Pinch roller cleaning etc?

[Larry Naramore]

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?

[Steve Hoffman]

Rubber cleaner on the pinch roller only.

[Larry Naramore]

Originally posted by Steve Hoffman
Rubber cleaner on the pinch roller only.

Where do I purchase the beast.

[Steve Hoffman]

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..

[lsupro]

Originally posted by Steve Hoffman
Rubber cleaner on the pinch roller only.

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! (http://www.athan.com/cgi-local/store.cgi?sid=50922072064&product=1171)

[Larry Naramore]

Originally posted by lsupro


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! (http://www.athan.com/cgi-local/store.cgi?sid=50922072064&product=1171)
Thanks!

[lsupro]

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.