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Types of Cassette
Types of Cassette
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Single–screen cassette
Curved cassette
Gridded cassette
Multisection cassette
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1. UNLOADING:
• Under safe light,
• Cassette is placed face downwards on the
bench and the locking clip is released.
• The cassette is turned then over and the
front of the cassette tipped so that so that
the film falls from the cassette well.
• The film is removed with the free hand and
the cassette closed
2.LOADING :
• Under safe light.
• Cassette is placed face downwards on
the bench, and opened from the back.
• The unexposed film, lightly gripped at its
edge, is lowered gently into the cassette
well.
• The cassette is closed by bringing over
the back and engaging the locking clip.
CASSETTE MAINTENANCE
• Record on the cassette the date it was
introduced into the department.
• Keep a record of cassette maintenance,
-e.g. when inspected, when cleaned, when
tested for light leakage, etc.
• Cassettes should be inspected regularly for signs
of damage and withdrawn from service if
necessary.
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