
Description
Description:
Designed for use Helical Scan Heads our cleaner guarantees a clean tape path, resulting in high-quality recordings and playback.
Properties:
Formulated to safely remove greases, oils, carbon, static, dirt, and grime, adhesives and other contaminants from audio tape heads guides and capstans.
Featuring a powerful formula with low surface tension and excellent wetting properties, it effortlessly penetrates critical tape head micro-gap areas. This promotes extended equipment longevity.
Prolonged Equipment Lifespan: By effectively removing contaminants and promoting extended equipment longevity, our cleaner safeguards the performance and functionality of your tape equipment.
It helps preserve the healthy texture of pinch rollers, contributing to optimal operation and sustained quality over time.
Application:
Ensure that your equipment is turned off and unplugged before cleaning.
Cut a strip of plain white copy paper between 1"-2" tall and apply a small amount of cleaning.
Place a strip of paper against the head and rotate it gently with your finger.
Avoid scrubbing or applying excessive force; let the cleaning fluid do the work.
After cleaning, allow the surfaces to dry completely before reconnecting or using the equipment.
Technical Description:
Color: Colorless
Odor: Solvent odor
Vapor Pressure: 33 mm Hg @ 20°C
Vapor Density: 2.1 (air=1)
Evaporation Rate: 2.3 (n-butyl acetate=1)
Viscosity: 2.1 cP at 77°F
Boiling Point: 82°C (180°F)
Freezing/Melting Point: -90°C (-130°F)
Solubility in water: Miscible
Safety Data:
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P312 Call a POISON CENTRE/doctor if you feel unwell.
P370+P378 In case of fire: Use sand, carbon dioxide or powder extinguisher to extinguish.
P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place.
Keep container tightly closed.
P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to industrial combustion plant.
Difficulty
Varies by model · typically 15–60 min for a first-timer with basic tools.
Tools needed
Phillips & flat screwdrivers, tweezers, isopropyl alcohol (90%+), cotton swabs
Common mistakes to avoid
- Not photographing the mechanism before disassembly — reference photos solve 90% of "how did this go back together" moments.
- Working over carpet — springs and clips vanish. Use a tray with compartments for screws.
- Skipping the cleaning step — fit new parts onto clean surfaces only.
Unplug the unit and let it sit a few minutes before opening — and if anything looks different from what you expected inside, send us a photo before forcing anything. We answer within one working day.
Stuck mid-repair? Send us a photo of the mechanism — free specialist support by vintage audio repairers.
F0023 DAT & Video Head Cleaner 10 ml
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