GRAFLEX - Grafmatic 45 service ,5

Comprehensive service manual and parts catalog for the Grafmatic 45, a 4x5 automatic film holder engineered for Graflock and Graflex camera backs. This technical guide documents a professional photographic accessory from 1964 and provides detailed operation and maintenance procedures essential for keeping this precision film magazine in working order. The manual begins with system introduction and operating instructions covering the two principal movements—PUSH and PULL—that govern film loading and unloading sequences. An extensive inspection and troubleshooting section systematically identifies common operational issues and provides proven remedies. Detailed disassembly procedures guide technicians through removal of every major component: film septums, drawer assembly, counter dial mechanism, locking disc, magnet gear assembly, springs, and retention rings, each step documented with clear technical references. The reassembly section covers precise reinstallation with proper lubrication and alignment specifications, specifying MIL-G-3278 grease and detailing cleaning procedures using trichloroethylene and acetone to remove old lubricants and cement residue before reconstruction. The documentation features a comprehensive exploded view diagram (Figure 1) illustrating all 52 individual parts and subassemblies with numbered references for accurate component identification. An additional technical diagram depicts the gear train configuration, counter dial positioning, and magnet gear assembly alignment requirements. Essential resource for maintenance technicians, professional photographers, and vintage camera equipment restoration specialists seeking a workshop manual for this classic film magazine system.