Ilford Pan F Plus Black and White Negative Film (120 Roll Film) - Manual (Page 5)

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PANF PLUS - Technical Information
PROCESSING
PAN F Plus can be processed in all types of processing equipment including spiral tanks, rotary processors,
dishes/trays, deep tanks and automatic processors. Standard capacity figures and replenishment rates can be
maintained. PAN F Plus is very robust in processing and will tolerate less than ideal processing conditions. Also,
it will not contaminate the processing chemicals.
Safelight recommendations
Handle PAN F Plus film in total darkness.
Agitation
Intermittent agitation is recommended for use in spiral tanks and deep tanks. With spiral tanks, invert the tank
four times during the first 10 seconds, then invert the tank four times again during the first 10 seconds of each
further minute. Otherwise, follow the recommendations given by the processing equipment manufacturer.
Stop, fix, wash and rinse
For best results it is recommended that all process solutions are kept at the same temperature or at least within
5ºC (9ºF) of the developer temperature.
Stop Bath
After development the film can be rinsed in
water, but we recommend that an acid stop
bath is used such as ILFORD ILFOSTOP.
ILFOSTOP is also recommended for all
machine processing applications. When tanks
or dishes (trays) of process solutions are in use
a stop bath immediately stops development
and reduces carry over of excess developer
into the fixer bath. This helps to maintain the
activity and prolong the life of the fixer
solution.
The process time given is the minimum required, if necessary, a longer time may be used and should not cause
any process problems provided it is not excessive. The recommended fixers are ILFORD RAPID FIXER and
ILFORD HYPAM, both are non-hardening fixers.
Fix
The recommended fixers are ILFORD RAPID
FIXER or ILFORD HYPAM FIXER.
Wash
Wash the films in running water for 5–10
minutes at a temperature within 5ºC (9ºF) of
the process temperature. Or see note below
for greater economy when using spiral tanks.
Note: For spiral tank use, the following method of washing is recommended. This method of washing is faster,
uses less water yet still gives negatives suitable for long term storage.
After fixing, fill the spiral tank with water at the same temperature, +/– 5ºC (9ºF), as the processing solutions
and invert it five times. Drain the water away and refill. Invert the tank ten times. Once more drain the water
away and refill. Finally, invert the tank twenty times and drain the water away.
ILFORD ILFOSTOP
Dilution 1+19
Temperature Range 18–24ºC (64–75ºF)
Time (sec) at 20ºC (68ºF) 10
Capacity (films per litre,
unreplenished)
15x (135-36)
ILFORD RAPID OR HYPAM
FIXERS
Dilution 1+4
Temperature Range 18–24ºC (64–75ºF)
Time (mins) at 20ºC (68ºF) 2-5
Capacity (films per litre,
unreplenished)
24x (135-36)