Film Duplication

Lakeshore Document Services uses state of the art technology to duplicate your existing film. Our team of highly trained film experts will carefully create an exact copy of your existing film.

The benefits of duplicating film:

• Preserve the quality of your film library
• Protect against Vinegar Syndrome
• Retain a second set for lending
• Store offsite for backup and security

 

Microfilm continues to be a valuable medium for information.

• Microfilm is capable of producing exact copies of original archives.
• There is no opportunity for corruption of data and no possibility of altered or edited files, ensuring an absolutely accurate record.
• Microfilm can last 500 years when stored correctly.
• Access to microfilm is not limited to operating systems or other electronic delivery systems.

Is your archived film vulnerable to Vinegar Syndrome?

Most microfilm created prior to 1980 has a backing made of acetate plastic. These acetate films are subject to a kind of degradation called “Vinegar Syndrome.” The older acetate films have no more than a 100-year life expectancy.

Because some of this film is now over 60 years old, we are beginning to see more and more vinegar syndrome degradation. Once the deterioration of the microfilm occurs it cannot be reversed. The blemishes result in the permanent obliteration of the affected images.

All master microfilm created today uses a polyester plastic backing. Under proper storage conditions, today’s film has a 500-year life expectancy. Lakeshore Document Services can duplicate your film and help you preserve irreplaceable archives.

Lakeshore Document Services can help you maintain the integrity of your microfilm library with our duplication services. Contact us for more information on microfilm services.