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Product information sheet for the 'Loton' Abrasive Tape Holder.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 154\1\ scan0004 | |
| Date | 25th February 1932 guessed | |
| "Loton" Abrasive Tape Holder. FULLY PROTECTED BY PATENTS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. SAVES 75% OF THE WASTE IN THE USE OF ABRASIVE TAPE. THIS wonderful Holder allows the use of all the Tape except the ends where gripped by the sliding ferrule. The Tape is always under full tension, and when it expands, due to use, the tensioning rod automatically keeps the tape taut. Any grade of Abrasive Tape may be used. New Tape can be inserted in half a minute. Each Holder is fitted with Tape when despatched. Made in the following sizes:— No. 1202 Flat 1" Wide x 8¾" Cutting Face No. 1203 Flat 1½" " 8¾" " " No. 1204 Half-round 1" " 8¾" " " No. 1205 Flat 1" " 5½" " " No. 1206 Flat ¾" " 5½" " " No. 1207 Half-round ¾" " 5½" " " All one price 4/6 each. The Half-round Models are flat on one side. Any special size or shape will be made to order. The Radius Model allows a radius of 1½-inches. Fig. 1.—Shows the Holder with Tape on ready for use. NOTE.—We give suitable Discounts to the Trade, which vary according to Quantity. Fig. 2.—To remove Tape press end of Holder against bench or wall; this causes the tension to be removed from the Tape. Fig. 3.—Slide metal ferrule down, the Tape is now free. To fit new Tape, bend a length over the top of Holder and slide the metal ferrule tightly over the ends. Fig. 4.—This shows the Tape held only by the Ferrule. Fig. 5.—Press the end against any solid object, at the same time pressing down lever at side, which causes the tensioning rod to operate, the Tape is then quite taut and ready for use. Obtainable from all Garages and Accessories Stores. The Anger Manufacturing & Supply Co., Ltd., Registered Offices: Preston, Lancashire, England. Telephone: 1033 Preston. Tel. Address: "Brakjuster, Preston." | ||