FAIRBANKS, MORSE €L CO. ( INCORPORATED) Bulletin 135 \ ^.'-^i K^^ :h Fairbanks Full Capacity Direct Reading Dial Scale The Most Highly Developed Machine of its Type for Modern Quick Weighing Service TO CUT down the time and \ahor of weighing without loss of accuracy means a definite saving in dollars and cents every time a load comes on the scale. The thousands of weights taken each year in business houses of every kind make this item so serious that no business man can afford to stand by in doubt as to the real efficiency of his weighing methods. The most valuable scale for any service is the one that gives accurate weights in the least time. To simply place a load upon the platform and immediately read its correct weight from a plainly graduated dial, is undoubtedly the closest aj^proach imaginable to one hundred per cent weighing efficiency. It means the elimination of all calculations in the reading of the correct weight up to the full capacity of the scale. The only limit to the rate at which weighings can be made is the rate at which loads can be handled to and from the platform — the dial needs but a glance and the complete, accurate weight is easily read at once, even by the most inexperienced weighman. The Fairbanks Dial Scale is the logical scale for every service requiring quantity weighing with speed and accuracy. It combines exclusive features that years of experience have proven to be of greatest advantage. It is built for practical everyday duty in a manner to successfully meet the needs of each user — to assure him the most efficient service in weighing his goods. Fairbanks Scales have justly earned their well-known reputation for reliability by over eighty-five years of faithful weighing. Tliis assurance of quality is behind every Fairbanks Dial Scale — an undivided responsibility that brings to the purchaser the absolute confidence of always obtaining complete weigh- ing satisfaction. (Copyright, rgig, by E. & T. Fairbanks & Co.) Page One Fairbanks is-inch Dial Full Capacity — Direct Reading ,4|tJ,.,l.li,L,,,.jLLIiii^*WiM|ip (19S1SJ) Fairbanks I S-inch Dial, capacity, 2,000 by I lb. P ii g e T -lu MM -3 1919 >l;I,A. -5 2(54^0 Fairbanks 20-inch Dial Full Capacity — Direct Reading (2301SJ) Fairbanks 20-inch Dial, capacity, S>000 by I lb. Page Three A Simple Construction with Many Exclusive Features The Fairbanks Dial Scale follows, in general, the same principles that years of weighing experience have proven successful in the Fairbanks beam scale. It is in reality but a refine- ment of this well-known machine, the weights being read directly from a dial instead of from a beam. The construction is remarkably simple, ((.s//(,7 no springs, no complicated or delicate parts. A distinctive feature of this scale is the Full Capacity Direct Reading Dial which makes unnecessary any additions or calculations of any kind in tlie reading of the correct weight. Two standard primary dials are furnished — 15-inch with 200 graduations }4-'"<'li upuri. and 20-inch with 500 graduations jg-inch apart. Supplementing the graduated dial is the weight frame and counterpoise, carrying nine weights, each of which has the same value as the initial dial capacity, so that the total capacity of the indicator is ten times the capacity of the primary dial. Connected to the weight frame is a supplementary rotating dial arranged in such manner that when the weight frame descends, the rotating dial makes a proportionate part of a revolution. Through openings in the primary dial, the correct figures are then shown, to indicate the amount of weight deposited upon the counterpoise, which must be balanced upon the platform before the hand begins to travel around the dial. When a load exceeding the initial dial capacity is placed upon the platform, the hand travels beyond the last graduation and comes to rest in the blank space. that position of the hand indicating to the operator the necessity for depositing one or more weights upon the counterpoise by pressing the button in the front of the case. The weight frame is entirely sep- arate from and does not interfere with the weighing mechanism at any time. The pressing of the but- ton merely releases the ratchet pawl permitting the frame with its weights to descend by gravity as far as necessary to deposit weights upon the counterpoise until the hand begins to move out of the (S61M) Fairbanks Dial, 2,000 Ihs. capacity , as on page 2, but noiv luith dial in position to indicate up to 6oo lbs. by 1 lb. Note magnified portion indicating clearly a direct reading of 40 J lbs. Page Four Fairbanks Dial blank space. As soon as this is done, pressure on the button is released and the hand comes to rest at the flgure showing the true weight of the load upon the platform. Details of Construction Q 1 T> The Fairbanks Dial Scale is built along the lines of the ordinary beam scale, the beam being inside the case. Attached to this beam by means of lugs ex- tending through slots in the case, is the graduated bar with poise used only for taking tare of trucks or other containers. This bar is set at an angle to be easily read from above. It offers also the further advantage of allowing hand weighing up to the full capacity of the dial, but is entirely independent of the dial. This construction thus permits of two accurate and independent systems of weighing. p J / The principle of the inclination balance is employed to furnish the resistance necessary to counterbalance loads up to the initial capacity of the dial, the main pendulum being accurately sealed to the beam. In addition, the compensating pen- dulum provides a further safeguard against change of balance due to scale being out of level or dial mechanism out of plumb. o7 i /( A / Vibration of the indicator is effectively prevented by an oil shock absorber with aluminum plunger attached to the end of the beam. Ample clearance is allowed to avoid undue friction. o 7 7 /- T Every Fairbanks Dial Scale is fitted with a slotted shelf lever to transmit the load from the lever system to the dial, by means of which the dial is easily adapted to the different types of scales. ^ The iron case containing the dial parts is of exceptionally heavy and rigid construction, to insure permanent, correct relation of the dial mechanism to the scale levers. The tare beam extending across the front is set in a recess in the case, being thus protected from injury due to projecting loads. r n The base of the case has convenient leveling screws at both front and rear. This base rests upon a separate outer iron base, the latter being securely bolted to the foundation, the entire setting thus providing simple means for proper alignment. Detai/ The Fairbanks Dial is regularly furnished in six sizes, as listed on page 7, for use either with heavy duty scales, as required for freight and baggage service, or for regular warehouse duty as ordinarily found in business establishments. On account of its unique principle of obtaining full capacity on the dial, the scale may readily be made of any required capacity upon order, with dial and tare beam graduations to suit. The dial itself may be readily applied to any existing platform scale now in good working order. Page F i T e Fairbanks Warehouse Dial Scale (WliSJ) Fairbanks Warehouse All-metal Self-contained Dial Scale, with Suspended Platform Pa g d Six Details Fairbanks Dial Code No. Code Wobd Dial Capacity Tare Beam Dial Size 10742 Octile 2.000 X 1 lbs 4,000 X 2 lbs. 10.000 X 5 lbs. 20,000 X 10 lbs. 40,000 X 20 lbs. 5.000 X 1 lbs. 200 X 1 lbs. 400 X 2 lbs. 1.000 X 5 lbs. 2,000 X 10 lbs. 4,000 X 20 lbs. 500 X 1 lbs. 15 in 10762 Octylic ." 15 in 10743 10764 10765 10791 Octillion Oculary . Oculate Odorant 15 in. 15 in. 15 in. 20 in. While any of the self-contained warehouse scales or built-in scales are adapted for the Fairbanks Dial, those listed below are especially recommended for general service. Self-contained Suspended Platform Scales with Spider and Removable Platform Code No. Code Word Capacity Platform 10080 10081 10082 Nonmember Nonmetal Nonnatural 5,000 lbs. 3,500 lbs. 2.500 lbs. 1.500 lbs. 48 in. X 49 in. 42 in. X 44 in. 47 in. X 37 in. 43 in. X 34 in. 10083 Nonoic Heavy Duty Built-in Suspended Platform Scales Code No. Code Word C.\PACITY Platform 2185 2153 2175 Hesper Heptarch Hermit 4 Ions 4 tons 6 tons 5 ft. X 4 ft. 6 in. 6 ft. X 4 ft. 8 in. 6 ft. X 4 ft. 8 in. Built-in Suspended Platform Scales Code No. Code Word CAPACITY Platform 10099 10100 10101 Nontoxic ... Nontronite. . Nonusance. , 4 tons 4 or 5 tons 4 or 5 tons 6 ft. X 4 ft. 8 ft. X 6 ft. 9 ft. X 7 ft. Heavy Duty, Self-contained, All Metal Scale with Suspended Platform Code No. Code Word Capacity Platform 10087 Nonplus 10.000 lbs. 6 ft. in. X 4 ft. 6 in. Self-contained, All Metal, Suspended Platform Scale with Spider and Removable Platform Code No. Code Word Capacity Platform 10694 10695 10696 Occursion Ocean Oceanic 5,000 lbs. 3,500 lbs. 2.500 lbs. 48 in. X 49 in. 42 in. X 44 in. 47 in. X 37 in. Note. — In Ihe platform sizes above, the first figure is the dimensioa parallel with the beam. Page S e^ en •Fairbanks Dial Scales in Successful Service- One of 2 Fairbanks Dial Scales in steel and iron works Fairbanks Dial Scale in famous wire and cable plant Page Eight = Fatrbafiks Dial Scales in Successful Service^- A roii' of Fairbanks Dial Scales in railroad freight house. Ticelve Fairbanks Dial Scales in service here TS^^LfWIi^HB Fairbanks Dial Scale in plant of one of the large tobacco companies ■Fairbanks Dial Scales in Successful Service-- Fairhanks Dial Scale iviii;hi>ig ih,-,t nutal in plant of large steel company , having 8 Fairbanks Dial Scales in service Weighing paper stock on Fairbanks Dial Scale in large tcarehot/se. Page Ten ■Fairbanks Dial Scales in Successful Service-- A line of Fairbanks Dial Scales in freight station of one of country' s largest railroad systems, which uses altogether 24 of these scales Fai in large eastern glue plant Page Eleven •Fairbanks Dial Scales in Successful Service-- ■II [ L Fairbanks Dial Scales in freight station of large railroad One of 6 Fairbanks Dial Scales in large middle west tea, coffee and spice plant Page T IV el T e ■Fairbanks Dial Scales in Successful Service- Fairbanks Dial Scale in machine and tool factory. This plain has ^ Fairbanks Dial Scales. Weighing coal on the Fairbanks Dial Scale in the country's largest office building Page Thirteen •Fairbanks Dial Scales in Successful Services- Fairbanks Dial Sca/f weighing sheet metal in large middle west steel works One of 6 Fairbanks Dial Scales in country's largest paper bag company Page F u r 1 1 ■Fairbanks Dial Scales in Successful Service- Receiving freight station of large middle west railroad, showing row of Fairbanks Dial Scales One of several Fairbanks Dial Scales used for weighing mail by a leading metropolitan newspaper Page Fifteen ■Fairha?iks Dial Scales in Successful Service- Weighing standard roll of news print paper on Fairbanks Dial Scales in large newspaper plant One of 25 Fairbanks Dial Scales in daily use in terminal warehouse of one of the largest railroad systems in the country Fairbanks Dial Scale in sash and door plant Page Sixteei ■Fairbanks Dial Scales i?i Successful Service- Fairbanks Dial Scale weighing shipments in one of the depots of what is now the American Railway Express Fairbanks Dial Scale in freight shed of a large western railroad which uu-s a great many of these scales. Page Sei'enleen ■Fairbanks Dial Scales in Successful Service-- Part of 28 Fail-banks Dial Scales used by one of the large icestern railroads Fairbanks Dial Scale in hoard and paper mill Page Eighteen Fairbanks Dial Scales in Successful Service- Fairbanks Dial Scale in plant of ^"^ large malleable casting company. There are three Fairbanks Dial Scales useJ at this plant Fairbanks Dial Scale in market service — branch of large packing company One of three Fairbanks Dial Scales in ivestern plant of a national battery concern Page Nineteen ■Fairbanks Dial Scales in Successful Service'- Fairbanks Dial Scales in freight house of western railroad Fairbanks Dial Scale used in plant of board and paper mill Page Tiv e II I y Fairbanks Dial Scales in Successful Service'^ . 1 ivdl-knoivn cotton oil corporation uses this Fairbanks Dial Scale Fairbanks Dial Scale in shipping department of large wholesale grocery house Page Tivent y-ont ■Fairbanks Dial Scales in Successful Service-- One of tivo Fairbanks Dial Scales in tool ivorks Fairbanks Dial Scale in dry goods establishment This famous oil corporation also uses the Fairbanks Dial Scale Page T -lu e n t y -t -xv ■Fairbanks Dial Scales in Successful Service'^ An interesting application of a Fairbanks Dial Scale used for iceigliing cans of milk in a western crea?nery. The sheet iron housing goes over the dial mechanism for protection against moisture Fairbanks Dial Scale accurately weighing valuable metal in a large lead plant Page Tiuenty-t hree •Fairbanks Dial Scales in Successful Service-- Fairhanks Dial Bundling^ Bench Scale Fairbanks Dial Scale ill warehouse of eastern /taper dealer At left, a Fairbanks Self-Conlained All-Metal Dial Scale. At right, a Fairbanks Dial to which are connected two Overhead Track {Abattoir) Scales Page T -ii: c lit y -f 11 1 UKOZ MAlfff '«SJ.kyEendT<'-'^' »-u«OKti,S 003 281 560 1 . Fairbanks, Morse & Co. (INCORPORATED) CHICAGO, ILL. CINCINNATI, OHIO CLEVELAND, OHIO DENVER, COLO. DES MOINES, IOWA DETROIT, MICH. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. KANSAS CITY, MO. LOS ANGELES, CAL. LOUISVILLE, KY. MILWAUKEE, WIS. MINNEAPOLIS, MIKN. OMAHA, NEB. PORTLAND, ORE. SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. SEATTLE, WASH. SPOKANE, WASH. ST. LOUIS, MO. ST. PAUL, MINN.