Appleton's dictionary of machines, mechanics, engine-work, and engineering (1861)
Appleton, firm, publishers, New York. (1852, D. Appleton & Co.) · New York : D. Appleton · leaf 265
Gear-end. Scale.—5 inches = 8 feet. There are hut few mills in the United States that use single carding; the greaterpart use Breakers andFinishers, even those that manufacture the coarsest goods. In the Eastern district the general breadthof the cards is 37 inches, and diameter of main cylinder… … Back View. Scale.—5 inches=8 feet. The main cylinders are made of cast-iron, and covered with broad filleting, instead of sheets. Theaverage speed of the main cylinders is about 100 revolutions per minute. In the Rhode Island districtthe cards are made of various breadths, from 18 to 36 inches, and…
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