Noble combing machine, 1853

Noble combing machine, 1853

Details

Category:
Textiles Machinery
Object Number:
1961-2
type:
cotton combing
credit:
Woolcombers Ltd.

Parts

Upright assembly by which the sliver is coiled into a can, and extension bedplate on which it should stand. 2 components

Upright assembly

Upright assembly by which the sliver is coiled into a can, and extension bedplate on which it should stand. 2 components

Measurements:
overall: 445 mm x 695 mm x 1270 mm,
Object Number:
1961-2/1
type:
upright assembly
2 upright columns (l & r hand) which carry driving shaft, 2 covers for these, and 2 flanged pulleys. 6 components

2 upright columns (l & r hand) which carry driving shaft

2 upright columns (l & r hand) which carry driving shaft, 2 covers for these, and 2 flanged pulleys. 6 components

Measurements:
6 components: 150 mm x 30 mm x 30 mm,
2 covers: 190 mm x 300 mm x 300 mm,
2 columns: 960 mm x 280 mm x 280 mm,
2 flange pulleys: 70 mm x 350 mm x 350 mm,
Object Number:
1961-2/2
type:
columns
2 assemblies that fit to columns /2, 6 other paired components or assemblies and 2 driving belts with 4 fasteners. 14 items

Two assemblies that fit to columns

2 assemblies that fit to columns /2, 6 other paired components or assemblies and 2 driving belts with 4 fasteners. 14 items

Measurements:
belt units x2 (each): 480 mm x 230 mm x 285 mm,
overall coiled leather belts: 160 mm x 160 mm x 55 mm,
green fixings x2 (each): 185 mm x 110 mm x 90 mm,
metal rings x2 (each): 365 mm x 365 mm x 106 mm,
metal tubes x2 (each): 615 mm x 232 mm x 232 mm,
Object Number:
1961-2/3
type:
assemblies
6 paired assemblies

6 paired assemblies

6 paired assemblies

Measurements:
Pair of assemblies: 360 mm x 200 mm x 355 mm,
Object Number:
1961-2/4
type:
paired assemblies
2 metal assemblies, in a pair, from Noble combing machine, 1853. Each assembly is an oval base with three cylindrical fittings attached.

2 assemblies paired

2 metal assemblies, in a pair, from Noble combing machine, 1853. Each assembly is an oval base with three cylindrical fittings attached.

Measurements:
Pair of assemblies: 360 mm x 200 mm x 355 mm,
Object Number:
1961-2/4/1
type:
paired assemblies
Part of:
1961-2/4
2 metal assemblies, in a pair, from Noble combing machine, 1853. Each of the assemblies are two rounded cylinders with connection bolts at the outward facing end, it is connected in a line to a fitting base.

2 rounded cylinder assemblies

2 metal assemblies, in a pair, from Noble combing machine, 1853. Each of the assemblies are two rounded cylinders with connection bolts at the outward facing end, it is connected in a line to a fitting base.

Measurements:
Pair of assemblies: 360 mm x 200 mm x 355 mm,
Object Number:
1961-2/4/2
type:
paired assemblies
Part of:
1961-2/4
2 metal assemblies, in a pair, from Noble combing machine, 1853. Each of the assemblies are two rounded cylinders with connection bolts at the outward facing end, it is connected in a line to a fitting base.

2 rounded cylinder assemblies

2 metal assemblies, in a pair, from Noble combing machine, 1853. Each of the assemblies are two rounded cylinders with connection bolts at the outward facing end, it is connected in a line to a fitting base.

Measurements:
Pair of assemblies: 360 mm x 200 mm x 355 mm,
Object Number:
1961-2/4/3
type:
paired assemblies
Part of:
1961-2/4
8 paired assemblies

8 paired assemblies

8 paired assemblies

Measurements:
Part 3: 190 mm x 120 mm x 30 mm,
Parts 6-7: 70 mm x 1170 mm x 340 mm,
Parts 1-2: 160 mm x 290 mm x 490 mm,
Parts 4-5: 400 mm x 610 mm x 210 mm,
Object Number:
1961-2/5
type:
paired assemblies
8 paired assemblies or components, 4 similar assemblies, and 4 loops of buff leather. 16 items

8 paired assemblies or components

8 paired assemblies or components, 4 similar assemblies, and 4 loops of buff leather. 16 items

Measurements:
Part 5: 1270 mm x 30 mm x 30 mm,
Part 8: 270 mm x 40 mm x 40 mm,
Part 4: 60 mm x 510 mm x 100 mm,
Part 1: 60 mm x 290 mm x 140 mm,
Part 2-3: 100 mm x 260 mm x 135 mm,
Part 6-7: 40 mm x 300 mm x 220 mm,
Object Number:
1961-2/6
type:
components
20 paired components or assemblies

20 paired components or assemblies

20 paired components or assemblies

Measurements:
Pair 7: 30 mm x 255 mm x 40 mm,
Pair 1: 800 mm x 630 mm x 300 mm,
Pair 6: 185 mm x 165 mm x 295 mm,
Pair 4: 175 mm x 190 mm x 355 mm,
Pair 3: 195 mm x 380 mm x 430 mm,
Pair 9: 125 mm x 110 mm x 55 mm,
Pair 8: 130 mm x 60 mm x 60 mm,
Pair 2: 100 mm x 340 mm x 100 mm,
Pair 5: 90 mm x 250 mm x 130 mm,
Pair 10: 140 mm x 245 mm x 215 mm,
Single tube:
Object Number:
1961-2/7
type:
components
18 paired gear wheels and 2 paired gear rings. One pinion has its key therefore 21 items

18 paired gear wheels and 2 paired gear rings

18 paired gear wheels and 2 paired gear rings. One pinion has its key therefore 21 items

Measurements:
Gear wheel 1st pair: 110 mm x 260 mm x 260 mm,
Gear rings: 50 mm x 405 mm x 405 mm,
Gear wheel 5th pair: 50 mm x 75 mm x 75 mm,
Gear wheel 4th pair: 70 mm x 115 mm x 115 mm,
Gear wheel 6th pair: 70 mm x 140 mm x 140 mm,
Gear wheel 7th pair: 70 mm x 140 mm x 140 mm,
Gear wheel 8th pair: 60 mm x 165 mm x 165 mm,
Gear wheel 3rd pair: 70 mm x 180 mm x 180 mm,
Gear wheel 2nd pair: 210 mm x 240 mm x 240 mm,
Object Number:
1961-2/8
type:
gearwheels
Nine pieces of iron framing with ratchet and part feed for the grooved wooden rollers

9 pieces of iron framing

Nine pieces of iron framing with ratchet and part feed for the grooved wooden rollers

Measurements:
overall (each): 260 mm x 85 mm x 540 mm,
Materials:
iron
Object Number:
1961-2/9
type:
framing
9 pieces of framing similar to /9 but with plain bearings

9 pieces of framing

9 pieces of framing similar to /9 but with plain bearings

Measurements:
overall (each): 480 mm x 90 mm x 218 mm,
Materials:
cast iron
Object Number:
1961-2/10
type:
framing
18 cast iron components and 18 bars with slotted holes

Cast iron components

18 cast iron components and 18 bars with slotted holes

Measurements:
cast iron components (each): 75 mm x 310 mm x 20 mm,
bars with slotted holes (each): 380 mm x 22 mm x 8 mm,
Materials:
cast iron
Object Number:
1961-2/11
type:
components
Two paired sheet-metal covers and 5 other sheet-metal guards, 7 items

Two paired sheet-metal covers and 5 other sheet-metal guards

Two paired sheet-metal covers and 5 other sheet-metal guards, 7 items

Measurements:
overall green guards: 455 mm x 75 mm x 525 mm,
two covers (each): 54 mm x 700 mm x 960 mm,
Materials:
metal (unknown)
Object Number:
1961-2/12
type:
covers
21 curved and pointed pieces of one profile but of different thickness, one shortened; 14 similar pieces of a different profile; a box of compression springs and a leather belt and fastener. 37 items counting the springs as one

35 curved and pointed pieces with leather belt and can of springs

21 curved and pointed pieces of one profile but of different thickness, one shortened; 14 similar pieces of a different profile; a box of compression springs and a leather belt and fastener. 37 items counting the springs as one

Measurements:
overall bag of 35 sharps: 300 mm x 200 mm x 40 mm,
overall coiled belt with fastener: 30 mm x 120 mm x 120 mm,
overall can of springs: 300 mm x 260 mm x 160 mm,
Materials:
metal (unknown) and leather
Object Number:
1961-2/13
type:
components
Driving shaft, striking gear, stay to connect columns/2 with nameplate on it, other unpaired items, and a quantitiy of bolts & nuts, a bag of steel balls. 26 Components or assemblies taking the balls and the bolts and nuts each as one

Driving shaft

Driving shaft, striking gear, stay to connect columns/2 with nameplate on it, other unpaired items, and a quantitiy of bolts & nuts, a bag of steel balls. 26 Components or assemblies taking the balls and the bolts and nuts each as one

Measurements:
Part 14: 300 mm x 240 mm x 30 mm,
Part 6: 125 mm x 30 mm x 30 mm,
Part 1: 1305 mm x 295 mm x 295 mm,
Part 9: 130 mm x 470 mm x 310 mm,
Part 15: 220 mm x 110 mm x 510 mm,
Part 12: 110 mm x 260 mm x 100 mm,
Part 7: 95 mm x 85 mm x 85 mm,
Part 11: 40 mm x 1470 mm x 130 mm,
Part 10: 70 mm x 670 mm x 150 mm,
Parts 2-5: 380 mm x 155 mm x 155 mm,
Part 8: 70 mm x 210 mm x 190 mm,
Part 13: 190 mm x 230 mm x 230 mm,
Object Number:
1961-2/14
type:
drive shaft
72 similar assemblies each comprising a channel on swivel fitting with jointed cover in the channel, one of which has a pin fitted to the cover

72 similar assemblies each comprising a channel on swivel fitting with jointed cover in the channel

72 similar assemblies each comprising a channel on swivel fitting with jointed cover in the channel, one of which has a pin fitted to the cover

Measurements:
overall (each): 200 mm x 55 mm x 95 mm,
Materials:
metal (unknown)
Object Number:
1961-2/15
type:
assemblies
18 grooved wooden rollers with steel spindles having squared driving ends, and 18 similar but plain rollers with plain steel spindles. 36 items

36 Rollers

18 grooved wooden rollers with steel spindles having squared driving ends, and 18 similar but plain rollers with plain steel spindles. 36 items

Materials:
wood and steel
Object Number:
1961-2/16
type:
roller
Main machine frame with toothed circular rack and base

Main machine frame with toothed circular rack

Main machine frame with toothed circular rack and base

Object Number:
1961-2/17
type:
frame
Main machine frame with toothed circular rack

Main machine frame with toothed circular rack

Main machine frame with toothed circular rack

Measurements:
Height: 780mm, Width: 1682mm (circular)
Object Number:
1961-2/17 Pt1
type:
frame
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Part of:
1961-2/17
Main machine base (supports /3 part 1) with fixing bolts

Main Machine Base with Fixing Bolts

Main machine base (supports /3 part 1) with fixing bolts

Measurements:
overall: 50 mm x 1260 mm x 1700 mm,
Object Number:
1961-2/17 Pt2
type:
machine base
Part of:
1961-2/17
2 small and 1 large ring combs

2 small and 1 large ring combs

2 small and 1 large ring combs

Measurements:
Containment crate: 230 mm x 1290 mm x 1290 mm,
Small combs: 50 mm 405 mm,
Large comb: 40 mm 1230 mm,
Object Number:
1961-2/18
type:
ring comb
Steel framework with metal spikes and reels to hold reels; of modern contruction. Found with 1961-2 but use or association with it not known

Steel framework with metal spikes and reels

Steel framework with metal spikes and reels to hold reels; of modern contruction. Found with 1961-2 but use or association with it not known

Measurements:
overall: 410 mm x 1650 mm x 1255 mm,
Materials:
steel
Object Number:
1961-2/19
type:
framework