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1907 Article-John S. Oram Barrel Machinery, Chamfering, Crozing & Howeling |
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The National Coopers' Journal Mar 1907, pg 11 |
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Oram's Improved Chamfering, Crozing and Howeling Machine — In describing the machine which is shown herewith, its manufacturer, John S. Oram, has the following to say in regard to it: "This machine represents what is commonly known as a work-off machine. We have carefully noted all the weak points to be found in this class of machinery, and believe we can state with confidence that we have overcome them. Every part of the machine is accessible, and can be taken out without disturbing adjoining parts. The arrangement for trimming or leveling the end of the barrel is very simple, readily adjusted and so arranged as to cut close up against chuck rings. All parts are made very strong and put together in first-class style. Wearing surfaces are large and accurately fitted. Should any lost motion occur, it can be readily taken up. It will be noticed that the bearings on arbors are larger and longer than usual. The patent anti-friction bearing makes it the easiest machine to operate ever placed on the market. The patent adjustment shown on each end of the machine is another very important improvement. With this attachment an endless belt may be used on the cutter heads, and the machine so adjusted instantly that the belt will be always just tight enough to do the work when the cutter heads are in operation and loose when not operating, and this is the case on all sizes of kegs or barrels.
"Pulleys on countershaft, 2, 12 x 6 inches, tight and loose; speed, 600; horse-power, 6; weight, 2,400 pounds; floor space, 8½ x 3 feet; capacity, 1,000 to 2,000 barrels per day. Boxed for export, 3,800 pounds; cubic feet, 126."
Further particulars by addressing John S. Oram, Coe and Wilkes streets, Cleveland, Ohio |
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1907 John S. Oram Barrel Machinery, Chamfering, Crozing & Howeling Machine
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