideotapegroup.com">quadlist@quadvideotapegroup.com</A>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Monday, February 01, 2010 8:18
AM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> [QuadList] Video Tape
Baking</DIV>
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<DIV>I have heard this mentioned several times. I was wondering what
this procedure is. </DIV>
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<DIV>Why is it done? </DIV>
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<DIV>How do you do it? </DIV>
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<DIV>What are the advantages? </DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>What are the disadvantages?</DIV>
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<DIV>Do you do this only on quad tape? </DIV>
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<DIV>Is there an issue with plastic on other formats? </DIV>
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<DIV>Chris Hill</DIV>
<DIV>WA8IGN</DIV></FONT>
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