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Robt. J. Taylor & Son
| Name | Robt. J. Taylor & Son |
| Ortssitz | Philadelphia (Penns.) |
| Straße | 19th Street |
| Art des Unternehmens | Schmelztiegelfabrik |
| Anmerkungen | Lage: Nordwest-Ecke von Nineteenth und Callowhill Street. Herstellung von Schmelztiegeln für Stahl und Messing. Siehe um 1873 auch "Philadelphia Crucible Works, Taylor Strow & Co." in der selben Branche mit etwas abweichender Adresse. |
| Quellenangaben | [Philadelphia and popular Philadelphians (1891) 136] |
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| ZEIT | 1891 |
| THEMA | Beschreibung |
| TEXT | The artisans of the present day are very far ahead of the ancients in almost every trade. There are indeed but few methods now in vogue that were used by the ancients. The smelter has made perhaps fewer improvements than any other line. The same methods that were in use centuries ago are still used in some particular branches. The Crucible now in use is almost identically the same as that used by the smelter who plied his trade before the Christian era. Looking further into the modern history of Crucibles, we find that one of the best known and largest factories devoting their entire energies to this line is that of Messrs. Robert J. Taylor & Son. The plant is situated at the southwest corner of Nineteenth and Callowhill streets, and consists of large three-story brick buildings, covering a large space, which are fitted up with two fifty horse power engines, and the latest improved machinery, with a capacity of about 6000 Crucibles per week. The demand is chiefly for two kinds of Crucibles containing black-lead, viz: Steel and Brass Crucibles. The Steel Crucibles are usually made in three sizes, No. 40, in which about 75 lbs., No. 50, in which about 90 lbs., and No. 60, in which about 105 lbs. of steel are melted. The Brass Crucibles are used to melt all other metals except steel, and vary in sizes from one that will hold but a few ounces, for jewelers' work, up to those that hold 2000 lbs. Besides the above ordinary manufacture, the firm make retorts, (used for distilling zinc from silver, etc.,) covers, stools, dipping cups, stirrers, etc., etc, and they make to order any size or shape, all of which will resist the highest white heat known in the arts, without injury or destruction. The materials used consist of black-lead and clay. The black-lead is all imported from the Island of Ceylon, and comes in sizes known as dust, lump and chip - securely packed in barrels, weighing from 600 to 800 lbs. - This has all to be ground, screened, sifted and bolted until it is brought to the best condition. The clay is all imported from Germany; although this is not perfect in quality it is the best to be had and is perhaps the most plastic and sticky clay known. As in all branches of the potter's art the first operation is forming the vessel. The Crucibles are made in plaster of Paris moulds. These moulds are placed on a revolving wheel operated by steam power. A ball of properly worked material is then placed in the mould, a machine called a jigger is then pushed into the wheeling mass, the mould forming the outside lines and the jigger the inside. The freshly made Crucible is then placed on a rack where it is allowed to remain until it has become sufficiently hardened so as to bear its own weight, it is then taken from the mould and carefully looked over and all irregularities in shape rectified; from there they are taken to the warm air drying room, after which process they are placed in large kilns, and burned to the proper heat, and are then ready for shipment. In looking over the many Crucibles in the different stages of manufacturing, at Messrs. Robert J. Taylor & Sons' factory, one is reminded of the Giant's Causeway with the towering black column, but upon closer examination they appear in their true shape - finished product. Here are to be found all styles and varieties of Brass Crucibles, Steel Crucibles, Dipping Cups, Stirrers, etc., - in fact everything in this line. The quality of the product as a whole is perhaps better than any other in this country. The firm have been serving the United States Mints for many years, and have several strong and valuable letters from them referring to the quality of their goods. In addition to supplying the Government the firm are constantly receiving orders from the largest consumers of Crucibles throughout the country, and they also export quite a number to Europe. The high reputation that Mr. Taylor and his son have attained for quality is due to the fact, that they are thoroughly practical men, having spent their entire business career in this line, and give their personal attention to all the details. |
| QUELLE | [Philadelphia and popular Philadelphians (1891) 136] |
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