Method of treating a web using an apparatus having a center bearer ring

An apparatus for treating at least one web passing through the apparatus, the apparatus comprising:

• a first roller comprising a first end and a second end spaced from the first end, a length extending between the first end and the second end, a circumference, and a first bearer ring and a second bearer ring connected to the first roller between the first end and the second end, the first bearer ring located proximate the first end and the second bearer ring located proximate the second end, the second bearer ring further located between the first bearer ring and the second end;
• the first roller further comprising a first treatment area adapted to treat the at least one web passing through the apparatus, the first treatment area located between the first bearer ring and the first end or between the second bearer ring and the second end;
• a first pressure applicator coupled to the first roller and operatively connected to a load source for selectively applying a force to the first roller;
• and
• a second roller positioned adjacent the first roller to define a nip for receiving the at least one web.