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Film Transport Mechanism

Assembly

Intermittent motion system using a claw or pin to advance film frame-by-frame with precise registration. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.

Film Transport Mechanism parts and their functions

7 top-level parts · 7 parts in total · full bill of materials below
Film Transport Mechanism parts diagram: 1 film claw, 2 feed roller, 3 registration gate, 4 takeup roller, 5 main drive motor, 6 film guide rollers, 7 fastener set. 7 parts in 7 top-level items.
Film Transport Mechanism parts diagram. Numbers match the table below; each box is one top-level part or assembly with what it contains.
#PartQtyWhat it does
1 Film Claw 1× Reciprocating claw engaging perforations on film edges
2 Feed Roller 1× Driven roller loosely guiding film from supply reel
3 Registration Gate 1× Precision frame gate holding film during projection
4 Takeup Roller 1× Driven roller pulling film toward takeup reel
5 Main Drive Motor 1× Main motor (typically 1/4 HP AC) driving all mechanical systems
6 Film Guide Rollers 1× Rollers and rails centering film in light path
7 Fastener Set 1× Assembly fasteners and adjustment screws

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Bill of materials for Film Transport Mechanism

7 top-level lines · 7 rows shown · 7 parts total · indented to 3 levels
# Item / sub-assembly Part no. Qty/assy Ext. qty Parts Type
1 Film Claw cine-film-projector-claw-mechanism 1× 1 · part
2 Feed Roller cine-film-projector-feed-roller 1× 1 · part
3 Registration Gate cine-film-projector-registration-gate 1× 1 · part
4 Takeup Roller cine-film-projector-takeup-roller 1× 1 · part
5 Main Drive Motor cine-film-projector-drive-motor 1× 1 · part
6 Film Guide Rollers cine-film-projector-film-guides 1× 1 · part
7 Fastener Set fastener-set 1× 1 · part

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Where the film transport mechanism is used

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Used in 1 assembly

Sourcing: possible vendors

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VendorHQSpecialtyMOQLead time
🇨🇳Foxconn
foxconn.com ↗
Shenzhen, CN Electronics contract mfg 1,000 pcs 6–10 wks
flex.com ↗ Singapore Electronics contract mfg 1,000 pcs 6–10 wks
dixoninfo.com ↗ Noida, IN Electronics contract mfg 1,000 pcs 6–10 wks
bydelectronic.com ↗ Shenzhen, CN Electronics contract mfg 1,000 pcs 6–10 wks
🇸🇬Venture Corp
venture.com.sg ↗
Singapore Electronics contract mfg 1,000 pcs 6–10 wks