Single Thread Strength Tester

PART OF:
thread strength tester
Made:
Stalybridge
maker:
Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Company Limited
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Goodbrand & Co. single thread strength tester with Metropolitan Vickers A.C. motor, Renold gear wheel and chain.

Details

Category:
Textile Industry
Object Number:
Y1989.8.1
Materials:
wood (unidentified), brass (copper, zinc alloy) and metal (unknown)
Measurements:
overall (motor): 200 mm x 160 mm x 340 mm,
overall (tester): 180 mm x 1330 mm x 530 mm,
overall (gear and chain): 60 mm x 160 mm x 160 mm,
type:
textile equipment
credit:
Gift of Courtaulds Limited