CJS Music Merchandise UK - Record Cleaning Service Details

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	Keith Monks Cleaning Machine on site - service charge 2 UKP per record!

Keith Monks Cleaning Machine

The Keith Monks machine is a tried and tested product and is used by broadcasting authorities and record libraries all over the world.

[RCM Mk II Machine]

Records are cleaned using a mixture of industrial alcohol and distilled water and the surface / grooves are scrubbed with a nylon brush.

The suction arm then traverses across the record removing dirt, static charge and, more importantly, all traces of liquid, leaving the record completely dry, as well as clean.

Cleaning Demo Video

[Record Cleaning Demo by Jonathan Monks ]

See the process first hand!

How it works! In Depth!

Fig.1

Fig.2


RECORD CARE : The Solution
 
The Keith Monks Record Cleaning Machine overcomes the problems of cleaning records with a wet, followed by dry phase operation. 

On the front panel is a mains rocker switch, which in one position activates the turntable at about 80 rpm and in the second position the turntable operates again but also the vacuum pump comes into action, with the suction arm (Fig.1) travelling over the top of the record from the inside to the leading edge.

To the left of the turntable is a brush block assembly carrying an antistatic nylon brush with smooth pointed tips. The brush assembly (Fig.2) can be locked into position for the brush to make contact with the record surface or, when not in use, the assembly is fixed away from the record, so it can be easily removed after cleaning.
            
Liquid is applied via the hand pump on the top deck, linked via plastic tubing to the clean fluid container and the brush block, out of which the correct fluid is secreted on to the bristles. 
            
The brush then sets about distributing the fluid across the entire record grooves, the leading edge, and the portion between the last groove and the label. This enables the brush to safely dislodge more stubbornly embedded particles without harming the groove and its subtle HF modulations.
            
After 30 seconds the wet phase is complete with the record side immersed and the dislodged dirt in suspension. Other contaminants such as household sprays, greasy finger marks, fume condensation film, and residue from direct spills (tea, coffee, cola etc) will all have been dissolved too. 
            
The brush is now swung clear and the arm assembly to the right of the turntable is drawn across to the centre of the disc. 
The reason for this is to allow centrifugal force to flick the liquid to the outside of the record. 

The arm is connected to a powerful vacuum pump (20" MERCURY pressure) via tubing to the dirty liquid container, and then up to the PTFE polished nozzle at the end of the suction arm.

The nozzle is highly polished to avoid any marks on the record surface, and is supported above the record surface by a slow moving nylon thread that acts as a buffer between the nozzle and the surface. In addition this thread takes with it dirt lodged around the nozzle and in the tubes.

A motor reels out the thread so that it is continuously changed. The liquid and dirt is deposited in the dirty liquid container, along with the spent thread.

What They Say!

"State of the art" and "Accessory of the decade" by Absolute Sound Magazine.

Experts widely agree "The most effective way of cleaning records".

How Long Does It Take!

The whole process takes about 70 to 80 seconds per 12" LP side.

How much does it cost!

The cost for one LP is 2.00ukp
(postage and packaging extra) - the service includes a new polylined inner sleeve.

We do need advanced notice before collections are sent.

If you would like further information then please contact us.

Chris and Jo at CJs advise you to read the Terms and Conditions before entering the site.