This paper describes the results of some studies to determine the effects of various surface treatments to decrease head wear caused by contact with magnetic tape. The project was conducted as part of a survey of some commercial tapes for use in product. A test device for simulating head wear and a means of measuring the relative head wear is described. The possible effects on output at low and high frequencies and the noise level were investigated.

Authors: Tufano, Albert L.; Flower, Jr., Guiles
Affiliation: Dictaphone Corporation, Bridgeport, CT
AES Convention: 13 (October 1961) Paper Number: 184
Publication Date: October 1, 1961

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