https://peertube.dngr.us/videos/watch/5692abdd-cd58-4637-b88b-f5165bb7e814 For more information about printing history check out the documentary by Doug Wilson! https://linotypefilm.com/ Help us preserve, scan and post more rare and endangered films on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PeriscopeFilm Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCddem5RlB3bQe99wyY49g0g/join Website: www.PeriscopeFilm.com Dating to the 1960s (probably 1962), this film promotes "The Elektron", an advanced, fully automated type-setting machine designed to significantly improve speed and efficiency in the printing industry. The Elektron was a type of Linotype, or a "line casting" machine , used in printing which is manufactured and sold by the former Mergenthaler Linotype Company and related companies. As the film shows, by utilizing continuous assembly through straight-line delivery, the Elektron eliminates the stop-and-go mechanics of traditional machines, allowing it to set 15 lines per minute compared to the 12 lines per minute of older models. Elektron's innovations include a hydraulic justification system, streamlined mat distribution, and reduced wear on components, all contributing to its long-lasting performance. The machine's design also features enhanced cam profiles, electromagnetic clutch systems, and pre-wired electrical components, making it easier to operate and maintain. Overall, the Elektron represents a major leap in hot metal line casting, providing faster, more efficient, and less maintenance-intensive production for the printing industry. 00:00: Introduction to the Elektron machine, emphasizing its fully automated and fast type-setting abilities, with automation starting at the base. 0:20: The machine uses perforated tape to deliver goods at 15 lines per minute, with a focus on minimizing time and motion to improve efficiency. 1:00: The Electron utilizes continuous assembly through straight-line delivery, removing stop-and-go mechanics. This allows for a 15-line delivery rate, surpassing previous machines' 12-line speed. 1:30: Comparison to traditional machines, demonstrating the delay caused by assembling elevators and the increased speed of the Elektron. 2:00: Close-up of the Elektron in action, highlighting its continuous assembly process and efficient use of fingers and lateral motion for smooth seating of space bands. 2:50: Explanation of how Elektron’s continuous assembly and spaceband handling contribute to its high efficiency, eliminating delays and improving performance. 4:00: Discussion on Elektron's mechanical and hydraulic improvements, such as the replacement of mechanical linkages with hydraulic systems, reducing wear on matrices and spacebands. 5:00: Further improvements in Elektron’s design, including protective grills, shorter drop from magazines, and hydraulic systems for improved assembly and distribution. 6:00: Focus on Elektron’s detailed improvements in cam profiles, linkage, and distributor systems, ensuring smooth operation, reduced mat wear, and safer mat distribution. 7:00: Overview of the machine’s main drive motor, dual-purpose features, variable speed capabilities, and electromagnetic clutch, which contribute to its efficiency and ease of operation. 8:00: Elektron’s pre-wiring and power control center, with the ability to handle up to four 90-channel magazines, facilitating easier handling and replacement. 9:00: Conclusion highlighting the fully automated, jet-speed capabilities of the Elektron machine, revolutionizing the printing industry with improved productivity and ease of operation. Motion picture films don't last forever; many have already been lost or destroyed. For almost two decades, we've worked to collect, scan and preserve the world as it was captured on 35mm, 16mm and 8mm movies -- including home movies, industrial films, and other non-fiction. If you have endangered films you'd like to have scanned, or wish to donate celluloid to Periscope Film so that we can share them with the world, we'd love to hear from you. Contact us via the weblink below. This film is part of the Periscope Film LLC archive, one of the largest historic military, transportation, and aviation stock footage collections in the USA. Entirely film backed, this material is available for licensing in 24p HD, 2k and 4k. For more information visit http://www.PeriscopeFilm.com Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr6C5rfwehk Mirrored from Periscope Film (https://www.youtube.com/@PeriscopeFilm) Sat, 13 Jun 2026 13:28:45 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://peertube.dngr.us https://peertube.dngr.us/lazy-static/avatars/41a6fee9-7f57-42d0-a5fc-5db4f1af2e31.png https://peertube.dngr.us/videos/watch/5692abdd-cd58-4637-b88b-f5165bb7e814 All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://peertube.dngr.us/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.