White acetate 16mm film leader alternative to Kodak leader. This diacetate film has the white color impregnated in the actual film base material and is not coated, so there is no risk of future surface degradation as compared to coated Kodak triacetate.

Diacetate shares many characteristics with industry standard triacetate, including stability, flexibility, and compatibility with professional film equipment. While triacetate is known for its longer-term archival stability, properly stored diacetate offers years of reliable performance in standard preservation conditions.

Our diacetate leader is slightly thinner than Kodak 6mil leader, making it more gentle on delicate film equipment such as vintage projectors, scanners, and editing machines. Its reduced thickness allows for smoother operation and reduced wear on mechanical components, making it an ideal choice for handling fragile or historical film materials. When paired with our inert 853 splicing tape, our diacetate provides a cleaner alternative to cement splicing, as coated triacetate must be scraped before cement can properly adhere.

Also known as 16mm white film spacing / 16mm Weiß filmvorspann / blanc 16mm bande amorce / cola blanca de inicio 16mm) available in 4 lengths and approximate 5 mil thickness.

Not suitable for use with modern film cement. Tape splice only.

This 16mm film leader is also referred to as film start leader, head leader, tail leader, white film, threading film, leader tape, 16mm spacing, 16mm spacer, 16mm bande amorce, 16mm filmvorspann, and 16mm editorial leader.

Compatible with Kodak 16mm film, 16mm reels, 16mm tape, and 16mm projectors.

Suitable for 16mm film to digital transfer / 16mm conversion / 16mm Telecine.

Best For: 16mm Film Projector / Editorial / Telecine