3 Hole: Professional empty tape reel with classic design 3 hole wind resistance holes in aviation aluminum for NAB flange for bending resistance and added strength. Application: 1/4 5 inch open reel sound tape empty reel, no star, for use with reel to reel tape players, fits on any open reel deck that fits for 1/4in tape. Improve Sound Quality: Aluminum alloy takeup reel provides you with better sound quality and less noise in recording, erg, re recording, etc. Premium Screws: Silver design stainless steel screws that will not pry and corrode like other brands. Eliminates the need for you to drill out the reel hardware to take the reel apart. Replacement: Recording takeup reel can be used to repair your tape recorder or replace it with a new reel, practical opening machine parts.