ROLLER TRANSPORT REVERSAL PROCESSOR (12 INCH)

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: NGA Records (Formerly NIMA)
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP78B04770A002400050066-0
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 4
• Document Creation Date: December 28, 2016
• Document Release Date: May 9, 2005
• Sequence Number: 66
• Publication Date: November 30, 1964
• Content Type: PERRPT

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SUBJECT: Roller Transport Reversal Processor (12 Inch)
TASK/PROBLEM
1. Design and fabricate a versatile, self-threading photographic
processor capable of handling both cut sheets and continuous webs of
photographic material and adaptable to a process yielding either standard
negative or reversal images. Interchange between processes to be ac-
complished with a minimum of effort.
DISCUSSION
2. During this reporting period (1 Sept through 30 Nov) all sub-
assemblies and detail drawings on the processing machine and dryer were
completed and released for fabrication. A design study of the recircu-
lating systems and the attendant piping was completed. As a result of this
study, pumps, heat exchangers, filters, flow-meters and other required hard-
ware were prelisted and ordered.
3. Design effort is continuing on the pumping system, the control panel
and all associated piping.
4. Preliminary installation engineering data sheets were completed and
submitted.
5. A revised specification for the processing machine was written
following the Progress Review Meeting held at the contractor's facility
on 19 and 20 November 1964. A copy of the revised specification is being
submitted as an appendix to this report.
PLANNED ACTIVITY
6. Continue design effort as planned.
7. Visit customer's facility to inspect installation site and to
coordinate design effort with customer's requirements.
Note: See Specification 203B attached.
Declass Review by NGA.
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Specification No. 203B
30 Nov 64
SPECIFICATION
FOR
REVERSAL ROLLER TRANSPORT PROCESSOR (12-INCH)
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TASK/PROBLEM
1. Design and fabricate a versatile, self-threading photographic
processor capable of handling both cut sheets and continuous webs of
photographic material and adaptable to a process yielding either standard
negative or reversal images. Interchange between processes to be ac-
complished with a minimum of effort.
PROCESSING METHOD
2. Roller transport conveyance through deep tanks. Agitation ac-
complished by action of the conveying rollers.
MATERIAL CAPABILITIES
3. Film Size:
a. Cut Sheet:
(1) Minimum 4 x 5 inches.
(2) Maximum 11 x 14 inches.
NOTE: Cut sheet films must be packaged and shipped in cut sheet form,
not cut from roll stock.
b. Continuous Strip:
(1) Minimum 70mm x 1,000 feet.
(2) Maximum 9.5 inches x 1,000 feet.
4. Material: Certain types of black-and-white aerial and commercial
films,
NOTE: It should be recognized that with roller transport equipment, some
of the thin base materials may require a pilot tab at the leading
edge in order to be self-threading.
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OUTPUT RATES
5. Process Time (Approximately):
a. Reversal Process - Film similar to:
(1) Film Type 8430 6.4 ft/min. at 75?F
(2) Film Type 4400 6.85 ft/min. at 70?F
(3) Film Type 4404 5.33 ft/min.
b. Negative Process - Film similar to:
(1) Film Type 4404
(2) Film Type 8402
(3) Film Type 8430
26 ft/min. at 85?F
16 ft/min. at 85?F
20.4 ft/min. at 75?F
PROCESS TIME
6. Dry to Dry (Approximately):
a. Reversal Process
(1) Film Type 4400
9 minutes
(2) Film Type 8430
11 minutes
(3) Film Type 4404
14 minutes
b. Negative Process
(1)
Film Type 4404
3 minutes
(2)
Film Type 8430
4 minutes
(3)
Film Type 8402
5 minutes
PRODUCT QUALITY
7. Negative: Good commercial quality (approximately five years).
8. Reversal: No experience (probably 5 years).
9. Process temperature capability 70?F to 100?F. Operating range
for above films 70?F to 85?F.
10. Reversal Capability: Equipment to be capable of reversing image
of both exposures by both chemical fogging and/or white light flashing.
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11. Operation: Daylight operating for all continuous strip material up to
capacity of A-9 magazine. Darkroom feed for all cut sheet material.
12. Over-all Dimensions:
a. Length 15 feet, 9 inches.
b. Width 5 feet.
c. Height 5 feet, 6 inches.
d. Weight 7,000 pounds, installed, empty.
SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
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13. Service Requirements:
a. Electrical: 220/208 volts, 50 amperes, 60 cps, AC, 3-phase
b. Water: Hot 130? ? 10?F; Chilled: 50? ? 5?F, 30 psig
minimum.
c. Air: 25 psig maximum, instrument air.
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