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Classic machine pictures from our profile series- Classic machine pictures from our profile series- these shots are from the International PayScraper 495 profile in our December 2018 magazine.⁣
*Following a spate of problems with the mechanical apron, International redesigned the entire system and added a cable actuated assist to lift the apron during the start phase of ejection.⁣
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Classic machine pictures from our profile series- Classic machine pictures from our profile series- these shots are from the International PayScraper 495 profile in our December 2018 magazine.⁣
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Classic machine pictures from our profile series- Classic machine pictures from our profile series- these shots are from the International PayScraper 495 profile in our December 2018 magazine.⁣
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