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What types of magnetic tapes can be degaussed?

April 26, 2017degaussed MAGNETIC tapes types

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What types of magnetic tapes can be degaussed?

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In addition to hard drives (both LMR and PMR types) up to 6,000 Oe, a variety of magnetic tapes up to 2,800 Oe can be degaussed. These types of media include: 3480/3490/3490e, 3590, 9840, and T9940 tapes; all DLT and SDLT tape cartridges; LTO-1, 2, 3, and 4; Ultrium and Redwood SD-3 cartridges; Mammoth 1 and 2; 8mm; AIT 1 and 2; M2 tapes; Travan TR 3, 4, and 5; SLR 40, 50, 60, and 100; DDS 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5; DD-2; and DTF-1 and 2. If you have another type of media, please check with your local FRC to see if it can be degaussed with our equipment.