Combing machine by Dobson and Barlow Ltd.

Made:
1894 in Bolton
maker:
Dobson and Barlow Limited

Cotton combing machine by Dobson and Barlow Ltd., Bolton, Manchester, England, 1894, being an improved form of Heilmann's comber.

This machine represents an improved form of Heilmann's comber. It is used in the preparation of the materials for the finer cotton yarns, and finishes the work of the carding engine by laying out the fibres parallel and removing all dust and short fibres before they can be spun into thread.

Details

Category:
Textiles Machinery
Object Number:
1894-237
Materials:
steel and cast iron
Measurements:
overall: 62.9921 x 88.5827 x 47.2441 in.; 1.6 x 2.25 x 1.2 m
type:
cotton combing
credit:
Dobson and Barlow Limited

Parts

Main part of combing machine by Dobson and Barlow Ltd.

Main part of combing machine by Dobson and Barlow Ltd.

Main part of combing machine by Dobson and Barlow Ltd., Bolton, Manchester, England, 1894, being an improved form of Heilmann's comber.

Measurements:
overall: 1575 mm x 2030 mm x 1010 mm,
Materials:
steel and cast iron
Object Number:
1894-237/1
type:
cotton combing
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Spare engine parts for combing machine by Dobson and Barlow Ltd.

Spare engine parts for combing machine by Dobson and Barlow Ltd.

Spare parts and components for combing machine by Dobson and Barlow Ltd., Bolton, Manchester, England, 1894, being an improved form of Heilmann's comber.

Measurements:
overall: 62.9921 x 88.5827 x 47.2441 in.; 1.6 x 2.25 x 1.2 m
Materials:
steel and cast iron
Object Number:
1894-237/2
type:
components
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Cover for combing machine by Dobson and Barlow Ltd.

Cover for combing machine by Dobson and Barlow Ltd.

Metal cover for combing machine by Dobson and Barlow Ltd., Bolton, Manchester, England, 1894, being an improved form of Heilmann's comber.

Measurements:
overall: 128 mm x 688 mm x 262 mm,
Materials:
metal (unknown)
Object Number:
1894-237/3
type:
cover
Weights for combing machine by Dobson and Barlow Ltd.

Weights for combing machine by Dobson and Barlow Ltd.

Six metal weights for combing machine by Dobson and Barlow Ltd., Bolton, Manchester, England, 1894, being an improved form of Heilmann's comber.

Measurements:
2 x 32: 45 mm x 140 mm x 390 mm,
2 x 15: 55 mm x 100 mm x 220 mm,
2 x 20: 65 mm x 100 mm x 220 mm,
Materials:
metal (unknown)
Object Number:
1894-237/4
type:
weights

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