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

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 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

Object Number:
1961-2/2
type:
columns
Two assemblies that fit to columns

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

Object Number:
1961-2/4
type:
paired assemblies
8 paired assemblies

8 paired assemblies

8 paired assemblies

Object Number:
1961-2/5
type:
paired assemblies
8 paired assemblies or components

8 paired assemblies or components

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

Object Number:
1961-2/6
type:
components
20 paired components or assemblies

20 paired components or assemblies

20 paired components or assemblies

Object Number:
1961-2/7
type:
components
18 paired gear wheels and 2 paired gear rings

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

Object Number:
1961-2/8
type:
gearwheels
9 pieces of iron framing

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

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
Cast iron components

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

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

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

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

Object Number:
1961-2/14
type:
drive shaft
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

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
36 Rollers

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

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 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

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