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CLOTHES WRINGERS
AND

COLD PROCESS MANGLES

Cornell University Library

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tine

original of

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is in

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Technical Facts Told in a

Comprehensive

Way

COMPILED THROUGH A DESIRE THAT ITS PAGES MAY BE OF REAL VALUE TO THE TEACHER AS WELL AS TO THE STUDENT

OF DOMESTIC SCIENCE

Copyright, 1915

By LOVELL

MANUFACTURING

CO.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introductory

page
3

CLOTHES WRINGERS
Bearings
Ball Bearings

Metal Bearings

Wood

Bearings
for

12 12 12

Clamps (Tub)
"Hold Fast"
round tubs
5

Wood,

for stationary tubs

7-8

Extension, for stationary tubs For unit porcelain tubs

7
9

Mott clamps
Friction, reduction of

14 12 4
13
.^
. .

Gears or Cogs
Regular, outside of frame Enclosed, inside of frame
Oiling
Pressure, regulation of
Prices,

14 13
6-10

comparative

Rolls
Qualities

Black

rolls

10 11

Pressure vs. squeeze

Cleansing Injury to
Sizes, Comparison
of,

10 11 4
3

small and large

Suggestions, for care Tension, adjustment of

11-12-14 13 3 4-5
6-7
8-9

Types
Importance of selecting Wringers for round portable tubs Wringers for stationary tubs Wringers for porcelain tubs Wringers for power

14
4-5
9

"One Way" wringers Folding Bench Wringers Warranty

For regular family use

Power wringers Water Boards

Rigid Reversible

10 14
5 13
11-12-13

Wringing
Suggestions for
Results obtained Results obtained

by wringers by hand

MANGLES
Table, small
Floor, large

Results secured

15 15 15

Clothes Wringers
THROUGH
clothes
for service.

YEARS OF MANUFACTURING EVOLUTION

wringers have reached the present perfection in general appearance, details of construction and capabilities

Perhaps no other
ferent care, has so

article of

domestic utility
it,

is

given such indif-

much

required of

and

is

so little understood.

Coupled with these real facts, is the further condition that the clothes wringer which is not suited for the particular service required
although unknown to the user, naturally begets a condition of which fault is found with the clothes wringer, the dealer who sold it and the manufacturer who produced it. The saving of time and the expenditure of muscular exertion, through the use of a clothes wringer, is so fully realized throughout the United States that argument seems unnecessary.
of
it,

dissatisfaction, in

Pair of Ball Bearing Rolls

It is well to note, however, that, as opposed to wringing by hand, the resilient rubber rolls of a good clothes wringer lighten the labor and without injury to fabrics thoroughly extract loosened dirt, as well as the saponic element, also giving an evenness to the distribution of the bluing, all of these points being indifferently performed through wringing by hand. Clothes wringers of the smallest size (fitted with rolls 10 x If inches) are suitable only for light work, but wringers with rolls of eleven or twelve inches will readily handle large pieces, and will wonderfully increase the efficiency, ease and rapidity of wringing.

TYPES OF CLOTHES WRINGERS

We

give to this feature the place of greatest prominence and

importance.

Mention

of three types will serve our purpose, divided

CLOTHES WRINGERS FOR ROUND PORTABLE TUBS ("One Way"). CLOTHES WRINGERS FOR STATIONARY TUBS. CLOTHES WRINGERS OPERATED BY POWER.

CLOTHES WRINGERS FOR ROUND TUBS

This type of clothes wringer
will

be found in catalogue No.

7,

pages 8 to 60 inclusive.

The hinged or swinging tub clamp at once identifies this form of clothes wringer as suited for use on round tubs.

ONLY

The "Hold Fast" tub clamp takes its name from

to securely affix the
clothes

its adaptability wringer to the curved surface of

"One Way" Wringer No. 580 Guarantee

wooden tubs, those of fibre, as well as the thin walls of galvanized iron wash tubs. The illustration on this page shows this tjrpe of clothes wringer
on a round tub, from which
it will

be seen that the entire clothes

"One Way" Wringer No. 770 Bicycle

wringer, excepting only the clamp bracket

arm and the clamp thumb

screw,

is

suspended over the tub.

4

To

direct the return into the tub of the water extracted as the

fabric passes

neath the

rolls, this clothes wringer has fitted undera rigid drip hoard. It will be very clear that under no condition would there be a requirement for the extracted water to flow over the tub upon the floor. The opposite condition necessarily is required, and the con-

between the

rolls

struction of this type of clothes wringer embodies that necessity.

"One-Way" Wringer
This wringer is commonly described by the trade as a "One Way" This is a comprehensive description and serves to define the type, as opposed to wringers which are fitted with reversible water boards for use on stationary tubs.
wringer.

Hold Fast" Tub Clamp

be experienced in positively identifying the if you will associate the hinged or swinging iron tub clamp with the "One Way" construction. The usual width or opening of the "Hold Fast" clamp is one and five-eights inches, a sufficient width to permit this wringer, which is made only for round tubs, to be affixed to the partition of some styles of stationary wash tubs. The wringer will then, as in
difficulty will

No

"One Way" type

of wringer,

Section of Ball Bearing

"One Way" Iron Frame No. 750 Guarantee

the preceeding illustration of the round tub, be wholly suspended over the left-hand stationary tub, say the one in which the suds or soapy water is contained. The swinging clamp being particularly adapted
to adhere closely to the curvature of round tubs, will not hold well

upon the straight wall

find
it

of the stationary

tub and the operator

rolls,

will

necessary, after starting a garment between the

to hold

the wringer down with the left hand. The extracted water from garments wrung from the left-hand tub will properly return to the same tub. Garments have now passed into the right-hand tub for rinsing and the left-hand tub will have been changed from the suds water to the bluing, or perhaps a second clear water. There will be found no mechanical reason why the wringer cannot be revolved backwards, but overlooking the fact that the wringer can be induced to take the garments backward, requiring

Reversible Waterboard No. 726S Guarantee Iron Frame

a change of hands on the handle, first left, then right hand, so that the garments can be helped through without wrapping around the lower roll, it will be found that the soapy rinse water is falling into the tub containing the blue water, which illustrates the statement that the "One Way" wringer is not adapted for use on stationary tubs. The ordinary retail price for a given quality and type of "One Way" wringer is but 50 cents to 75 cents less than the same type and quality of wringer made with reversible water board, and suited to service upon the partition of stationary tubs. This price difference refers to those stationary tubs which do not

have a thickness

of partition greater

than two inches.

CLOTHES WRINGERS FOR STATIONARY TUBS

(Partitions of which
(Catalogue No.
7,

do not exceed two inches

in thickness)

pages 72 to 90)

you

on this page presents this type, fitted, as with metal clamp screws, which actuate the wooden cross bar, on each end of which is fitted a wooden block, forming the contact with the tub. This block has a length of two and
illustration
will note,

The next

three-quarter

inches,

suffi-

cient to insure great rigidity,

without any possibility for

injury
to

the

material

of

which the tub is made. Iron clamps are seldom used, owing to the damage which
results, particularly to slate

or SOapStOne tubs.

no. 780-S Guarantee

Clothes wringers for stationary tubs, tops of which are fitted

with a wringer board or those stationary tubs which are fitted with a frame work around the entire top
(Catalogue No.
7,

pages 91, 92, 93)

These boards

may
seven

be of

any width up to
one-half inches.

and

single type

of wringer will fit any of these varying board widths, the designation being "Extension

Clamp"

wringer.

No. 954-E Guarantee

Extension Clamp

This tjrpe of wringer

separate view

is

illustrated

on

this page, as

is

also a

of the extension clamp.

The clutch
to the threaded

or

movable part on the end

screw, can be

of the clamp, opposite

thumb

moved

into the various notches,

as may be required to accommodate the varying widths of the board over partition. All wringers of this type are designated by the letter "E" following the number of the wringer, as number "211 E Guarantee."

Clothes wringers for units or individual porcelain tubs,

placed side by side, and without a wringer board, or

wooden frame work on top

(Catalogue No.
7,

page 97)

But one type of wringer will serve this kind of stationary tub. These are designated "XFF," fitted with rolls eleven inches long by two inches diameter, or "XGG," fitted with rolls twelve inches long and two inches diameter.

"^-wFORPOBCELilNTOS*^^^/

No.

XGG

Guarantee

All parts of the wringer are rubber-faced where

coming
of

in con-

tact with the porcelain surface of the tubs.

Both
openings:

of

these wringers

are

made

in

two widths

clamp

3i inches to 5 inches and

5J inches to 7 inches.

FOLDING BENCH WRINGERS

(Catalogue No.
7,

pages 61 to 71)

By
of this

reference to the illustration

is

it will

be seen that designation

type

fully descriptive, a perfect support being provided at a proper- height for two wash tubs.

Wringing can be done out of either tub, into the other, as a reversible water board is provided.
qualities

Bench wringers are made in all and with all the conven-

iences, enclosed gears, ball bearings, spiral springs, and galvanized threads

on pressure screws. The support for the tubs

hinged

is

so

that it is readily folded against the standard or center upright, occupying when not in use only the floor space of the Center footed upright. Folding bench wringers are particularly servicable in the absence of stationary tubs.
Folding Bench Wringer

791-P Guarantee

WRINGERS FOR UNIT OR SEPARATED PORCELAIN TUBS

(Catalogue No.
7,

pages 94, 95, 96)

On this page is illustrated wringer suited for use on end of roll rim porcelain tubs, when used as units. This type of wringer is fitted with rigid (not reversible) water board. All parts of these wringers which come in contact with tub, are faced with rubber.

RUBBER ROLLS
The most important
wringer
is

part, in fact, the vital part of a clothes

the rubber

roll.

In the wringer business a distinction

squeeze.

is

made between
The more

pressure
will

and

Wooden

or iron rolls will

be wholly wanting in squeeze. the rubber roll, the more perfect will be the extraction of moisture, with a corresponding diminution of tension on the springs; or, stating it in another form, the least exertion in operatproduce pressure, but
resilient

Four Wringer Roils

ing a wringer
resilient rolls.

is

achieved through the use of the finest and most

it is

At

this point

of interest to consider the importance, as well

to

as the perfection of manufacture, to be able

continuously produce

we attach a warranty tag to each wringer according to the quality of rolls, which may be five-year warranty, three-year warranty, or one-year warranty.

rubber rolls of dependable quality. For wringers used in the home

Warranty Tags

Between those wringers fitted with the one-year quality of rolls, and the next quality, three years, considerably less than $1.00 exists
in the selling price at retail, although there is a difference of three times the period of warranty in favor of the three-year wringer. The same proportionate price difference maintains in comparing the three-year quality with the five-year quality. It will be found in our product that the resiliency of the rolls can

readily be noted

by comparison.
10

We have not yet been able to make a rubber roll which could be termed "Fool-proof." By this is implied that the best roll we know how to make, can be injured and flattened throughout its length if
the pressure screws are not relieved when wringer is not in use. Further, the custom of placing the end of a garment between the rolls, and reaching into the tub for another garment, meanwhile turning the crank, causes buttons and buckles to meet the rolls at

damaging angles. The surface of the rubber rolls is thereby cut. Each time these points of injury come in contact with the opposite roll, the cut is spread apart, washing compounds are forced into the opening, and gradual disintegration naturally follows, less rapidly, however, with the higher grades, than with the lower ones. In wringing an entire lot, perhaps not more than two minutes additional would be required to lift the garments parallel with the rolls, thus insuring the rolls against injury from buttons or buckles, certainly saving more than a corresponding expenditure of time to sew on torn off or broken buttons.

CLEANSING OF RUBBER ROLLS

good wringer

roll, like

the

human

hand,

is

absorbent, but

is

This cleansing of the rolls should be given immediately after each use of the wringer and will insure snowy white rolls. Without this slight attention, conditions highly unsanitary are possible. By some a clothes wringer is used for extracting the excess from garments which have been starched. After such use, particular care should be given to thoroughly cleanse the entire surface of the rubber rolls.

as readily cleansed, preferably with tepid water

and soap.

BLACK RUBBER ROLLS

fitted

Although not mentioned in our catalogue, we furnish wringers with black rubber rolls. We have a decided preference for rolls of white rubber over those of black rubber, as there is no real virtue in the dark color. If soiled, the white roll readily shows the condition, whereas a soiled condition of the black roll is apparent, perhaps only after the soil has been transferred to a white garment.

BEARINGS
This word
is

used to describe that part of the clothes wringer in

which revolves the shaft extending beyond the end of the rubber roll. Very much of interest is found in this point, which perhaps is less thought of, or understood, than its importance would warrant.

METAL BEARINGS
In the early days of wringer construction wooden blocks were used as bearings in which the iron shaft of the rolls revolved. Considerable friction naturally resulted between the iron shaft and the softer element, and as the wood bearings for the upper roll required frequent renewal to insure perfect extraction of water, many years ago we discarded the wood bearing for the more durable metal bearing, made in such a form as to be easily
lubricated.

"Anchor Brand" clothes wringers can be had with

Upper and Lower
Metal Bearings

either metal bearings or

BALL BEARINGS
Ball bearing clothes wringers have the end of each roll fitted with
Lovell's Ball Bearings, that
is

to say, four complete ball bearings to

is

each wringer.

But a

trifling

amount

selling price of the ball bearing wringer, as

added to the compared

with the metal bearing wringer. Our claim is that the ball bearing wringer, as we make it, reduces friction 50 per cent. Some of our enthusiastic friends claim this statement to be inaccurate, declaring that friction is reduced fully 75 per cent. It is of interest to consider that if the laundress need expend but one-half of the usual exertion in turning the wringer, this reserve can be considered of real value.

Ball Bearing as Fitted on Shaft of Roll

Just here
laundress.

we

desire to
in

Perhaps

draw a word picture of the average your own experience you will have found the

counterpart.

Granting that the wringer when last used has had the pressure on the rolls relieved by unscrewing the thumb screws on top, you will see the laundress turn these screws down, then give the crank a turn or two, alternating with several more turns on the pressure screws, again turning the crank, the object being to put so pronounced a

tension on the spring as will cause the sensation of real muscle being required to revolve the rolls of the empty wringer.

No one would think of adjusting the tension of a sewing machine a similar manner, and it will at once be seen that the ball bearing wringer, by this thoughtless method, may be adjusted with actually hundreds of pounds pressure more than can possibly be needed.
in

The correct way to determine the pressure, either on a metal bearing or a ball bearing wringer, is to give an equal number of turns to the pressure screws. Select an average size garment and pass
between the
secured.
rolls.

downward on the

If found to be too moist, add a turn or two more pressure screws until the desired extraction is

Naturally small articles, as well as extremely large ones, should be favored by proportionate amount of tension.

ENCLOSED GEARS OR COG WHEEL COVERS

For the larger types of wringers, as used on stationary laundry tubs, the enclosed gear does not, perhaps, have the same value, as when applied to small "One Way" wringers, suited to round portable tubs, although the enclosed gear feature is gaining in popular favor on all types
of wringers.

This feature of bringing the cog wheels inside the frame and enclosing them, precludes any possibility of little inquisitive fingers being inserted between the cog wheels, also preventing the garof

ments being caught between the cog wheels.

Enclosed Gears

REVERSIBLE WATER BOARDS

One
is is

infallible

means

for determining

whether or not a wringer

suited to a stationary tub, is to observe whether or not the wringer This facility is built into the fitted with reversible water board.

wringer in different forms, and cannot be purchased and affixed to

"One Way" wringers. The ease with which the extracted water can be diverted into either tub more than compensates for the comparatively small
additional cost on wringers which are provided with this facility.

MOTT CLAMPS
a designation used to describe the requirement for fitting the special wringer board which is provided by the J. L. Mott Iron Works, upon porcelain tubs of their manufacture. The wringer board will be recognized by the metal band or hoop which is fitted entirely around the board, there being two indentations in the metal on each side, into which the wringer clamp of special construction must fit with corresponding projections.

This

is

OILING
seems most natural to conclude that the laundress who will, when finished with the wringer, cleanse the rolls and loosen the pressure screws, would also carefully lubricate the bearings, for this is an attention which is most essential for ease of operation. Vaseline, lard or thick grease of any kind is unsuited for the wringer bearing. A good lubricating oil, applied a few drops at a time, will be all that is required, the frequency of application depending entirely upon the use of the wringer. Flooding of oil accomplishes nothing but possible damage to the rolls, and in turn to the garments.
It

POWER WRINGERS
(Catalogue No.
7,

pages 101, 104.)

We do not supply motors of any kind. As noted in the catalogue,

when desired, pulleys for belt transmission, one pulley running free, which makes it possible (by shifting the belt) to stop the wringer without shutting off the power. we
provide,

Invincible Wringer

The rubber

rolls in all

power wringers are made

of highest

grade

materials, but applying alike to all wringers which are operated power, no warranty is given of durability.

by

In laundry work the power wringer produces great capacity and

any possibility of damage to the This is a most interesting statement of fact, when compared with expensive power driven extractors.
insures perfect extraction, without

most

delicate fabric.

COLD PROCESS MANGLES

(Catalogue No.
7,

pages 106, 111.)

Cold process mangles are rapidly gaining in popular favor, owing to the fact that flat work, bed linen, towels, etc., when smoothed out by the cold process, are in the most perfect c o n d i t i n f or absorption, and
guaranteed to the These results are not obtained under the searing,
life is

longer

fabric.

scorching

treatment

of

any

heated process.

Each year sees a material mcrease the sale oi cold process mangles, as they are thoroughly practical for all fabrics which are without starch and without buttons.
No. 25 Niagara Ball Bearing Mangle
.

m
.

,.

Garland Mangle

summer months,

Saving of fuel and immunity from heat, particularly during the represent two important points for consideration.

Niagara and Princess Table Mangles do not require a table of owing to the clamp feature being on the crank end only, they are easily affixed to any table or to a board. There is a real joy in using a towel smoothed by this process, which leaves the fabric in its highest efficiency for absorption and with the out-of-door ozone still in evidence.
specific dimensions, as,
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"Anchor Brand"

CLOTHES WRINGERS
AND

COLD PROCESS MANGLES

TRADE

Is

MARK

LOVELL MANUFACTURING
Erie,

CO.

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