Bulk Erasing and metal reels?

[sanlanman]

I have some 10.5" size reel tapes on aluminum reels that i need to bulk erase. Can I do it safely and effectively on the aluminum reels? Or, do I need to transfer the tape to a plastic reel first?

 

[vinyldavid]

You can do it effectively on aluminium reels. I've never had a problem with them.

 

[Blue Shadow]

Aluminum reels do not have any (well not much anyway*) iron in them. Aluminum is not magnetic and the power of a bulk eraser will be enough to erase the tape on an aluminum reel.

* hard to prove it has absolutely no iron but not enough to have any magnetic properties.

 

[sanlanman]

I am using a Nortronics hand held bulk ersaer, not one of those table top models like the Teac. I guess that does not make a difference

 

[fortycoats]

One thing I would be concerned about with aluminium reels is that, as you move the eraser around them, you will probably scratch the finish.

 

[dr*audio]

Remember to turn the reels over and do the other side as well. Especially with a hand held demagnetizer. The table top ones are supposed to be stronger, but I still turn my reels over.

 

[Numistrek09]

One thing I would be concerned about with aluminium reels is that, as you move the eraser around them, you will probably scratch the finish.

That is why i applied adhesive felt to the bottom of my demagnetizer. Works just fine and no scratches or loud rattling noise now.

 

[sanlanman]

All sorts of good advice here. Thanks. I guess I won't need to off load and reload my Sony plastic reels.

 

[Gtown]

Question...been looking for the 10.5 spindle adapter for my TEAC E2 bulk eraser. Any suggestions? Also, any alternatives to this particular adapter? Thanks!

 

[dhnash]

Use a standard NAB adapter like the ones used to play 10.5” reels.

 

[Gtown]

Use a standard NAB adapter like the ones used to play 10.5” reels.

Great idea. Thanks