Kodak Filmkitt Professional (10 ml)

Film kit, 10 ml

Bottle has a cap with a plastic application rod
Suitable for all 8mm and 16mm films to stick (except single8 from fuji). Use with eg the All-8 Splicer.

This adhesive film (actually solved film material) makes a wet weld. It is suitable for processing of cellulose acetate, tri-acetate and nitrate. Not suitable for pasting on polyester base film such as Fuji Single8 films. Those require presstapes (dry welts).

Has similar effect as the following products:
Agfa Cinecol
Hama Film Cement
Hama Filmkitt Professional 1408

(sometimes also called: film glue, filmcement)

Preparing a Film for Playback or Digitization

(If you have your films digitized by Van Eck Video Services, you do not need to do this yourself—this is included by default with the film transfer/digitization service.)

1. Use of Leader and Trailer Strips

Leader and trailer strips are empty pieces of film attached to the beginning (leader) and end (trailer) of a film. They serve several important functions:

• Protection: They prevent the first frames of the actual film from being damaged during threading into the projector.

• Ease of threading: The projector can more easily pick up the film and transport it correctly.

• Stability: The leader allows the projector to reach the correct speed and stability before the actual image begins.

• Identification: Different colors are often used (e.g., white or transparent for the beginning, red for the end) to clearly indicate where the film starts or ends.

👉 Make sure the leader strip is long enough (approximately 60–90 cm is ideal).

👉 Depending on the brand/type of projector used, the beginning of the leader may need to have a specific shape. This is usually indicated in the projector’s manual. The three most commonly used shapes are: straight, angled, and rounded.
To create this shape, it's best to use a film trimmer. Sometimes this is built into the projector, but separate trimmers are also available:

2. Film and Splice Inspection

Before playing the film, it is important to inspect it thoroughly.

What to check:

• Tears or holes near the perforations: These can cause transport issues or film jams.

• Splices: These are the connections between two pieces of film, often made using tape or film cement/splicing glue.

What to do with splices:

• Carefully test their strength. Gently pull on both sides of the splice to check if it still holds well.

• Ensure the splice lies flat. A splice that is too thick may cause jams during projection.

• Replace old or weak splices. Use a splicer and the appropriate tape or cement.

3. Using a Splicer

A splicer is a device used to neatly join film strips together.

Functions:

• Cuts the film straight so both ends align properly.

• Aligns perforations for smooth transport through the projector.

• Applies tape or cement accurately to create a strong, flat connection.

Tips:

• Clean the splicer regularly.

• Practice on a piece of old film if you have no prior experience.

4. Other Important Preparations

• Clean the projector—especially the sprockets, film guides, and lens.

• Use a film cleaner to remove dust and dirt from the film.

• Optionally, use a film rewinder to evenly wind the film after playback.

By carefully following these steps, you will extend the lifespan of your Super 8 film and ensure a stable, trouble-free projection.

References:

• Agfa B 8 mm
• Agfa K8
• Agfa K8 Super
• Agfa N8 splicer
• Agfa N8 Super
• Agfa N8S
• Agfa N8S Automatic
• Bauer 16 mm splicer
• Bauer K20
• Bauer Klebepresse 8mm
• Bauer N8 Schmalfilm-Klebepresse
• Bauer Splicer super8
• Bolex 16mm Splicer
• Bolex 8mm splicer
• Braun FK1
• Cinea Splicer
• Cineamex Splicer
• Cre 3 Way Splicer
• Elmo 8mm movie editor - model S
• Eumig Chemo Splicer Z01
• Eumig Chemo Splicer Z02
• Eumig Cutting and Splicing Press super8
• Eumig Quick Splice
• Eumig Splicer
• Hähnel Auto-Kollmatic S8
• Hähnel Collmatic
• Hähnel Kollmatic AMS 80
• Hähnel Kollmatic MS80 dual
• Hähnel Kollmatic S1000
• Hähnel Kollmatic SD8
• Hähnel Kollmatic Super 16
• Hähnel Kollmatic Super S8
• Hähnel Thermo Kollmatic Dual
• Hanimar Splicer
• Hanimex Universal 8 Splicer
• HKS Rewinder 120m and splicer Marguet
• Ising Klebepresse C
• Ising Splicer 8 16 mm
• Kodak Cine Kodak Duo Splicer
• LPL Splicer
• Marguet C15M
• Marguet Colleuse BN 2B
• Marguet Colleuse BN 8B
• Marguet Colleuse Type BN
• Marguet Magnetic 8-16 B
• Marguet Tape Splicer
• Meopta NS8 splicer super8 normal8
• Minette DF-splicer
• Minette DF-splicer super8
• Muray 120m Regular8
• Muray 240 m Regular 8 /16mm
• Muray 8 Sup 8
• Muray CA 816
• Muray CA Sup 8
• Nizo Editor 8mm
• Noris Splicomatic 8/16 mm
• Pallas All-8 splicer
• Pathex Splicer
• Porst Universal klebepresse
• Reflecta Film Scanner Super 8 – Normal 8
• Rumi Splicer
• Siemens Professional Splicer 8mm/16mm
• Zeiss Ikon Movipress S8
• Zeiss Ikon Splicer