Aetheric logo

All the necessary supplies for older Teletype machines are still available.

Teletype paper

Teletype roll paper

Teletype paper is easily available. Searching Google Shopping will display many sources. Most available paper is white, but occasionally the classic yellow Teletype paper shows up on eBay.

5/16" paper tape

Tape for Model 14 tape printers

We sell 5/16" paper tape for Model 14 tape printers. This tape is no longer commercially available. We have a supply custom-manufactured for us in China by Fujian Ningde Captain Industrial Co., Ltd., a manufacturer of precision paper tape for the semiconductor industry. Rolls are 8" outside diameter, 2.5" hub diameter, with 2600 feet of white un-gummed paper. We use this tape in our Model 14 with good results.
Pricing
Quantity Price per roll Total Notes
1
$10.00
$10
Sample spool
15
$5.00
$75
One USPS Medium Flat Rate Box
100
$4.00
$400
One case in manufacturer's packaging
500
$3.00
$1500
Shipped air freight from China.

Prices do not include shipping. Shipping for a USPS Medium Flat Rate Box is as quoted by the USPS.

Contact info@aetherltd.com to purchase.

Punched paper tape rolls

Punched paper tape for reperforators

5-channel and 8-channel punched paper tape is available from West NC.

Nukote B76 ribbon

 

Ribbons

All the mechanical Teletype machines use the same Underwood typewriter ribbons. These are available as Nukote B76 ribbons.

Valvoline oil

Oil

We recommend 5W-20 synthetic motor oil as a Teletype lubricant. A low-viscosity oil which will not leave a gunky residue is necessary. (WD-40 will not work.) Any large auto parts store will have a suitable synthetic oil.

Lucas Red-n-Tacky Grease

Grease

Lucas Red-n-Tacky Grease is useful on open gearing, as it will resist being thrown off by centrifugal force as the gears spin. Available from Amazon or larger auto parts stores.

White lithium grease is appropriate for sliding components where Teletype's lubrication instructions recommend "oil, grease, oil". This heavy, tacky grease is for gears only.

The Aetheric Message Machine Company, Ltd. is brought to you by

John Nagle
1510 Deer Creek Lane
Emerald Hills, CA 94062

nagle@aetherltd.com

 

May 20, 2011