What is the difference between Tape Preservative and Tape Head Treatment? I understand that the Tape Head Treatment is applied to machine surfaces. Is the Tape Preservative applied to the tape itself? -J.F.
Dear JF,
LAST Tape Preservative is supplied with Applicator Wands which are used to apply the preservation treatment to the tape itself. The Tape Preservative treats the tape so that air-borne moisture (humidity) is not absorbed into the binder matrix. Absorption of moisture causes the tape binder to break down leading to degradation of the binder, loss of oxide, and problems caused by build-up of oxide and binder on the leading edges of the heads and tape guides. LAST Tape Preservative also replaces the tape lubricant lost over time, giving a smoother transition over heads and guides.
LAST Tape Head Treatment is applied to the heads and guides of the tape transport. The Tape Head Treatment helps ensure smooth continuous movement of the tape through the machine thereby eliminating “stick slip distortion” of the information, and/or tape squeal. Either of which can make a tape un-listenable.
Thank you for your query, Walter