Description
McPherson GCA Film Head Assembly with Mechanical Counter Optical Instrument
Film transport and positioning head assembly from McPherson Instrument Corp., a GCA Corporation subsidiary. Features integrated mechanical 4-digit film-position counter and pneumatic valve for precision optical film handling.
Specifications & What's Included
- Brand: McPherson Instrument Corp. (GCA Corporation)
- Type: Film Head Assembly with Mechanical Counter
- Counter: Mechanical 4-digit film position display
- Valve Assembly: Pneumatic inline valve with manual lever control
- Film Gate: Rectangular aperture slot configuration
- Form Factor: Standalone benchtop component
- Origin: United States manufacture
Applications
Film head assemblies of this type were used in precision optical systems for motion picture film transport, microfilm scanning equipment, and laboratory film analysis instruments. The mechanical counter tracked film position during exposure or scanning operations. Compatible with various GCA optical and imaging systems from the industrial and scientific instrumentation era.
Condition: Used
This McPherson Instrument Corp. (GCA) film head assembly with mechanical counter has been inspected and appears to be in good condition. It was pulled from a working environment where it was in active use. The black anodized body is intact with no cracks or damage visible. The mechanical film-position counter, pneumatic valve assembly, and optical aperture gate all appear complete and undamaged. Normal light handling marks are present on the exterior consistent with prior use in a scientific or optical environment. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
This McPherson Instrument Corp. (GCA) film head assembly with mechanical counter has been inspected and appears to be in good condition. It was pulled from a working environment where it was in active use. The black anodized body is intact with no cracks or damage visible. The mechanical film-position counter, pneumatic valve assembly, and optical aperture gate all appear complete and undamaged. Normal light handling marks are present on the exterior consistent with prior use in a scientific or optical environment. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
Warranty Information
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Additional Information
Brand: |
McPherson Instrument Corp. |
Model: |
Film Head Assembly |
MPN: |
Not legible |
Type: |
Film Head Assembly with Mechanical Counter |
SKU: |
11998 |
Seller Notes: |
Includes integrated mechanical film-position counter and pneumatic valve assembly |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
United States |
Parent Company: |
GCA Corporation (Acton, Massachusetts) |
Form Factor: |
Standalone / Benchtop Component |
Application: |
Precision optical film transport and positioning |
Counter Type: |
Mechanical 4-digit film position counter |
Aperture/Gate: |
Rectangular film gate / aperture slot visible |
Valve Assembly: |
Pneumatic inline valve with manual lever (marked CLOSED) |
Condition: |
Used – Pulled from Working Environment |
Condition Notes: |
McPherson GCA film head assembly with counter. Inspected, good condition. Pulled from a working environment where it was in active use. Mechanical counter, pneumatic valve, and film gate appear complete and undamaged. Normal handling wear. |
