Storing your films..

[shirtz]

Are they paper folders?

[txscreener]

Yes, they are paper.. What makes this cost effective for me is not only do you have your seps in save keeping but you have every information it took to print the job (including a copy of their invoice). All my production information is in there and sometimes a sample of the print. You can never have to much info. It has served us well.

good luck..
Ken

[Printhouse]

Pretty much the same thing here.

I got to see this set up first hand!  Very nice way to sort films.

[Im-Magic]

We use a similar system but use large Pizza Bags instead of envelopes.

[Screened Gear]

This may sound simple compared to the other ideas. I use the boxes that the film came in. I have about 10 to 15 of them stacked on top of each other taped together to make kind of a file cabinet. Cut the fronts off and label the side.  I sort them by what they are. (uniform, clothing line, event, etc.) Some clients have their own box. All my info on the shirts are in the files or on invoices. The films don't stick. It only takes a few minutes to find the films in a pile of 60-100 films. I only keep the film that will be reprinted. All film with dates or for events get trashed after the date. I would guess I have 700 to 900 film. Sorted in 7 to 10 boxes. I can find a job in maybe 1-7 minutes. It’s worth not having to reprint.

[Socalfmf]

as a former X ray Tech...we use xray folders to store film...we only keep (store) film for orders that will be repeat orders like business....we do not keep dated films as they are one time use...

we get them from staples online...just make sure you get the larger ones...they work great and file easy...

sam

[Fluid]

We used storage shelves that held x-ray folders.  Labeled and numbered for all clients and jobs. Very similar to these yet no need for hanging.  My cases were actually from an old dr's office that moved yet could easily have been made with $50 worth of supplies from Lowes and a little bit of personal time and effort.

[Evo]

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50167158/

Ikea "Alex" drawer unit/flat file. Fits 17x22 films.

[RICK STEFANICK]

where do you guys order your folders? i'm looking for the real thick ones that will stand up and hold a 13 x18 piece of film.

[Zelko-4-EVA]

where do you guys order your folders? i'm looking for the real thick ones that will stand up and hold a 13 x18 piece of film.

pathfinder vue file

but we have a different system than others that have posted in this topic

[Sbrem]

We use a Jalema system, the hanging folders hold a few dozen 12 x 15 envelopes real well. Was kinda pricey, but it's here now...

Steve

[Fluid]

Look for a local medical supply company for x-ray folders. they make them in all sizes and come in around 1-200 per case

[balloonguy]

Great idea if you have the space. We pay just under $20.00 a foot annually. For me it is cheaper to throw the films away ans start over. I do save for my frequent reorders though.
Matt

[mk162]

I am working on a great storage system that will be using dead space...above a table.  I just have to buy the crap to do it.  I don't get out much anymore and stupid home depot closes at 9 now....ugh.

[alan802]

After I saw txscreener's pic, we made one just like it.  I'll take a pic later and post it, but it's almost the exact same thing as the first pic on this thread.