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gatheringsplinters wrote:So, what I'm hearing is that the newer type of backup rollers are not an 'upgrade' from the older, brass ones. That's good to know.

I do not believe that is exactly what you were told but rather a loose interpretation. The fact, however, that there are still bronze bushings in service says something. I believe that it was suggested that as long as the bronze bushing is working, why change it.

dusty wrote: I do not believe that is exactly what you were told but rather a loose interpretation. The fact, however, that there are still bronze bushings in service says something. I believe that it was suggested that as long as the bronze bushing is working, why change it.

Gotcha.

Thanks all for the feedback!