Combing machine

Combing machine and assoociated detached parts, manufactured by John Hetherington & Sons on Nasmith Patent, about 1910. Four combing heads delivering into a single can.

Details

Category:
Textile Industry
Object Number:
Y1965.10
Measurements:
overall: 1590 mm x 3300 mm x 1160 mm, 1460 kg
type:
combing machine

Parts

Coiler head from combing machine built by John Hetherington & Sons on Nasmith Patent circa 1910

Coiler head from combing machine built by John Hetherington & Sons on Nasmith Patent circa 1910

Coiler head from combing machine built by John Hetherington & Sons on Nasmith Patent circa 1910.

Measurements:
overall: 590 mm x 1110 mm x 360 mm,
Materials:
iron
Object Number:
Y1965.10.1
type:
combing machine parts
Combing machine main frame built by John Hetherington and Sons on Nasmith Patent circa 1910

Combing machine main frame built by John Hetherington and Sons on Nasmith Patent circa 1910

Combing machine main frame built by John Hetherington and Sons on Nasmith Patent circa 1910. Four combing heads delivering into a single can.

Measurements:
overall: 1590 mm x 3300 mm x 1160 mm, 1460 kg
Object Number:
Y1965.10.2
type:
combing machine main frame
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Mixture of combing machine parts in tub

Mixture of combing machine parts in tub

Mixture of combing machine parts in tub, possibly from either of the two combing machines in the collection. Early 20th century.

Measurements:
overall: 590 mm x 1110 mm x 360 mm,
Materials:
iron
Object Number:
Y1965.10.3
type:
combing machine parts
Four detachable rollers from Nasmith combing machine

Four detachable rollers from Nasmith combing machine

Four detachable rollers from Nasmith combing machine. Includes 1 large metal roller with raised metal teeth, 1 small metal cylinder roller, 2 thin metal rollers covered in fabric and painted leather. Manufactured by John Hetherington, c. 1910.

Measurements:
overall: 130 mm x 1160 mm x 290 mm,
Object Number:
Y1965.10.4
type:
combing machine rollers
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum