Vacuum annealing plant for copper wire comes into operation in England

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The Hazelhurst Works of F.D. Sims Ltd built by Electric Resistance Furnace Co is described; it is the first British installation using bell furnaces for the vacuum annealing of copper wire. The design of the plant and furnace, and the Speedivac pumping gear, are discussed.

Description

The Hazelhurst Works of F.D. Sims Ltd built by Electric Resistance Furnace Co is described; it is the first British installation using bell furnaces for the vacuum annealing of copper wire. The design of the plant and furnace, and the Speedivac pumping gear, are discussed.

Additional information

Author(s)

Edward Sims Ltd.

Publication/Event/Pages

Wire & Wire Products36(2): 209, 241

Year

1961