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Andy Frodsham
Expert Film Handler

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From: Stoke on Trent, Staffs, UK
Registered: Nov 2006


 - posted 12-18-2006 01:34 PM      Profile for Andy Frodsham   Email Andy Frodsham   Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
After much thought we have decided to purchase two sets of Kelmar spool arms for our two Westar 2001 machines. We are contemplating the 800 series which we hope to use with 6000ft spools (plastic or aluminium).

Does anyone have any experience of using these arms? I have some doubts about the durability of the take-up clutch mechanisms which seem somewhat less sophisticated than the Westar originals. Also, we will be using 5/16th spindles. Do the reel catches stand-up well to regular use?

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Richard Fowler
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From: Ft. Lauderdale, FL, USA
Registered: Jun 2001


 - posted 12-18-2006 02:39 PM      Profile for Richard Fowler   Email Richard Fowler   Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
There is not much difference for 35mm use between the two Kelmar series. The cost difference is basically the arm is Utube aluminim and machined parts versus castings + a simpler shaft set up.. We sold many of them with little problem for installs and rentals. Some people complain of broken end locks but we never had that problem

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Brad Miller
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From: Plano, TX (36.2 miles NW of Rockwall)
Registered: May 99


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