Pinch roller cleaning etc?

Discussion in 'Audio Hardware' started by Larry Naramore, Dec 27, 2002.

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  1. Larry Naramore

    Larry Naramore Bonafied Knucklehead Thread Starter

    Location:
    Sun Valley, Calif.
    At our church we have a Schulmerich carillon bell system which is basicaly a giant tape player. Today I cleaned what I think is called the pinch roller, the one that moves the tape across the head. My question(s).

    1 - What is the best thing to clean them with? It's a hard brown rubber. ( I used head cleaner and then was reminded/remembered that it dries them out.

    2 - Is there something that can be used to rejuvenate the roller?

    3 - Does anyone still make lubricant for the heads and other non moving parts?
     
  2. Steve Hoffman

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    Location:
    California
    Rubber cleaner on the pinch roller only.
     
  3. Larry Naramore

    Larry Naramore Bonafied Knucklehead Thread Starter

    Location:
    Sun Valley, Calif.
    Where do I purchase the beast.
     
  4. Steve Hoffman

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    Location:
    California
    Larry,

    I don't know. I never use the stuff (since my rubber rollers are still supple). :)

    I bet Kevin Gray would know. Give him an Email (click on Record Technology on my homepage), or I will ask him when I see him next..
     
  5. lsupro

    lsupro King of Ignorers

    Location:
    Rocklin, CA
    Yes, do not put denatured Alcohol on the pinch rollers. You'll dry them out quicker than Mariah Carey on a breezy morning television shoot.

    Try this stuff!
     
  6. Larry Naramore

    Larry Naramore Bonafied Knucklehead Thread Starter

    Location:
    Sun Valley, Calif.
    Thanks!
     
  7. lsupro

    lsupro King of Ignorers

    Location:
    Rocklin, CA
    No problem. I am sure there are others that can help here too.

    I use the stuff that I mentioned on the cart machines at the station and the reel to reel I have here at the house. I have been pleased with it.
     
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