can i replace nylon roller with with metal roller

A handy person from phila.pa. says:
December 30, 2009
my glass sliding doors have the 87-006 nylon rollers ,can i replace them with the metal rollers 87-006a.will it roll and fit properly
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Paul from SWISCO responded:
January 4, 2010
Yes, you can replace the 87-006 nylon roller with the 87-006A metal roller. The two rollers are exactly the same size. If you are near the ocean, use the nylon roller because the metal roller will be worn out quickly by the salt air.
Capitol Sliding Window Roller, 9/16" Concave Wheel
Capitol Sliding Window Roller, 9/16" Concave Wheel
87-006
$2.25
Capitol Sliding Window Roller, 9/16" Concave Wheel
Capitol Sliding Window Roller, 9/16" Concave Wheel
87-006A
$2.65
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