Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1882-12-15
rmportnnce Of cleaning machinery.

In recent article of Continental
journal devoted to the art OF watohmak.
ing, the necessity was demonstrated OF
having q watch regularly cleaned, at
least every two years, In order not only
to insure its regularity of action, but also
to preserve II in good condition and to
prevent its being unduly worn out. It
was specially pointed out that the bal
ance of an ordinary watch revolved at q
rate which would perform Journey
round the world in four and half years
(the calculation was demonstrated by
figures which, however, cannot interest
us here), and it was pointed out that
during this traverse the action Of the
watch in all its parts was constant, and
never was allowed to rest for single
second; no bearings were given time to
cool, and no parts taken out and read
justed, and that in this manner watch
was required to work we'll under cir
cumstances which are not expected from
any other machinery extant. These OBJ
servations struck us, says the Textile
Manufacturer, as peculiarly pertinent
with respect to textile machinery, which,
OF all other, Is perhaps that which comes
nearest watch in its compleSity, and
runs regularly Mt the highest speeds.
We once heard it stated, though we
never examined the assertion, that the
shuttle in an ordinary calico loom runs
Mt the rate of ten miles per hour-a speed
which would carry it round the world in
six months. A ring spindle, raining at
the rate of 1000 revolutions per minute,
goes much faster; both have movements
of rest during the day, and enjoy repose
for about twelve hours at night, but
while they are at work they certainly are
not idle. Now, it must stand to reason
that any part of a machine, being in con-
slant motion at such high speed, must
be subjected to great deal of wear and
tear unless the friction be reduced to
minimum by perfect fabrication and
great cleanliness, both matters which in
many places leave much to be desired.
We have sometimes heard compari-
sons made between this or that spit die,
or the metal of this or that bush, to the
detriment of those supplied by one maker
or another, when in reality the fault lay
only in the greater attention paid to
cleanliness and good oil in one mill over
another. 1t would hardly be believed,
the Manufacturer further adds, il we
stated the condition in which the ma
chinery in some mills is kept; it is lubri-
Gated (p) by any cheap compound which
rejoices in the name of oil; dust and dirt
are allowed to fly about in the air and to
settle on the machinery, and all cleaning
is done specifically, so as only to satisfy
the general appearance, while a thorough
cleaning of those parts which do most of
the work, and are generally out of sight,
is neglected That such mills cannot
come mp to the speed of others, and If
they attempt to do it have soon the prin-
cipal machines worn out and shaky, is
not to be wondered at. There are, how
ever, other mills in which things are
differently managed, where the utmost
cleanliness is to be observed everywhere,
where generally one machine of kind
is over and above the required number,
and thus there is always one which is
periodically overhauled, all bearings
examined, any worn ones repaired or
renewed, all parts thoroughly cleansed
and adjusted. and thus the whole ma
chine kept as near perfection as possible.
Such machinery will then also run
smoother, easier and faster than the
neglected ones, and do this for anumber
ofyears. Let any one who wishes to have
a clear idea of this attend few sales by
auction, where he would have leisure to
examine the machines; many of these
nowadays have the date of their pro-
duction cast on; he will thus often find
that machines which have been in con-
slant use for ten and fifteen years are in
bettercondition than others which have
only run half that time.
We could say much about the quality
of the oil to be used, the best speed of
the machines, a good foundation, per-
fectly level position, or steady turning,
but these considerations would carry us
too far for the present What we wish
to point out here is only the necessity OF
cleanliness, and a periodical overhauling
of the machines in any mill, be it spin
ming or weaving, and to show mill owners
that, if they wish to do the most with
them. they must keep them constantly
as near perfection as it is possible to do.
If it costs q little extra money, if the
acquisition of an additional machine alb
serbs little capital, this will soon be
repaid by the saving in the condition OF
the machinery, and a better, as well as
greater production.-Scientifc Amert-
can.