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REPLACEMENT PINCH WHEELS FOR AMPEX TAPE RECORDERS

We have contracted with a supplier to rebuild Ampex pinch wheel assemblies. These are made from fresh 70-durometer precision-ground nitrile/Buna-N synthetic rubber.

To order, contact Full-Track Productions by phone (206) 784-6963, or send e-mail to Dave at the address listed on the home page. Overseas shipping available. Payment may be made in cash, postal money order, or Paypal (e-mail for details).

For additional information about replacement parts for Ampex recorders, see http://recordist.com/ampex/docs/parts/ampexpts.html.

There are three pinch wheel types available:

Plain sleeve bearing, as shipped with all Ampex professional tape recorders (except the model 400). Includes new bronze bearing. Price $65 with your core (your dust cap and shaft will be returned with the new core). Price without your core is $105.

"VIF" style, as supplied by various aftermarket companies such as VIF (may also be marked W. White). These have a ball-bearing assembly. Price $75 which includes a new ball-bearing assembly. Price without bearings (core exchange only, you supply bearings and re-assemble) is $65. Price without your core is $120.

"ElectroSound" style, as supplied by various aftermarket companies. This is a two-piece core with conical cross-section. Has two holes in the dust cap to permit removal with a spanner wrench. These have two ball-bearing assemblies. Price $85 which includes two new ball-bearing assemblies. Price without bearings (core exchange only, you supply bearings and re-assemble) is $70. Price without your core is $140.

READ THIS BEFORE ORDERING

• All rebuilt pinch wheel assemblies are subject to availability.
• Price does not include shipping.
• Full-Track Productions will buy your unwanted cores if you have extras to spare.
• Prices subject to change without notice; last price change Dec 2009.