Important Components of a Movie Projector

Movie projectors have four main sections namely thethe most important parts of movie projector
spool assembly, the audio assembly, the lens assembly,equipment. It is the primary element of the light source
and the lamp assembly.and contains all the parts needed for the illumination of
• Spool Assembly – The Spool assembly aids inthe image on the film. Xenon bulbs are commonly used
the movement of the film through the projector. Itin movie projectors as they work for thousands of
contains parts required for storing and moving the film.hours with the same intensity. The best part is that
Platters, sprockets, and cambers are parts of theeven if the bulb dies with usage it can be replaced. In
spool assembly.case you require a replacement projector lamp, would
• Audio Assembly- This assembly is the source forbe an excellent place to go as they offer quality
sound. Two types of technologies are involved in audioprojector lamps at great prices.
assembly, namely optical and magnetic. The optical• Lens Assembly – The light from the lamp
system comes with a light source and a photocell andassembly then passes through the picture head and
is the most common. On the other hand, the magneticlens assembly. Basically there are two types of lenses,
system comes with a recorder head that is directly innamely flat and Cinemascope. Depending on the
contact with the film.movie, the lens can be removed and changed in most
• Lamp Assembly - The lamp assembly is one ofmovie projectors.