Beech, Franklin · London : Scott, Greenwood ; New York : D. Van Nostrand · leaf 65
54 THE DYEING OP WOOL FABEICS. beck consists of a large rectangular, or in some cases semi- cylindrical, dye-vat. Probably the best shape would be to have a vat with one straight side at the front, and one curved side at the back. In some a small guide roller is fitted at the bottom, … Fig. 19. — Wince Dye Beck. under which the pieces to be dyed pass. Steam pipes are provided for heating the dye- liquors. The beck should be fitted with a false bottom, made of wood, perforated with holes, or of wooden lattice work, and under which the steam pipes are placed. The object being to…
Dyes and dyeing
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