If it is, you definately need a NEW replacement roller !

This NEW inner pinch roller is made with new top quality polyurethane material that is the result of years of innovative research by Athan Corp. The natural color of this product makes it easier to detect dirt build-up and is easily cleaned using the Athan Polyurethane Cleaner.

It is best to replace both your Outer and Inner Pinch Rollers at the same time. The 3M M79 recorders use an Iso-Loop tape path system that is much more sensitive to proper tape tensioning and tape handling by the specially designed pinch rollers...more so than any other machine ! So if you replace one worn pinch roller then we highly recommend that you replace the other at the same time.

Don't run your expensive tape throught worn or stickey pinch rollers! We have seen master tapes gummed up wrinkled or even creased beyond use doing so!

Worn pinch rollers with cracks or flat spots WILL cause record and playback problems, such as mistracking across the tape heads and/or wow and flutter. So keep your pinch rollers in top condition!

NOTE: Bearings are not included, but if your bearings are still good in your old pinch roller, then you can use them with your new rollers. We do offer new bearings for your pinch rollers and the reversing idler as well.

Be sure to check your bearings for smooth rolling and proper tape handling. They should be smooth rolling and quiet. If not, get a new replacement ! Worn bearings also cause wow and flutter problems too !