Journal of the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (1950-1954)

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New Products Further information about these items can be obtained direct from the addresses given. As in the case of technical papers, the Society is not responsible for manufacturers' statements, and publication of these items does not constitute endorsement of the products. The Robot II Splicer is shown in the currently available Mark IV 35mm model. Developed in England by Gustav Jirouch, it is marketed in England by Cine Television Equipment Ltd., and is distributed in the United States by Hollywood Film Co., 5446 Carlton Way, Hollywood 27, Calif. Designed to be a very fast and fully automatic splicer, its splice width is given as 0.077 in. Its dimensions are 7J X 8f X 6^ in. and it weighs 38 Ib. The price is $650.00, delivered. Particular advantages claimed for it are : equal scraping of emulsion down to the base and removing the emulsion in one piece, thus minimizing dirt and dust; straight and square end cutting; elimination of any special soundtrack blooping; and making double or treble joins without loss of material. 204