Oil can for Runeesi oil
- PART OF:
- Lancashire textile industry material
- Made:
- 1900 - 1950 in unknown place
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Oil can for Runeesi oil.
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Oil can for Runeesi oil
This oil can, with a spout attached to the lid, once contained Runeesi lubricating oil. It claims to clean and penetrate as well as lubricate.
In humid conditions like those in busy textile factories, metal machinery was susceptible to rust. Textile machines were run for up to 14 hours a day, meaning parts were also subjected to heavy wearing. To keep textile machines running smoothly, oil is used on their moving parts. Oil helps to reduce friction, heat, and wear and to prevent rust.
Details
- Category:
- Textile Industry
- Object Number:
- Y2006.35.4
- Materials:
- metal (unknown) and oil (unspecified)
- Measurements:
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overall: 140 mm x 30 mm x 80 mm,
- type:
- oil can
