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Pull-down claw

A mechanism that advances perforated film by one or more frame pitches between exposures.

Reviewed

A mechanism that advances perforated film by one or more frame pitches between exposures.

Use cases

  • Load the correct loop and perforation, hand-check movement when specified, and stop for torn perfs or noise.

Setup

  • Confirm the intended use, inspect the equipment, and coordinate placement with the responsible department.

Safety notes

  • Use only within manufacturer ratings and the production safety plan.

In practice

Load the correct loop and perforation, hand-check movement when specified, and stop for torn perfs or noise.

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