A supplement to Ures Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures, and Mines, : containing a clear exposition of their principles and practice. . CAOUTCHOUC. 501 introduced the use of rings of this material to form a joint between the locomotive andtender, {fi(i. 151.) They are extensively used, and entirely prevent the leakage commonto the old ball and socket joints, and are much cheaper in first Rings of Indian-rubber were proposed by Mr. Wicksteud, for closing the socket joint of water pipes, andthey are used in a variety of forms for that purpose. Messrs. W. B. Adams, NormanvUle, Wrighton, and
A supplement to Ures Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures, and Mines, : containing a clear exposition of their principles and practice. . CAOUTCHOUC. 501 introduced the use of rings of this material to form a joint between the locomotive andtender, {fi(i. 151.) They are extensively used, and entirely prevent the leakage commonto the old ball and socket joints, and are much cheaper in first Rings of Indian-rubber were proposed by Mr. Wicksteud, for closing the socket joint of water pipes, andthey are used in a variety of forms for that purpose. Messrs. W. B. Adams, NormanvUle, Wrighton, and Hodge have also introdvjced theuse of shields and rings of Indian-rubber for keeping tlie backs of axle boxes tight, so as toprevent the escape of the grease or oil, or the entry of dust and dirt. A large trade has been established in the supply of bands of Indian-rubber for drivingmachinery ; for many purposes they answer better than leather, water having no effect onthem and there being little or no slip and fewer joints, they are made in all widths, and beltscosting £150 each have been used in some cases. They are made with
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