On 4/5/19 2:58 PM, Grant Taylor via cctalk wrote: > On 4/5/19 3:20 PM, Chuck Guzis via cctalk wrote: >> See how each reel of tape hangs from a slot in a horizontal bar? Those >> white-and-black strips wrapped around the tapes are what I'm referring >> to as being deteriorated. > > How does that come off the reel? > > Does the reel slide out? Does it unlatch? Do you have a picture of one > without the tape reel in it?
The IRS facility photo used the IBM style; not flexible, but rather a two-part sliding rigid plastic arrangement. I think that the IRS also used a robotic "picker. I'd have to take a photo of one, I think, though if you have a very ancient Wright-Line catalog, it's probably in there. But basically, just behind the "hook", there's a black plastic latch. When closed, it tensions the white band. https://www.electronicsurplus.it/open2b/var/products/27/92/0-d95b2a25-800.jpg what was convenient with those is that the latch-and-hook are attached to the vinyl band by fitting with a couple of holes punched in the band. In a pinch, you could make hangers for smaller (than 10.5") reels by cutting and punching new holes. --Chuck