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    Velometer

    [1950s-1990s]

    Black textured synthetic covered case with two leather side pockets, a leather carry strap with white metal buckles and two white metal clasps. Case contains a light grey plastic velometer unit with a...

    SA/BL/4/11

    SA/BL/4/11 - Velometer
    Velometer

    Polishing kit

    [1950s-1980s]

    Hinged wooden box with white metal clasp and plaque inscribed 'POLISHING KIT PK-01 RESEARCH & INDUSTRIAL INSTRUMENTS COMPANY ENGLAND'. The box is divided into compartments holding a synthetic sponge,...

    SA/BL/4/8

    SA/BL/4/8 - Polishing kit
    Polishing kit

    Memo regarding colour samples on wrappers for testing

    1960

    Includes memo from R. G. P. Cox to Mr H. Robinski (Laboratory) dated 11/06/1960. Regarding colour samples on wrappers for testing.

    SA/BL/4/98

    Memo regarding colour samples on wrappers for testing

    ATR Unit TR-3K

    [late 20th century]

    Attenued total reflectance unit: black rectangular metal unit with three, small, vertical mirrors on the surface moved by a dial on the bottom. It comes with ten accessories and is held in a customer...

    SA/BL/4/23

    ATR Unit TR-3K

    Bellingham and Stanley Ltd chemical analysis machine

    1960s-1980s

    Includes Bellingham and Stanley Ltd chemical analysis machine. Contained within a wooden box. Also has a plaque with J.S. Ltd 69/0419 and a bottle of unknown chemical.

    SA/BL/4/100

    Bellingham and Stanley Ltd chemical analysis machine

    Cells and lids

    [1950-1990s]

    Rectangular translucent glass optical cells with one open side, translucent glass cell lids with two rectangular layers, one slightly larger than the other and other glass and metal accessories...

    SA/BL/4/25

    Cells and lids

    Thermometer

    [late 20th century]

    Battery operated, portable black unit with a reader dial with a needle and markings in degrees fahrenheit from 0 to 75 on the front. The top contains a socket for a probe and a wrist strap is...

    SA/BL/4/27

    Thermometer

    Thermometer

    [1940s-1970s]

    Rectangular wooden box with a brown leather carry handle at the top, four rubber feet at the bottom and a dial with a needle for measuring temperature from -150 to 250 degrees Farenheit on the front....

    SA/BL/4/66

    Thermometer

    Test tubes

    [20th century]

    Glass test tubes of varying sizes.

    SA/BL/4/73

    Test tubes

    Closure meter

    1950-1980

    Closure meter that measures torque loads (in pounds and inches) for the application or removal of all types of screw cap closures. Comes with wooden carrying box and four pegs for use on the meter.

    SA/BL/4/92

    Closure meter

    Sinclair fruit firmness tester

    1999

    Includes Sinclair fruit firmness tester.

    SA/BL/4/99

    Sinclair fruit firmness tester

    Gas detector

    1970s

    Multi gas detector unit made by Drager. Hinged iron carrying case containing a grey and black plastic bellows pump in protective black vinyl bag, assorted Drager glass tubes containing different...

    SA/BL/4/10

    Gas detector

    Test sieve

    1990

    Set of 4 woven wire mesh plate sieves with lid. Aperture sizes: 710 microns; 2.8 mm; 8 mm; 19mm. 2 in original box with document certifying they meet national and international specifications.

    SA/BL/4/20

    Test sieve

    Slide rule

    [late 20th century]

    White plastic slide rule with measurements on both sides to calculate the relative humidity, vapour pressure, frost point and dew point. The name of the rule, 'Humidity Slide Rule Mk. 6.' is...

    SA/BL/4/32

    Slide rule

    Thermistor thermometer

    [1950s-1990s]

    Portable grey and silver unit with a control knob and a reader dial with a needle and markings in degrees celsius from -10 to 40 on the front. There are three sockets at the top front of the main unit...

    SA/BL/4/37

    Thermistor thermometer

    Thermistor thermometer

    [1950s-1990s]

    Portable grey and silver unit with a control knob and a reader dial with a needle and markings in degrees celsius from -10 to 40 on the front. One grey plastic probe attachment plugs into sockets at ...

    SA/BL/4/38

    Thermistor thermometer

    Temperature recorder

    [1950s-1990s]

    Rectangular grey metal unit with a carry handle, switch and knob on the top, nine sockets and a grey plastic lead at the back and a temperature recording window at the front with markings in degrees...

    SA/BL/4/41

    Temperature recorder

    Microbalance LM 500 instruction manual

    [c. 1960s-1980s]

    SA/BL/4/44

    Microbalance LM 500 instruction manual

    Microbalance LM - 500 unit

    [1960s-1980s]

    Amplifier, controls and power supply unit for the Beckman Microbalance LM - 500. Consists of unit with reader dial and needle and numerous switches.

    SA/BL/4/48

    Microbalance LM - 500 unit

    Lovibond tintometer accessories

    [1940s]

    Grey speckled, fibreboard, rectangular carrying case containing the following accessories for the Lovibond tintometer: 1 viewing tube; 1 black plastic presser and frame; 2 glass circles; 3 red,...

    SA/BL/4/55

    Lovibond tintometer accessories