ELMO SUPER-8mm SOUND PROJECTOR

MODEL ST-180M

TWIN-TRACK MAGNETIC SOUND REPLAY

FULLY SERVICED*


Very clean, refurbished, Elmo twin-track sound projector in good working order.  Finished in two-tone beige & black and in Very Good condition throughout. As with all Elmo machines, the engineering standards are second to none, testimony to Elmo's longstanding reputation for longevity. This model benefits from auto threading & twin-track sound playback (twin-track mono). Illumination is provided by a 100w EFP lamp, which permits bright screen presentations and the amplifier output is surprisingly powerful, providing plenty of punch. The projector also features an extension speaker socket, plus outputs for external audio connections.

As with all my projectors offered for sale, this machine has been fully serviced in line with Elmo specifications (not just liberally sprayed with lubricant!). Gears have been re-lubricated, amplifier pots cleaned, and 2 new belts fitted, along with a new lamp.  Additionally, the machine has been subjected to various adjustments, returning it to Elmo specification.

 Machine runs very quietly and gives a good bright steady picture.

In Very Good condition throughout.  There are some light marks commensurate with normal use on the rear cover, but nothing serious.

A great machine for someone wanting to venture into Super-8mm with a robust, reliable, projector, with twin track magnetic recording & playback capabilities.


A quality machine that will provide many more years service.


Specification:

600ft spool capacity

Auto threading

f/1.3 Elmo 15 - 25mm zoom lens

(very good clarity)

Magnetic sound replay

(Track 1, 2, 1+2)

100w Halogen lamp (NEW)

Powerful amplifier

Fully serviced*


SUPPLIED WITH REPRINTED INSTRUCTIONS


  PROJECTOR WILL BE PACKED SECURELY IN A DOUBLE WALLED BOX WITH FOAM BASE AND SIDE PROTECTION.


*SERVICE INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, REMOVAL & RELUBRICATION OF ALL BEARINGS & SHAFTS, REMOVAL, EXAMINATION & RELUBRICATION OF GEARS, LOOP FORMER REMOVAL, BEARING LUBRICATION, & RESETTING, AMPLIFIER REMOVAL, BENCH COMPONENT TEST, OPTICAL & MAGNETIC HEAD OSCILLOSCOPE ALIGNMENT, PHOTOCELL OUTPUT TEST, ROLLER REMOVAL AND REGREASING, CAMTANK REMOVAL & TEST, INCLUDING CLUTCH OPERATION, STRIPDOWN AND GREASE REPACKING, CLUTCH TORQUE SETTINGS, AUTOTHREADING MECHANISM SETTING & ADJUSTMENT, SPRING TENSION TESTS, FULL SWITCHGEAR ELECTRICAL TEST, TRANSFORMER CHECK, WIRING AND SOCKET TESTS INCLUDING MAINS PLUG & CABLING, REPLACEMENT OF MOTOR, REWIND, FEED, & TAKE-UP DRIVEBELTS, REPLACEMENT & ALIGNMENT OF MAIN PROJECTION AND EXCITER LAMPS.  ADDITIONAL REPLACEMENT OF ANY FAULTY PARTS FOUND DURING ABOVE. 2 HOUR BENCH TEST. 


Machine may be collected by arrangement.


All projectors are serviced personally in my own workshop. They are thoroughly tested following service, and any faulty parts are replaced. Projectors are then bench tested for 2 hours to confirm correct operation. I do NOT sell machines "as is", "was working last time used", "appears to be working", "reels turn, lamp lights", "unable to test", "spares or repair" or "might need a service".  I only sell fully-working projectors.


Always remember that a cheaper machine might appear better value, but if faulty can be costly to repair, and may ruin your films. 


I provide equipment, parts, and repair services to Universities, Studios, Colleges, Museums, Private Cinemas and Theatres including Tate Modern & Theatre Royal. All equipment is serviced personally in my own workshop.


I HAVE A HUGE INVENTORY OF SPARE PARTS FOR ELF AND EIKI 16mm MACHINES. FROM THE SMALLEST SCREW OR SPRING, TO FLYWHEELS, LAMP HOLDERS & LAMP HOUSINGS, AMPLIFIERS, CONTROL SWITCHES, BEARINGS, SHUTTER ASSEMBLIES, RECTIFIERS. TRANSFORMERS, CASINGS, LENSES (25mm/38mm/50mm/75mm/100mm), ANAMORPHIC LENSES, SCOPE BRACKETS, MOTORS AND GEARS. I HOLD PARTS FOR THE ST/M, RT, RM, NT AND SOME SL MODELS, AND ALSO PARTS FOR SOME EX XENON MODELS. SEE MY OTHER LISTINGS.

XENON PROJECTORS ALWAYS AVAILABLE INCLUDING EX1500, EX2000, EX3000 & EX4000 MODELS


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