American Iron and Steel Institute TS 309 .P6 1918a Copy 2 ® AXIMUM PRICES ON IRON AND STEEL PRODUCTS 63 American Iron and Steel Institute 61 Broadway, New York NOVEMBER 15. 1918 Class 5J O J Book ' /\ (o AMERICAN IRON AND STEEL INSTITUTE 7 MAXIMUM PRICES ON IRON AND STEEL PRODUCTS With Differentials and Extras As agreed upon by Government Officials and Com- mittees of the American Iron and Steel Institute; to- gether with prices, extras and differentials recom- mended by the Committee on Steel and Steel Prod- ucts of the American Iron and Steel Institute. EFFECTIVE DATE OF PRICES All base prices, extras and differentials recom- mended by the American Iron and Steel Institute are effective during the same periods that the maximum prices on iron ore, pig iron, and iron and steel prod- ucts which have been approved by the President, as shown in the various announcements of the War In- dustries Board, are effective, subject to such modi- fications as may from time to time be announced. A.L- compiled by Thb American Iron and Steel. Institute 61 Broadway, New York for copies address James T. McCleary, Secretary <■*. of D. OEC 30 l»18 Copies of this pamphlet may be -had by any one at the following prices, postpaid : Per copy $0.50 Per dozen .".... 5.00 Per hundred 35.00 ' ■ 9/ COMMITTEES OF THE American Iron and Steel Institute Committee on Steel and Steel Products Chairman — E. H. Gary, chairman, United States Steel Cor- poration, 71 Broadway, New York ; vice-chairman — J. A. Far- rell, president, United States Steel Corporation, 71 Broadway, New York ; secretary — E. A. S. Clarke, president, Lackawanna Steel Co., 2 Rector Street, New York; L. E. Block, vice-presi- dent, Inland Steel Co., Chicago ; J. A. Burden, president, Burden Iron Co., Troy, N. Y. ; J. A. Campbell, president, Youngstown Sheet and Tube Co., Youngstown, Ohio; H. G. Dalton, Pickands, Mather & Co., Cleveland; A. C. Dinkey, president, Midvale Steel & Ordnance Co., Philadelphia; E. G. Grace, president, Bethlehem Steel Corporation, Bethlehem, Pa. ; A. F. Huston, president, Lukens Steel Co., C'oatesville, Pa. ; W. L. King, vice-president, Jones & Laughlin Steel Co., Pittsburgh ; C. M. Schwab, chairman, Bethlehem Steel Cor- poration, 111 Broadway, New York; J. A. Topping, chairman. Republic Iron & Steel Co., 17 Battery Place, New York ; assistant secretary— -H. H. Cook, American Iron and Steel Institute, 61 Broadway, New York. Subcommittee on Differentials Chairman — J. A. Farrell, president, United States Steel Corporation, 71 Broadway, New York; secretary — E. A. S. Clarke, president, Lackawanna Steel Co., 2 Rector Street, New York; A. C. Dinkey, president, Midvale Steel & Ordnance Co., Philadelphia ; E. G. Grace, president, Bethlehem Steel Corporation, Bethlehem, Pa. ; J, A. Topping, chairman, Re- public Iron & Steel Co., 17 Battery Place, New York. Subcommittee on Steel Distribution Chairman — J. A. ■ Farrell, president?, United States Steel Corporation, 71 Broadway, New York ; vice-chairman — J. B. Bonner, Wilkins Building, Washington, D. C. ; E. A. S. Clarke, president, Lackawanna Steel Co., 2 Rector Street. New York ; J. A. Topping, chairman, Republic Iron & Steel Co., 17 Battery Place, New York ; F. J. Hall, Central Iron & Steel Co., Harrisburg, Pa. ; William L. Hoffman, Brier Hill Steel Co., Philadelphia ; H. F. Holloway, Jones & Laughlin Steel Co., New York; O. P. Blake, Inland Steel Co., Wood- ward Building, Washington. Subcommittee on Sheet Steel Chairman — W. S. Horner, president, National Association of Sheet arid Tin Plate Manufacturers, Oliver Building, Pitts- burgh ; Walter C. Carroll, American Sheet & Tin Plate Co., Pittsburgh; Charles O. Hadley, Alan Wood Iron & Steel Co.. Widener Building, Philadelphia. 3 4 COMMITTEES Subcommittee on Ferroalloys Chairman — J. A. Farrell, president, United States Steel Corporation, 71 Broadway, New York ; secretary — A. A. Fowler, Rogers, Brown & Co., 30 Church Street, New York; C. A. Buck, vice-president, Bethlehem Steel Corporation, Beth- lehem, Pa.; E. A. S. Clarke, president, Lackawanna Steel Co., 2 Rector Street, New York ; D. G. Kerr, vice-president, U. S. Steel Corporation, 71 Broadway, New York ; E. J. Lavino, E. J. Lavino & Co., Bullitt Building, Philadelphia ; A. D. Ledoux, 15 William Street, New York; E. F. Price, Electro Metallurgical Co., 42nd Street Building, New York ; Frank Samuel, Harrison Building, Philadelphia ; F. W. White, presir dent, Mutual Chemical Co., 55 John Street, New York. <$ Subcommittee on Pig Iron, Iron Ore and Lake Trans- portation Chairman — H. G. Dalton, Pickands, Mather & Co., Cleve- land ; Pittsburgh Rep — C. D. Dyer, W. P. Snyder & Co., Pittsburgh ; Eastern Rep. — Leonard Peckitt, president, Em- pire Steel & Iron Co., Catasauqua, Pa. ; Buffalo Rep. — W. T. Shepard. Rogers, Brown & Co., Buffalo ; Southern Rep. — A. H. Woodward, Woodward Iron Co., Birmingham, Ala. ; Frank Billings, Tod-Stambaugh Co., Cleveland ; H. Coulby. president, Pittsburgh Steamship Co., Cleveland ; Frank B Richards, M. A. Hanna & Co., Cleveland; Horace S. Wilkin- son, Syracuse, N. Y. ; secretary — Amasa S. Mather, Pickands, Mather & Co., Cleveland. Subcommittee on Tubular Products Chairman — James A. Campbell, president, Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co., Youngstown, Ohio ; H. A. Beale, Jr., presi- dent, Parkesburg Iron Co., Parkesburg, Pa. ; L. M. John- son, general manager. A. M. Byers & Co., Pittsburgh ; Anson Mark, vice-president, Mark Manufacturing Co.. Chicago ; George Matheson, Jr., vice-president and general manager, Spang, Chalfant & Co., Inc., Pittsburgh; W. H. Rowe, president, Pittsburgh Steel Co., Pittsburgh ; E. Worces- ter, first vice-president, National Tube Co., Pittsburgh. Subcommittee on Tin Plate Chairman — J. I. Andrews, general manager sales, American Sheet & Tin Plate Co., Pittsburgh ; E. R. Crawford, presi- dent, McKeesport Tin Plate Co., McKeesport, Pa. ; E. T. Weir, president, Weirton Steel. Co., Weirton, W. Va. Subcom,mittee 'on Pig Tin Chairman — John Hughes, assistant to president, United States Steel Corporation. 71 Broadway, New York; E. R. Crawford, president, McKeesport Tin Plate Co., McKeesport, Pa. ; John A. Frye, ereneral purchasing agent, American Can COMMITTEES 5 Co., 120 Broadway, New York ; G. D. Dorsey, assistant man- ager metal department, National Lead Co., New York. Subcommittee on Scrap Iron and Steel Chairman — W. Vernon Phillips, Pennsylvania Building. Philadelphia ; secretary — C. A. Barnes, chief of the Bureau of Inspection and secretary of the American Board of Scrap Dealers, Philadelphia. Sellers of scrap — Charles Dreifus, Charles Dreifus & Co., Pittsburgh ; Joseph Michaels, Hyman-Michaels Co., Chicago ; Eli Joseph, Joseph Joseph & Brothers Co., New York. Manufacturers of open-hearth steel — H. B. Spackman, Lukens Steel Co., Coatesville, Pa. ; W. M. Tobias, Bethlehem Steel Co., Bethlehem, Pa. ; Charles E. McKillips, Carnegie Steel Co., Pittsburgh. Manufacturers of bar iron — John C. Brown, Lebanon Valley Iron & Steel Co., Lebanon, Pa. ; Walter C. Ely, Highland Iron & Steel Co., Terre Haute, Ind. Rerolling mills — D. C. Schonthal, West Virginia Rail Co., Huntington, W. Va. ; Arthur S. Hook, Calumet Steel Co., Chicago. Steel casting and electric furnace interests — T, E. Moritz, American Steel Foundries, Chicago ; Rodney Thayer, Penn Seaboard Steel Corporation, Philadelphia. Manufacturers of crucible steel — J. S. Pendleton, Carpen- ter Steel Co., Reading, Pa. Manufacturers of gray iron and malleable castings — Benjamin D. Fuller, Westinghouse Electric & Mfg. Co., Cleve- land. Pacific Coast — Emory E. Smith, U. S. Shipping Board Building, San Francisco, California. Subcommittee on Wire Products Chairman — F. Baackes, vice-president and general sales agent, American Steel & Wire Co., Chicago ; George A. Mason, manager of sales, Jones & Laughlin Steel Co., Pittsburgh ; John C. Neale, vice-president and general manager of sales, Midvale Steel & Ordnance Co., Philadelphia ; J. E. Frederick, secretary, Kokomo Steel & Wire Co., Kokomo, Ind. ; H, San- born Smith, vice-president and general manager sales, Gulf States Steel Co., Birmingham, Ala. Subcommittee on Wire Rope Chairman — Karl G. Roebling, general sales manager, John A. Roebling's Sons Co., 612 South Broad Street, Trenton, N. J. ; F. Baackes, vice-president and general sales agent, American Steel & Wire Co., Chicago ; John J. Broderick, presi- dent, Broderick & Bascom Rope Co. St., Louis. Subcommittee on Cold Rolled and Cold Drawn Steel i Chairman — F. N. Beegle, president, Union Drawn Steel Co., Beaver Falls, Pa. ; E. L. Parker, president, Columbia Steel b COMMITTEES Shafting Co., Pittsburgh ; Roland Gerry, assistant general sales manager, Jones & Laughlin Steel Co., Pittsburgh. Subcommittee on Malleable Castings Chairman — Frank J. Lanahan, president, Fort Pitt Mal- leable Iron Co., McKees Rocks, Pa. ; H. F. Pope, president. National Malleable Castings Co., Cleveland; J. C. Haswell. president, Dayton Malleable Iron Co., Dayton, Ohio; F. L. Sivyer, president, Northwestern Malleable Iron Co., Milwau- kee, Wis. ; Frederick Fraser, Fraser & Jones, Syracuse, N. Y. Subcommittee on Cast Iron Pipe Chairman — L. R. Lemoine, president, United States Cast Iron Pipe & Foundry Co., Philadelphia, Pa. ; W. H. Hulick. president, Warren Foundry & Machine Co., 11 Broadway, New York City ; A. M. Campbell, chairman, Cast Iron Pipe Association, Lynchburg, Va. Subcommittee on Traffic Conditions Chairman — Andrew G. Young, 71 Broadway, New York ; F. T. Bentley, traffic manager, Illinois Steel Co.. Chicago : D. C. Bihler, traffic manager, Carnegie Steel Co., Pittsburgh ; J. A. Coakley, division freight agent, American Steel & Wire Co., Cleveland ; H. C. Crawford, traffic manager, Cambria Steel Co., Philadelphia ; John A. Gross, traffic manager, Bethlehem Steel Co., Bethlehem, Pa. ; W. H. Higgins, traffic manager, Wheeling Steel & Iron Co., Wheeling, W. Va. ; W. E. Howes, traffic manager, Lackawanna Steel Co., Buffalo : C. L. Lingo, traffic manager, Inland Steel Co., Indiana Har- bor, Ind. ; H. R. Moore, traffic manager, Republic Iron & Steel Co., Youngstown, Ohio ; Chas. H. Muse, superintendent transportation, Frick Coke Co., Pittsburgh ; J. L. Roney, traffic manager, American Rolling Mill Co., Middletown, Ohio. Chronology of Price Fixing July 12, 1917 — Statement by the Secretary of War: "At the conference this morning between the Com- mittee of the American Iron and Steel Institute and the Secretary of War, the Secretary of the Navy, the Chair- man of the Shipping Board and Mr. Baruch, further discussion was had of the prospective demand upon the steel industry of the country for supplies of various steel products for carrying on the war. The steel men repeated their assurance that their entire product would be available for the need and that they were doing everything possible to stimulate an increased produc- tion and speed deliveries. The price to be paid for the iron and steel products furnished was left to be de- termined after the inquiry by the Federal Trade Com- mission is completed, with the understanding that the price, when fixed, would insure reasonable profits and be made with reference to the expanding needs of this vital and fundamental industry. ' "The representatives of the Government assured the Committee of the Steel Institute that it was the in- tention of the Government to distribute the war require- ments over the entire iron and steel producing ca- pacity of the country." Sept. 24, 1917 — Statement issued by Committee on Public Information (Official Bulletin, Sept. 25, 1917): "The President has approved an agreement between the War Industries Board and the steel men, fixing the following prices, which become effective immediately and are subject to revision Jan. 1, 1918, viz: Commodity Basis Price agreed upon Iron ore Lower Lake ports $5.05 per G. T. Coke Connellsville 6.00 per N. T. Pig iron 33.00 per G. T. Steel bars Pittsburgh-Chicago 2.90 per 100 lb. Shapes .Pittsburgh-Chicago 3.00 per 100 lb. Plates Pittsburgh-Chicago. 3.25 per 100 lb. "It was stipulated, first, that there should be no reduction in the present rate of wages; second, that the prices above named should be made to the public 7 8 CHRONOLOGY OF PRICE FIXING and to the Allies, as well as to the Government; and, third, that the steel men pledge themselves to exert every effort necessary to keep up the production to the maximum of the past, so long as the war lasts. "Measures will be taken by the War Industries Board for placing orders and supervising the output of the steel mills in such manner as to facilitate and expedite the requirements of the Government and its Allies for war purposes, and to supply the needs of the public according to their public importance and in the best interest of all, as far as practicable. "A spirit of co-operation was manifested by the steel men, and no doubt is entertained that every effort will be made to bring the production as nearly as possible up to the extraordinary demands resulting from the war." Oct. 11, 1917 — Statement issued by the War Industries Board of the Council of National Defense (Official Bulletin, Oct. 12, 1917): "The President has approved an agreement between the War Industries Board and the steel men, fixing the following maximum prices, which become effective im- mediately, and are subject to revision Jan. 1, 1918. Commodity Basis Price Blooms and bil- lets, 4x4 in. and larger . . .Pittsburgh-Youngstown $47 50 per G. T. Billets, under 4 x 4 in Pittsburgh- Youngstown 51.00 per G. T. Slabs Pittsburgh-Youngstown 50 00 per G. T. Sheet bars Pittsburgh-Youngstown 51.00 per G.T. Wire rods ..... Pittsburgh 57.00 per G. T. Shell bars. 3 to 5 in Pittsburgh 3.25 per 100 lb. Over 5 to S in Pittsburgh 3.50 per 100 lb. Over 8 to 10 in Pittsburgh 3.75 per 100 lb. Over 10 in. .. Pittsburgh 4.00 per 100 lb. Skelp, grooved. . Pittsburgh 2.90 per 100 lb. Skelp, universal. Pittsburgh 3.15 per 100 lb. Skelp, sheared. .Pittsburgh 3.25 per 100 lb. "The prices enumerated have been fixed by the President on the assurance of those representing the steel industry that these prices equitably adjust the CHRONOLOGY OF PRICE FIXING 9 relations of the steel interests to each other, and will assist them in fulfilling their obligations to give the country 100 per cent of production at not to exceed the prices heretofore announced. "Measures will be taken by the War Industries Board for placing orders and supervising the output of the steel mills in such manner as to facilitate and ex- pedite the requirements for war purposes of the Gov- ernment and those nations associated with us, and to supply the needs of the public according to their public importance and in the best interest of all as far as practicable. "A spirit of co-operation was manifested by the steel men and no doubt is entertained that every effort will be made to bring the production as nearly as possible up to the extraordinary demands resulting from the war." ' Nov. 5, 1917 — Announcement by Committee on Public Information (Official Bulletin, Nov. 6, 1917): "The President has approved an agreement made by the War Industries Board with the principal steel indus- tries of the United States, fixing maximum prices, sub- ject to revision Jan. 1, 1918, on certain steel articles, as follows: Sheets Per J00 lb No. 28 black sheets, f.o.b. Pittsburgh $5.00 No. 10 blue annealed sheets, f.o.b. Pittsburgh 4.25 No. 28 galvanized sheets, f.o.b. Pittsburgh 6.25 The above prices to apply to both Bessemer and open- hearth grades. Pipe On % in. to 3 in. black steel pipe — discount 52 and 5 and 2y 2 per cent, f.o.b. Pittsburgh. Cold Rolled Steel 17- per cent discount from March 15, 1915, list f.o.b. Pitts- burgh. Scrap f.o.b. Consuming point. No. 1 heavy melting $30.00 per G. T. Cast iron borings and machine shop turnings. 20.00 per G. T. No. 1 railroad wrought 35 00 per G. T. Wire Plain wire, f.o.b. Pittsburgh $3.25 per 100 lb 10 CHRONOLOGY OF PRICE FIXING Tin Plate Coke base, Bessemer and open-hearth, f.o.b. Pittsburgh, $7.75 per. 100 lb. box "In connection with the above, the iron and steel manufacturers have agreed promptly to adjust the maximum prices of all iron and steel products other than those on which prices have been agreed upon to the same general standard as those which have been announced. It is expected that this will be done promptly and consistently in line with the basic, inter- mediate, and finished products, for which definite maxi- mum prices have been established." Pursuant to the above announcement the Committee on Steel and Steel Products of the American Iron and Steel Institute received from a subcommittee reports based on information received from representative manufacturers of various other lines of steel and steel products, and from such reports and other data avail- able, the Committee reached a conclusion as to fair and reasonable prices for such products in line with the basic, intermediate, and finished products, for which definite maximum prices have been established, and recommended to the industry under dates of Nov. 13, Nov. 20 and Dec. 22, 1917, and Jan. 7, 1918, that such prices be adopted as maximum prices, to take effect immediately, to apply to -the requirements of the United States Government, to the requirements of the Allies and for domestic consumption within the United States. In making its recommendation, dated Jan. 7, 1918, the Committee added the following: "The recommendations so far made by the Commit- tee as to maximum prices, differentials, etc., cover the principal iron and steel products and the Committee does not at present deem it necessary to make further specific recommendations. "In view of President Wilson's statement under date of Nov. 5, 1917, that the iron and steel manufacturers have agreed promptly to adjust the maximum prices of all iron and steel products other than those on which prices have been agreed upon, the Committee now recommends to the iron and steel industry that the prices of all iron and steel products, maximum prices for which have not been agreed to with the "War In- dustries Board or recommended by the Committee, be promptly adjusted so as to be in line with the basic, in- CHRONOLOGY OF PRICE FIXING 11 termediate, and finished products for which definite maximum prices have been established. The Committee relies upon the patriotism and good faith of the iron and steel industry to accomplish this, and expresses the hope that all connected with the iron and steel in- dustry will co-operate in the proper spirit to this end." Dec. 28, 1917 — Announcement by Committee on Public Information (Official Bulletin, Dec. 29, 1917) : "The President has approved the recommendation of the War Industries Board that the maximum prices heretofore fixed by the President upon the recommenda- tion of the board upon ore, coke, pig iron, steel, and steel products, subject to revision on Jan. 1, 1918, be continued in effect until March 31, 1918. No new con- tracts calling for delivery of any of said commodities or articles on or after April 1, 1918, are to specify a price unless coupled with a clause making the price subject to revision by any authorized United States Government agency, so that all deliveries after that date shall not exceed the maximum price then in force, al- though ordered or contracted for in the meantime. "It is expected that all manufacturers and pro- ducers will observe the maximum prices now fixed." The Committee on Steel and Steel Products of the American Iron and Steel Institute calls the especial attention of the industry to the above announcement, which applies to all prices, differentials and extras recommended by the Committee. Under date of Feb. 21, 1918, the Chairman of the Committee on Steel and Steel Products of the American Iron and Steel Institute made an announcement can- celling differentials on iron and steel scrap, together with interpretations in respect of same which had pre- viously been announced, and recommended certain mod- ified differentials to be in effect on and after Feb. 21, 1918. These modified differentials appear under the proper heading in the August, 1918, issue of the American Iron and Steel Institute pamphlet. March 26, 1918 — Announcement by the Council of Na- tional Defense (Official Bulletin, March 27, 1918) : "The President has approved the recommendation of the Price Fixing Committee of the War Industries 12 CHRONOLOGY OF PRICE FIXING Board that the maximum prices heretofore fixed by the President upon the recommendation of the board upon ore, coke, steel, and steel products, subject to revision on April 1, 1918, be continued in effect until July 1, 1918; from April 1 to July 1, however, the maximum price of basic pig iron be reduced from $33 to $32 per gross ton, and that the maximum price of scrap steel be reduced from $30 to $29 per gross ton. No new contracts calling for delivery of any of said commodities or articles on or after July 1, 1918, are to specify a price unless coupled with a clause making the price subject to revision by any authorized United States 'Government agency, so that all deliveries after that date shall not exceed the maximum price then in force, although ordered or contracted for in the meantime. "It is expected that all manufacturers and pro- ducers will observe the maximum prices now fixed." Under date of March 28, 1918, the Chairman of the Committee on Steel and Steel Products of the American Iron and Steel Institute made the following statement: "Referring to the statement authorized by the Council of National Defense, under date of March 26, that 'The President has approved the recommenda- tion of the Price Fixing Committee of the War Indus- tries Board, that the maximum prices heretofore fixed by the President upon the recommendation of the board upon ore, coke, steel and steel products, subject to re- vision on April 1, 1918, be continued in effect until July 1, 1918; from April 1 to July 1, however, the maximum price of basic pig iron be reduced from $33 to $32 per gross ton, and that the maximum price of scrap steel be reduced from $30 to $29 per gross ton,' it should be explained that it is the understanding of this Committee that the reduction of $1 per gross ton is made on all prices of scrap, both base grades and differentials; the effect being to reduce by $1 per gross ton all prices shown in the differentials recommended by this Committee under date of February 21, 1918, and appearing on pages 14-A to 14-C inclusive of the list of maximum prices of iron and steel products, pub- lished by the American Iron and Steel Institute." Note: This refers to the pamphlet published in January, 1918. Under date of May 2, 1918, the Chairman of the CHRONOLOGY OF PRICE FIXING 13 Committee on Steel and Steel Products of the American Iron and Steel Institute, made the following statement: "Referring to the statement made by me under date of March 28, 1918, the War Industries Board has authorized the following ruling in respect of scrap iron and steel: "'(A) Consumers of scrap iron and steel employ- ing an agent to purchase scrap for them may, at their discretion, pay as compensation for such servica a sum not exceeding 0V2 per cent of the agreed price at which such material is to be delivered, in cases where the agent guarantees the quality and delivery of an agreed tonnage of the material. This compensation shall be shown as a separate charge in billing; the ma- terial may not be invoiced at any price in excess of the maximums announced. "'(B) Under no circumstances may a dealer or broker split or divide this extra sum which may be allowed him by a mill with any ether dealer, broker or producer, and the highest price that any one under any circumstances may pay is the maximum price as stated in the announcement of the War Industries Board under date of March 26, 1918/ " Under date of May 14, 1918, the Chairman of the Committee on Steel and Steel Products of the American Iron and Steel Institute made the following statement: "The War Industries Board has confirmed this Com- mittee's interpretation of President Wilson's announce- ment of December 28, 1917, viz: that all deliveries of iron ore, pig iron, bar iron, steel and steel products, made on and after April 1, 1918, under contracts entered into on and after December 28, 1917, shall not be in- voiced at prices higher than the maximum prices in effect at time of delivery, as specified in President Wilson's announcement of March 27, 1918. It is hoped that all buyers and sellers of any of the above products will be governed by this ruling." Under date of May 21, 1918, with correction under date of May 25, 1918, the Chairman of the Com- mittee on Steel and Steel Products of the American Iron and Steel Institute recommended certain changes and modifications in the maximum prices, differentials, etc., previously recommended by the Institute and pub- 14 CHRONOLOGY OF PRICE FIXING lished in its pamphlet dated January, 1918. The above mentioned modified maximum prices, differentials, ex- tras, etc., appear under the proper headings in the August, 1918, issue of the American Iron and Steel Institute pamphlet. June 21, 1918 — The War Industries Board authorized the following statement (Official Bulletin, June 24, 1918) : "The President has approved the agreement made by the Price Fixing Committee of the War Industries Board with the representatives of the iron ore, pig iron and steel interests, that the maximum prices now pre- vailing on iron ore, pig iron and iron and steel products be continued in effect for the three months ending- September 30, 1918, with the following exceptions: "1. Lake Superior Iron Ore. "Base prices of Lake Superior iron ore delivered to lower lake ports are increased 45c. per gross ton on and after July 1, 1918, subject to the following condition: These increased prices are based on the advances in rail freight rates effected June 25, 1918, and on the present lake rates and in the event of any increase or decrease in either rail or lake rates said prices shall be increased or decreased accordingly on all deliveries made during the continuance of such increased or de- creased freight rates. "2. On and after July 1, 1918, the basing point for steel bars, shapes and plates will be Pittsburgh, Pa. "No new contracts calling for delivery of any of the above commodities or articles on or after October 1, 1918, are to specify a price unless coupled with a clause making the price subject to revision by any au- thorized United States Government agency, so that all deliveries after that date shall not exceed the maximum price then in force, although ordered or contracted for in the meantime. It is expected that all manufacturers and producers will observe the maximum prices now fixed." Under date of July 16, 1918, the Chairman of the Committee on Steel and Steel Products of the American Iron and Steel Institute made an announcement modi- fying certain differentials on scrap iron and steel which are embodied under the proper headings in the Au- gust, 1918, issue of the American Tron and Steel Insti- tute pamphlet. CHRONOLOGY OF PRICE FIXING 15 Under date of July 30, 1918, the Chairman of the Committee on Steel and Steel Products of the American Iron and Steel Institute made an announcement in regard to prices and differentials for certain iron and steel products which are embodied under the proper headings in the August, 1918, issue of the American Iron and Steel Institute pamphlet. Under date of Aug. 12, 1918, the Chairman of the Committee on Steel and Steel Products of the American Iron and Steel Institute made the following statement: "In order that rolling mills manufacturing bar iron, and also open-hearth steel plants, may secure shipments of wrought iron and steel turnings, it is hereby recom- mended that for a period of 30 days, commencing Mon- day, Aug. 19, and expiring Sunday, Sept. 22, no wrought iron or steel turnings of any character be shipped to blast furnaces for the manufacture of pig iron, with the exception of turnings that are being used strictly for the manufacture of low-phosphorus pig iron by the fol- lowing interests: Midvale Steel & Ordnance Co., Coatesville, Pa. Robesonia Iron Company, Robesonia, Pa. Northern Iron Company, Standish, N. Y. Northern Iron Company, Port Henry, N. Y. Cranberry Furnace Company, Johnson City, Tenn. Delaware River Steel Company, Chester, Pa. The Thomas Furnace Company, Milwaukee, Wis. Eastern Steel Company, Pottstown, Pa. "In the event of the turnings being of such nature that they cannot be used by rolling mills or steel plants, on presentation of these facts to: "W. Vernon Phillips, Chairman, Subcommittee on Scrap Iron and Steel, Pennsylvania Building. Philadelphia, Pa., a special permit may be issued for such shipment. "In cases where parties desiring to comply with this recommendation are now under contract for shipments of borings or turnings to blast furnaces it is believed that cancellation of pro rata portions of such contracts can be arranged on application to the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Scrap Iron and Steel. "It is hoped that all interests concerned will rigidly follow this request, as it is of vital necessity at this time." 16 CHRONOLOGY OF PRICE FIXING August 27, 1918 — The War Industries Board authorized the following statement (Official Bulletin, August 30, 1918) : "At a meeting of the Price Fixing Committee, held Aug. 27, the following resolution was passed : " Be it Resolved, That where prices are stated to be fixed for the United States Government, the government's asso- ciated with it in this war, and the public (or primary civil- ian sales), the said prices are hereby declared to extend to the Government and civilians of the United States (including civilians of its territories and insular possessions), and to the following governments, i. e., Great Britain, France, Italy, Belgium and Japan. "And be it further Resolved, That these maximum prices shall not extend to purchases made by the civilians of the latter mentioned allied nations nor to the governments or civilians of nations other than those above enumerated." All prices, differentials and extras recommended by the Committee on Steel and Steel Products of the Amer- ican Iron and Steel Institute have the same application. Under date of September 12, 1918, the Chairman of the Com- mittee on Steel and Steel Products of the American Iron and Steel Institute issued a statement modifying prices, differen- tials, etc., on steel bands, hoops and strips, steel castings, tin- plate, and wire rope, all of which are embodied under the proper headings in the November, 1918, issue of the American Iron and Steel Institute pamphlet. September 24, 1918-^-The War Industries Board authorized the following statement (Official Bulletin, September 24, 1918) : " The President has approved the agreement made by the Price Fixing Committee of the War Industries Board with the representatives of the iron ore, pig iron and steel interests, that the maximum prices now prevailing on iron ore, pig iron and iron and steel products be continued in effect for CHRONOLOGY OF PRICE FIXING 17 the three months ending December 31st, 1918, with the fol- lowing exceptions : "1. Lake Superior Iron Ore. " Base prices of Lake Superior iron ore delivered to lower lake ports are increased 25c . per gross ton on and after October 1, 1918, subject to the following condition : These increased prices are based on the rail freight rates now in effect and on the present lake rates and in the event of any increase or decrease in either rail or lake rates said prices shall be in- creased or decreased accordingly on all deliveries made during the continuance of such increased or decreased freight rates. " 2. Pig Iron. "The base price on basic iron is increased to $33 f.o.b. furnace. The base price on No. 2 foundry iron is increased to $34 f.o.b. furnace. The price of standard Bessemer iron is fixed at $35.20 f.o.b. furnace. The above prices are subject to the following changes from previous practice as regards delivery : "(a) Pig iron produced in the Virginia, Tennessee and Birmingham districts and scattering districts South of the Ohio and Potomac Rivers, including furnaces at St. Louis, Mo., but not including furnaces bordering on the Ohio River, shall be sold on an f.o.b. Birmingham, Alabama, basis. "(b) Pig iron produced in the Eastern district, i.e., from all blast furnaces located East of the Allegheny Mountains and North of the Potomac River, shall be sold on an f.o.b. Pittsburgh basis. "(c) Pig iron from all other producing districts or furnaces shall be sold f.o.b. furnaces as heretofore. "No new contracts calling for delivery of any of the above commodities or articles on or after January 1, 1919, are to specify a price unless coupled with a clause making the price subject to revision by any authorized United States Govern- ment Agency, so that all deliveries after that date shall not exceed the maximum price then in force, although ordered or contracted for in the meantime. It is expected that all manufacturers and producers will observe the maximum prices now fixed." 18 CHRONOLOGY OF PRICE FIXING Under date of September 26, 1918, the Chairman of the Committee on Steel and Steel Products of the American Iron and Steel Institute issued the following statement : "The agreement made by the Price Fixing Committee of the War Industries Board with the representatives of the iron ore, pig iron and steel interests, approved by the Presi- dent and announced under date of September 24, 1918, in- creases prices of Lake Superior iron ore, and base prices on certain grades of pig iron, and makes changes from previous practice as regards delivery of pig iron ; all to be in effect for the three months ending December 31, 1918. " The Committee on Steel and Steel Products has re- ceived from a sub-committee reports based on information received from representative manufacturers of various lines of steel and steel products, and from such reports and other data available the Committee has concluded that certain changes and modifications in the maximum prices, differentials, extras, etc., as heretofore recommended by the Institute, are fair and reasonable ; and the Committee recommends that such revised maximum prices, differentials and extras be adopted to take effect on and after October 1, 1918." The above mentioned increased prices and changes ap- proved by the President, as well as the revised maximum prices, differentials and extras recommended by this Com- mittee, are embodied under the proper headings in the November, 1918, issue of the American Iron and Steel Institute pamphlet. Under date of September 26, 1918, on recommendation of the Subcommittee on Scrap Iron and Steel, the Chairman of the Committee on Steel and Steel Products of the American Iron and Steel Institute made the following announcement : "The Revenue Bill approved Oct. 3, 1917, imposing a war tax on freight, states that such tax shall be paid by the 'person, corporation, partnership or association paying for the services or facilities rendered.' "In cases where the prices on products of iron or steel contemplate delivery to buyer's works, the war tax on the freight is payable by the seller. The buyer may, at his CHRONOLOGY OF PRICE FIXING 19 option, agree to pay the war tax on the freight, but may not do so if such payment makes the price which he pays for the material exceed the maximum price . "Sellers of scrap iron and steel must deduct the freight, plus the war tax, in determining the maximum price f.o.b. shipping point." Under date of October 3, 1918, the Chairman of the Com- mittee on Steel and Steel Products of the American Iron and Steel Institute enumerated a number of corrections in the prices announced by the Committee on September 26, 1918, all of which will be found under the proper headings in the November, 1918, issue of the American Iron and Steel Institute pamphlet. Under date of October 10, 1918, the Chairman of the Committee on Steel and Steel Products of the American Iron and Steel Institute issued a statement concerning extras for packing for barbed wire ; also a statement concerning ware- house prices, all of which are embodied under the proper headings in the November, 1918, issue of the American Iron and Steel Institute pamphlet. Under date of October 17, 1918, the Chairman of the Com- mittee on Steel and Steel Products of the American Iron and Steel Institute issued a statement embodying changes in the maximum prices, differentials, etc., of iron bars previously recommended by the Institute and published in its pamphlets dated January, 1918, and August, 1918. These changes appear under the proper heading in the November, 1918, issue of the American Iron and Steel Institute pamphlet. Under date of November 14, 1918, the Chairman of the Committee on Steel and Steel Products of the American Iron and Steel Institute issued a statement embodying changes and modifications in the differentials and extras, etc., in pig iron, wire rods, and warehouse prices as heretofore recommended by the Institute, all of which are embodied in the proper headings in the November, 1918, issue of the American Iron and Steel Institute pamphlet. 20 ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS TO BE USED FOR ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR IRON OR STEEL ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS 21 TO BE USED FOR ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR IRON OR STEEL 22 ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS TO BE USED FOR ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR IRON OR STEEL ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS 23 TO BE USED FOR ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR IRON OR STEEL 24 ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS TO BE USED FOR ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR IRON OR STEEL FERROALLOYS ANNOUNCEMENTS 25 Announcements Regarding Ferroalloys and Manganese and their Ores Under date of May 16, 1918, the Chairman of the Committee on Steel and Steel Products of the American Iron and Steel Institute made the following statement: "As the result of an investigation in the trade made by the Subcommittee on Ferroalloys of the American Iron and Steel Institute, and of a meeting of the consumers of ferromanganese and spiegeleisen held in Pittsburgh on May 7, pursuant to call of the Sub- committee on Ferroalloys, and from other data avail- able, the Committee on Steel and Steel Products recom- mends to the trade that a manganese content of 7.0 per cent for ferromanganese, and 16 per cent for spie- geleisen be adopted as standard, instead of the existing current standards of 78 per cent to 82 per cent man- ganese in ferromanganese, and 19 per cent to 21 per cent manganese, or higher, in spiegeleisen; that de- liveries of material of the new recommended standard be accepted as good deliveries on existing contracts, with proper adjustment of tonnage and price; and that no ferromanganese or spiegeleisen be made hereafter of higher manganese content than as above recom- mended, except with the approval of this Committee, which will consider any special requests from consum- ers, who can show the necessity of a higher manganese content, when submitted through the Subcommittee on Ferroalloys. "The Committee on Steel and Steel Products is of opinion that a proper adjustment of tonnage would con- template the delivery of the same total tonnage of contained metallic manganese as is due on undelivered balances of existing contracts. "The above recommendations are made because of the necessity of the maximum possible conservation of shipping, and the consequent need to utilize domestic ores to the greatest extent possible. "The Committee relies on the patriotism and good faith of the iron and steel industry to accomplish this, and expresses the hope that all connected with the iron and steel industry will co-operate in the proper spirit to this end." 26 FERROALLOYS ANNOUNCEMENTS Under date of May 21, 1918, the Chairman of the Committee on Steel and Steel Products of the American Iron and Steel Institute made the following statement: "As a result of an investigation in the trade, made by the Subcommittee on Ferroalloys of the American Iron and Steel Institute, and of a meeting of the con- sumers of chrome ore for refractory purposes in steel manufacture, held in Pittsburgh on May 7, pursuant to call of the Subcommittee on Ferroalloys, and from other data available, the Committee on Steel and Steel Products recommends to the steel industry that it re- strict the use of chrome ore for direct refractory use to a maximum of 1V 2 lbs. per ton of open-hearth ingots; that it purchase for the above purposes only domestic or Canadian ores containing not to exceed 38 per cent chromic oxide, nor more than 35 per cent chromic oxide as an average, each carload to be con- sidered as a separate unit for analysis. The Committee recommends that the use of chrome brick and chrome cement do not exceed the equivalent of a maximum of Vi lb. chrome ore per ton of ingots. The Committee urges that every effort be made to find substitutes for chrome ore for refractory use in open-hearth steel mak- ing, with a view to effecting the maximum possible reduction in the use of chrome ore, without curtailing steel production. "The Committee further recommends that producers or sellers of chrome ore restrict the sales of such ores for refractory purposes to the above mentioned maxi- mum and average percentages of chromic oxide. "The stocks of foreign ores on hand, together with those to be brought in during the year ending April 1, 1919, will not permit the use by the ferrochrome and chemical trades of a chrome ore mixture averaging higher than 45 per cent chromic oxide. The Committee recommends that the ferrochrome and chemical trades begin at once the use of such mixture, acquiring promptly the domestic or Canadian ores necessary therefor. "This Committee will consider the requests of any steel manufacturer whose special conditions seem to require a greater consumption of chrome ore than above recommended, when such requests are submitted through the Subcommittee on Ferroalloys and have received its approval. FERROALLOYS ANNOUNCEMENTS 27 "The above recommendations are made because of the necessity for the maximum possible conservation of shipping, and the consequent need to utilize domestic and Canadian ores to the greatest extent possible. "The Committee relies on the patriotism and good faith of the iron and steel, ferrochrome and chemical industries to accomplish this, and expresses the hope that all connected with these industries, as well as the producers and sellers of chrome ores, will co-operate in the proper spirit to this end." Under date of June 8, 1918, the Secretary of the Committee on Steel and Steel Products of the Ameri- can Iron and Steel Institute sent the following letter to the manufacturers of chrome brick and chrome cement: "Referring to Judge Gary's announcement of May 21, in respect of chrome ore, as published in the 7?-o>? Age issue of May 23: "I am advised that the Committee's recommenda- tions that producers or sellers of chrome ores restrict the sales of such ores for refractory purposes to ores containing a maximum of 38 per cent chromic oxide and not more than 35 per cent chromic oxide as an average is not clearly understood to refer to sales of chrome ore for use in the manufacture of chrome brick and chrome cement. "This is to advise you that it was the Committee's intention to recommend that the sale, and consequently the purchase, of chrome ore for use in th« manufacture of chrome brick and chrome cement should be re- stricted to ores averaging not more than 35 per cent chromic oxide and containing not more than 38 per cent as a maximum. "I shall appreciate your advices that this is clearly Understood, and that you expect to govern yourself accordingly." Under date of July 16, 1918, the Chairman of the Committee on Steel and Steel Products of the American Iron and Steel Institute, made the following statement: "In a statement issued by me under date of May 16, 1918, the Committee on Steel and Steel Products 28 FERROALLOYS ANNOUNCEMENTS recommended to the trade that a manganese content of 70 per cent for ferromanganese, and 16 per cent for spiegeleisen be adopted as standard, and that de- liveries of material of the new recommended standard be accepted as good deliveries on existing contracts, with proper adjustment of tonnage and price. "In order to avoid possible misunderstanding the Committee now desires, to make it clear that its recom- mendation that deliveries of material of the new recommended standard be accepted as good deliveries on existing contracts was intended to refer to existing contracts for ferromanganese or spiegel of domestic manufacture only, and that the Committee is of opinion that contracts for foreign ferromanganese or spiegel- eisen in effect on May 16, 1918, should be filled in ac- cordance with the terms of the contract and current customs of the trade at the time the contracts were entered into. "The Committee recommends that importers and dealers in foreign ferromanganese and spiegel and pur- chasers thereof be governed accordingly." Under date of July 29, 1918, the Chairman of the Committee on Steel and Steel Products of the American Iron and Steel Institute made the following statement relative to chrome ore and its uses: "My announcement of May 21 with respect to the grades of chrome ore available for refractory purposes stated that no ore containing more than 38 per cent chromic oxide or averaging more than 35 per cent chromic oxide should be used for these purposes. A letter from the Secretary of this Committee to the manufacturers of chrome brick and chrome cement called their attention to the fact that the above recom- mendation was intended to apply to chrome ore for use in the manufacture of chrome brick and chrome cement. "Producers and dealers in chrome ore have advised the Subcommittee on Ferroalloys that in view of the higher prices being paid for the higher grades by the ferroalloys and chemical trades, sufficient quantities of chrome ore running below 38 per cent will probably not be available to meet the requirements of the refrac- tories trade to the extent recommended in my announce- ment of May 21. To meet these conditions, it has been FERROALLOYS ANNOUNCEMENTS 29 recommended that the chromic oxide limits for refractory- uses be increased, and it will therefore be in order, until further notice, for users of chrome ores for refractory pur- poses, including the manufacture of chrome brick and chrome cement, to purchase and use chrome ore for these purposes running not over 43 per cent chromic oxide and averaging not over 40 per cent chromic oxide, each carload to be con- sidered as a separate unit for analysis." Under date of September 26, 1918, the Chairman of the Committee on Steel and Steel Products of the American Iron and Steel Institute made the following statement : "The Committee, on recommendation of the Subcom- mittee on Ferroalloys, calls the attention of all users of domestic chrome ore for refractory purposes to the desirability of covering their current market requirements before the close of the domestic shipping season which, depending on weather conditions, will probably end in November next. " Some question has arisen among consumers of chrome ore for refractory purposes as to the proper procedure in cases where chrome ore, purchased with the expectation that it will not exceed 43 per cent in chromic oxide, upon receipt and analysis is found to contain more than 43 per cent in chromic oxide. In such cases, where it is desired to retain and use such ore, if full data is submitted to the Subcommittee on Ferroalloys, through its Secretary, Mr. A. A. Fowler, 30 Church Street, New York City, permission will be given to receive and use such chrome ore, unless in the judgment of the Subcommittee on Ferroalloys there are valid reasons to the contrary." Under date of September 26, 1918, the Secretary of the American Iron and Steel Institute sent the following letter to all steel manufacturers using chrome ore : " The Subcommittee on Ferroalloys desires to express to the iron and steel industry its appreciation of the very satis- factory results obtained in reducing the consumption of chrome ore in steel making. The Subcommittee desires definite information as to any cases where the restricted use of chrome ore may have seemed to work any injury in the quality of the product or in reducing the life of furnaces. The committee also desires to know whether any special increases in costs have resulted from the reduced use of chrome ore, or the sub- 30 FERROALLOYS ANNOUNCEMENTS stitution of other material for it. To this end the committee would be glad to have you give at the earliest possible date a specific answer to the following questions. ' ' 1 — Has the reduced use of chrome ore for refractory- purposes by your concern affected the quality or quantity of your ingot production ? " 2 — Has it, so far as you are able to observe, reduced the life of your furnaces, and if so to what extent has the reduced life affected your annual output of ingots or finished steel ? ' ' 3 — If the reduced consumption has increased or de- creased your costs, please indicate approximately to what extent, specifying how much of the increase or decrease is due to (a) quality of product, (b) amount of output, (c) reduced life of furnaces, and (d) direct expenses. " Judge Gary's announcement of May 21, 1918, urged the maximum possible reduction in the use of chrome ore with- out curtailing steel production, and it is very desirable that the Subcommittee be informed as to the real situation." Under date of November 1, 1918, the Secretary of the American Iron and Steel Institute sent the following letter to users of chrome ore for refractory purposes : " The Subcommittee on Ferro-alloys is gratified to note from the replies received to our letter of September 26th that the steel makers have not permitted the reduced consumption of chrome ore to interfere seriously with the quality or output of steel. We note, however, in some of the replies that a re- duced life of the furnaces resulted from cutting down the use of chrome ore, and that indirectly some loss of production has occurred. Also, that in seme cases the use of magnesite as a substitute has increased costs. "Mr. Sanford, of the War Industries Board, is of the opinion that the crisis in the chrome situation has been passed, and that the supplies of domestic ore are now of sufficient volume to permit the removal of restrictions from desirable use of chromite in the refractory trade. " In view of the above we beg to advise you that any in- creases in the use of chrome ore which will help to maintain quality, increase production or reduce costs should be en- couraged, and will meet with the approval of the American Iron and Steel Institute. " Please do not fail to note in your monthly report to the Institute any increase which may occur in the use of chrome ore by your works." ADDITIONAL FERROALLOY ANNOUNCEMENTS 31 TO BE USED FOR ADDITIONAL FERROALLOY ANNOUNCEMENTS 32 ADDITIONAL FERROALLOY ANNOUNCEMENTS TO BE USED FOR ADDITIONAL FERROALLOY ANNOUNCEMENTS ADDITIONAL FERROALLOY ANNOUNCEMENTS 33 TO BE USED FOR ADDITIONAL FERROALLOY ANNOUNCEMENTS 34 ADDITIONAL FERROALLOY ANNOUNCEMENTS TO BE USED FOR ADDITIONAL FERROALLOY ANNOUNCEMENTS ADDITIONAL FERROALLOY ANNOUNCEMENTS 35 TO BE USED FOR ADDITIONAL FERROALLOY ANNOUNCEMENTS 36 PITTSBURGH BASIS — YOUNGSTOWN BASIS PITTSBURGH BASIS— YOUNGSTOWN BASIS The established meaning of Pittsburgh basis or Youngstown basis is that the price is f.o.b. Pittsburgh or f.o.b. Youngstown, plus the official all-rail freight rate in effect from Pittsburgh or from Youngstown to destination on date of shipment, less the official all-rail freight rate in effect from seller's works to destination on date of shipment; and that the point of delivery is f.o.b. mill, except when otherwise specifically stated. Ruling When the base price of a material is named as f.o.b. Pittsburgh it must be delivered at such price at any point within the switching limits of Pittsburgh, as shown by the official switching tariffs, provided the through inbound rate from a point outside the Pittsburgh switching limits covers such delivery. The effect of this is that in the case of material shipped by a manufacturer whose plant is located within the Pittsburgh switching district to a consumer located in that district, the shipper must absorb the switching charge to the point of delivery covered by through inbound rates. This has been the long established practice of manu- facturers in the Pittsburgh district, and is based on the fact that manu- facturers located outside of Pittsburgh can effect delivery to Pittsburgh consumers without charges other than the through freight rate from their works to the Pittsburgh district, which creates a condition which must be met by manufacturers located in the Pittsburgh district. Exceptions to the above are as follows : 1. In the case of sales to railroads having tracks within the Pittsburgh switching district, a manufacturer whose plant is located within the Pitts- burgh switching district absorbs the switching charge to the nearest junc- tion point of the purchasing railroad only, provided such junction point is within the Pittsburgh switching district. 2. Owing to the fact that there are no sheet and tinplate mills in Pitts. burgh, it has been the custom for many years to add an arbitrary rate for delivery in the Pittsburgh district on sheets, tinplate and roofing, so that on these materials the price to a consumer in the Pittsburgh dis- trict is the base price plus the above mentioned arbitrary rates, which are as follows : Sheet and tinplate, carloads 5c per 100 lb. minimum Less than carloads 6c per 100 lb. minimum Painted and galvanized roofing, carloads 7c per 100 lb. minimum Less than carloads 8c per 100 lb. minimum The principle, as above established, for Pittsburgh as a basing point, with the exception of the arbitrary on sheets, tinplate and roofing, will apply where a price is named with any other point than Pittsburgh as a basing point. IRON ORE 37 Maximum Prices on Iron and Steel Products With Differentials and Extras upon by Government Officials and Committees of the American Iron and Steel Institute; together with Prices, Extras and Differentials recommended by the Committee on Steel and Steel Products of the American Iron and Steel Institute. Iron Ore (Base price approved by President Wilson, Sept. 24, 1917.) Base price for Mesabi Range non-Bessemer ore at Lower Lake ports, see page 7, per gross ton $5.05 With the customary differentials for other grades as shown in com- parison in the following table: Grades Per Cent Natural Iron Per Cent Phosphorus (Ore Dried at 212° F.) Price at Lower Lake Ports 55.00 55.00 51.50 51.50 .045 .045 $5.95 Mesabi Range Bessemer Old Range non-Bessemer Mesabi Range non-Bessemer.. . 5.70 5.20 5.05 The above prices are subject to the customary differentials for varia- tions in quality and analysis. Iron ore from other than Lake Superior districts will be based on the above prices, with the customary differentials, according to the district, that have heretofore obtained. By agreement with the War Industries Board, approved by the Presi- dent, June 22, 1918 (see page 14), and Sept. 24, 1918 (see pages 16 and 17), prices of Lake Superior ore were advanced, effective July 1, 1918, and Oct. 1, 1918. The prices which became effective on October 1 are shown in the following table : Grades Per Cent Natural Iron Per Cent Phosphorus (Ore Dried at 212° F.) Price at Lower Lake Ports 55.00 55.00 51.50 51.50 .045 .045 $6.65 Mesabi Range Bessemer Old Range non-Bessemer Mesabi Range non-Bessemer . . 6.40 5.90 5.75 The above prices are subject to the customary differentials for varia- tions in quality and analysis. The advanced prices are subject to the following conditions, viz.: "These increased prices are based on the rail freight rates now in effect, and on the present lake rates, and in the event of any increase or decrease in either rail or lake rates said prices shall be increased or de- creased accordingly on all deliveries made during the continuance of such increased or decreased freight rates." Prices of iron ores from other than Lake Superior districts were not advanced and continue to be based on the prices approved by the President Sept. 24, 1917, with the customary differentials, according to the district, that have heretofore obtained. 38 PIG IRON Pig Iron (Base prices approved by President Wilson, March 27, 1918 (see page 7), and Sept. 24, 1918 (see pages 16 and 17.) Base price for No. 2 foundry pig iron, f .o.b. furnace, per gross ton. .$34.00 Base price for basic pig iron, f .o.b. furnace, per gross ton 33.00 Base price for Bessemer pig iron, not over 3 per cent silicon, f.o.b. furnace, per gross ton 35.20 The above prices are subject to the following changes from previous practice as regards delivery : (a) Pig iron produced in the Virginia, Tennessee and Birmingham dis- tricts and the scattering districts south of the Ohio and Potomac rivers, including furnaces at St. Louis, Mo., but not including furnaces border- ing on the Ohio River, shall be sold on an f.o.b. Birmingham, Ala., basis. (6) Pig iron produced in the Eastern district, i.e., from all blast fur- naces located east of the Allegheny Mountains and north of the Potomac River, shall be sold on an f o.b. Pittsburgh basis. (c) Pig iron from all other producing districts or furnaces shall be sold f.o.b. furnace as heretofore. Subject to the following list of differentials and extras, recommended by the Committee on Steel and Steel Products of the American Iron and Steel Institute, Nov. 2, 1917, May 21, 1918, July 30, 1918, Sept. 26, 1918, and Nov. 14, 1918. The grade of No. 2 foundry iron to be equivalent in analysis to : Silicon 1 .75 to 2 .25 Sulphur Not over 0.05 No. 2 soft Southern iron equivalent to No. 2 foundry of same silicon content. Differentials from the above base price for No. 2 foundry iron to be made for the following grades : Forge or mill iron $1.00 per gross ton under base Malleable iron not over 2.25 silicon 0.50 per gross ton above base Malleable iron 2.25 to 2.75 silicon 1.25 per gross ton above base Malleable iron 2.75 to 3.00 silicon 3.00 per gross ton above base Manganese, sulphur and phosphorus variations to be adjusted as for- merly customary in each district, having respect to the base price. Where iron is sold by fracture, the usual grading prevailing in each district to continue. Foundry and Bessemer irons are subject to the following differentials for silicon, to be added to the base prices: Foundry Iron Silicon 1.00 to 1.75 $0.50 under base Silicon 1 .75 to 2.25 Base Silicon 2.25 to 2.75 $1 .25 Silicon 2.75 to 3.25 3.00 Silicon 3.25 to 3.75 5.00 Silicon 3.75 to 4.25 6.00 Silicon 4.25 to 4.75 7.00 Silicon 4.75 to 5.25 8.00 Silicon 5.25 to 5.75 9.00 Silicon 5.75 to 6.00 9.00 Bessemer Iron Silicon 3.00 to 3.50 $2.00 Silicon 3.50 to 4.00 3.00 Silicon 4.00 to 4.50 4.00 Silicon 4.50 to 5.00 5.00 PIG IRON 39 Charcoal Iron Southern or warm blast charcoal iron, ranging from 0.40 to 0.60 phos- phorus : For silicon up to 2.00 per cent, a maximum of $17.00 per gross ton over base. For silicon over 2.00 per cent, add to above differential $1.00 for each one-half per cent of silicon above 2 per cent. Cold blast charcoal iron, a maximum of $47.00 per gross ton above base, with customary reductions for lower grades, as recognized by the trade. Northern semi-cold blast iron, a maximum of $37.00 per gross ton above base. Lake Superior iron, $2.50 per gross ton above base for iron averaging 1.25 per cent silicon. Other grades to be adjusted as per the custom of the trade, depending upon the silicon, phosphorus and manganese con- tents of the iron. Muirkirk charcoal iron, a maximum of $37.00 per gross ton above base. All of these charcoal iron differentials to be considered in connection with the base price. High Silicon or Silvery Iron For iron containing : G per cent silicon $10.00 per gross ton above base 7 per cent silicon 11.00 per gross ton above base 8 per cent silicon 13.50 per gross ton above base 9 per cent silicon 15.50 per gross ton above base 10 per cent silicon 18.00 per gross ton above base Three dollars per gross ton advance for each 1 per cent silicon for 11 per cent and over. Bessemer Ferro -silicon For iron containing : 10 per cent silicon $23.00 per gross ton above base 11 per cent silicon 26.30 per gross ton above base 12 per cent silicon 29.60 per gross ton above base 13 per cent silicon 37.00 per gross ton above base 14 per cent silicon 45.00 per gross ton above base 15 per cent silicon 51.00 per gross ton above base 16 per cent silicon 54.00 per gross ton above base 17 per cent silicon 57.00 per gross ton above base 18 per cent silicon 60.00 per gross ton above base 19 per cent silicon 63.00 per gross ton above base 20 per cent silicon 66.00 per gross ton above base All the above differentials apply to ferro-silicon whether made in a blast furnace or in an electric furnace Low-Phosphorus Iron Iron containing phosphorus and sulphur not exceeding 0.04 and silicon not exceeding 2 per cent. For copper free iron — copper not exceeding 0.01 $20.00 per gross ton above base. For copper bearing iron — copper not exceeding 0.25. .$19.00 per gross ton above base. For copper bearing iron — copper not exceeding 0.50.. $18.00 per gross ton above base. For copper bearing iron — copper over 0.50 $17.00 per gross ton above base. A sliding scale of $1.50 per gross ton advance for each reduction in phosphorus of 0.005 per cent below 0.04 and $1.75 per gross ton advance for each 1 per cent silicon in excess of 2 per cent. 40 PIG IRON For iron with phosphorus over 0.04 use following scale: Add to Base Price Per Gross Ton Phosphorus Copper 0.04 Maximum Copper 0.25 Maximum Copper 0.50 Maximum Copper Over 0.50 $20.00 17.50 15.00 12.50 10.00 6.50 5.50 5.00 $19.00 16.50 14.25 12.00 9.50 6.59 5.50 5.00 Use Besse $18.00 15.75 13.50 11.50 9.25 6.50 5.50 5.00 mer Price $17.00 15 00 13.00 11.00 9.00 6 50 0.060 maximum 0.065 maximum 0.070 maximum 5 50 5.00 0.075-0.09 maximum Special Car Wheel or Cylinder Iron The price for Virginia or other special car wheel or cylinder irons con- taining over 1 .00 per cent manganese may be made by adding to the base price the following differentials for manganese : Manganese 1 .00 % to 1 .50 % add $.50 per ton Manganese 1.50% to 2.00% add 1.50 per ton Manganese 2.00 % to 2.50 % add 2.50 per ton Manganese 2.50% to 3.00% add 3.50 per ton Manganese 3.00 % to 3.50 % add 4.50 per ton Manganese 3.50% to 4.00% add 5.50 per ton Manganese 4.00% to 4.50% add 6.50 per ton Manganese 4.50% to 5.00% add 7.50 per ton Manganese 5.00% to 5.50% add 8.50 per ton Manganese 5.50 % to 6.00 % add 9.50 per ton Differentials All differentials on pig iron are to be added to or deducted from the base price of No. 2 foundry pig iron, except the silicon differentials for Bessemer iron, which are to be added to the base price of Bessemer iron not over 3 per cent silicon. The f.o.b. Birmingham and- Pittsburgh basis for pig iron does not apply to either charcoal or low-phosphorus iron. Prices for these irons continue to be f.o.b. furnace as heretofore, no matter where the furnace producing same is located. IRON AND STEEL SCRAP 41 Iron and Steel Scrap (Base prices approved by President Wilson, November 5, 1917.) Prices f.o.b. consuming point, see page 9 : No. 1 heavy melting scrap $30. 00 Cast iron borings and machine shop turnings 20. 00 No. 1 railroad wrought 35. 00 On December 27, 1917, the Chairman of the Committee on Steel and Steel Products of the American Iron and Steel Institute announced certain differentials on iron and steel scrap. By subsequent announcements under dates of February 21, 1918, March 28, 1918, May 2, 1918, May 21, 1918, July 16, 1918, July 30, 1918, and September 26, 1918, and by statement of the Council of National Defense under date of March 26, 1918, the above prices and said differentials were changed and modified. Such changes and modifications are embodied in the following schedule: No. 1. No. 1 Heavy Melting Steel Base Maximum $29.00 No scrap to be used for remelting into steel shall be dealt in at a price in excess of the maximum base. This shall include all steel, wrought iron, cast iron car wheels, malleable scrap or other grades to be melted in basic open-hearth furnaces (except as noted in clauses 2, 3 and 4). No. 2. Low Phosphorus Steel Scrap. (a) To be used only in plants operating acid open-hearth furnaces, crucibles or electric furnaces. This grade, which shall consist of billet, bloom, bar and plate crop-ends, axle butts and new mill plate shearings 3^ inch thick and heavier, no piece to weigh less than 10 pounds, all in charging-box shape and which will analyze 0.04 and under in both phos- phorus and sulphur, may be dealt in at a differential of not exceeding $10.00 per ton over the base price of heavy melting steel Maximum $39.00 Note. — Low phosphorus steel scrap may only be dealt in under schedule 2 (a) when it consists of the specific material stated therein. (b) All other grades of low phosphorus steel scrap to be used in such plants, which will analyze 0.04 and under in both phosphorus and sulphur, may be dealt in at a differential of not exceeding $7.50 per ton above the base price of heavy melting steel Maximum $36.50 Note. — Shell steel scrap and ship-plate shearings, when guaranteed 0.04 and under in phosphorus and sulphur, must be sold under schedule 2 (b). (c) Steel knuckles and couplers, rolled steel wheels, railway steel springs, carbon tool steel and similar material in quality and character, which will analyze .06 and under in phosphorus and sulphur, may be dealt in for use in such plants at a differential of not exceeding $5.00 per gross ton above the base price of heavy melting steel Maximum $34.00 42 IRON AND STEEL SCRAP Note. — Material under this classification may not be dealt in for use by basic open-hearth plants using charging boxes at a price in excess of the maximum allowed for heavy melt- ing steel ($29.00). No. 3. Steel rails 3 ft. and under, steel splice bars and steel rails, structural steel or similar scrap which has been especially sheared to short lengths for use in cupolas, hand- charging furnaces or for rerolling purposes, may be dealt in at a differential of not exceeding $5.00 above the base price of heavy melting steel Maximum $34.00 Note. — Material under this classification may not be dealt in for use by basic open-hearth plants using charging boxes at a price in excess of the maximum allowed for heavy melt- ing steel ($29.00). No. *4. Standard section old steel tee rails, free from frog, guard and switch rails, 56 lb. per yard and heavier, 5 ft. and over in length, suitable for and to be used only for rerolling purposes, may be dealt in at a differential of not exceeding $5.00 per gross ton over the price of heavy melting steel Maximum $34.00 No. 5. Nickel Steel. Nickel steel scrap, excluding turnings and containing not over one-half of 1 per cent of chrome, may be dealt in at the maximum price of heavy melting steel plus a differential of not exceeding $4.00 per ton per unit on the nickel content. No. 6. No. 1 Railroad Wrought Maximum $34.00 (a) No. 1 railroad wrought scrap may be dealt in at a price of not exceeding $34.00 per gross ton. (b) When wrought scrap is especially sheared or pre- pared for piling or faggoting purposes to lengths of not under 10 in. or over 24 in., it may be dealt in at a differ- ential of not exceeding $5.00 per ton over the base price of No. 1 railroad wrought, but this may not include short wrought or other material which has not been especially prepared Maximum $39.00 (c) Wrought-iron railroad angle or splice bars, iron or steel shafting, suitable for rerolling, old iron rails, iron boiler-plate cut apart in sheets and rings, wrought iron bridge scrap cut apart and similar wrought iron suitable for making sides and bottoms for box piling, may be dealt in at a differential of not exceeding $5.00 over the base price of No. 1 railroad wrought Maximum $39.00 (d) No. 1 yard wrought, railroad track scrap and short wrought, also wrought iron and steel pipe, when 1 in. and over in diameter, 2 ft. and over "in length, free from dirty, painted, enameled or coiled and bent material, may be dealt in at a maximum of $1.00 per ton under the base price of No. 1 railroad wrought Maximum $33.00 IRON AND STEEL SCRAP 43 (e) The commodity known in the trade as No. 1 bushel- ing scrap, when suitable for and to be used only by mills manufacturing bar iron, may be dealt in at a maximum of $3.00 per ton under the base price of No. 1 railroad wrought. Maximum $31.00 (f) Ungraded wrought iron and steel pipe and tubes, steel boiler-plate cut apart, in sheets and rings, country wrought and soft steel mixed, may be dealt in at a maxi- mum of $5.00 under the base price of No. 1 railroad wrought scrap Maximum $29.00 No. 7. Iron and steel railway axles, arch-bars and tran- soms, old locomotive tires smooth inside and sheet bar crop- ends, when suitable for and to be used only for rerolling purposes, may be dealt in at a differential of $12.50 per ton over the base price of No. 1 railroad wrought. • Maximum $46.50 No. 8. Cast Iron Scrap. (a) All cast iron scrap, whether broken or unbroken, in- cluding cast iron car wheels, may be dealt in at a maximum price of not exceeding that of heavy melting steel, except as noted in clause b Maximum $29,00 Note. — Burnt iron, burnt grate bars, stove plate, brake shoes, soil pipe, and all other inferior grades of cast scrap may not be dealt in at any price in excess of the maximum price of heavy melting steel. (b) Strictly No. 1 cast iron scrap in cupola shape, in pieces not exceeding 150 lbs., when suitable for and to be used only in cupolas or in puddling furnaces, may be dealt in at a differential of not exceeding $5.00 per gross ton over the maximum price of heavy melting steel Maximum $34.00 (c) Malleable scrap of all kinds may be dealt in at not exceeding the maximum price of heavy melting steel. (Ex- ception — as noted in clause d) Maximum $29.00 (d) Malleable scrap in cupola shape, in pieces not over 150 lb., when suitable for and to be used only in malleable works, may be dealt in at a differential of not exceeding $5.00 per ton over the maximum price of heavy melting steel Maximum $34.00 Note. — Cast iron scrap or malleable scrap of any descrip- tion may not be dealt in for use by basic open-hearth fur- naces at a price in excess of the maximum allowed for heavy melting steel ($29.00). No. 9. Machine Shop Turnings. (a) The term "machine shop turnings" shall apply to all grades of iron or- steel turnings except as noted in elauses b and c Maximum $19.00 Note. — No additional price will be allowed for shell turn- ings based on their analysis. 44 IRON AND STEEL SCRAP (b) Heavy axle and forge turnings, or their equivalent, may be dealt in at a price of not exceeding $5.00 par ton over the maximum price of machine shop turnings Maximum $24.00 Note. — Shell steel turnings may only be sold under schedule 9 (b) when the heavy cuts have been separated to conform with that schedule. (c) Nickel steel turnings containing not over one-half of 1 per cent of chrome may be dealt in at a price of not exceeding $5.00 per ton over the base price of machine shop turnings, plus a differential of not exceeding $4.00 per ton per unit on the. nickel content. No. 10. Cast Iron Borings Maximum $19 00 This classification shall cover all grades of cast iron borings except for the special purpose indicated in clause (a). (a) Cast iron borings and steel turnings, when suitable for and to be used only by chemical plants or plants operating for purposes other than the remanufacture into iron or steel products, may be dealt in at a differential of not exceeding $5.00 above the base price Maximum $24.00 The above prices are the maximum which may be paid ; buyers and sellers may contract at any price below the figures named. Commission (a) Consumers of scrap iron and steel employing an agent to purchase scrap for them may, at their discretion, pay as compensation for such service a sum not exceeding 33^ per cent of the agreed price at which such material is to be delivered, in cases where the agent guarantees the quality and delivery of an agreed tonnage of the material. This compensation shall be shown as a separate charge in billing ; the material may not be invoiced at any price in excess of the maximums announced. (b) Under no circumstances may a dealer or broker split or divide this extra sum which may be allowed him by a mill with any other dealer, broker or producer, and the highest price that anyone under any cir- cumstances may pay is the maximum price as stated in the above schedule. Note. — No charge for shearing or otherwise preparing scrap may be added to any of the differentials announced. War Tax on Freight Sellers of scrap iron and steel must deduct the freight, plus the war tax, in determining the maximum price f.o.b. shipping point. All the above prices and differentials are per gross ton of 2240 lbs., and in all cases include all freight and charges delivered f.o.b. at the consuming mill. For further information communicate with W. Vernon Phillips, Chairman, Subcommittee on Scrap Iron and Steel, American Iron and Steel Institute, Pennsylvania Building, Philadelphia. BLOOMS, BILLETS, SLABS AND SHEET BARS 45 Blooms, Billets, Slabs and Sheet Bars (for rerolling) (Base Prices approved by President Wilson, October 11, 1917) Base prices, per gross ton, f.o.b. Pittsburgh, Pa., or Youngs- town, Ohio, see page 8 : Blooms and billets 4 in. x 4 in. and larger $47.50 Billets smaller than 4 in. x 4 in 51.00 Slabs 50.00 Sheet bars 51.00 Subject to the following list of extras (to be added to the base price per gross ton of rerolling billets, slabs and sheet bars) recommended by the Committee on Steel and Steel Products of the American Iron and Steel Institute, Nov. 13. 1917: Extras for Carbon Up to and including 0.25 carbon Base 0.26 to 0.60 carbon $1-00 per gross ton Over 0.60 carbon 2.00 per gross ton Where range of carbons is specified, extra is to be based upon the mean of such carbons. Extras for Size and Cutting For cutting small billets $.50 per gross ton Slabs 16 sq. in. in area and larger Base On sheet bars and billets under 3% in. for random lengths down to 15 ft., no extra is to be charged, but regular charge of 50c. per ton is to be made for such bars and billets cut to exact lengths. Prices and extras apply only to material of standard speci- fications ; customary extras for special phosphorus, manga- nese, silicon, sulphur, etc., to apply. A slab is a rectangular section, the width of which is at least twice its thickness, and the cross-sectional area of which is not less than sixteen square inches. 46 SHELL BARS Shell Bars (Base Price approved by President Wilson, Oct. 11, 1917) Base price of steel shell bars, f.o.b. Pittsburgh, Pa., see page 8, per hundred pounds : 3 in. to 5 in $3.25 Over 5 in. to 8 in 3.50 Over 8 in. to 10 in 3.75 Over 10 in 4.00 Diameter of round and diagonal of gothic section or round cornered square are the governing dimensions. Material to be furnished in multiples of customers' unit, down to and including the single unit. Specifications to be practicable and satisfactory to the steel manufacturers so long as the specifications secure material suitable for the purpose intended. FORGING STEEL 47 Forging Steel (Billets, Blooms and Slabs) Base price recommended by the Committee on Steel and Steel Products of the American Iron and Steel Institute. Nov. 18, 1917: Base price per gross ton, f.o.b. Pittsburgh $66> Subject to the following extras in dollars per gross ton to be added to the base price per gross ton : 12.000 1b. Over and under, 12.000 lb Large size forging bloom extras each each Up to but not including 10 x 10 in Base $7 10 x 10 in. up to but not including 16 x t6 in. . $2 9 16 x 16 in. up to but not including 20 x 20 in. . 4 11 20 x 20 in. up to and including 24 x 24 in 6 13 For slabs, use the above extras for equivalent sectional area; and for slabs of greater equivalent' area than 24 x 24 in., use the above extras for 24 x 24 in. blooms. Usual carbon differentials and other extras as provided in the billet schedule to be added in addition to the above extras for forging quality, as follows: Extra for carbon Up to and including 0.2 5 per cent carbon. . . Base 0.26 to 0.60 per cent carbon $1 per gross ton Over 0.60 per cent carbon 2 per gross ton The above extras apply to all material sold for forging purposes. They also apply to either basic open-hearth or Bessemer steel. For forging into car axles only, blooms under 10 x 10 in. will carry an extra of $5 per ton over base price of rerolling billets (i. e., $47.50 per gross ton),. to which will.be added usual extras for carbon, as above. Above prices apply to standard specifications only Spe- cial analyses subject to negotiation. 48 FORGING INGOTS Forging Ingots (Basic or acid open-hearth steel) Base price and extras recommended by the Committee on Steel and Steel Products of the American Iron and Steel In- stitute, Dec. 22, 1917, and May 21, 1918: Base, up to and including 36-in. diameter, with carbon not over 0.25, cast in chilled molds, f.o.b. makers' works, per gross ton $73.00 Subject to the following extras in dollars per gross ton to be added to the base price per gross ton : For Size Over 36-in. diameter to and including 50-in. diameter, add to base price $4.00 Over 50-in. diameter to and including 60-in. diameter, add to base price 8.00 Under 20 inches diameter, add to base price 5.00 For chilled mold cast ingots over 10 ft. long add to base price 5.00 For Carbon Over 0.25 to and including 0.G0 carbon, add to base price . .• $1.00 Over GO carbon, add to base price 2.00 For sand-cast ingots, add to base price $10.00 Dimensions of hexagonal or octagonal ingots to be measured over flats. These prices apply to ingots for usual commercial forg- ings. Ingots for forgings of special analysis, tests or specifi- cations, and nickel or other alloys, are subject to special negotiation. STEEL BARS AND SMALL SHAPES 49 Steel Bars and Small Shapes Does not include shell steel. (Base price approved by President Wilson, Sept. 24, 1917 ) Base price of steel bars and small shapes (under 3 In.) f.o.b. Pittsburgh, Pa., see pages 7 and 14, per lb 2.90c. Subject to the following list of extras (in cents per lb. to be added to the base price per lb.) recommended by the Com- mittee on Steel and Steel Products of the American Iron and Steel Institute, Nov 1, 1917, May 21, 1918, and July 30, 1918: Rounds and Squares % to 3 1/16 in Base % to 11/16 in 05c. extra Y 2 to 9/16 in 10c. extra 7/16 in 20c. extra % in 25c. extra 11/32 in 30c. extra 5/16 in 35c. extra 9/32 in 40c. extra M in 50c. extra 15/64 in 75c. extra 7/32 in 1.00c. extra 3/16 in 1.25c. extra 3% to 3 9/16 in 075c. extra 3% to 4 1/16 in 125c. extra 4V 8 to 4 9/16 in 15c. extra 4% to 5 1/16 in 20c. extra 5Vs to 5 9/16 in 25c. extra 5% to 6 1/16 in 375c. extra 6y 8 to 6 9/16 in 50c. extra 6% to 7 1 / i in 625c. extra For intermediate sizes, the next higher extra to be charged in all cases. Flats 1 to 6 in. x % to 1 in Base 1 to 6 in. x 14 to 5/16 in 10c. extra 11/16 to 15/16 in. x % to % in 20c. extra 11/16 to 15/16 in. x % to 5/16 in 25c. extra 9/16 to % in. x % to y 2 in 25c. extra 9/16 to % in. x % to 5/16 in 35c. extra 1,2 in. x % to 7/16 in 50c. extra V 2 in. x % to 5/16 in 60c. extra 7/16 in. x % i n 70c extra 7/16 in. x 14 to 5/16 in 80c. extra % in. x % to 5/16 in 1.00c. extra 1% to 6 in. x 1 1/16 to 1 3/16 in 05c. extra 1% to 6 in. x 114 to 1% in 10c. extra 1 % to 6 in. x 1 % to 2 % in 15c. extra 3 y 8 to 6 in. -x 3 to 4 in , 20c. extra For intermediate sizes, the next higher extra to be charged in all cases. 50 STEEL BARS AND SMALL SHAPES Angles 1V& x iy« in. and wider, but under 3 in. wide x 3/16 in. and heavier 10c. extra l 1 /* x lY-i in. and wider, but under 3 in. wide x % in 15c. extra 1 x 1 to l ] /4 x 1^4 in. x 3/16 in. and heavier 15c. extra 1 x 1 to 1 % x 1 14 in. x y s in 20c. extra % x % in. x 3/16 in 20c. extra % x % in. x V s in 25c. extra % x % in. x 3/16 in 25c. extra % x % in. x y s in 30c. extra % x % in. x y s in 1.10c. extra % x % in. x 3/32 in 1.30c. extra V-2 x y 2 in. x y$ in 1.60c. extra x k x % in. x less than y s in 1.80c. extra 3 in. on one or both legs by less than % in. thick. .35c. extra Unequal leg angles are subject to special prices, which will be furnished on application. For intermediate sizes, the next higher extra to be charged in all cases. Channels 1 y> in. and wider, but under 3 in. wide x 3/16 in. and heavier 15c. extra iy 2 in. and wider, but under 3 in. wide x y$ in 25c. extra 1 to 114 in. x 3/16 in. and heavier 25c. extra 1 to 1*4 in. x ys in 35c. extra 1 to 1 % in. x 7/64 in 50c. extra % x % in. x 3/16 in. and heavier 30c. extra % and % in. x y$ in 40c. extra % and 7 /s in. x 7/64 in 55c. extra % x y$ in. and heavier 1.20c. extra 5g x 3/32 in 1.40c. extra V 2 x 7/6.4 in. and heavier 1.80c. extra Y 2 x 5/64 in 2.00c. extra For intermediate sizes, the next higher extra to be charged in all cases. Tees 114 x 1% in. and wider, but under 3 in. wide x 3/16 in. and heavier 20c. extra lxl to 114 xlH x 3/16 in. and heavier 40c. extra 1 x 1 to 1 14 x 1 14 x 14 in 50c extra % x % x 3/16 in 50c extra V 8 x 7 / 3 x y 3 in 60c. extra % x % x 3/16 in 60c. extra % x % x y$ in 70c. extra % x % x % in 1.30c. extra 1/2 x Ms x % in 1.80c. extra Unequal leg tees are subject to special prices, which will be furnished on application. For intermediate sizes, the. next higher extra to be charged in all cases. STEEL BARS AND SMALL SHAPES 51 Hexagons % to 3 in 15c. extra % to 11/16 in 25c. extra V 2 to 9/16 in 35c. extra 7/16 in 55c. extra % in - . . . .65c. extra 5/16 in 75c. extra li in 1.00c. extra For intermediate sizes, the next higher extra to be charged in all cases. Half Rounds 1 to 3 in 20c. extra % to 15/16 in 35c. extra % to 11/16 in 05c. extra y 2 to 9/16 in 70c. extra % to 7/16 in 1.10c. extra For intermediate sizes, the next higher extra to be charged in all cases. Half Ovals Gages shown are Birmingham Wire Gage 1 to 4 in. x % in. and thicker 25c. extra 1 to 4 in. x Nos. 7, 8, 9 and 3/16 in 35c. extra 1 to 4 in. x Nos. 10, 11, 12 and % in 50c. extra % to 15/16 in. x 3/16 in. and thicker 50c. extra % to 15/16 in. x Nos. 10, 11, 12 and % in 65c. extra % to 15/16 in. x Nos. 13, 14 and 15 80c. extra % to 11/16 in. x 5/32 in. and thicker 60c. extra % to 11/16 in. x Nos. 10, 11, 12 and % in 75c. extra % to 11/16 in. x Nos. 13, 14 and 15 90c. extra % to 9/16 in. x y s in. and thicker 80c. extra M» to 9/16 in. x Nos. 13, 14 and 15 1.05c. extra % to 7/16 in. x 3/32 in. and thicker 1.35c. extra % to 7/16 in. x Nos. 14 and 15 1.60c. extra For intermediate sizes, the next higher extra to be charged in all cases. Ovals % to 2% in. x % in. and thicker 20c. extra % to 2% in. x % in. to 5/16 in 30c. extra % to 2y 2 in. x 5/32 in. to 3/16 in 45c. extra % to 11/16 in. x 5/16 in. and thicker 35c. extra % to 11/16 in. x 3/16 in. to % in 50c. extra % to 11/16 in. x y 8 in. to 5/32 in 65c. extra % to 9/16 in. x % in. and thicker 55c. extra V 2 to 9/16 in. x y s in. to 3/16 in 70c. extra y 2 to 9/16 in. x 3/32 in 95c. extra % to 7/16 in. x 3/16 in. and thicker 95e. extra % to 7/16 in. x y s in. to 5/32 in 1.20c. extra % to 7/16 in. x 3/32 in 1.45c. extra For intermediate sizes, the next higher extra to be charged in all «cases. 52 STEEL BARS AND SMALL SHAPES Bands Bands are now shown on same list as hoops and strips. See page 56. Quantity Differentials All specifications for less than 2000 lb. of a size will be subject to the following extras, the total weight of a size ordered to determine the extra, regardless of length and regardless of exact quantity actually shipped. Quantities less than 2000 lb. but not less than 1000 lb 15c. extra Quantities less than 1000 lb 35c. extra Straightening Machine straightening 10c. extra Machine Cutting Rounds and Squares l'/ 2 in. and Larger to Specified Lengths Machine cutting to lengths over 48 in 15c. extra Machine cutting to lengths over 24 in. to 48 in., in- clusive : 2 5c. extra Machine cutting to lengths over 12 in. to 24 in., in- clusive 35c. extra Machine cutting to lengths of 12 in. and less, extra will be furnished on application, but will not be less than 45c. The above extras apply only to 0.50 carbon and under. Extras for machine cutting over 0.50 carbon will be furnished on application. Extras for machine cutting rounds and squares under iy 2 in., flats, etc., will De furnished on application. Cutting to Specified Lengths Other than machine cutting Cutting to lengths of 60 in. and over No charge Cutting to lengths over 48 in. to 59 in. inclusive.. .05c. extra Cutting to lengths over 24 in. to 48 in., inclusive. . ,10c. extra Cutting to lengths over 12 in. to 24 in., inclusive. . .20c. extra Cutting to lengths of 12 in. and less, extra will be furnished on application, but will not be less than " 30c. Concrete Reinforcing Bars ♦Twisted squares 125c. extra ♦Deformed sections 075c. extra ♦Full bar extras, as herein printed, apply in addition to extra shown opposite. STEEL BARS AND SMALL SHAPES 53 Rivet Rods ♦Medium steel Base •High tensile (subject to Navy specifications) .... .4.05c. extra Spring Steel ♦Railway spring steel 25c. extra Automobile spring steel 25c. extra Open-hearth vehicle spring steel 25c. extra (Full extras spring steel card Aug. 20, 1914, for size and cutting, etc., apply to last two items, in addition to extras shown opposite.) See page 55. Hoops Hoops are now shown on same list as bands and strips. See page 56. Tire ♦Iron finish, 1% x % in. and larger Base Iron finish under iy 2 in. x % in 15c. extra Planished and machine straightened 20c. extra (Extras per tire card of Sept. 1, 1909, for size and quan- tity apply to last two items, in addition to extras shown op- posite.) See page 61. Specifications and Inspection Material subject to Navy Department specifications and inspection 10c. extra Navy Dept. high tensile steel (except rivet rods) . .1.00c. extra Charges for other than mill inspection, such as "Lloyd's" or "American Bureau of Shipping," for buyer's account. Extras on special sections subject to determination. Carbon Extras If specified up to 0.20 per cent No extra If specified 0.21 per cent to 0.50 per cent 05c. extra If specified 0.51 per cent and over 15c. extra Forging Bars Extras on forging bars recommended by the Committee on Steel and Steel Products of the American Iron and Steel Institute, Dec. 22, 1917. Finished bars ordered for forging purposes .25c. extra. Full bar extras, as shown above, apply in addition to this extra. ♦Full bar extras, as herein printed, apply in addition to extra shown opposite. 54 RAIL STEEL BARS Rail Steel Bars (Rolled from Old Steel Rails) Base price and extras recommended by the Committee on Steel and Steel Products of the American Iron and Steel In- stitute, Dec. 22, 1917. Base price of rail steel bars, f.o.b. maker's mill, per 100 lb. $3.00 Subject to the following extras, in cents per 100 lb., to be added to the base price per 100 lb. : For Size Rounds, squares and flats, including deformed bars and twisted squares, take regular steel bar extras. 1 in. x 1 in. x % in. and larger angles, channel-flats, and cultivator beams Base U-bars, regular channels, harrow I bars, diamonds, triangulars, 1% in. x 1% in. x 3/16 in. and larger, tees, % in. x % in. x % in. and heavier, 1 in. x .% in. x y 8 in. and heavier angles, per 100 lb $0.10 1 i.n. x 1 in. x 3/16 in. to 1% in. x 1% in. x 3/16 in. tees, per 100 lb. 20 For Cutting to Length No extra charge for lengths 24 in. and over; under 24 in. will be subject to special negotiation. These prices do not apply to special sections which will be subject to special negotiation. SPRING STEEL CARD 55 Spring Steel Extras Card of Aug. 20, 1914, referred to on page 53. Extras for Size Flat IV* to 6 in. x No. 4 to y 2 in., inclusive Base 1 and iy 8 in. x No. 1 to No. 4, inclusive 10c. 1 to 3 in. x No. 5 to No. 7, inclusive 25c. % and 15/16 in. x No. 1 to No. 7, inclusive 25c. % to 11/16 in. x No. 1 to No. 7, inclusive 50c. % to 3 in. x No. 8 to No. 10, inclusive 50c. % to 3 in. x No. 11 to No. 16, inclusive 75c. % to 3 in. x No. 17 to No. 20, inclusive 1.10c. % to % in. x No. 10 to No. 16, inclusive 2.00c. % to % in. x No. 17 to No. 20, inclusive 2.50c. % to % in. x No. 21 to No. 24, inclusive 3.00c. Round and Square % to 1 V2 inches, inclusive Base y 2 to 9/16 inch, inclusive 10c. % to 7/16 inch, inclusive 25c. 5/16 inch 50c. Vi and 9/32 in. inclusive 75c. On intermediate sizes, the extra for next lighter size will apply. Quantity Differentials All specifications for less than 2000 lb. of a size will be subject to the following extras, the total weight of a size ordered to determine the extra regardless of length and re- gardless of exact quantity actually shipped. Quantities less than 2000 lb., but not less than 1000 lb 15c. extra Quantities less than 1000 lb 35c. extra Extras for Cutting No charge for shearing to specified lengths 5 ft. and over. Shearing to specified lengths over 2 ft. to 5 ft., .10c. per lb. Shearing to specified lengths 2 ft. and under, subject to special arrangement. Note. — Extras are given in cents per pound. 56 STEEL BANDS, HOOPS AND STRIPS Steel Bands, Hoops and Strips Base price and extras for steel bands, hoops and strips, recommended by the Committee on Steel and Steel Products of the American Iron and Steel Institute, May 21, 1918, and Sept. 12, 1918: Steel bands $3.50 per 100-lb., f.o.b. Pittsburgh Steel hoops 3.50 per 100-lb., f.o.b. Pittsburgh Hot rolled strip steel 3.50 per 100-lb., f.o.b. Pittsburgh Subject to following list of extras and differentials : Extras for Size Thickness Extra Thickness Extra Gage Decimal for size Gage Decimal for size Width— % in- Width— 9/16 in. 3/16 in. .1875 $0.75 3/16 in. .1875 $0.40 7 .180 .75 7 .180 .40 8 .165 .75 8 .165 .40 9 .148 .75 9 .148 .40 10 .134 1.00 10 .134 .45 Vs .125 1.00 % .125 .45 11 .120 1.00 11 .120 .45 12 .109 1,00 12 .109 .45 13 .095 1.10 13 .095 .55 14 .083 1.10 14 .083 .55 15 .072 1.20 15 .072 .55 16 .065 1.30 16 .065 .65 17 .058 1.45 17 .058 .65 18 .049 1.60 18 .049 .70 Width-7/16 in. |J Io3S 'M 3/16 in. .1875 .70 21 .032 1.00 7 .180 .70 22 .028 1.15 8 .165 .70 23 .025 1.35 9 .148 .70 10 .134 .85 Width — % in. % .125 .85 3/16 in. .1875 .40 11 .120 .85 7 .180 .40 12 .109 .85 8 .165 .40 13 .095 .90 9 .148 .40 14 .083 .90 10 .134 .45 15 .072 .90 % .125 .45 16 .065 1.00 11 .120 .45 17 .058 1.10 12 .109 .45 18 .049 1.35 13 .095 .50 19 .042 1.50 14 .083 .50 „..,.. -. . 15 .072 .50 Width— % in. 16 065 60 3/16 in. .1875 .45 17 .058 .60 7 .180 .45 18 .049 .65 8 .165 .45 19 .042 .70 9 .148 .45 20 .035 .80 10 .134 .55 21 .032 .95 % .125 .55 22 .028 1.10 11 .120 .55 23 .025 1.30 12 .109 .55 _.. ... _ ... . 13 .095 .65 Width— 11/16 in. 14 .083 .65 3/16 in. .1875 .30 15 .072 .65 7 .180 .30 16 .065 .75 8 .165 .30 17 .058 .75 9 .148 .30 18 .049 .80 10 .134 .40 19 .042 .85 % .125 .40 20 .035 .95 11 .120 .40 21 .032 1.15 12 .109 .40 22 .028 1.35 13 .095 .45 STEEL BANDS, HOOPS AND STRIPS 57 Thickness Extra Thickness Extra Gage Decimal for size Gage Decimal for size Width— 11/16 in. Width— % in . 14 in .083 $0.45 15 in. .072 $0.30 15 .072 .45 16 .065 .35 16 .065 .55 17 .058 .40 17 .058 .55 18 .049 .40 18 .049 .60 19 .042 .45 19 .042 .65 20 .035 .55 20 .035 .75 21 .032 .65 21 .032 .90 22 .028 .85 22 .028 1.05 23 .025 1.10 23 .025 1.25 Width — % in Width— 15/16 in. 3/16 in. .1875 .30 3/16 in 7 .1875 .180 .10 .10 7 .180 .30 8 .165 .H> 8 .165 .30 9 .148 .10 9 10 a 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 .148 .134 .125 .120 .109 .095 .083 .072 .065 .058 .049 .042 .035 .032 .028 .025 .30 .35 .35 .35 .35 .40 .40 .40 .50 .50 .55 .60 .65 .75 .95 1.20 10 Vs 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 .134 .125 .120 .109 .095 .083 .072 .065 .058 .049 .042 .035 .032 .028 .025 .15 .15 .15 .15 .20 .20 .20 .25 .25 .30 .35 .45 .65 .85 1.10 Width— 13/16 in. Width— 1 in. 3/16' in .20 3/16 in .1875 .05 7 .180 .20 7 .180 .05 8 .165 .20 8 .165 .05 9 .148 .20 9 .148 .©5 10 .134 .30 10 .134 .15 Vs .125 .30 a .125 .15 11 .120 .30 .120 .15 12 .109 .30 12 .109 .15 13 .095 .40 13 .095 .20 14 .083 .40 14 .083 .20 15 .072 .40 15 .072 .20 16 .065 .50 16 .065 .25 17 .058 .50 17 .058 .25 18 .049 .55 18 .049 .30 19 .042 .60 19 .042 .35 20 .035 .65 20 .035 .45 21 ".032 .75 21 .032 .65 22 . .028 .95 22 .028 .85 23 .025 1.20 23 .025 1.10 Width— % in. Width— -1 1/16 in. to 1% in. 3/16 in. .1875 .15 3/16 in .1875 .05 7 .180 .15 7 .180 .05 8 .165 .15 8 .165 .05 9 .148 .15 9 .148 .05 10 .134 .25 10 .134 .10 % .125 .25 il .125 .10 11 .120 .25 .120 .10 1 o .109 .25 12 .109 .10 13 .095 .30 13 .095 .15 14 .083 .30 14 .083 .15 58 STEEL BANDS, HOOPS AND STRIPS Thickness Extra Gage Decimal for size Width— 1 1/16 in. to 1% in. Thickness Extra Gage Decimal for size Width— 3 1/16 in. to 3% in 15 in. .072 $0.15 3/16 in. .1875 Base 16 .065 .20 7 .180 Base 17 .058 .25 8 .165 Base 18 .049 .25 9 .148 Base 19 .042 .30 10 .134 $0.05 20 .035 .45 11 .125 .05 21 .032 .65 .120 .05 22 .028 .85 12 .109 .05 13 .095 .10 Width- -1 7/16 in. to 2 in. 14 .083 .15 3/16 in. 7 .1875 .180 Base Base 15 16 .072 .065 .20 .30 g .165 Base 17 .058 .40 9 .148 Base 18 .049 .55 10 .134 .05 19 .042 .75 % .125 .05 20 .035 1.00 11 12 13 14 .120 .109 .095 083 .05 .05 .10 .10 Width— 3/16 in. 7 -3 9/16 in. .1875 .180 to 4 in. Base Base 15 .072 .10 8 .165 Base 16 17 .065 .058 .10 .15 9 10 .148 .134 Base .05 18 19 20 21 22 .049 .042 .035 .032 .028 .20 .25 .50 .70 .95 y 8 11 12 13 14 15 .125 .120 .109 .095 .083 .072 .05 .05 .05 .10 .15 .20 Width— I 1/16 in. to 2V 2 in. 16 .06* .30 3/16 in. .1875 Base 17 .058 .45 7 .180 Base 18 .049 .70 8 .165 Base 19 .042 .90 9 .148 Base 20 .035 1.15 10 .134 .05 % .125 .05 Width- -4 1/16 in. to 5 in. 11 .120 .05 3/16 in. .1875 Base 12 .109 .05 7 .180 Base 13 .095 .10 8 .165 Base 14 .083 .10 9 .148 Base 15 .072 .10 10 .134 .10 16 .065 .15 a .125 .10 17 .058 .20 .120 .10 18 .049 .30 12 .109 .10 19 .042 .40 13 .095 .15 20 .035 .60 14 .083 .20 21 .032 .90 15 .072 .30 Width —2 9/16 in to 3 in. 16 .065 .50 3/16 in. .1875 Base 17 .058 .75 7 .180 Base 18 .049 1.00 8 .165 Base 19 .042 1.20 9 .148 Base 20 .035 1.^0 10 a .134 .125 .05 .05 Width — 5% in. to 6 in. .120 .05 3/16 in. .1875 Base 12 .109 .05 7 .180 Base 13 .095 .10 8 .165 Base 14 .083 .10 9 .148 Base 15 .072 .10 10 .134 .10 16 .065 .15 Vs .125 .10 17 .058 .20 11 .120 .10 18 .049 .30 12 .109 .10 19 .042 .40 13 .095 .20 20 .035 .60 14 .083 .30 21 .032 1.00 15 .072 .40 STEEL BANDS, HOOPS AND STRIPS 59 Thickness Extra Thickness *?*[* Gage Decimal for size Gage Decimal for size Width— 5 y 8 in. to 6 in. Width— 10 1/16 in. to 12% in. 16 in. .065 $0.70 3/16 in. .1875 $0.20 17 .058 .90 7 .180 .20 18 .049 1.00 8 .165 .20 19 .042 1.20 9 o .148 .20 Width— 6 1/16 in. to 8 in. % .125 .30 3/16 in. .1875 .10 \\ \$ ; 30 7 .180 .10 \i -in : q \: 'Ml .^O « ° 65 125 11 120 -20 Width— 12 9/16 in. to 15 in. 13 1095 '.30 3/16 in. .1875 .30 L4 .083 .45 7 .180 .30 15 .072 .60 8 .165 .30 16 .065 .80 9 .148 .30 17 .058 1.00 10 .134 .40 18 .049 1.20 V s .125 .40 11 .120 .40 Width— 8 1/16 in. to 10 in. 12 .109 .40 3/16 in. .1875 .10 }3 095 .60 7 .180 .10 I 4 083 • ao I HI ;J8 Width— 15 1/16 in. and wider 10 !l34 '.20 3/16 in .1875 .40 i/ 8 .125 .20 7 .180 .40 II .120 .20 8 .165 .40 12 .109 .20 9 .148 .40 13 .095 .40 10 .134 .60 14 .083 .55 y 8 .125 .60 15 .072 .80 11 .120 .60 16 .065 1.05 12 .109 .60 17 .058 1.25 13 .095 .75 18 .049 1.45 14 .083 1.00 Birmingham wire gage applies on this list. Additional Extras Per 100 lbs. to be added to the base price. For deep stamping or drawing quality steel $0.25 extra For extra deep stamping or drawing quality steel 50 extra Cutting to length 60 in. and over on special stamp- ing quality steel, without end pieces 10 per cent extra Annealing $0.30 extra Cutting to Specified Lengths Cutting to lengths of 60 in. and over No charge Cutting to lengths over 48 in. to 59 in., inclusive. $0.05 extra Cutting to lengths ever 24 in. to 48 in., inclusive. .10 extra Cutting to lengths over 12 in. to 24 in., inclusive. .20 extra Extra for cutting to specified lengths 12 in. and less will be furnished on application, but will not be less than 30 extra For rounding one end of cut hoop and bands 05 extra For rounding both ends of cut hoop and bands.. .10 extra 60 STEEL BANDS, HOOPS AND STRIPS For intermediate gages the extra for the next lighter gage will be charged. Rolling of lighter gages than indicated on this list and the extras to apply are subject to special arrangements. Extras for flaring and galvanizing will be quoted on application. Extras for packing in barrels, casks and boxes will be quoted on application. Exemptions Extras for cutting and rounding one end of hoops will be waived on all widths when ordered in carload lots for cooperage purposes. Quantity Differentials All specifications for less than 2000 lb. of a size will be subject to the following extras, the total weight of a size ordered to determine the extra regardless of length and re- gardless of exact quantity actually shipped. Quantities less than 2000 lb., but not less than 1000 lb $0.15 extra Quantities less than 1000 lb 35 extra Slitting and Pickling Extras Gage Slitting Pickling 3/16 in. -7 -8 and 9 $0.25 $0.25 -10-11 and 12 .25 .25 13 .25 .30 14 .25 .35 15 .40 .40 16 .40 .45 17 .40 .50 18 .55 .55 19 .55 .60 20 .55 .65 Includes liming or oiling. Carbon Extras For sizes 6 in. and narrower x 12-gage or heavier: Tf specified up to 0.20 per cent No extra If specified 0.21 per cent to 0.50 per cent $0.05 extra If specified 0.51 per cent and over 15 extra For other sizes and gages, or special quality, carbon extras on application. Specifications and inspection : Material subject to Navy Department specifications and inspection $0.10 extra Navy Department high-tensile steel... 1.00 extra Charges for other than mill inspection, such as "Lloyd's" or "American Bureau of Shipping," for buyer's account. STEEL TIRE CARD 61 Steel Tire Extras Card of Sept. 1, 1909, referred to on page 53 1 in. x % in. and heavier Base iy 2 in. x 3/16 in. and 7/32 in 10c. 1 in. to 1 7/16 x 3/16 and 7/32 in 15c. 1 in. to 1 7/16 x y 8 in 25c. % in. x % in 15c. Vs in. x 3/16 and 7/32 in 25c. % in. x % and 5/32 in , 30c. % in. x Yi in 15c. % in. x 3/16 and 7/32 in 40c. % in. x Vs and 5/32 in 50c. % in.x 3/16 in 50c. % in. x Vs and 5/32 in 55c. Extras are given in cents per lb. For intermediate sizes, the next higher extra to be charged in all cases. Sizes not shown are subject to special arrangement. Quantity Differentials All specifications for less than 2000 lbs. of a size will be subject to the following extras, the total weight of a size ordered to determine the extra regardless of lengths and re- gardless of exact quantity actually shipped. Quantities less than 2000 lbs. but not less than 1000 lbs : .15c. per lb. Quantities less than 1000 lbs .'35c. per lb. No extra charge for cutting to tire lengths. 62 IRON BARS Iron Bars Base price recommended by the Committee on Steel and Steel Products of the American Iron and Steel Institute, Nov. 13., 1917, May 21, 1918, and Oct. 17, 1918: Per 100 lb. Common Merchant Iron $3.50 base Refined Iron made from all selected scrap 75 extra Refined Iron made from puddle iron and selected scrap 1 .50 extra Above grades are subject to the extras for size, quantity, etc., shown below. Established custom as regards delivery point to govern. Rounds and squares, 34 in. and smaller, and all rounds and squares over 1J4 in., may be graded as Refined Iron. Light bands, as per National List, may be graded as Refined Iron. Sizes above base sizes in flats, may be graded as Refined Iron. Flats from 1 in. to 4 in. wide, by 34 in- to 1 in. thick inclusive, are fur- nished in Common Merchant Iron; smaller flats may be graded as Refined Iron. Hexagons, ovals, half ovals, half rounds, and fender, round edge and round edge tire irons may be graded as Refined Iron. Common Merchant Iron is the term applied to material made entirely from common scrap. Refined Iron is the term applied to material made entirely from selected wrought scrap, or made from puddle bar and selected wrought scrap. Above prices do not apply to specification or test irons, which are subject to negotiation. Rounds and Squares Per 100 lb. 1 to 1 % Base 2 to 2% $0.10 extra 3 to 3}4 25 extra 3% to 4 40 extra 434 to 434 50 extra 45^ to 5 65 extra 534 to 6 90 extra 634 to 634 1.10 extra 6% to 734 1-25 extra % to % 05 extra % to "/fe 10 extra 34 to % 15 extra 7 /fe to 15 / 2 20 extra % to 13 /& 25 extra % to n 4i 35 extra 34 to %X 45 extra 7 42 70 extra 8 /jf 6 1 .25 extra Heavy Band Iron Per 100 lb. SJi to 10 x M to -V 6 $0.35 extra 7 to 8 x M to 5 /(6 35 extra 634 to 6M x M to ^ 25 extra 43^ to 6 x M to Ve ' 15 extra 13-3 to 4 x 34 to % 10 extra 1 to 1M x M to 5 /[ 6 15 extra M to %«x M to 5 /f 6 25 extra y 8 to %xMto^ 40 extra 34 to % x M to % 50 extra % to lii x 34 to 5 4 6 75 extra Heavy bands, 7 /& in. thick, 5c. per 100 lb. higher than 34 to 5 /f 6 thick. Bevel edge shaft iron, 5c. higher than same size of heavy bands. IRON BARS 63 Flats Per 100 lb 1J4 to 4 x, y 8 to 1 Base 434 to 6 x ^ to 1 $0.05 extra 434 to 6 x lVfe t j IK 20 extra 634 to 8 x Y 8 to 1 30 extra 6J4 to 8 x lVf 6 to 1^ 30 extra 8% to 10 x Ys to 1 : 40 extra 1% to 4 xiy 8 tol}4 15 extra 2 to 4 x \y 8 to 2 25 extra 434 to 6 x 1^ to 2 30 extra 634 to 8 x iy 8 to 2 40 extra 834 to 10 x IV K to 13^ 45 extra 834 to 10 x iy 8 to 2 50 extra 2 to 4 x 23^ to 3 30 extra 434 to 6 x 23^ to 3 40 extra 634 to 8 x 23^ to 3 50 extra \y 8 to l^x Ys to 1 05 extra 1 to lVfi x Ys to K 10 extra M to 15 ix ^ to M 20 extra ^ to n / K x % to ^ 25 extra K to 9 /f 6 x % to V 2 45 extra Light Bands Per 100 lb. 7 to 8 x No. 9 to 3 4 6 $0.45 extra 7 to 8 x Nos. 10, 11, 12 50 extra 634 to 6% x No. 9 to 3 4 6 35 extra 634 to 6M x Nos. 10, 11, 12 40 extra 434 to 6 x No. 9 to Vv, 25 extra 434 to 6 x Nos. 10, 11, 12 30 extra 134 to 4 x No. 9 to 3 4 6 20 extra 134 to 4 x Nos. 10, 11, 12 25 extra 1 to 1% x No. 9 to % 25 extra 1 to lViis x Nos. 10, 11, 12 30 extra l % to % x No. 9 to % 30 extra "/£ to % x Nos. 10, 11, 12 35 extra x Vm to M x No. 9 to % 40 extra l V6 to % x Nos. 10, 11, 12 45 extra % to Y 8 x No. 9 to % 50 extra % to Y 8 x Nos. 10, 11, 12 55 extra 7 /f6 to H x No. 9 to % 65 extra 7 /ii> to y 2 x Nos. 10, 11, 12 70 extra Y 8 x No. 9 to y 6 75 extra Y 3 x Nos. 10, 11, 12 80 extra Half Oval and Half Round Per 100 lb. 234 to 3 $0.30 extra Y 8 to 2 25 extra K to 13 /f 6 35 extra Y% to n /f 6 45 extra M to % 60 extra ^ to 7 /f 6 1.25 extra 5 /*6 1-75 extra 34 2.25 extra Half oval, less than 34 their width in thickness, extra price. 64 IRON BARS Horse Shoe Iron Per 100 lb. All sizes $1.00 extra Cutting to specified length, 2 ft. and over, 10c. extra. Beveled Edge Box Iron Same as light bands of same sizes Oval Iron Per 100 lb. yi\a\y 2 $0.20 extra % to 13 ^ 6 25 extra H to 'Vie 30 extra H to % 40 extra % to 7 /f6 55 extra Y 2 to 9/fe x % 50 extra V % to » W 6 x >g 60 extra Quantity Differentials All specifications for less than 2000 lb. of a size will be subject to the following extras, the total weight of a size ordered to determine the extra, regardless of length and regardless of exact quantity actually shipped. Per 100 lb. Quantities less than 2000 lb. but not less than 1000 lb $0.15 extra Quantities less than 1000 lb 35 extra Extras for Cutting to Specified Lengths Per 100 lb. Ho _ t wing or shearing 24 in. and longer $0.10 extra Hot sawing or shearing 12 to 24 in 20 extra Hot shearing, under 12 in 30 extra Machine cutting, specified lengths, above 24 in 20 extra Machine cutting, specified lengths, 12 to 24 in 40 extra Machine cutting, to specified lengths, less than 12 in., according to contract, but not less than 60c. on each size. No charge for shear cutting to multiple lengths of 12 in. and under. Machine Straightening and Centering Per 100 lb. Machine straightening, and centering $0.40 extra Machine straightening alone, for ordinary sizes 20 extra STRUCTURAL SHAPES 65 Steel Structural Shapes (3" and over) (Base price approved by President Wilson, Sept. 24, 1917) Base price standard structural shapes, f.o.b. Pitts- burgh, Pa., see pages 7 and 14, per pound 3.00c. Subject to the following list of extras (in cents per pound to be added to the base price per pound) recommended by the Committee on Steel and Steel Products of the American Iron and Steel Institute, Nov. 13, 1917, and July 30, 1918: Standard structural beams and channels, 3 in. to 15 in., inclusive Base Angles — structural sizes — 3 in. to 6 in. on one or both legs, *4 in. thick and over. Base Zees — structural sizes Base Standard structural beams — over 15 in 10c. extra Angles — structural sizes — over 6 in. on one or both legs 10c. extra Tees — structural sizes (excepting elevator, hand rail, car truck and conductor rail tees) 05c. extra Bulb beams 30c. extra Bulb angles (not including special bulb angles for torpedo boat destroyers) 30c. extra Cutting to lengths under 3 ft. to 2 ft., inclusive. . .25c. extra Cutting to lengths under 2 ft. to 1 ft, inclusive. . .50c. extra Cutting to lengths under 1 ft 1.55c. extra No charge for cutting to lengths 3 ft. and over ; all material is subject to the following tolerances : Over Under Beams and channels % in. % in. Angles, tees, zees and other shapes — structural sizes .... % in. in. Cold sawing to exact length ; 25c. extra Material subject to Navy Department specifications and inspection 10c. extra Navy Department high tensile steel 1.00c. extra Charges for other than mill inspection, such as "Lloyd's" or "American Bureau of Shipping," for buyer's account. Extras on special sections subject to determination. 66 STEEL PLATES Steel Plates (Base Price approved by President Wilson, Sept. 24, 1917) Base price of steel plates, f.o.b. Pittsburgh, Pa., see pages 7 and 14, per pound 3.25c. Subject to the following list of extras (in cents per pound to be added to the base price per pound) recommended by the Committee on Steel and Steel Products of the American Iron and Steel Institute, November 13, 1917, May 21, 1918, May 25, 1918, and July 30, 1918: CONDITIONS Rectangular plates, tank steel, % in. thick and over on thinnest edge 100 in. wide and under, down to but not in- cluding 6 in. wide, are Base. Plates up to 72 in. wide, inclusive, ordered 10.2 pounds per square foot, are considered % in. plates. Plates over 72 in. wide must be ordered % in. thick on edge, or not less than 11 pounds per square foot to take base price. Plates over 72 in. wide ordered less than 11 pounds per square foot down to the weight of 3/16 in. take the price of 3/16 in. plates, and all extras for width of 3/16 in. plates, as well as gage. Allowable overweight, whether plates are ordered to gage or weight, to be governed by the Standard Specifications of the Association of American Steel Manufacturers. Widths (Applies to plates % in. thick and heavier) Widths over 100 in. to and including 110 in 05c. extra Widths over 110 in. to and including 115 in 10c. extra Widths over 115 in. to and including 120 in 15c. extra Widths over 120 in. to and including 125 in 25c. extra Widths over 125 in. to and including 130 in 50c. extra Widths over 130 in. to and including 135 in 1.00c. extra Widths over 135 in. to and including 140 in 1.25c. extra Widths over 140 in 1.50c. extra Gages Gages lighter than *4 in. to and including 3/16 in. on thin edge up to 72 in. wide, inclusive... .10c extra Gages lighter than % in. to and including 3/16 in. on thin edge over 72 in. wide to 84 in. wide, inclusive .20c. extra Gages lighter than % in. to and including 3/16 in. on thin edge over 84 in. wide to 96 in. wide, inclusive 30c. extra Gages lighter than % in. to and including 3/16 in. on thin edge over 96 in. wide to 100 in. wide, inclusive 40c. extra Gages lighter than % in. to and including 3/16 in. on thin edge over 100 in. wide to 103 in. wide, inclusive 45c. extra STEEL PLATES 67 Grades Pressing steel 10c. extra Flange steel (boiler grade) 15c. extra Ordinary firebox steel 20c. extra Stillbottom steel 30c. extra Locomotive firebox steel 50c. extra "Marine" steel 1.50c. extra Material subject to Navy 'Department specifica- tions and inspection 10c. extra High tensile hull steel to U. S. Navy Dept. or equivalent specifications 1.00c extra Navy Department boiler steel — Classes "A" and "B" 1.50c. extra Hull plates to hull specifications required to stand cold flang- ing take extras for flange steel. Cutting Rectangular Plates Lengths 3 ft. and over No extra Lengths under 3 ft. to 2 ft., inclusive 25c. extra Lengths under 2 ft. to 1 ft., inclusive 50c. extra Lengths under 1 ft 1.55c. extra Regular Sketches (With not more than four straight cuts — including straight taper plates) Lengths 3 ft. and over 10c. extra Irregular Sketches (With more than four straight cuts) Lengths 3 ft. and over . .20c. extra Sketches sheared to a radius take circle extras. Sketch plates (other than those sheared to a radius) will be invoiced at actual weight of the sketch, at thfe base price, plus standard card extras (including sketch extras), with an additional charge for waste, if any, to be determined by deducting the actual weight of each sketch from the estimated table weight of the smallest rectangular plate from which said sketch can be secured, the difference to be invoiced at the rectangular plate price, less an allowance for the value as scrap, at the price fixed by the Government for No. I 'heavy melting scrap. Note. — The "rectangular plate price" at which the difference is to be invoiced after allowing for scrap is heid to be the net price f.o.b. mill which the maker would have realized had the rectangle been shipped to same destination as the sketch cut from it. Such price is properly figured by adding to the Pittsburgh base price the full extras for size, gage, quality and cutting to length, and the carload freight rate from Pitts- burgh to destination ; and then deducting the carload freight rate from maker's mill to destination. 68 STEEL PLATES Circles Diameters 3 ft. and over 25 per cent of base price Half circles take circle extras. Special Sketches or circles over 100 in. in width or diameter take width extras in addition to sketch or circle extras. Sketches cannot be sheared with* re-entrant angles. All sketches, regular, irregular, circular, semi-circular or special, with greatest dimension under 3 ft., take length extras shown under rectangular plates, in addition to sketch or circle extra. For cold sawing such items that cannot be sheared (such as stem bars), extra of .25c. will apply. Floor Plates Ribbed, diamond, checkered 1.75c. extra (Floor plates are not furnished to sketch.) Inspection Charges for other than mill inspection, such as "Lloyd's" or "American Bureau of Shipping," for buyer's account. Freights All-rail freights in effect at time of shipment will be used in determining the delivered price. LIGHT RAILS — SPLICE JOINTS 69 Light Rails (45 lb. per yard and under). Base price and extras for light rails recommended by the Committee on Steel and Steel Products of the American Iron and Steel Institute, Nov. 20, 1917. Base, per 100 lb., f.o.b. maker's mill, including 10 per cent short lengths, down to and including 24 ft $3.00 Subject to following list of extras and differentials for size, quantity, etc. : Extras for Size per 100 lb. Extra 25 lb. to 45 lb. per yd., inclusive, full carload lots Base 16 lb. and 20 lb. per yd., full carload lots $0,045 12 lb. and 14 lb. per yd., full carload lots 090 8 lb. and 10 lb. per yd., full carload lots 135 Extras for Quantity For less than carload lots, down to and including 5 gross tons $0,04 5 For less than carload lots, under 5 gross tons 09 Extras for Length Special lengths down to, but not including, 12 ft $0.09 Special lengths 12 ft. and under 225 For all 30-ft. lengths 045 Extras for Bond Drilling and Notching Bond drilling, one hole in each end of web $0,045 Bond drilling, two holes in each end of web 090 Bond drilling, one hole in each end of flange 090 Bond drilling, two holes in each end of flange 18 Notching 023 Splice Joints Complete for Light Rails Prices of splice joints for light rails recommended by the Committee on Steel and Steel Products of the American Iron and Steel Institute, Dec. 22, 1917. Price Per Price Per Section Complete Joint Section Complete Joint 8 1b $.16 30 1b $.45 10 1b 20 35 1b 52 12 1b.. 25 30 lb. angle bars.. .60 14 1b 25 35 lb. angle bars.. .66 16 1b 30 40 lb. angle bars.. .85 20 1b 31 45 lb. angle bars. . 1.00 25 lb 38 Above prices are f.o.b. maker's mill. 70 ANGLE SPLICE BARS — TIE PLATES Rolled Steel Angle Splice Bars For standard sections steel "Tee" rails, 50 lb. per yd. and heavier. Base price and extras recommended by the Committee on Steel and Steel Products of the American Iron and Steel In- stitute, Dec. 22, 1917. Base price for rolled steel angle splice bars, 25 gross tons or more, standard sections, which do not involve new roll equipment, per 100 lb., f.o.b. maker's mill.. $3.25 Less than 25 gross tons, subject to special arrangement. Subject to the following extras, in cents per 100 lb., to be added to the base price per 100 lb. Extras per 100 lb. for workmanship in addition to extras for quality Extras for quality, per 100 lb. Hot Oil Anneal- Work- Quench- ing ing ing Low carbon, open-hearth or Bessemer Base $.10 $.10 $.20 Medium carbon, open-hearth or Bessemer $.05 .10 .10 .20 High carbon, open-hearth or Bessemer 10 .10 .10 .20 Extra high carbon, open-hearth .15 .10 .10 .20 Extras for Special Analysis Per 100 lb. For sulphur specified in Bessemer steel .075 or higher. . $.05 For sulphur specified in open-hearth .06 maximum 05 For sulphur specified in open-hearth .05 maximum 10 For phosphorus specified in open-hearth .03 maximum. . . .045 These prices do not apply to patented angle splice bars and joints, which will be subject to special negotiation. Rolled Tie Plates Base price recommended by the Committee on Steel and Steel Products of the American Iron and Steel Institute, Dec. 22, 1917. Base price for all sizes and weights of single shoulder type, for use with standard tee rail sections, per 100 lb., f.o.b. maker's mill : Steel $3.25 Iron 3.75 These prices do not apply to other types of rolled tie plates which will be subject to special negotiation. SKELP — PIPE — BOILER TUBES 71 Skelp (Base price approved by President Wilson, Oct. 11, 1917.) Base price of steel skelp, f.o.b. Pittsburgh, Pa., see page 8, per 100 lb.: Grooved skelp $2.90 Universal skelp 3-15 Sheared skelp 3.25 For special skelp for boiler tubes, see below. Steel Pipe (Base price approved by President Wilson, Nov. 5, 1917.) Base price on % in. to 3 in. black steel pipe, f.o.b. Pitts- burgh, Pa., a discount (see page 9) of 52 and 5 and 2% per cent from the manufacturers' published standard list; other grades and sizes to receive the same percentage of discount. Boiler Tubes Prices for special boiler tube skelp and boiler tubes recom- mended by the Committee on Steel and Steel Products of the American Iron and Steel Institute, Nov. 13, 1917 ; May 21, 1918, and Sept. 26, 1918: Special Skelp for Boiler Tubes, etc. Base sizes, f.o.b. Pittsburgh, per 100 lb $3.4 Other sizes, f.o.b. Pittsburgh, per 100 lb 3.55 Lapweld Steel Boiler Tubes 3% to 4% in. tubes 34 per cent discount from list 2% to 3% in. tubes 24 per cent discount from list 2% in. tubes 17% per cent discount from list 1% to 2 in. tubes .13 per cent discount from list Lapwelded Superheater Tubes Thickness Prices per foot in cents : nearest Size B.W.G. , K — — n Inches or Fraction 5 in. 5% in. 5% in. 5% in. 6 in. .150. 9 54% 57% 58% 60 .156 5/32 in. 56% 59% 61 62% .165 8 59% 62% 64% 66 72 .180 7 65 68% 70 71% 78% ,187........ 3/16 in. 67% 71 72% 74% 81% 72 BOILER TUBES Sizes over 3 in. not listed; price on application. Lengths up to and not exceeding 24 feet, regular prices. Lengths in excess of 24 feet, price on application. Above prices subject to discount of 5 per cent. Forming Ends If National Tube Co. "A," "C" or "D" standard — 50c. per tube. Other than above standard, subject to negotiation. Above prices are for carload lots f.o.b. Pittsburgh. For less than car- load lots prices apply f.o.b. maker's mill. Charcoal Iron Boiler Tubes 3}4 to 4^ in. tubes 12>£ per cent discount from list 3 to 334 in- tubes List plus 5 per cent 2% to 2% in. tubes List plus 1 X A per cent 2 to 2J4 in. tubes List plus 223^ per cent 1M to 1 14 in. tubes List plus 35 per cent Above prices for carload lots f.o.b. Pittsburgh. For less than carload lotsjprices apply f.o.b. maker's mill. The lists to which the above discounts apply are the manufacturer's standard published lists. SEAMLESS TUBES 73 Seamless Steel Tubes Price for round billets for seamless tubes and for seamless boiler tubes recommended by the Committee on Steel and Steel Products of the Ameri- can Iron and Steel Institute, Nov. 13, 1917, May 21, 1918, July 30, 1918, and Sept. 26, 1918: Round Billets for Seamless Steel Tubes Base sizes, f.o.b. Pittsburgh, per 100 lb $3.25 On round billets for seamless tubes the regular steel bar extras and dif- ferentials for sizes and carbon specifications (see page 49) are to be used. Standard Commercial Seamless Boiler Tubes Cold Drawn or Hot Rolled 1 in l^in l^in lVs'm Wi in 1% in 2 in. and 2\i in. . , 2Y 2 in 2% in. and 3 in.. S}4 in. to 3M in.. 4 in 4K in 5 in .0. D. x No. .0. D. x No. .0. D. xNo. .0. D. x No. O. D. xNo. .O. D. xNo. .0. D. xNo. .0. D. x No. .0. D. x No. ,0. D. xNo. .O. D. xNo. .O. D. xNo. .0. D. xNo. 13 to No. 13 to No. 13 to No. 13 to No. 13 to No. 13 to No. 13 to No. 12 to No. 12 to No. 11 to No. 10 to No. 10 to No. 9 to No. 10 B.W.G. 10B.W.G. 10 B.WG. 10 B.W.G. 10 B.W.G. 10 B.W.G. 10 B.W.G. 9 B.W.G. 9 B.W.G. 8 B.W.G. 7 B.W.G. 7 B.W.G. 6 B.W.G. Per net ton $340.00 340.00 280.00 270.00 220 00 220.00 190.00 190.00 180.00 180.00 200.00 220.00 220.00 For gages heavier than specified above add $8 per net ton to prices stated, also adding 10 per cent to theoretical weight of tube in question. Above prices for carload lots f.o.b. Pittsburgh. To arrive at net delivered prices per foot on carload quantities, use approximate manufacturing weight per foot, multiplying by above prices per pound plus Pittsburgh freight to destination. For less than carload quantities add $8 per net ton to above prices. On less than carload quantities, prices are usually quoted net per foot f.o.b. Pittsburgh. Sizes smaller than 1 in. O.D., or lighter than specified above, are sold at mechanical tube list, less 75 per cent base discount, and subject to mechanical tube cutting charges. The above prices and conditions apply to seamless boiler tubes, other than locomotive, ordered to "A.S.M.E.," "A.S.T.M.," "Lloyd's," "United States Navy 44-T-8c," of Sept. 1, 1917, and similar specifications. For tubes to special United States Government, or similar specifications (for example, "U.S. Navy 44-T-3b or 44-P-9b"), 78 per cent base discount from seamless mechanical tube list for random lengths, plus 20 per cent. For seamless steel staybolt tubing, 75 per cent base discount from mechanical list. Seamless Mechanical Tubing Mechanical tubes— X A in. O.D. to 5^3 in. O.D. to standard specifications, made from 0.10 to 0.20 per cent carbon steel, in random lengths 75 per cent base discount 74 SEAMLESS TUBES Mechanical tubes — % in. O.D. to 5% in. O.D. made from 0.10 per cent to 0.20 per cent carbon steel, to U. S. Govern- ment or similar specifications, in random lengths 78 per cent base discount plus 20 per cent Except as follows : V 2 in. O.D. to 1% in. O. D. inclusive, No. 20 BWG 45 per cent base discount y 2 in. O.D. to 1% in. O. D. inclusive, No. 18 BWG 58 per cent base discount For other than 0.10 to 0.20 per cent carbon steel the above base discounts to be reduced as follows : 0.20 to 0.30 per cent carbon steel 2 points 0.30 to 0.40 per cent carbon steel . 4. points 3.50 per cent nickel steel 14 points To arrive at net discounts all base discounts are reduced by the number of points indicated in the following table for each size of gage <"for example — y 2 in. x No. 11 gage, lower base discounts by 28 points). TABLE OF DIFFERENTIAL DISCOUNTS o g «■§ 11 £■§ 0.035 0.049 0.065 0.083 0.095 0.109 0.120 0.134 0.156 0.188 0.219 0.250 0.312 0.375 Outside Diameter in Inches -3 2 20 50 45 41 35 31 30 28 Vs 45 38 34 29 27 25 24 23 % 40 35 31 25 23 21 20 18 17 15 H 35 31 27 23 20 18 17 16 15 13 11 31 27 25 21 18 16 15 14 13 11 9 8 1H 27 22 20 18 16 14 13 12 10 9 7 6 25 20 17 15 13 11 9 8 7 6 4 3 2 1 m 25 19 15 12 10 8 7 6 5 4 2 1 IK 25 1.8 14 10 8 6 5 4 3 2 1 Wa. 2 VA 2^ 2H 18 16 14 13 12 13 9 7 5 3 2 1 12 7 4 2 11 6 3 1 11 5 2 11 5 2 11 10 5/32 3/16 7/32 1/4 5/16 3/8 Sizes smaller than % in. O.D. and lighter than No. 20 B.W.G. subject to negotiation. Cutting. — Tubes not over 18 ft. long, cut to specified lengths, to be charged for at not to exceed the following schedule in dollars per 100 pieces (see table on page 75). Boxing. — If necessary to ship tubes boxed, the following maximum schedule may be charged : Box requiring 1 to 10 ft. of lumber $0.50 each Box requiring 11 to 20 ft. of lumber 1.00 each Box requiring 21 to 30 ft. of lumber 1.50 each Box requiring 31 to 40 ft. of lumber 2.00 each Box requiring 41 to 50 ft. of lumber 2.50 each Box requiring 51 to 60 ft. of lumber 3.00 each Box requiring 61 to 70 ft. of lumber 3.50 each Box requiring 71 to 80 ft. of lumber 4.00 each Box requiring 81 to 90 ft. of lumber 4.50 each Box requiring 91 to 100 ft. of lumber 5.00 each Delivery. — All above prices on mechanical tubing cover delivery f.o.b. maker's mill. SEAMLESS TUBES 75 SB o g K H i s -J Q w g Ei P o oooooooooooo COC5r^©Tfi-il^r^t--i'f©if '• '. '• ilfllfltONOOOrt^NOMW 4.88 5 44 6.22 6 98 7.74 10.66 13 40 16.00 18.42 20.66 22.74 if N^"006C5 0!0'*e(NON NNO)N"*OOrtN«ifO^ • .^lOlOONOOOlNiONairt \n ■* cm cm © co 6b © oo cm cm cm oo »C ON if ©CO© O CO Tf CO o • . ' '. '■ '. 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Base prices of sheets (see page 9) as follows: Per 100 lb. No. 28 black sheets, f.o.b. Pittsburgh, Pa $5.00 No. 10 blue annealed sheets, f.o.b. Pittsburgh 4.25 No. 28 galvanized sheets, f.o.b. Pittsburgh 6.25 The above prices to apply to Bessemer and open-hearth grades. Subject to the following list of extras (in cents per 100 lb.) recommended by the Committee on Steel and Steel Products of the American Iron and Steel Institute, Nov. 20, 1917, May 21, 1918, and Sept. 26, 1918. One Pass Cold Rolled Black Sheets Standard Differentials and Extras Gage Price per 100 lb. 30 Add 20c. 29 Add 10c. 28 (carload] quantities) Base 27 Deduct 5c. 25-26 Deduct 10c. 22-24 Deduct 15c. 17-21 Deduct 20c. 15-16 Deduct 25c. 13-14 Deduct 30c. 10-12 Deduct 35c. Standard Sizes Gages Nos. 12 to 30 inclusive, 24, 26, 28 and 30 in. wide, by 72, 84, 96 and 120 in. long. Gages Nos. 14 to 28 inclusive, in addition to the above, 36 in. wide by 96 in. and 120 in. long. See note under extras for boxing and crating. Extras for Length Gage Length Extra per 100 lb. 16 and heavier 60 in. and longer Base 16 and heavier Under 60 to 30 in 5c. 16 and heavier Under 30 to 18 in 10c. 17_to 18... Over 60 to 120 in Base 17 to 18 Over 120 to 132 in 5c. 17„to 18 Over 132 to 144 in 10c. 17 to 18 Under 60 to 30 in 5c. 17j;o 18 Under 30 to 18 in 10c. 19 and lighter Over 60 to 120 in Base 19"and lighter Over 120 to 144 in 10c. 19 and lighter Under 60 to 30 in 10c. 19 and lighter Under 30 to 18 in 20o. BLACK SHEETS Extras for Width Gage ' Width Extra per 100 lb. 16 and heavier 24 in. and wider Base 16 and heavier Under 24 to 12 in 10c. 16 and heavier Under 12 to 6 in 15c. 17 to 18 Over 24 to 36 in Base 17 to 18 Over 36 to 48 in 5c. 17 to 18 Under 24 to 12 in 10c. 17 to 18 Under 12 to 6 in 15c. 19 and lighter Under 24 to 12 in 10c. 19 and lighter Under 12 to 6 in 20c. 19 to 21 Over 24 to 36 in Base 19 to 21 Over 36 to 44 in 15c. 19 to 21 Over 44 to 48 in 25c. 22 to 24 Over 24 to 36 in Base 22 to 24 Over 36 to 40 in 20c. 22 to 24 Over 40 to 48 in 40c. 25 to 27 Over 24 to 36 in Base 25 to 27 Over 36 to 40 in 20c. 25 to 27 Over 40 to 44 in 40c. 28 Over 32 to 36 in 10c. 28 Over 36 to 40 in 40c. 29 to 30 Over 32 to 36 in 10c. Blue Annealed Sheets Standard Differentials and Extras Gage Price per 100 lb. 8 and heavier Less 5c. 9 and 10 (carload quantities) Base 11 and 12 Add 5c. 13 and 14 Add 10c. 15 and 16 Add 20c. Extras for Length Gage Length Extra per 100 lb. 16 and heavier 60 in. and longer Base 16 and heavier Under 60 to 30 in Add 5c. 16 and heavier Under 30 to 18 in Add 10c. Extras for Width Gage Width Extra per 100 lb. 16 and heavier Under 24 to 12 in Add 5c . 16 and heavier Under 12 to 6 in Add 10c. 16 and heavier 24 in. and wider Base Standard Sizes Width— 24, 26, 28, 30, 36 and 48 in. Length— 72, 84, 96, 120 and 144 in. See note under extras for boxing and crating. Galvanized Sheets and Long Terne Sheets Standard Differentials and Extras for Gage Gage Price per 100 lb. 30 Add 50c . 29 Add 25c . 28 (carload quantities) Base 78 GALVANIZED SHEETS Gage Price per 100 lb 27 , Deduct 15c. 25-26 Deduct 30c. 22-24 Deduct 45c. 17-21 Deduct 60c. 15-16 Deduct 75c. 12-14 Deduct 90c. 10-11 Deduct $1.00 Standard Sizes Gages Nos. 12 to 30, inclusive, 24, 26, 28, 30 and 36 in. wide, by 72, 84, 96 and 120 in. long. Gage Extras for Length Length 16 and heavier 60 to 144 in 16 and heavier .Under 60 to 30 in. 16 and heavier Under 30 to 18 in. 17 to 18 Over 60 to 120 in. 17 to 18 Over 120 to 132 in. 17 to 18 Over 132 to 144 in. 17 to 18 Under 60 to 30 in. 17 to 18 Under 30 to 18 in. 19 and lighter... Over 60 to 120 in. Extra per 100 lb Base 5c. 10c. Base 5c 10c. 5c. 10c. Base 19 and lighter Over 120 to 144 in 10c. 19 and lighter Under 19 and lighter Under to 30 to 18 10c. 20c Extras for Width Gage 10-15 16-18, 19-21. 22-24, 25-2« 27. ... Width Extra per 100 lb Over 32 to 40 in None Over 40 to 44 in 10c. Over 44 to 48 in 20c. . Over 32 to 36 in None Over 36 to 44 in 10c. Over 44 to 48 in 20c. . Over 32 to 36 in None Over 36 to 40 in 20c. Over 40 to 44 in 30c. Over 44 to 48 in 40c. . Over 32 to 36 in None Over 36 to 40 in 20c. Over 40 to 44 in 40c. Over 44 to 48 in 60c. . Over 32 to 36 in Base Over 36 to 40 in 30c. Over 40 to 44 in 60c. . Over 32 to 36 in ... 10c. Over 36 to 40 in 50c. Over 40 to 44 in 75c. SHEETS — PAINTED AND FORMED 79 Gage Width Extra per 100 lb. 28 Over 32 to 36 in 20c. Over 36 to 40 in 60c. 29-30 Over 32 to 36 in 20c. 24 and heavier Under 24 to 12 in 15c. Under 12 to 9 in 25c. 25 and lighter Under 24 to 12 in 20c. Under 12 to 9 in 35c. See note under boxing and crating. Painted and Formed Products Standard Differentials and Extras Extras per 100 lb. over corresponding gages of flat sheets per square are based on weight per square multiplied by extra per 100 lb. Painting Red oxide of iron Forming 2-2J^-3 and 5 in. corrugated. . 2 V-crimp — without sticks .... Y%-\\i in. corrugated 3 V-crimp — without sticks. . . . Pressed standing seam — wi th cleats Plain roll roofing — with or without cleats Plain brick siding Beaded ceiling (gages 19 to 28, inclusive, only) Weatherboard siding (gages 19 to 28, inclusive, only) Rock face brick (and stone) siding (gages 25 to 28, in- clusive, only). 29 $0.05 .05 .10 .10 .15 .20 25 to 28 $0.25 .05 .05 .10 .10 .15 .15 .20 19 to 24 $0.20 .05 .05 .10 .10 .15 .15 12 to 18 $0.15 .05 $0.25 per 100 lb. .25 per 1001b. .25 per 100 lb. Extras in Addition to Above Corrugating sheet crosswise . . . $0.10 $0.10 $0.10 $0.10 Curving — corrugated sheets, single curve .25 .25 .25 .25 Curving — corrugated sheets, double curves .50 .50 .50 .50 Forming — sheets under 60 in. long to 30 in. inclusive .05 .05 .05 .05 Forming — sheets under 30 in. long to 20 in. inclusive .10 .10 .10 .10 Forming — sheets under 20 in. .25 .25 .25 .25 Lengths— Standard lengths of all forms are 60, 66, 72, 78, 84, 90, 96, 102, 108, 114, 120, 132 and 144 in. Flat sheets extras will apply on lengths over 120 in. or shorter than 60 in. Sticks for V-crimp roofing, 25c. per 100 lin. ft. 80 SHEETS STANDARD MISCELLANEOUS EXTRAS Standard Miscellaneous Extras Shearing Circles, All Gages 9 to 10 gage Add 25 per cent 11 to 16 gage Add 30 per cent 17 to 18 gage Add 35 per cent 19 to 20 gage Add 40 per cent Prices on circles lighter than No. 20 will be quoted on application. Prices of finished circles to be determined by adding the percentage extra to the price of the finished rectangle. Resquaring 5 per cent of price of sheet at time of resquaring. Patent or Stretcher Leveling Patent or stretcher leveling (not resquared), 25c. per 100 lb. Inspection Special inspection by buyer, 10c. per 100 lb. Per Cwt. Extras for Boxing and Crating Net Weight of Sheets Skeleton crates $0.40 Skeleton crates, felt lined .50 Tight boxes, unlined .60 Tight boxes, felt lined .70 Bundled with felt edge .10 Crating extras are based on crates containing 500 to 600 lb. For material crated otherwise, prices will be quoted on application. Note. — On all sizes, other than standard, when specified in quantities of less than 4000 lb. to the item, prices will be quoted on application. Miscellaneous Extra per 100 lb. Full cold rolled and annealed $0.15 Single pickled, cold rolled and annealed 40 Hot rolled, pickled and annealed, oiled or lime finish 45 Hot rolled, pickled and annealed 35 Full pickled, full cold rolled and reannealed 60 Blue stovepipe stock 15 Range steel to manufacturers 30 (If patent leveled) 55 Blue range steel 50 (If patent leveled) 75 Deep stamping or drawing 25 Extra deep stamping or drawing 50 Patent or stretcher leveling 25 Oiling 10 Lime finish 10 Deoxidizing 15 P. A. C. R. and reannealed for tinning 50 Bow socket stock 50 SHEETS — STANDARD MISCELLANEOUS EXTRAS 81 Extra per 100 lb. Shovel stock carbon 0.25 to 0.40 $0.10 Milk can stock 50 Roller leveling 10 Extra box annealing 15 Long ternes, special finish 50 Army flange steel commercial, not subject to physical test 25 Army flange steel (elastic limit not exceeding 40,000 lb. per sq. in.) . . .50 Navy medium steel 10 Carbon over .40 to .60 25 Carbon over .60 to .90 40 Extras for special analysis subject to special negotiation. 82 FORMED ROOFING SHEETS o w I J £ w e w S § £^ HO"2 S3S 1K-Inch Corruga- tions (Sheet 25 In. Wide) 10.416 12.500 14.583 16.666 18.750 20.833 25.000 2^-Inch Corruga- tions (Sheet 26 In. 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Plus 27K % less 23^% Plus 27^ % less 23^ % Plus 7^% less 2y 2 % Plus 73^ % less 23^% Plus 73^% less 23^ % Plus 7V 2 % less 2}/ 2 % Plus 73^ % less 2H % 20-10-5% 15-10-5% 7^-10-5% Bright iron and iron tiller (For above ropes when furnis discount 73^2 points less than fc Galvanized iron rigging and guy rope Galvanized 6 x 37 hawsers Galvanized cast steel rigging Plus 10% less 10-5% ist, and apply Plus 27K % less 10-5% Plus 273^ % less 10-5% Plus iy 2 % Galvanized 6 x 24 mooring lines Galvanized 6 x 12 hawsers Galvanized 6 x 12 running ropes less 10-5% Plus7M% less 10-5% Plus iy 2 % less 10-5% Plus 73^ % less 10-5 % Plus iy 2 % less 10-5% When ropes are made with wire center add 10% to list price per foot. Delivery Delivery on shipments weighing over 200 pounds as below : Montana — Freight allowed to Butte only. Idaho — Freight allowed to Salt Lake City or Spokane. Utah — Freight allowed to Salt Lake City. 200 pounds and under f.o.b. cars shipping point. 106 WIRE PRODUCTS WIRE ROPE California, Oregon, Nevada and Washington Territory Grade Consumer Dealer Agents and U. S. Gov't. Bright plough steel Bright extra strong Bright cast steel Bright iron and iron tiller. 25% 20% 1234% Plus 5 % 25-234% 20-234 % 1234-234% Plus 5% less 2H % 25-10-5% 20-10-5% 1234-10-5% Plus 5% less 10-5 % (For above ropes when furnished galvanized add 10% to list, and apply discount 734 points less than for Bright Rope.) Galvanized iron rigging and guy Plus 2234 % Plus 2234 % Plus 234 % Plus 234 % Plus 234 % Plus 234% Plus 234 % Plus 2234 % less 234% Plus 2234% less 234 % Plus 234 % less 234 % Plus 234 % less 234 % Plus 234 % less 234 % Plus 234 % less 234% Plus 234% less 234 % Plus 2234% Galvanized 6 x 37 hawsers Galvanized cast steel rigging less 10-5% Plus 2234% less 10-5% Plus 234 % Galvanized 6 x 24 mooring lines Galvanized 6 x 12 hawsers Galvanized 6 x 12 running rope less 10-5% Plus 234 % less 10-5% Plus 234 % less 10-5% Plus 23^ % less 10-5% Plus 234 % less 10-5% When ropes are made with wire center add 10% to list price per foot. Delivery Delivery on shipments weighing over 200 lbs. as below: California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada — Delivery allowed to the following points: San Francisco, Los Angeles, Portland, Seattle, Tacoma, Port Blakely, Aberdeen, Hoquiam and Cosmopolis. If free delivery is made in Spokane, discount shall be 234 % less. 200 lbs. and under f.o.b. cars shipping point. WIRE PRODUCTS WIRE ROPE 107 Arizona Grade Consumer Dealer Agents and U. S. Gov't. 20% 15% 7H% Plus 10% 20-2^ % 15-2^% 7^-2^% Plus 10% less 2y 2 % 20-10-5% 15-10-5% 7^-10-5% Plus 10% less 10-5% Bright iron and iron tiller (For above ropes when furnished galvanized add 10% to list, and apply discount iy 2 points less than for Bright Rope.) Galvanized iron rigging and guy rope Galvanized 6 x 37 hawsers.. , Galvanized cast steel rigging and guy rope Galvanized 6 x 24 mooring lines. Galvanized 6 x 12 hawsers : 12 running Galvanized ropes Galvanised mast arm. Plus 27K % Plus 27K % Plus7^% Plus7H% Pius iy 2 % Pius iy 2 % Plus iy 2 % Plus 27H % less 2K % Plus 27H % less 2H % Plus 7^% less 2y 2 % Pius iy 2 % less 2y 2 % Pius iy 2 % less 2y 2 % Plus7H% less 2y 2 % Pius iy 2 % less 2y 2 % Plus 27^ % less 10-5% Plus 27M % less 10-5 % Plus 7^% less 10-5% Pius iy 2 % less 10-5% Plus7H% less 10-5% Pius iy 2 % less 10-5% Plus 7^% less 10-5% When ropes are made with wire center add 10 % to list price per foot. Delivery Freight allowed to any railroad station on all shipments weighing over 200 pounds; 200 pounds and under f.o.b. cars shipping point. 108 WIRE PRODUCTS — WIRE ROPE Special Prices for Odd Ropes Any rope containing more than one grade of wire will be sold at the price of the highest grade of wire used in making the rope. When rope of a size other than those in list is called for, price to be that for next largest size in list. Where a strength higher than cast steel is asked for, but below that for extra strong cast steel, the price shall be based upon the list for extra strong cast steel; and, where a greater strength than extra strong is asked for, but below plough steel, the price shall be based upon plough steel ; and where a greater strength than plough steel is asked for, the price shall be based upon the lists for special steel ropes. Terms of Sale Sixty days net, 2 per cent discount for cash within ten days from date of invoice. Agent's Service Charge An agent or dealer of a wire rope manufacturer, on shipments direct from the manufacturer to the consumer, will invoice at the established schedule prices of the manufacturer. An agent or dealer may charge the consumer an additional 5 per cent for the service of handling a reel of rope from his (agent's) stock, or 10 per cent in the event of his being obliged to cut a specified length of rope from his stock. No agent or dealer should sell to another agent, dealer or broker without the proper assurance that the consumer, to whom the rope will eventually go, will not be charged on a higher basis than the prices herein. WOOD SCREWS v 109 Steel Wood Screws Prices recommended by the Committee on Steel and Steel Products of the American Iron and Steel Institute, Nov. 20, 1917. Discounts from Manufacturers' Published Standard List: Per Cent Bright, flat head 75, 20 and 10 Bright, round and oval head 70, 20 and 10 Bright, fillister head 70, 20 and 10 Blued, flat head, add 5% to net amount of in- ( voice 75, 20 and 10 Blued, round head 70, 20 and 10 Japanned, flat head .67%, 20 and 10 Japanned, round head 65, 20 and 10 Tinned, flat head. 60, 20 and 10 Tinned, round head 57%, 20 and 10 Galvanized, flat head. 60, 20 and 10 Galvanized, round head .57%, 20 and 10 Coppered, flat head 70, 20 and 10 Coppered, round head 67 %, 20 and 10 Bronze plated, flat head .62%, 20 and 10 Bronze plated, round head , ■ 62%, 20 and 10 Nickel plated, flat head 62%, 20 and 10 Nickel plated, round head 62%, 20 and 10 Silver plated, flat head, not polished 62%, 20 and 10 Silver plated, round head, not polished 62%, 20 and 10 Brass plated, flat head 62%, 20 and 10 Brass plated, round head 62%, 20 and 10 Antique copper, flat head 47%, 20 and 10 Antique copper, round head 47%, 20 and 1 110 COLD ROLLED AND COLD DRAWN STEEL Cold Rolled and Cold Drawn Steel (Base price approved by President Wilson, Nov. 5, 1917.) Price f.o.b. Pittsburgh, Pa., see page 9, to be 17% discount from the following list (except net prices as stated on list) . Rounds Vfeto Vn y$ to % 3 /f 6 to Vv Hto % ^ 6 to % 5 A to n Ae M to 1 V m \y 2 to l^ Per pound ...$0.10 . . . my 2 . . . -07K . . . .063^ . . . .06 . . . .05% . . . .05^ . . . .05H Per pound 2 to 3 $0.05 3Vf 6 to3 7 /f 6 05^ 3^to3 15 /f 6 05% 4 to4 7 /f 6 06 4Kto4 1 Vf 6 06^ 5 to 5 We 07 5M to &% 07% 6 08H Prices on rounds larger than 6-inch will be quoted on application, shafts 3 9 /f 6 inch and larger turned and polished. Prices subject to discount. All Flats Prices given are in cents per pound. Thickness Inches H to y 2 % tO -3-3-2 1% toiy 2 1% to 3 Wider than 3 Vn y% and b 4 2 . % to % H to % y 2 to % y$ to H/ji % to "/fe i to i y 6 VA to i»/6 1% to vy 6 2 to 2i5f 6 10 Prices subject to discount. Squares and Hexagons Per pound y 8 to% $0.14 3 /l6to 7 ^ 12 Hto% 10 %to 7 /6 09 Hto^ osy 2 Per pound n /6to 13 ^6 $0.07% % to 2 07 2 V6 to 2 % 08 2 M to 3 08^ 3 1/6 to 4 09 Prices subject to discount. COLD ROLLED AND COLD DRAWN STEEL Standard Key Seating Price List 111 Diam- Full For Middle Spline eter of Shaft. Inches Length Coupling First Ft. Second Extra for Extra for Foot End or Less Milled Ft. and Over Each Drilled Each Square Ends per Foot End End i -w% $0.16 $0.24 $0.50 $0.16 $0.20 $0.30 i v*-m .20 .30 .60 .20 .30 .40 1 Ife-IM .24 .40 .70 .24 .40 .50 1>%-2H .30 .50 .80 .30 .50 .60 2 %-2U .40 .60 .90 .40 .60 .70 2 n A*-W$ .50 .80 1.10 .50 .70 .80 3 y 6 -3% .60 1.00 1.30 .60 .80 1.10 3 15 / 6 -4M .70 1.20 1.50 .70 .90 1.20 4 5/f 6 -4% .90 1.40 1.70 .90 1.00 1.30 4 1 %-5K 1.20 1.70 2.20 1.20 1.10 1.50 5 5 /f 6 -5M 1.50 2.00 2.50 1.50 1.30 1.70 5"/fc-6 2.00 2.50 3.00 2.00 1.50 2.00 Prices subject to discount. Standard Keyway List Diameter of Size of Diameter of Size of Shaft, Inches Keyway, Inches Shaft, Inches Keyway, Inches Mto % %* *& 215^6 to 3% K* y 8 I5 /<6 tO 1% Mx y 8 3 y, to 3y 8 n At x % 1 V* to \% %* % 3 y 6 to 3% y s x % i y 6 to \y 8 y s * % 3 n /f 6 to zy 8 lS /& X 15,6 V%toVA Ktx 16 3 i5 /f 6 to \y 8 i x y 2 v%to2y 8 Mx M 4 y & to 4^ iy*x y 2 2 Vk to 2% 9 /f 6 x % 4 l % to b% lMx K 2 V lfi to 2% y* x y 6 5 y 6 to by 8 1 ^x H 2 u /k to 2% n /k x »/6 5"/f6 to 6 1 3^X ^ Price List for Centering Sizes 6 to 12 inches long, c. per lb. 12 y 8 to 24 inches long, c. per lb. 24 y 8 inches and longer, c. per lb. y, to m l % to IX 1 6 /6 to 2M 2 % to 4 4 Vfc to 6 3-2 1 Above are net prices. No discount. 112 COLD ROLLED AND COLD DRAWN STEEL Shafting — Extras on Rounds: List prices on sizes smaller than % in. apply on screw stock quality in random mill lengths only. All other qualities or screw stock cut to accurate lengths — 15c. per 100 lb. net extra, in addition to usual extras for accuracy, short and long lengths and special carbon. Extras for Special and High Carbon Open Hearth Steels: Specified analysis — carbon .30% and less. 25c.perl00 1b.net Specified analysis — phos. and sul., .05% Max 25c. per 100 lb. net Specified analysis — carbon .30% and less, sulphur guaranteed (under .05%) 50c. per 100 lb. net Specified analysis — carbon .31% to .50%.. 50c.perl00 1b.net Boxing and Burlaping . Boxing (minimum 50c.) $0.20 per 100 lb Burlaping (minimum 25c), full length 15 per 100 lb. Burlaping of ends only 05 per 100 lb Piston Rod Steel: Uniformity to size and carefully selected surface finish — 50c. per 100 lb. net extra, in addition to usual extras for ac- curacy and short and long lengths. Extra for Odd and Intermediate Sizes: The following sizes in rounds, hexagons, squares and flats shall be considered standard : By 64th to 1 in., inclusive. By 32d — 1 1/32 in. to 1 31/32 in., inclusive. By 16th — 2 in. to maker's limit. All odd and intermediate sizes, excepting those allowing a total tolerance of .008 in. (and such specifications shall be for not less than 2000 lb. of a size), not less than 25c. per 100 lb. net extra, in addition to the usual extras for ac- curacy, etc. Extras for Accuracy: For accuracy from exact size to .0015 in. under, sizes 3 in. diameter and smaller, 25c. per 100 lb. net. For accuracy from exact size to .001 in. under, or from exact size to not more than .001 in. either way, sizes 2i/2 in. diameter and smaller, 50c. per 100 lb. net. For accuracy within 0005 in. either way of a specified size or from exact size to .001 in. over, sizes 2 in. diameter and smaller. $1 per 100 lb. net. COLD ROLLED AND COLD DRAWN STEEL 113 Extras for Chamfering (for Screw Machine Use Only) Rounds, per 100 lb. net Hexagons and squares. Per 100 lb. net f 7 /f 6 in. to 5 A in. l % in. to 15 /f 6 in. 1 in. to 2 in. 2 % in. and larger $0.13 .10 .065 .04 $0.15 .13 .115 .10 These extras apply on lengths 10 ft. and longer and one end bar only. For sizes smaller than 7 /f 6 in. and shorter than 10 ft., special prices will be quoted. Quantity Differentials All specifications for less than 1000 lb. of a size will be subject to the following extras, the total weight of a size ordered to determine the extra, regardless of length and regardless of the exact quantity actually shipped. 500 to 999 lb $0.05 per 100 lb. net 100 to 499 lb 10 per 100 lb. net Less than 100 lb 20 per 100 lb. net On all orders for less than a carload there will be an additional charge equivalent to five points reduction in discount. (Above less than carload differential recommended by the Committee on Steel and Steel Products of the American Iron and Steel Institute, Sept. 26, 1918.) Extras for Long and Short Lengths (per 100 Pounds Net) Rounds Squares Hexagons Flats 3 in. to 5 15 ^ 6 in 6 in. to ll 15 /f 6 in 12 in. to 23 15 /f 6 in 24 in. to 59 15 /f 6 in $1.00 .50 .25 .10 $1.00 .50 .50 .25 $1.00 .50 .25 .10 $2.00 1.00 .50 .25 Lengths longer than 24 ft. and less than 30 ft $0.50 per 100 lb. net 30 ft. and less than 35 ft 1.00 per 100 lb. net 35 ft. and less than 40 ft. 1 .50 per 100 lb. net 40 ft. and less than 45 ft 2.00 per 100 lb. net 45 ft. and longer 2.50 per 100 lb. net Extras for long lengths apply on rounds, squares, hexagons and flats. Freight Allowances and Delivery The discount or price quoted is base, Pittsburgh. If shipment is made from a point other than Pittsburgh (or Pittsburgh district), the freight from Pittsburgh to destination will be added, and the freight from shipping point to destination deducted. No freight to be allowed or paid by shipper on car blocking. 114 COLD ROLLED STRIP STEEL Cold Rolled Strip Steel Base prices and extras for cold rolled strip steel recommended by the Committee on Steel and Steel Products of the American Iron and Steel Institute, Nov. 20, 1917, May 21, 1918, and Sept. 26, 1918. All prices for cold rolled strip steel are f.o.b. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Base price, $6.50 per 100 lb. for lj^-in. and wider, 0.100 in. and thicker, hard temper, in coils, under 0.20 carbon. Extras to be added to base for size, annealing, cutting, packing, etc., as follows: Standard Extras— In effect Oct. 25, 1917 Extras for Thickness O.100-in. and thicker Base .050 to 0.099 $0.20 .035 to .049 45 .031 to .034 60 .025 to .030 80 .020 to .024 1.10 .017 to .019 2.10 .015 to .016 2.65 .013 to .014 3.30 .012 3.95 .011 4.20 .010 4.65 Extras for Narrow Widths Under \y& in. to 1 in., inc. 0.100 and thicker to 0.035 $0.25 .034 to .020 40 .019 to .010 50 Under 1 in. to X A in., inc. 0.100 and thicker to 0.035 45 .034 to .020 60 .019 to .010 70 Extras for Cutting to Length 24 in. and longer 1 in. and wider 0.100 and thicker $0.15 .099 to 0.035 25 .031 to .034 40 .025 to .030 55 .020 to .024 70 .019 to .015 1 .50 .013 to .014 2.00 .012 to .010 Coils only COLD ROLLED STRIP STEEL 115 24 in. and longer Under 1 in. to % in. inc. 0.100 and thicker $0.25 .099 to 0.035 50 .034 to .031 75 .030 to .025 1.00 .024 to .020 1.25 .019 to .013 2.00 .012 to .010 Coils only For cutting to lengths under 24 in. triple extras will be added. Extras for Wide Widths Wider than 6 in., not over 9 in. 0.034 to 0.026 , $0.15 .025 to .020 25 .019 to .015. , 50 .014 to 010 * Wider than 9 in., not over 12 in. 0.035 to 0.026 40 .025 to .020 60 .019 to .017... 75 .016 to 010 * Wide.r than 12 in., not over 15 in. 0.049 to 0.036 25 .035 .50 .034 to .031 60 .030 to .026 ' 75 .025 to .010 * Boxing or wrapping, $0.50 per 100 lb. extra Minimum charge, $0.50. Extras for Annealing 0.100 and thicker $0.45 .050 to 0.099 £ 45 .035 to .049 55 .034 to .020 70 .019 to .010 , No extra for temper Extras for Small Quantities On orders or contracts for 18 tons or more, add extras only on items of less than 2000 lb. 3 to less than 18 tons of one size $0.10 1 to less than 3 tons of one size 25 1000 to less than 2000 lb. of one size 40 500 to less than 1000 lb. 'of one size 1.00 300 to less than 500 lb. of one size 2.00 200 to less than 300 lb. of one size 3.00 100 to less than 200 lb. of one size 5 00 ♦Extras quoted on application. 116 COLD ROLLED STRIP STEEL Orders for less than 100 lb. of one size will be accepted only at the full value of 100 lb. Extra for gages lighter than 0.010 quoted on application. Note. — The charge for cutting to length does not relieve buyer from scrap loss, and short pieces left from cutting will be shipped and invoiced at price of long lengths. If lengths over 36 in. are ordered and no short pieces taken add 10 per cenUto net price. Where extreme accuracy or extra fine surface finish is re quired or tensile strength has to be guaranteed a reasonable extra charge may be made by agreement between buyer and seller to cover such unusual requirements, provided such extra charge has in all cases been customary heretofore and does not exceed customary charge for similar require- ments in the past. Hot -Rolled Strip Steel Hot-rolled strip steel is now shown on same list as bands and hoops. See page 56. CHAIN 117 Chain Base price and extras for iron and steel chain recom- mended by the Committee on Steel and Steel Products of the American Iron and Steel Institute, November 20, 1917 ; May 21 1918, and Sept. 26, 1918: Base price for 1-in. common steel proof coil chain, self- colored or blacked, per 100 lb., f.o.b. Pittsburgh $7.50 Subject to the following extras in dollars per 100 lb., to be added to base price : Extras for Size 3/16 in $6.50 11/16 in $.45 % in 4.00 % in 20 5/16 in 2.00 13/16 in 20 % in 1.00 % in 10 7/16 in 80 15/16 in 10 1/2 in 65 1 in Base 9/16 in 65 1% in Base % in .45 l 1 ^ in Base Extras for Quality B B and B B B B B quality 3/16 in. and *4 in $2.00 B B quality 5/16 in. and % in 1.50 B B quality 7/16 in. and larger 1.25 B B B quality 3/16 in. and % in 4.00 B B B quality 5/16 in. and % in 2.50 B B B quality 7/16 in. and larger 2.25 Exact or Neat Sizes 3/16 in $2.00 14 in , 1.50 5/16 in. and larger Special price Twist Link Chain 3/16 in. to 7/16 in., inclusive $1.00 Larger than 7/16 in Special price ALL ABOVE PRICES SUBJECT TO A REDUCTION OF $0.25 PER 100 LB., WHEN ORDERED IN MINIMUM CARLOAD LOTS, TO BE SHIPPED IN ONE LOT. Log Chains Self-colored, any pattern $1.25 Polished log chain, any pattern.. 1.75 Polishing 3/16 in, to % in., inclusive $.50 Other sizes Special price 118 CHAIN Boom or Rafting Chains With ring and sheared toggle or two sheared toggles $0.50 With forged or California pattern toggle 1 .00 Railroad Brake Chains Any size 24 in. or longer with one end link on each end, but no eye- bolts $0.25 Any size 24 in. or longer fitted with one end link and one eyebolt, not threaded or nutted but left plain 1.25 Any size 24 in. or longer fitted with end link one end and eyebolt threaded and nutted on other end 1.75 Any size 24 in. or longer fitted with eyebolts each end, threaded and nutted 2.25 Plain chains 24 in. or longer, no eyebolts or end links 25 Any brake chain shorter than 24 in Special price Railroad Switch Chains Regular pattern, fitted with regular grab hook and long link $1 .00 Special patterns. Special price All above chain ordered to specifications or test other than regular commercial chain Special price Railroad Inspection When chain for railroads or car builders is subject to test and inspection, such inspection and test must be made at manufacturer's plant. Extra for Packing On all chain packed in barrels, kegs, boxes or other containers, add $0.25 per 100 lb. BOAT SPIKES — TRACK SPIKES 119 Boat Spikes Base price and extras on boat spikes recommended by the Committee on Steel and Steel Products of the American Iron and Steel Institute, Nov. 13, 1917. Base sizes, per 100 lb., f.o.b. Pittsburgh $5.25 Subject to the following list of extras: Per 100 lb. 7 /s in- square, 12 to 24 in. long Base % in. square, 12 to 24 in. long $0.15 extra % in. square, 8 to 16 in. long 15 extra V-i in. square, 6 to 16 in. long N 15 extra 7/16 in. square, 6 to 12 in. long 20 extra % in. square, 4 to 12 in. long 30 extra 5/16 in. square, 4 to 8 in. long 45 extra *4 in. square, 4 to 8 in. long 75 extra V4 in. square, 3 to Zy 2 in. long 1.00 extra % and 5/16 shorter than 4 in., 25c. per 100 lb. extra. Standard Railroad Track Spikes Base price and extras on standard railroad track spikes recommended by the Committee on Steel and Steel Products of the American Iron and Steel Institute, Dec. 22, 1917. Steel spikes — Base — 9/16 in. x 4 y> in. and heavier, 200 kegs (200 lb. each) or more, per 100 lb., f.o.b. cars, Pittsburgh, Pa $3.90 Less than 200 kegs — $1 per 100 lb. extra. Iron spikes — Base — per 100 lb., f.o.b. cars, Pittsburgh, Pa 4.50 Base size and quantity and quantity differential as given above for steel spikes. Extras as follows: Per Per Size 100 1b. Size 100 1b. % x 6% in Base 7/16 x 4% in $0.25 6 in Base 4 in 25 5V 2 in Base 3^ in 25 9/16 x 6 in Base % x 4% in 40 5% in Base 4 in 4 5 in Base 3 y 2 in 4 4% in Base 3 in 40 Va x 5 in $0.15 2y 2 in 65 4% in 15 5/16 x 31/2 in 95 4 in 15 3 in 95 Zy 2 in 15 21/2 in 95 3 in 15 2 in 1.30 Reverse Point 25 J 20 RAILROAD TRACK BOLTS Standard Railroad Track Bolts Base price and extras for standard railroad track bolts recommended by the Committee on Steel and Steel Products of the American Iron and Steel Institute, Dec. 22, 1917. Base — Standard button head, oval neck, Z% in. and longer by % in. and larger, with United States stand- ard square nuts and rolled threads, 200 kegs (200 lb. each) or more, per 100 lb., f.o.b. cars, Pittsburgh. .. .$4.90 Less than 200 kegs — $1 per 100 lb. extra. Extras as follows: , Per 100 lb. N Square Hexagon Diameter Length Nut Nut 1% in. to % in • 3V 2 in. Base $0.30 3% in. $0.20 .40 3 in. .30 .50 2% in. .40 .60 % in 3 y 2 in. 314 in. .30 .55 .35 .60 3 in. .40 .65 2% in. .50 .75 2V2 in. .60 .85 2% in. .75 1.00 9/16 in. and Vi in 3 in. .85 1.30 2% in. 1.00 1.45 2 1/0 in. 1.15 1.60 2% in. 1.20 1.75 2 in. 1.35 1.90 1% in. 1.55 2.10 1 y 2 in. 1.65 2.25 7/16 in 2y 2 in. 1.55 2.00 2% in. 1.75 2.20 2 in. 1.95 2.40 1% in. 2.15 2.60 1 y 2 in. 2.35 2.8-0 % in 2% in. 2.40 2.95 2 in. 2.65 3.20 l%in. 2.90 3.45 1 1/2 in. 3.15 3.70 Bolts with cut threads. . . . $0.10 per 100 lb. Bolts with sauare recessed nuts .10 per 100 lb BOLTS, NUTS AND RIVETS 121 Bolts, Nuts and Rivets Base and discounts from the manufacturers' published standard list for bolts, nuts and rivets, recommended by the Committee on Steel and Steel Products of the American Iron and Steel Institute, Nov. 13, 1917, and May 21, 1918: Large rivets, structural and ship $4.4 Base Boiler 4.50 Base 7/16 x 6 in. smaller and shorter rivets 50-10 per cent Machine bolts, h.p. nuts, % x 4 in. : Smaller and shorter, rolled threads .50-10-5 per cent Cut threads 50-5 per cent Larger and longer sizes 4 0-10 percent Machine bolts, c.p.c. & t. nuts, % x 4 in. : Smaller and shorter 40-10 percent Larger and longer 35-5 per cent Carriage bolts, % x 6 in. : Smaller and shorter, rolled threads 50-5 per cent Cut threads 40-10-5 per cent Larger and longer sizes 40 per cent Lag bolts 50-10 per cent Plow bolts, Nos. 1, 2, 3 50 per cent Hot pressed nuts, square, blank 2.50c. per lb Hot pressed nuts, hexagon, blank 2.30c. per lb. Hot pressed nuts, square, tapped 2.30c. per lb. Hot pressed nuts, hexagon, tapped 2.10c. per lb. C. p. c. & t. square and hexagon nuts, blank. . . . 2.25c. per lb. C. p. c. & t. square and hexagon nuts, tapped.. 2.00c. per lb. Semi-finished hexagon nuts: Y$ in. and larger G0-10-10 per cent 9/16 in. and smaller 70-5 per cent Stove bolts 70-10 per cent Stove bolts 2 % per cent extra for bulk Tire bolts 50-10-5 per cent All prices carry standard extras and are for delivery f.o.b. Pittsburgh, Pa. 122 CAST IRON WATER PIPE — HORSE SHOES — CALKS Cast Iron Water Pipe Base prices and extras recommended by the Committee on Steel and Steel Products of the American Iron and Steel Institute, Dec. 22, 1917 May 21, 1918, July 30, 1918, and Sept. 26, 1918: Base prices for standard cast iron bell and spigot pipe, 6 in. and larger, class "B" or heavier. Per net ton of 2000 lb. without penalty: $60.00 f.o.b. Birmingham, Ala. Effective Oct. 1, 1918. 67.70 f.o.b. New York. Effective Oct. 1, 1918. 66.80 f.o.b. Chicago. Effective Oct. 1, 1918. Subject to the following differentials for size and quality: 3 in $10.00 over base 4 in 3 .00 over base Class "A" or gas pipe 1 .00 additional Horse and Mule Shoes Base price and extras recommended by the Committee on Steel and Steel Products of the American Iron and Steel Institute, July 16, 1918, and Sept. 26, 1918 : Extra swaged, extra light, light, medium, heavy, long heel, short heel, city pattern and snow shoes, also mule shoes No. 2 and larger, per 100 lbs., base, f.o.b. Pittsburgh $6.25 Subject to the following list of extras (in cents per lb. to be added to the base price per lb.). Extras for Sizes and Quality Horse shoes, sizes No. 1 and smaller 25c. Mule shoes, No. 1 25c. Mule shoes, Nos. 00 and 1.50c. Light driving horse shoes, No. 2 and larger 1 .00c. Countersunk, No. 2 and larger 1 .00c. Countersunk, No. 1 and smaller 1 .25c. Extra for Assorting All assorted kegs, other than fronts and hinds of the same size 15c. Calks Base price and extras recommended by the Committee on Steel and Steel Products of the American Iron and Steel Institute, July 16, 1918. Prices per 100 lb., f.o.b. Pittsburgh : 200 ton lots and over Less than 200 tons to car- loads inclusive Less than carloads Toe calks, blunt, medium flat and square pattern... Toe calks, sharp pattern Heel calks, blunt and me- dium pattern Heel calks, sharp pattern.. . $5.50 6.00 6.00 6.50 $5.75 6.25 1.25 ».75 $5.90 6.40 6.90 WAREHOUSE PRICES 123 Warehouse Prices Prices from stock on iron and steel products, recommended by the Com- mittee on Steel and Steel Products of the American Iron and Steel Institute, Nov. 13, 1917, Sept. 26, 1918, October 3, 1918, October 10, 1918, and November 14, 1918. Iron and Steel Products Prices from warehouse stock on following iron and steel products shall not exceed the basis shown in the following table : To the official maximum carload mill prices, f.o.b. Pittsburgh, of the materials shown below, there may be added the maximum differentials shown, plus carload rate of freight from Pittsburgh to warehouse point. Maximum Warehouse Items. Differential per 100 lb. Bars $1.00 Structural shapes 1 .00 Plates 1.00 Cold rolled shafting, etc 1 .25 Hoops, bands and strips 1 .00 Black sheets 1 .25 Galvanized sheets 1.25 Tin plates 1.25 Blue annealed sheets 1 .00 Rivets— boiler 1 .00 Rivets — structural 1 .00 Square twisted bars 1 .00 Floor plates 1 .00 Steel chain 1 .25 Iron bars 1 .00 Track spikes (steel) 1 .00 Track bolts 1.00 Boat spikes 1 .00 R. E. tire, iy 2 x ^ and larger 1.00 R. E. tire (smaller) 1 .00 Light rail joints, complete 1 .00 Light rails 1 .00 Barbed wire (galvanized) 1 .00 Boiler tubes (lap welded) 1 .25 Boiler tubes, charcoal iron 1 .25 Boiler tubes, seamless 1 .25 Cold rolled strip steel 1 .25 Cut nails 50 Wire nails 50 Spring steel 1 .00 Steel pipe, black 1 .25 Toe calk steel 1 .00 124 WAREHOUSE PRICES Mechanical Tubing Prices from warehouse stock on seamless steel mechanical tubing shall not exceed manufacturers' standard list prices, less the minimum discounts shown : Items. Minimum Discount Seamless steel mechanical tubing — Round % in. to 5J^ i Q - O. D. 0.10 to 0.20 carbon 68 per cent Except as follows: Yi in. to 1 S A in. O. D. 18 B.W.G 50 per cent yi in. to 1H in. O. D. 20 B.W.G 35 per cent To arrive at net discounts, all base discounts are reduced by the number of points shown in table for each size of gage. Bolts and Small Rivets Prices from warehouse stock on bolts and rivets shall not exceed manu- facturers' standard list prices, less the minimum discounts shown : Items. Minimum Discount for Eastern District Per Cent Minimum Discount for Western District Per Cent Minimum Discount for Pacific District Per Cent % x 6 in. smaller and shorter 40 40-10 40 25-5 25-5 20-23^ 40 35 20-5 40 33 X 50-10 60 60-10 40-5 35 40-2^ 35 20-5 20-5 10-73^ 35 30 10-10 35 20-10 50-23^ 50-10-5 60-23^ 35-5 25-5-5 Machine bolts h. p. nuts ^x4in.: Smaller and shorter rolled 35-7H 25-5-5 Larger and longer sizes Machine bolts, c.p.c. and t. nuts % x 4 in . : 10-10 10-10 10-2H Carriage bolts, % x 6 in.: Smaller and shorter rolled 25-5-5 25-2H 15 25-5-5 Larger and longer sizes Plow bolts, Nos. 1, 2 and 3. . Semi-finished hexagon nuts: 25 45-7H 50-5-5 50-10-5-5 Stove bolts in bulk 2}4 per cent extra . Tire bolts 30-7K To include all points on or east of the Mississippi River, Points on the west bank would be included in this Eastern District : including Duluth. classification. Western District : To include points in States west of the Mississippi, exc>pt those on the west bank of the river as above mentioned, except the States of California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, Utah and Arizona, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico and the city of El Paso. Pacific District: To include California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico and the city of El Paso. Above prices are maximum ; usual quantity extras of bolt list are not to be added. WAREHOUSE PRICES 125 Nuts Frices from warehouse stock on the following shall not exceed the basis shown below : From the manufacturers' standard list prices per 100 lb. deduct the minimum discounts shown and add the carload rate of freight per 100 lb. from Pittsburgh to warehouse point. Items. Minimum Discounts per 100 lb. Hot pressed nuts, square, blank $1 .25 Hot pressed nuts, hexagon, blank 1.05 Hot pressed nuts, square, tapped 1.05 Hot pressed nuts, hexagon, tapped 85 C.p.c. & t. square and hexagon nuts, blank 1 .00 C.p.c. & t. square and hexagon nuts, tapped 75 Above prices are maximum ; usual quantity extras of list are not to be added. Rulings on Differentials Where materials are customarily shipped in standard containers of substantially uniform type, such as kegs, barrels, boxes, etc., the freight to be added to the carload mill price, f.o.b. Pittsburgh, may include the freight on the average weight of the container as determined by custom and experience. War tax on freight must not be added to freight cost from mill to ware- house. This tax must be absorbed by warehouse man in bis differential. All material sold from warehouse must be sold in the same list of extras and differentials that govern sales of these products from mill excepting quantity differentials. The sale of small quantities of iron and steel prod- ucts is an inherent part of warehouse trade and has been considered in fixing the differentials shown. Machine cutting is not considered an inherent part of warehouse trade, and where machine cutting is done by warehouses it is considered an ac- commodation to the purchaser and a reasonable charge may be made there- for, such charge to show as a separate item on invoices. A warehouseman or jobber purchasing materials from another ware- houseman or jobber, for resale, may not add any commission or brokerage which would cause the party to whom he resells to pay a price higher than the above maximum prices. In such cases it is recommended that the selling warehouseman or jobber make a reasonable reduction in price, so that the purchasing warehouseman or jobber may, at least, resell without loss, at not to exceed the maximum prices. All warehouse prices will vary with changes in freight rates, and revised prices due to such changes will be effective on and after effective date of new freight rates. The table showing maximum selling prices from warehouse stock at various important points is intended merely to illustrate the principles on which the re-sale prices would be calculated. Dis- tributors should figure their re-sale prices from the specific instruc- tions given in regard to each item, and disregard the table on pages 126 and 127 if it seems to conflict. i26 WAREHOUSE PRICES m. 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Add — Two dollars ($2.00) each is to be added for Test Bars in excess of two per heat. Suitable pattern equipment to be furnished by the cus- tomer. Boiler Castings and Fittings (Light Section) Standard low pressure flange fittings and steam piping, headers, manifolds, crossovers, steam separators, steam traps, ammonia fittings of lighter section than standard thickness or more intricate than the regular run of fittings. Division of Weight Division of Weight 1- 10 lb 41.50c. 301- 500 lb . 17.30c 11- 25 lb . 35.45c. 501-1000 lb . 15.50c. 26- 50 lb . 27.00c. 1001-2000 lb . 14.90c 51-100 lb 22.15c. 2001-3000 lb . 14.30c. 101-200 lb . 20.95c. . 19.70c. Over 3000 lb... ...... . 13.65c. 201-300 lb Suitable pattern equipment to be furnished, by the cus- tomer. Boiler Castings and Fittings (Heavy Section) Boiler saddles and cross boxes, nozzles, man and hand hole frames and covers, valve bodies and valve parts, flange fittings and steam piping of extra heavy or high pressure thickness, hydraulic fittings, ball and socket joints for dredges and dredge piping. STEEL CASTINGS— BOILER AND ENGINE CASTINGS 129 Division of Weight 1- 10 lb 35.80c. 11- 25 lb 29.75c. 26- 50 lb 21.30c. 51-100 lb 17.65c. 101-200 lb 16.45c. 201-300 lb 15.25c. Suitable pattern equipment tomer. Division of Weight 301- 500 lb. 501-1000 lb. 1001-2000 lb. 2001-3000 lb. Over 3000 lb. 14.00c. 13.40c. 12.80c. 12.20c 11.60c. to be furnished by the cus- When ordered in as follows : Division of Weight 1- 10 lb.. 11- 25 lb.. 26- 50 lb.. 51-100 lb.. 101-200 lb.. 201-300 lb.. 301-500 lb.. 501-lb.-over. Suitable pattern tomer. Flange Schedule quantities from one pattern at one time, 1 to 49 50 to 100 101-Over 28.75c. 27.30c. 25.95c. . . . 23.90c. 22.65c. 21.55c. ... 17.85c. 16.90c. 16.05c .. . 15.45c. 14.65c. 13.90c. ... 14.20c. 13.45c. 12.75c. .. . 13.00c 12.30c. 11.65c. ... 12.75c. 12.05c. 11.40c. ... 11.80c. 11.15c. 10.55c. e (Ull )ment to be furnished by the cus- Engine Castings Miscel- Division of laneous Weight Castings Gas Cham- Engine Cylinders bered f -A. N Pistons Cast in Cast in and One Pee. Two Pes. Cylinder Heads Flywheels. Segments and Hubs. Crank Discs, Crank Webs, and Counter Balances 1- 10 lb. 31.55c. 35.55c. 34.30c. 34.30c. 31.05c. 11- 25 lb. 23.30c. 27.30c. 26.05c. 26.05c. 22.80c. 26- 50 lb. 18.65c. 22.65c. 21.40c. 21.40c. 18.15c. 51- 100 lb. 15.00c. 19.00c. 17.75c. 17.75c. 14.50c. 101- 200 lb. 12.65c. 16.65c. 15.40c. 15.40c. 12.15c. 201- 300 lb. 11.70c. 15.70c. 14.45c. 14.45c. 11.20c. 301- 500 lb. 11.05c. 15.05c. 13.80c. 13.80c. 10.55c. 501-1000 lb. 10.30c. 14.30c. 13.05c. 13.05c. 9.80c. 1001-2500 lb. 9.65c. 13.65c. 12.40c. 12.40c. 9.15c. 2501-5000 lb. 9.10c. 13.10c. 11.85c. 11.85c. 8.60c. Over 5000 lb. 8.90c. 12.90c. 11.65c. 11.65c. 8 40c. For carbon over 0.40 add V 2 c. per pound to prices shown above. Suitable pattern equipment to be furnished by the cus- tomer. 130 STEEL CASTINGS Old Style Anchors 101- 250 lb . 17.85c. 1001-3000 lb 11.80c. 251- 500 lb 14.20c. 3001 lb.-over 10.60c. 501-1000 lb 13.00c. For chemical or physical test, add %c. per lb. Other tests to be paid for by purchaser. Suitable pattern equipment to be furnished by the cus- tomer. Propeller Wheels 101- 300 1b 35.90c 301- 600 1b -28.65c. 601-1000 lb 21.40c. 1001-2000 lb IS. 95c. 2001-2500 lb 16.55c. 2501-3000 lb.. 15.35c. Suitable pattern equipment tomer. 3001- 4000 1b. 4001- 4500 lb. 4501- 7000 1b. 7001-10000 lb. 10001-12000 lb. Over 12000 1b. . to be furnished by 14.15c. 13.85c. 13.25c. 12.30c. 11.70c. 11.10c. the cus- Cement Mill Castings (Machinery Builders* Schedule) Riding rings and tires 3000 lb. and over 9.20c. Riding rings and tires. . Under 3000 lb. use misc. castings schedule below. Rollers Under 500 lb. use misc. castings schedule below. Rollers 500 lb. and over 9.20c. Gears and pinions Use gear schedule. Miscellaneous Castings Under 50 lb 18.90c. 501-1000 lb 10.75c. 51-100 lb 13.90c. Over 1000 lb 9.90c 101-500 lb 12.00c. Suitable pattern equipment to be furnished by the cus- tomer. Cement Mill Castings (Consumers' Schedule) Riding rings and tires 3000 lb. and over 9.20c. Riding rings and tires Under 3000 lb. use misc. castings schedule at top page 131. Rollers Under 500 lb. use misc. castings schedule at top page 131. Rollers 500 lb. and over 9.20c. Gears and pinions Use gear schedule. Pan castings 16.35c. STEEL CASTINGS 131 Miscellaneous Castings Under 50 lb '21.30c. 201-600 lb 13.15c. 51-200 lb...., 15.35c. 601 lb.-over 10.70c. Suitable pattern equipment to be furnished by the cus- tomer. Gear Schedule Gears, Pinions, Segments, Racks, Worms, Worm Wheels, Sprockets, Sheaves and Pulleys When ordered in quantities from one pattern at one time as follows: 100 Division of Weight 1 to 49 50 to 99 and Over 1- 10 1b 30.20c. 25.60c. 21.05c. 11- 25 1b 22.00c. 18.65c. 15.30c. 26- 50 1b 18.00c. 15.25c. 12.50c. 51- 100 lb 13.90c. 11.75c. 101- 200 1b 11.80c. 201- 300 1b 10.75c. 301- 500 1b 9.75c. 501-1000 lb 9.20c. 1001-2500 lb 8.80c. 2501-5000 lb 8.35c. Over 5000 lb 8.05c. For carbon over 0.40, add ^c. per pound. For physical tests, add y 2 c. per pound. For other alloys, add same as on rolls. Above prices do not cover machine molded gears. Suitable pattern equipment to be furnished by the cus- tomer. Crane Castings Per Pound Per Pound 1- 10 1b 31.85c. 301- 500 1b 10.65c. 11- 25 lb 23.40c. 501-1000 lb 10.10c. 26- 50 1b 19.20c. 1001-2500-lb 9.70c. 51-100 lb 14.90c. 2501-5000 lb 9.20c. 101-200 lb 12.80c. Over 5000 lb 8.95c. 201-300 lb 11.80c. For end carriages and trucks, add .65c. to above prices. For trolley frames, motor supports, gear covers, bumper hoods, stripper rams and sleeves, charging bar supports, center stem castings, hollow shafts and stems, upper and lower guide brackets and ram frames, peels and peel heads and other intricate castings, add 1.50c. to above prices. Long Hollow Rack Castings 13.45c. per pound Suitable pattern equipment to be furnished by the customer 132 STEEL CASTINGS Mine and Industrial Car Castings When purchased in quantities as follows from one pattern at one time. Division of Under 100 Weight Castings 1- 10 1b 21.70c. 11- 25 1b 15.35c. 26- 50 1b 10.55c. 51-100 lb 10.00c. Over 100 lb 9.55c. Link and pin draw heads. 9.10c. Add y 2 c. per pound to above pi guides, rockers and pedestals. Suitable pattern equipment to be furnished by the customer 100-499 500 Castings Castings and over 19.50c. 18.60c. 14.75c. 14.00c. 10.15c. 9.75c. 9.70c. 9.55c. 9.30c. 9.10c. 8.70c. 8.20c. s for cradles, column Mine and Industrial Car Wheels On contracts covering not less than 500 wheels per month and on single orders for 500 wheels or more, use the following prices : Division of Weight 10- 25 lb. . Single Flange or Web Plate Wheels with Plain Hub 10.60c. Spoke Wheels 10.85c. 9.70c. 8.75c. 8.30c. 7.95c. be furnish Double Flange, Double Tread, Straight or Flat Tread or Self-Oiler Wheels 11.35c. 26- 40 lb. . 9.45c. 10.20c. 41- 75 lb.. 8.50c. 9.25c. 76-100 lb. .. 8.05c. 8.80c. Over 100 lb... 7.70c. Suitable pattern equipment tc 8.45c. ed by the customer. Domestic Car Castings When purchased in quantities as follows, from one pattern at one time : Name of Castings or Division of Weight Bolster center fillers Center plates Draft lugs Journal box wedges Push pole pockets. . Roping and jacking castings Side bearings Striking castings . . Other cstgs, 1- 5 lb Other cstgs, 6-10 lb Other cstgs, 11-25 lb Other cstgs, 26-50 lb Other cstgs over 50 lb Patterns extra, unless 500 or from one pattern at one time. Under 50 Cstgs. 50-249 Castings 250-499 Castings 500 Cstgs and Over . 11.25c. 9.95c. 9.05c. 8.60c. . 10.25c. 9.25c. 8.25c. 7.95c. . 10.25c. 8.95c. 8.20c. 7.80c. . 13.25c. 11.60c. 10.60c. 10.05c. . 10.25c. 8.95c. 8.20c 7.80c, . 13.25c. 11.60c. 10.60c. 10.05c. . 13.25c. 11.60c. 10.60c. 10.05c. . 10.25c. 9.25c. 8.25c. 7.95c. . 22.75c. 20.05c. 18.15c. 17.40c. . 18.75c. 16.55c. 15.05c. 14.25c. . 15.40c. 13.55c. 12.25c 11.75c. . 12.75c. 11.25c. 10.25c. 9.75c. 10.75c. 9.40c. 8.60c. 8.15c. more castings are ordered STEEL CASTINGS 133 Foreign Car Castings Buffer castings . * 10.95c Buffer housings 11.60c. Other castings, 1- 5 lb 20.60c. Other castings, 6-10 lb 18.95c. Other castings, 11-15 lb 17.30c. Other castings, 16-25 lb 14.95c. Other castings, 26-50 lb 13.30c. Other castings, over 50 lb , 11.60c. Note — If center plates and side bearings of American design are required, use domestic car prices for these items. Patterns extra, unless 500 or more castings are ordered from one pattern at one time. Miscellaneous Railroad and Locomotive Castings Driving wheel centers 7.70c. Engine frames 8.20c. Miscellaneous castings, under 5 lb 19.70c. Miscellaneous castings, 5- 10 lb 17.70c. Miscellaneous castings, 11- 25 lb 14.20c. Miscellaneous castings, 26- 50 lb 12.20c. Miscellaneous castings, 51- 100 lb , '....10.70c. Miscellaneous castings, 101- 250 lb 10.20c. Miscellaneous castings, 251- 500 lb 9.70c. Miscellaneous castings, 501-1000 lb 9.20c. Miscellaneous castings, over 1000 lb. 8.70c. Note — For engine frames weighing less than 2000 lb. each add 3.00c. per lb. Suitable pattern equipment, etc., to be furnished by the customer. Rail or Step Joint Castings Rail or step joint castings, in any quantity 10.50c. Suitable pattern equipment to be furnished by the customer. Refractory and Brick Yard Castings Scrapers and toggle plates 13.05c. Pan rims 11.80c. Roller tires 10.75o. Bottom plates 10.75c. Swinging and stationary dies 11.15c. Outside circle plates 11.80c. Inside circle plates 11.80c. Other castings, under 10 lb , 29.85c. Other castings, 11-25 lb 25.55c. Other castings, 26-50 lb 23.00c. Other castings, 51-100 lb 17.55c. Other castings, 101-200 lb 15.80c. Other castings, 201-500 lb 13.00c. Other castings, 501-1000 lb 12.20a Other castings, 1001-2500 lb .11.70c. Other castings, over 2500 lb 10.90c Suitable pattern equipment to be furnished by the customer 134 STEEL CASTINGS Jaw and Gyratory Crusher Castings Under 25 lb 31.45c. 401-500 lb 11.40c. 26- 50 lb 21.55c. 501-750 lb 10.60c. 51- 75 lb 18.65c. 751-1000 lb 10.20c 76-100 lb 15.70c. 1001-2000 lb 9.30c. 101-150 lb 15.00c. 2001-3000 lb 9.00c. 151-200 lb 14.25c. 3001-5000 lb 8.65c. 201-300 lb 12.95c. 5001-10000 lb 7.85c. 301-400 lb 12.15c. Over 10000 lb 7.55c. For jaw crusher frames made in one piece and gyratory crusher housings, add 20% to above schedule. For gears, bushings and sleeve castings, use gear schedule. Suitable pattern equipment to be furnished by the customer Road and Mining Machinery Castings Under 25 lb 34.50c. 401-500 lb 12.45c. 26-50 lb 23.60c. 501-750 lb 11.60c. 51-75 lb 20.40c. 751-1000 lb 11.05c. 76-100 lb 17.25c. 1001-2000 lb 10.45c. 101-150 lb 16.05c. 2001-3000 lb 9.75c. 151-200 lb 15.60c. 3001-5000 lb 9.25c. 201-300 lb 14.15c. 5001-10000 lb 8.55c. 301-400 lb 13.25c. Over 10000 lb 8.15c For gears, bushings and sleeve castings, use gear schedule Suitable pattern equipment to be furnished by the customer. Alloy Steel Castings For nickel or other alloy castings an extra charge will be made based on amount of alloy and cost of same. Rolling Mill Steel Castings The following prices for rolling mill castings are subject to discounts shown below : .25c. per lb., under 750 tons per year .45c. per lb., 750-2000 tons per year .65c. per lb., 2000-7500 tons per year ,75c, per lb., over 7500 tons per year except that annealing boxes and annealing bottoms, charging boxes and charging box heads and ends are subject to a discount of only .25c. per lb. when total requirements amount to less than 7500 tons, and only .35c. per lb. when total requirements amount to more than 7500 tons. STEEL CASTINGS — ROLLING MILL 135 Steel Castings for Rolling Mills and Steel Works Rolls (Unfinished) 101 to 500 lb. inclusive, per lb 11.80c. Over 500 to 1000 lb. inclusive, per lb 10.70c. Over 1000 to 2500 lb. inclusive, per lb 9.70c. Over 2500 to 5000 lb. inclusive, per lb 8.85c. Over 5000 to 10000 lb. inclusive, per lb 7.95c. Over 10000 to 50000 lb. inclusive, per lb 7.70c. Over 50000 to 100000 lb. inclusive, per lb 8.70c. Pinions (Unfinished) 101 to 500 lb. inclusive, per lb 13.55c. Over 500 to 1000 lb. inclusive, per lb 12.05c. Over 10D0 to 2500 lb. inclusive, per lb 10.80c Over 2500 to 5000 lb. inclusive, per lb 9.55c. Over 5000 to 10000 lb. inclusive, per lb 8.60c. Over 10000 to 50000 lb. inclusive, per lb 8.05c. Over 50000 to 100000 lb. inclusive, per lb 8.95c. The above prices of rolls and pinions are for .50 carbon or under. For carbon over .50 and under .70 add Vic. to above prices ; for carbon .70 and under 1.50 add y 2 c. to above prices ; for carbon 1.50 and over add %c. to above prices. Extra for 2y 2 % to 3y 2 % of nickel, 3y 2 c. per lb. Extra for approxi- mately .18% vanadium, 2y 2 c. per lb. No extra for anneal- ing rolls and pinions. Annealing Boxes and Pots (Unfinished) Boxes 1 in. thick and over, per lb 8.35c. Boxes less than 1 in. thick, per lb 10.40c. When steam test is required add Vic. per lb. Annealing Bottoms 72 in. inside length and under, per lb 7.60c. Over 72 in. inside length, per lb 6.80c. Charging Boxes Charging boxes, per lb 7.45c. Charging Box Heads and Ends In lots of 50 to 100 from one pattern : With rivet holes cored, per lb 9.65c. With rivet holes not cored, per lb 9.10c. In lots over 100 from one pattern: With rivet holes cored, per lb 9.25c. With rivet holes not cored, per lb 8.60c. 136 STEEL CASTINGS ROLLING MILL Rolling Mill and Steel Works Miscellaneous Castings Not Otherwise Specified on this List 1 to 25 lb. inclusive, per lb 20.00c. Over 25 to 50 lb. inclusive, per lb 15.35c. Over 50 to 100 lb. inclusive, per lb 11.65c. Over 100 to 250 lb. inclusive, per lb 10.70c. Over 250 to 500 lb. inclusive, per lb 10.00c. Over 500 to 1000 lb. inclusive, per lb 8.70c. Over 1000 to 2500 lb. inclusive, per lb 8.30c. Over 2500 to 5000 lb. inclusive, per lb 8.10c. Over 5000 lb., per lb 7.70c. Add 20 per cent to above prices for hollow and disc table rollers and cylinders. Add lc. per lb. for all castings with water circulating pipes. For carbon over .40 add }4c. per lb. If alloys are required, extra to be charged same as on rolls. Coupling Boxes, Spindles, Roll Housings, Pinion Housings and Anvil Blocks 1 to 25 lb. inclusive, per lb 20.05c. Over 25 to 50 lb. inclusive, per lb. . . 15.40c. Over 50 to 100 lb. inclusive, per lb 11.70c. Over 100 to 250 lb. inclusive, per lb 9.40c. Over 250 to 500 lb. inclusive, per lb.* 8.60c. Over 500 to 1000 lb. inclusive, per lb 7.75c. Over 1000 to 2500 lb. inclusive, per lb 7.70c. Over 2500 to 5000 lb. inclusive, per lb 7.55c. Over 5000 to 15000 lb. inclusive, per lb 7.50c. Over 15000 to 50000 lb. inclusive, per lb 7.35c. Over 50000 to 100000 lb. inclusive, per lb 7.65c. Over 100000 lb., per lb 8.60c. Gears, Gear Blanks, Gear Segments, Racks, Worms, Worm Wheels, Sprockets, Sheaves and Pulleys 1 to 10 lb. inclusive, per lb 30.45c. Over 10 to 25 lb. inclusive, per lb 22.25c. Over 25 to 50 lb. inclusive, per lb 18.25c. Over 50 to 100 lb. inclusive, per lb 14.15c. Over 100 to 200 lb. inclusive, per lb 12.05c. Over 200 to 300 lb. inclusive, per lb 11.00c. Over 300 to 500 lb. inclusive, per lb 10.00c. Over 500 to 1000 lb. inclusive, per lb 9.45c. Over 1000 to 2500 lb. inclusive, per lb 9.05c. Over 2500 to 5000 lb. inclusive, per lb 8.60c. Over 5000 lb., per lb 8.30c. Add %c. per lb. for carbon over .40 or when chemical or physical tests are required. Above prices are for gears made from patterns furnished by purchaser. Additional charge to be made for machine moulded gears. Railway motor gears not included in above schedule. If alloys are required, extra to be charged same as on rolls. STEEL CASTINGS BLAST FURNACE 137 Steel Castings for Blast Furnaces Bells, Hoppers, Hopper Extensions, Lip Rings, Tuyere Jackets, Hot Metal or Slag Pots and Rings Bells, hoppers, hopper extensions, lip rings, tuyere jackets, hot metal or slag pots and rings, per lb 8.55c. Valve Bodies, Tuyere Stocks, Pipes, Nozzles and Saddles 50 to 500 lb. inclusive, per lb 12.10c. Over 500 to 1000 lb. inclusive, per lb 10.25c. Over 1000 lb., per lb 9.35c. Hearth Jackets or Bosh Plates Under 5000 lb., per lb 7.70c. Over 5000 lb., per lb 7.65c. Miscellaneous Blast Furnace Castings Not Specified Otherwise on this List 1 to 25 lb. inclusive, per lb.. 20.00c. Over 25 to 50 lb. inclusive, per lb 15.35c. Over 50 to 100 lb. inclusive, per lb 11.65c. Over 100 to 250 lb. inclusive, per lb 10.70c. Over 250 to 500 lb. inclusive, per lb 10.00c. Over 500 to 1000 lb. inclusive, per lb 8.70c. Over 1000 to 2500 lb. inclusive, per lb 8.30c. Over 2500 to 5000 lb. inclusive, per lb 8.10c. Over 5000 lb., per lb 7.70c. Add lc. per lb. for all castings with water circulating pipes. For carbon over .40 add 34c. per lb. If alloys are required, extra to be charged same as on rolls. Deliveries The foregoing schedules (page 128 to 137 inclusive) cover the castings named therein, in the rough, f.o.b. maker's works, with published rate of freight allowed to freight station of purchasers, other than railroads, located within base territory ; and in case of purchases by railroads, with published rate of freight allowed to nearest point on line of such railroad within base territory. On all deliveries made outside of base territory freight is allowed to boundary line only, excess to be paid by purchaser. Base territory is defined to be within a line drawn from Boston, Mass., through Schenectady, Rochester and Niagara Falls, N. Y. ; Detroit, Mich.; Duluth, Minn.; St. Louis, Mo.; Cincinnati, Ohio; Washington, D. C; Cape May, N. J., and all other Atlantic Ocean terminal points between Cape May and Boston. 138 STEEL CASTINGS BOLSTERS Bolsters (Body or Truck) Freight Cars and Locomotive Tenders F. O. B. Builders' Works or Nearest Point on Railroad in Base Territory Freight Cars 30-ton.. 40-ton.. 50-ton.. 57J4-ton 62J4-ton 70-ton... Bolsters — Body or Truck 1 to 10 Per Car $116.00 126.00 136.00 146.00 156.00 176.00 11 to 100 Per Car $113.00 123.00 133.00 143.00 153.00 175.00 101 to 199 Per Car $97.00 109.00 119.00 127.00 137.00 174.00 200 and Over Per Car $87.50 99.50 108.50 118.50 130.00 165.50 Tenders, all capacities, $9.50 per 100 lb. In case of any capacity car other than those shown above, price for the next succeeding higher capacity will apply. Note 1. — For f .o.b. and delivery points see page 142. Note 2. — The above prices on body and truck bolsters apply to bolsters of usual dimensions without center plates, or with integral center plates, ordinary friction side bearings, column guides and dead lever lugs. Note 3. — Body bolsters of unusual designs exceeding the weight of standard designs will take an extra charge to cover the excess weight. Note 4. — Separable Center Plates. If furnished free of charge f .o.b. manufacturer's foundry, separable center plates will be riveted on bolsters at an additional charge of $2.00 per car. Note 5. — Side Bearing Wearing Plates or Patented Side Bearings. If furnished free of charge f.o.b. manufacturer's foundry, side bearing wearing plates or patented side bearings will be riveted on bolsters at an additional charge of $2.00 per car per item. Note 6. — The above prices do not include any drilling or machine work. Note 7. — For freight cars, where new patterns are required for bolsters for orders of less than 100 castings from any one pattern, an extra charge of $200.00 for each of the patterns shall be made. Note 8. — For locomotive tenders, where new patterns are required for bolsters for orders of 10 locomotives or less from any one pattern, an extra charge of $200.00 for each of the patterns shall be made. STEEL CASTINGS CAR AND LOCOMOTIVE 139 Truck Side Frames, Freight Gars and Locomotive Ten- ders F. O. B. Builders Works or Nearest Point on Railroad in Base Territory Side Frames — Andrews or Pedestal Freight Cars From 1 to 10 11 to 100 101 to 399 30-ton Per Car $150.00 160.00 170.00 180.00 198.00 218.00 Per Car $147.00 157.00 167.00 179.00 195.00 217.00 Per Car $132 00 40-ton 144 00 50-ton 160.00 573^-ton 172 00 623^-ton 188 00 70-ton 208 00 Freight Cars Andrews Pedestal 400 and over, 30-ton Per Car $118.50 129.50 139.50 154.50 170 00 175.50 Per Car $124.50 40-ton 135 50 50-ton 151 50 573^-ton 166 50 623^-ton 181.00 70-ton 201.50 Tender Frames Andrews or Pedestal regular design Less than 50-ton capacity $51.00 per frame 50-ton andl ess than 70-ton capacity 66.00 70-ton capacity 71 .00 In case of any capacity car other than those shown above, prices for the next succeeding higher capacity will apply. Note 1. — For f.o.b. and delivery points, see page 142. Note 2. — The above prices on frames cover castings only and of usual dimensions, and do not include journal boxes, bolts, spring planks, tie bars, rivets, wearing plates, loose brake hanger pins, fastenings, etc. Note 3. — The above prices do not include any drilling or machine work; nor do they cover pedestal frames employing a binder for connecting jaws underneath the journal boxes. Note 4. — For freight cars, when new patterns are required for frames, for orders of less than 100 castings from any one pattern, an extra charge of $200.00 for each of the patterns shall be made. Note 5. — For locomotive tenders, when new patterns are required for frames, for orders of ten locomotives or less from any one pattern, an extra charge of $200.00 for each of the patterns shall be made. 140 STEEL CASTINGS CAR AND LOCOMOTIVE List Prices to Car and Locomotive Builders for Estimating Purposes Capacity in Tons Andrews or Pedestal Side Frames Truck or Body Bolsters 30-ton Per Car $155.00 165.00 175 .CO 185.00 205.00 225.00 Per Tender $300.00 Per Car $120.00 40-ton 130.00 50-ton 140.00 55-57H-ton 150.00 60-623/2-ton 65-70-ton 160.00 180.00 Locomotive tenders, all Per Tender $300.00 Note 1. — For f.o.b. and delivery points see page 142. Note 2. — For locomotive tenders, where new patterns are required for either frames or bolsters, for orders of ten locomotives or less, an extra charge of $200.00 each for the patterns shall be made. Prices do not include any drilling or machine work , nor do they cover pedestal frames employing a binder for connecting the jaws underneath the journal boxes. Note 3. — For freight cars, where new patterns are required for either frames or bolsters, for orders of less than 100 castings from any one pattern, an additional charge of $200.03 each shall be made. Prices do not include any drilling or machine work. Note 4. — The above prices on side frames cover castings only and do not include journal box bolts, tie bars, rivets, loose brake hanger pins, fasten- ings, etc. Note 5. — The above prices on body or truck bolsters apply to bolsters without center plates, or with integral center plates, ordinary friction side bearings, column guides and dead lever lugs. Note 6. — Separable Center Plates. If furnished free of charge f.o.b. manufacturer's foundry, separable center plates will be riveted to the bolster at an additional charge of $2.00 per car. Note 7. — Side Bearing Wearing Plates or Patented Side Bearings. If furnished free of charge f.o.b. manufacturer's foundry, side bearing wearing plates or patented side bearings will be riveted to the bolsters at an additional charge of $2.00 per car per item. Prices of M. C. B. Couplers M. C. B. couplers with heads measuring not more than 9J4 in. from the pulling face of the knuckle, when closed, to the horn, shanks not more than 21*4 in- long and fitted with 9 in. face knuckles. STEEL CASTINGS CAR AND LOCOMOTIVE 141 Freight Equipment Couplers Old M. C. B. standard type top operating couplers without uncoupling chains : 5 in. x 5 in. shanks with 6% in. butt ends, per pair. .. .$38.25 5 in. x 7 in. shanks with 6% in. butt ends, per pair 39.05 New M. C. B. standard top operating type "D" couplers with regular dimensions of head, shanks not more than 21 *4 in. long, fitted with 9 in. face-knuckles and without uncoup- ling chains : 6 in. x 8 in. shanks with 6V 3 in. butt ends, per pair. . . .$51.00 5 in. x 7 in. shanks with 6% in. butt ends, per pair 50.20 If top operating couplers are required fitted with un- coupling chains, there will be an additional charge of $1.00 per pair to the above prices. If couplers are required with butt ends more than 6^ in., there will be an additional charge of $1.30 per pair to the above prices. If couplers are required with shanks more than 21% in. long, there will be an additional charge to the above prices of 60 cents per pair for each additional inch or fraction thereof. If couplers are required with wider face knuckles than 9 in., there will be an additional charge to the above prices of 40 cents per pair for each additional inch or fraction thereof. If couplers are required with special reinforcement around key slot heavier than shown on M. C. B. Standard Sheet No. 23, there will be an additional charge of $1.00 per pair to the above prices. If couplers are required fitted for side or bottom operation, there will be an additional charge of $2.00 per pair to the above prices. Passenger Equipment Couplers Passenger equipment couplers, old M. C. B. standard type, measuring not more than 4 ft. from the pulling face of the knuckle, when closed, to the end of the shank, fitted with 9 in. face knuckle, $28.50 each. If passenger equipment couplers are required measuring more than 4 ft. from the pulling face of the knuckle, when closed, to the end of the shank, there will be an additional charge to the above price of 40 cents each for each additional inch or fraction thereof. If passenger equipment couplers are required with wider face knuckles than 9 in., there will be an additional charge to the above price of 20 cents each for each additional inch or fraction thereof. If passenger equipment couplers are required having butt ends with anti-spread lugs for quadruple shear feature, there will be an additional charge of $3.00 per coupler. 142 STEEL CASTINGS CAR AND LOCOMOTIVE Locomotive Tender Couplers Short shank swing head locomotive couplers and special tender couplers, old M. C. B. standard type, fitted with 11 in. face knuckles, and without uncoupling chains, $23.80 each. New M. C. B. standard type "D" short shank swing head locomotive couplers and special tender couplers, fitted with 11 in. face knuckles and without uncoupling chains, $31.30 each. Add for chains, 50 cents each. If locomotive couplers are required with wider face knuckles than 11 in., there will be in additional charge to the above prices of 20 cents each for each additional inch or fraction thereof. If locomotive tender couplers are required with shanks more than 21J^ in. long, there will be an additional charge to the above prices of 40 cents each for each additional inch or fraction thereof. If, in order to secure the clearances now required by the Interstate Com- merce Commission, couplers of old M. C. B. standard type are required with heads measuring more than 9\{ in. from the pulling face of the knuckle, when closed, to the horn, the following additional charges to the foregoing prices will be made : Over 9M in., but not more than 11}4 in $3.00 per pair 11H in., but not more than 14 in 6.50 14 in., but not more than 15 x /i in 7.50 F.o.b. and Delivery Points Side Frames, Bolsters and Couplers The above named prices on side frames, bolsters and couplers are f.o.b. cars, maker's works, with freight allowed at carload rate as follows : In the case of purchase by railroads, to the nearest point on such railroad, located in the States of New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan (Southern Peninsula only) and the City of St. Louis, Mo.; in the case of purchase by any car or locomotive builder, to the plant of pur- chaser, if located in either of the above mentioned States, or in St. Louis, Mo., or in St. Charles, Mo., or in Bettendorf, Iowa, and in the case of the materials being purchased for export, to any export point in the above mentioned States. For deliveries in th3 United States outside of the above mentioned territory, add to the prices shown above, freight at carload rate from Columbus, Ohio, to the nearest point on railroad, or to the plant of any car or locomotive builder, or to any export point, as the case may be, less 20c. per 100 lb. The resulting price will be the price f.o.b. cars, maker's works, for said delivery; from which price deduction will be allowed for freight at carload rate to nearest point on railroad, or to plant of car or locomotive builder, or to point of export, as the case may be. I f the freight rate is advanced during the period in which these prices are effective, the amount of such advance will be added to the prices as given . All the above prices apply only to steel castings of the general type, design or specification mentioned. Prices for special designs or specifications will be subject to negotiation. IRON ROLLS 143 • Iron Rolls, Prices for condensed grain (sand) and chilled iron rolls recommended by the Committee on Steel and Steel Products of the American Iron and Steel Institute, Jan. 7, 1918. The following prices are subject to the usual customs of the trade, as regards terms, guarantees, adjustments, replace- ments, etc. The delivery point is f.o.b. maker's works, but the prices include an allowance for actual freight, in accord- ance with published freight rates, to the freight station of purchaser, provided same does not exceed 20c. per 100 lb. All freight in excess of 20c. per 100 lb. to be paid by pur- chaser. The freight allowance does not include any addi- tional charges at destination (for switching service, spotting of cars, drayage, cartage, transfer, ferry car service) or any other expense over and above that covered by the published freight rate applying to the regular delivery station. Plain Chilled Rolls Under 8 in. diameter 10.00c. per lb. 8 in. diameter and under 10 in 8.75c. per lb. 10 in. diameter and under 13 in 7.95c. per lb 13 in. diameter and under 21 in 7.15c. per lb 21 in. diameter and under 24 in 6.15c. per lb. 24 in. diameter and under 33 in., under 91 in. long. 5.70c. per lb. 24 in. diameter and under 33 in., 91 in. long and OV er 615c - P er lb - 33 in. diameter and under 35 in 6.15c. per lb. 35 in. diameter and under 39 in 7.20c. per lb. 39 in. diameter and under 43 in 8.30c. per lb. 43 in. diameter and under 45 in 10.25c. per lb. Rail rolls, 20 in. diameter and over, with open chilled fin- ishing pass on one or both ends, 7.15c. per lb. Rail rolls, under 20 in. diameter, with open chilled pass on one or both ends, 7.45c. per lb. Plain rolls, part chilled, same price as chilled rolls of like diameter. Plain chilled rolls requiring over 1% in. chill, 14 c. addi- tional, and at purchaser's risk of breakage, regardless of ex- cessive depth of chill. Sand rolls, with but one or two plain chilled passes, not less than plain chilled rolls of like diameter. All other rolls having enclosed chilled passes or grooves, not less than 17c. per lb. higher than plain chilled rolls of same diameter; chills for making same to be charged for at not over 10 per cent above cost, and when paid for may be delivered to customers on demand. Gap rolls for shovel mills, y 2 c. per lb. additional. 144 IRON ROLLS Sand Rolls Under 10 in diameter ,. 7.95c. per lb 10 in. diameter and under 13 in 7.15c. per lb. 13 in. diameter and under 21 in 5.90c. per lb. 21 in. diameter and under 34 in .".... 5.50c. per lb. 34 in. diameter and over 5.90c. per lb Iron Pinions Under 10 in. diameter 8.35c. per lb. 10 in. diameter and under 13 in 7.55c. per lb. 13 in. diameter and under 21 in 6.35c. per lb. 21 in. diameter and over 5.90c. per lb. Boxing or crating — Two per cent (2%) of face of bill ad- ditional. The above prices for rolls are subject to a discount of V4c per lb. where the purchaser sells and ships to the maker the broken and worn out scrap rolls and pinions produced in op- eration of purchaser's mills, not to exceed 70 per cent in weight of new rolls received, at not over $30 per ton of 2240 lb. in trade account, f.o.b. seller's mill. Any excess freight over $2.50 per ton, necessary to transport such scrap rolls and pinions to works of maker, to be paid by the seller of the scrap rolls and pinions. MALLEABLE CASTINGS 145 Malleable Castings Base prices and extras recommended by the Committee on Steel and Steel Products of the American Iron and Steel In- stitute, July 16, 1918: Quantity Ordered Freight Car Castings Under 25 26 to 100 101 to 250 251 to 500 Over 500 .0890 a lb. .0890 a lb. .0890 a lb. 0890 a lb. .0890 a lb. .0800 a lb. .0800 a lb. .0800 a lb. .0800 a lb. .0800 a lb. 0800 a lb. .0810 a lb. 0810 a lb. 0810 a lb. .0810 a lb. .0810 a lb. .0810 a lb. .0815 a lb. .0845 a lb. .0735 a lb. .0735 a lb. .0735 a lb. .0735 a lb. .0735 a lb. .0735 a lb. 0740 a lb. .0740 a lb. .0740 a lb. .0740 a lb. .0740 a lb. .0740 a lb. .0750 a lb. .0775 a lb. .0715 a lb. .0715 a lb. .0715 a lb. .0715 a lb. .0715 a lb. .0715 a lb. .0725 a lb. .0725 a lb. .0725 a lb. .0725 a lb. .0725 a lb. .0725 a lb. .0735 a lb. .0760 a lb. .0700 a lb. .0700 a lb. .0700 a lb. .0700 a lb. .0700 a lb. .0890 a lb. .0700 alb. Center plates Center plate supports. . . . Center sill separators. . . . Coupler carriers Push pole pockets 0900 a lb. .0900 a lb. .0900 a lb. 0900 a lb. 0900 a lb. .0900 a lb. .0710 a lb. .0710alb. 0710alb. .0710 a lb. .0710a lb. .0710a lb. Back stop castings Bolsterccnter fillers .0905 a lb. .0935 a lb. .0720 a lb. .0745 a lb. All Other Miscellaneous Malleable Freight Car Castings Quantity 1 to 5 Pes. 6 to 25 Pes. 26 to 100 Pes. 101 to 250 Pes. 251 to 500 Pes. Over 500 Pes Under 2 lbs.. 2 to 7 lbs.. 7 to 15 lbs. . J 5 to 25 lbs.. Over 25 lbs.. .2625 lb. .2125 1b. .1475 1b. .1225 1b. .11501b. .2125 lb. .1700 1b. .1150 1b. .1075 1b. .1025 11). .1700 1b. .1225 1b. .1025 1b. .0975 lb. .0900 1b. .1250 1b. .1025 1b. .0925 lb. .0875 lb. .0850 lb. .1100 1b. .0975 lb. .0875 lb. .0825 lb. .0800 lb. .1025 1b. .0925 lb. .0850 lb. .0800 lb. .0775 lb. On miscellaneous requisitions above prices are f.o.b. foundry. On car orders, above prices are delivered reasonable destina- tion for lots of 200 cars or over. Any pattern equipment necessary to be furnished by or at the expense of customer, unless tonnage involved will war- rant absorption of this expense. Any castings of intricate design or necessarily of very light section will be subject to special negotiation. 146 TOOL STEEL Tool Steel Base prices and extras recommended by the Committee on Steel and Steel Products of the American Iron and Steel In- stitute, Jan. 7, 1918. All prices f.o.b. point of shipment, and net withe ut discount. High Speed Tool Steel Shipments from makers' ware- house stocks $2.01 per lb. 0.66 per lb. Mill Base prices : shipments High speed steel $2.00 per lb. Tungsten finishing steel. . . . 0.65 per lb. Subject to established customs of trade, and with following extras : All dimensions inclusive. Intermediate sizes take the next higher extra. Base sizes — Round, square and octagon, % in. to 2 in. in- clusive ; flat, % in. to 2 in. thick by % in. to 2 in. wide. Inches 9/16 to 1/2 7/16 to % 3.5 5/16 to 11/32 6.0 % to 9/32 8.5 2% to 2y 2 2.0 2% to 3 2.5 3% to 3i/ 2 3.0 EXTRA SIZES Round, square and octagon Extra per lb. Cents Inches Extra per lb. Cents ,2.0 3% to 4 4.% 4% 5% 5% 6% 6% 4% 5. . 5% Vi .3.5 ,4.0 .4.5 ,5.0 ,5.5 ,6.0 .6.5 Inches % x 3/16 EXTRA SIZES Flat Extra per lb. Cents Inches % x % x 5/16 Vs x % to 2 . . . 3/16 x % to 3. % x 5/16 to % y 4 x % to 1 . . . 40.0 30.0 20.0 14.0 14.0 8.0 5.0 % x 1% to 4 3.0 5/16 x % to % 5.0 5/16 x % to 1 3.5 5/16 x 1% to 41/2 3.0 % x 7/16 to % 3.0 % x % to 1% 3.0 Annealing, 2c. per lb. extra. Bevels, same classification shape. Extra per lb. Cents % x 1% to 5 2.5 7/16 x Y 2 to 1 3.0 7/16 x 1% to 51/2 2.5 % x % to 1 2.5 i/ 2 x 1% to 6 2.0 9/16 x % to 1 2.5 9/16 x 1% to 6 2.0 % to 2 x % to 2 0.0 % to 2 x 2% to 4 2.0 % to 2- x 4% to 7 4.0 2% to 3 x 2% to 4 2.0 2% to. 3 x 4% to 7 4.0 as flats, plus 10c. per lb. for TOOL STEEL 147 CUTTING TO SPECIFIED SINGLE AND MULTIPLE LENGTHS Per lb. Cents. 24 inches and over 1-0 18 inches to 23 15/16 inches 2.0 12 inches to 17 15/16 inches 3.0 6 inches to 11 15/16 inches 4.0 Less than six inches — Special Price. FORGED DISCS Extra per lb. Cents. Weighing above 25 pounds 6 Weighing 15 to 25 pounds .• 10 Weighing 10 to 15 pounds 12 Weighing 7% to 10 pounds 14 Weighing 5 to 7 % pounds 16 Weighing 3 to 5 pounds 18 Weighing 2 to 3 pounds 22 Weighing 1 to 2 pounds 24 Annealing 2c. per lb. extra FORGED DIE BLOCKS Extra per lb. Cents. Weighing above 25 pounds 4 Weighing 15 to 25 pounds 6 Weighing 10 to 15 pounds 10 Weighing 7 % to 10 pounds 14 Weighing 5 to 7 % pounds 16 Weighing 3 to 5 pounds 18 Weighing 2 to 3 pounds 22 Weighing 1 to 2 pounds 24 Annealing 2c. per lb. extra Carbon Tool Steel Mill Shipments from Base Prices : Shipments Makers' Ware- house Stocks Non-shrinkable tool steel. . . .$0.35 per lb. $0.36 per lb. Special tool steel 0.23 per lb. 0.24 per lb. Extra tool steel 0.18 per lb. 0.19 per lb. Regular tool steel 0.15 per lb. 0.16 per lb. Subject to established customs of trade, and with following extras : All dimensions inclusive. Intermediate sizes take the next higher extra. Base sizes — Round, square and octagon, %-in. to 2 in. in- clusive. Flat, y 2 in. to 2 in. thick by 9/16 in. to 2 in. wide. 148 TOOL STEEL EXTRA SIZES Round, Square and Octagon Extra per lb. Extra per lb Cents Cents 2% to 3 1.0 9/16 to i/o 0.5 Z% to 4 1.5 7/16 to % 1.0 4% to 5... 2.0 5/16 to'11/32 2.0 5% to 6 2.5 % to 9/32 3.0 6% to 7 3.0 3/16 5.0 1% to 8 : 3.5 5/32 10.0 % 18 EXTRA SIZES Flat Extra per lb. Extra per lb Cents Cents Vs x 3/16 20.0 5/16 x % to % 1.5 % x % 15.0 5/16 x 11/16 to 8. . . .1.0 % x 5/16 8:0 % x 7/16 to 8 10 % x % 4.0 7/16 x % to 8 1.0 % x 7/16 to % 3.0 1/2 x 9/16 to 8 1.0 % x 9/16 to 7 2.0 9/16 x 2% to 8 1.0 Ys x 7 y s to 8 3.0 9/16 to 2 x % to 2 0.0 3/16 x % 5.0 % to 2 x 2% to 7 1.0 3/16 x 5/16 4.0 % to 1% x 7% to 8 1.0 3/16 x % . 3.0 1% to 2 x 7% to 8 1.5 3/16 x 7/16 to % 2.0 2% to 3 x 2% to 5 1.0 3/16 x 11/16 to 2 1.5 2% to 3 x 5% to 8 1.5 Z/lfi x 2% to 7 1.0 3% to 4 x 3% to 6 1.5 3/16 x TVs to 8 2.0 3% to 4 x 6% to 8 2.0 44 x 5/16 to % 2.0 4% to 5 x 4% to 7 2.0 % x 7/16 to % •. 1.5 4% to 5 x 7% to 8 2.5 % x 11/16 to 2 1.5 5% to 6 x 5% to 8 2.5 % x 2% to 7 1.0 6% to 7 x 6% to 7 3.0 y 4 x 7% to 8 2.0 6% to 8 x 7% to 8 3.5 Intermediate sizes take the next higher extra. Annealed Steel lc. per lb. extra. CUTTING TO SPECIFIED SINGLE AND MULTIPLE LENGTHS Per lb. Cents. 2 4 inches or over 0.5 18 to 24 inches 1.0 12 to 18 inches 15 6 to 12 inches 2.0 Less than 6 inches, special price. Over 18 feet, special price. INDEX Page Alloy steel castings 134 Anchors 130 Angles, heavy 65 Angles, light 50 Angle splice bars 70 Announcements regarding ferro-alloys and man- ganese and their ores. . 25 Automobile sheets 83 Bands 52, 56 Bands, heavy, iron 62 Bands, light, iron 63 Barbed wire 101 Bars, angle splice 70 Bars, concrete reinforcing 52 Bars, forging 53 Bars, iron 62 Bars, rail steel 54 Bars, sheet 45 Bars, shell 46 Bars, steel 49 Basic pig iron 38 Beams 65 Bessemer ferro silicon... . 39 Bessemer pig iron 38 Beveled edge box iron. . 64 Billets for seamless tubes 73 Billets, forging 47 Billets, rerolling 45 Billets, small 45 Black plate, tin mill.... 86 Black sheets 76 Blast furnace castings. .137 Blooms, forging 47 Blooms, rerolling 45 Blue annealed sheets.... 77 Boat spikes 119 Boiler castings 128 Boiler tubes 71 Bolsters 138 Bolts 121 Bolts, railroad track 120 Brads 90 Bridge blocks 128 Bulb angles 65 Bulb beams 65 149 Page Calks 122 Car and locomotive frames 139 Carbon tool steel 147 Car castings 132 Carwheel or cylinder pig iron 40 Carwheels 132 Castings, malleable 145 Castings, steel 128 Cast iron water pipe... 122 Cement mill castings. . . .130 Chain 117 Channels, heavy 65 Channels, light 50 Charcoal pig iron 39 Chronology of price fix- ing 7 Cold rolled and cold drawn steel 110 Cold rolled strip steel... 114 Column bases 128 Concrete reinforcing bars 52 Couplers 140 Crane castings 131 Cut nails 88 Cut tacks 90 Effective date of prices . . 1 Electrical sheets 83 Engine castings 129 Ferro-silicon, Bessemer. . 39 Flats 49 Flats, cold rolled and cold drawn 110 Flats, iron 63 Forging bars 53 Forging ingots 48 Forging steel 47 Formed roofing sheets... 82 Foundry pig iron 38 Galvanized sheets 77 Gears 131, 136 Half ovals 51 150 INDEX Page Half ovals, iron 63 Half rounds 51 Half rounds, iron 63 Hexagons 51 Hexagons, cold rolled and cold drawn 110 High silicon or silvery iron 39 High speed tool steel.... 146 Hoops 53, 56 Horse and mule shoes... 122 Horseshoe iron 64 Hot rolled strip steel. 56, 116 Ingots, forging 48 Iron bars 62 Iron ore 37 Iron rolls 143 Jaw and gyratory crusher castings 134 Light rails 69 Locomotive castings ....139 Long terne sheets 77 Low-phosphorus pig iron 39 Malleable castings 145 Mine and industrial car castings 132 Mule shoes 122 Nails, cut 88 Nails, wire 100 Nuts 121 Ore, iron . Ovals Ovals, iron Pig iron 38 Pinions 131 Pinions, iron 144 Pinions, steel 135 Pipe, cast iron water.... 122 Pipe, steel 71 Pittsburgh basis 36 Plates 66 Price fixing, chronology of 7 Prices, effective date of . . 1 Propeller wheels 130 Rail or step joint cast- ings 133 Page Rails, light 69 Rails, rerolling 42 Railroad track bolts.... 120 Railroad track spikes... 11 9 Rail steel bars 54 Refractory and brickyard castings 133 Rerolling rails 42 Rivet rods 53 Rivets 121 Road and mining machin- ery castings 134 Rods, rivet 53 Rods, wire 100 Rolling mill castings. .. .134 Rolls, iron 143 Rolls, steel 135 Rope, wire 102 Rounds 49 Rounds, cold rolled and cold drawn 110 Rounds, iron 62 Scrap, iron and steel 41 Screws, wood 109 Seamless steel tubes. ... 73 Seamless tubes, billets for 73 Shapes, small 49 Shapes, structural 65 Sheets 76 Sheets, automobile 83 Sheet bars . . . . : 45 Sheets, black 76 Sheets, blue annealed ... 77 Sheets, electrical 83 Sheets, formed roofing. .. 82 Sheets, galvanized 77 Sheets, long terne 77 Sheets, painted and formed 79 Shell bars 46 Shoes, horse and mule... 122 Shoes, steel 128 Shoe finders' goods 98 Silvery pig iron 39 Skelp 71 Skelp for boiler tubes. . 71 Slabs, forging 47 Slabs, rerolling 45 Small billets 45 Small shapes 49 INDEX 151 Page Spikes, boat 119 Spikes, railroad track... 119 Splice joints for light rails 69 Spring steel 53, 55 Spring steel card 55 Squares 49 Squares, cold rolled and cold drawn 110 Squares, iron 62 Steel bands, hoops and strips 56 Steel bars 49 Steel, carbon tool 147 Steel castings 128 Steel, cold rolled strip... 114 Steel, cold rolled and cold drawn 110 Steel, forging 47 Steel, high speed tool... .146 Steel, hot rolled strip 56, 116 Steel pipe 71 Steel, spring 53, 55 Steel tire card 61 Steel, tool 146 Steel works castings ...135 Strip steel, cold rolled. . . .114 Page Strip steel, hot rolled, 56, 116 Strip, hot rolled 56, 116 Structural shapes 65 Tacks, cut 90 Tees, heavy 65 Tees, light 50 Terne plate 85 Tie plates, iron 70 Tie plates, steel 70 Tinmill black plate 86 Tinplate 84 Tires 53, 61 Tool steel 146 Track bolts 120 Tubes, boiler 71 Tubes, seamless steel.... 73 Warehouse prices 123 Wire 100 Wire, barbed 101 Wire nails 100 Wire rods 100 Wire rope 102 Wood screws 109 Youngstown basis 36 Zees, heavy 65 152 ADDITIONAL PRICE ANNOUNCEMENTS TO BE USED FOR ADDITIONAL PRICE ANNOUNCEMENTS ADDITIONAL PRICE ANNOUNCEMENTS 153 TO BE USED FOR ADDITIONAL PRICE ANNOUNCEMENTS 154 ADDITIONAL PRICE ANNOUNCEMENTS TO BE USED FOR ADDITIONAL PRICE ANNOUNCEMENTS ADDITIONAL PRICE ANNOUNCEMENTS 155 TO BE USED FOR ADDITIONAL PRICE ANNOUNCEMENTS 156 ADDITIONAL PRICE ANNOUNCEMENTS TO BE USED FOR ADDITIONAL PRICE ANNOUNCEMENTS ADDITIONAL PRICE ANNOUNCEMENTS 157 TO BE USED FOR ADDITIONAL PRICE ANNOUNCEMENTS 158 ADDITIONAL PRICE ANNOUNCEMENTS TO BE USED FOR ADDITIONAL PRICE ANNOUNCEMENTS ADDITIONAL PRICE ANNOUNCEMENTS 159 TO BE USED FOR ADDITIONAL PRICE ANNOUNCEMENTS 160 ADDITIONAL PRICE ANNOUNCEMENTS TO BE USED FOR ADDITIONAL PRICE ANNOUNCEMENTS ADDITIONAL PRICE ANNOUNCEMENTS 161 TO BE USED FOR ADDITIONAL PRICE ANNOUNCEMENTS 162 ADDITIONAL PRICE ANNOUNCEMENTS TO BE USED FOR ADDITIONAL PRICE ANNOUNCEMENTS ADDITIONAL PRICE ANNOUNCEMENTS 163 TO BE USED FOR ADDITIONAL PRICE ANNOUNCEMENTS 164 ADDITIONAL PRICE ANNOUNCEMENTS TO BE USED FOR ADDITIONAL PRICE ANNOUNCEMENTS ADDITIONAL PRICE ANNOUNCEMENTS 165 TO BE USED FOR ADDITIONAL PRICE ANNOUNCEMENTS 166 ADDITIONAL PRICE ANNOUNCEMENTS TO BE USED FOR ADDITIONAL PRICE ANNOUNCEMENTS ADDITIONAL PRICE ANNOUNCEMENTS 167 TO BE USED FOR ADDITIONAL PRICE ANNOUNCEMENTS 168 ADDITIONAL PRICE ANNOUNCEMENTS TO BE USED FOR ADDITIONAL PRICE ANNOUNCEMENTS ADDITIONAL PRICE ANNOUNCEMENTS 169 TO BE USED FOR ADDITIONAL PRICE ANNOUNCEMENTS 170 ADDITIONAL PRICE ANNOUNCEMENTS TO BE USED FOR ADDITIONAL PRICE ANNOUNCEMENTS ADDITIONAL PRICE ANNOUNCEMENTS 171 TO BE USED FOR ADDITIONAL PRICE ANNOUNCEMENTS 172 ADDITIONAL PRICE ANNOUNCEMENTS TO BE USED FOR ADDITIONAL PRICE ANNOUNCEMENTS ADDITIONAL PRICE ANNOUNCEMENTS 173 TO BE USED FOR ADDITIONAL PRICE ANNOUNCEMENTS 174 ADDITIONAL PRICE ANNOUNCEMENTS TO BE USED FOR ADDITIONAL PRICE ANNOUNCEMENTS ADDITIONAL PRICE ANNOUNCEMENTS 175 TO BE USED FOR ADDITIONAL PRICE ANNOUNCEMENTS 176 ADDITIONAL PRICE ANNOUNCEMENTS TO BE USED FOR ADDITIONAL PRICE ANNOUNCEMENTS 176