From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
Advertisement and price list for 'Loton' abrasive tape and holders.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 154\1\ scan0003 | |
| Date | 25th February 1932 guessed | |
| “LOTON” ABRASIVE TAPE. WE have put on the market a Tape which is much superior to Emery, we are selling this Tape under our Registered Trade Mark “LOTON.” Supplied in strips cut to length to suit our “LOTON” Holders. To avoid confusion in ordering, we give the corresponding different Grade Identification Symbols of “Loton,” Emery and Carborundum Tapes:— "Loton" Tape. | Emery. | Carborundum. FF or F | O | F or FF OOO | CO | 180 O or OO | FF | 120 or 150 100 | F | 100 1/2 | 1 | 90 1 | 1 1/2 | 80 1 1/2 | 2 | 70 2 | 2 1/2 | 60 2 1/2 | 3 | 50 List Prices of “Loton” Strips suitable for “Loton” Abrasive Tape Holders. 8 3/4" Holders take 18" Strips. Size. | Grit. | Price per Doz. 12 x 3/4 | 100 and finer | 9d. 18 x 1 | " | 1/4 18 x 1 1/4 | " | 1/11 12 x 3/4 | 1/2 | 9d. 18 x 1 | " | 1/5 18 x 1 1/4 | " | 2/1 12 x 3/4 | 1 | 10d. 18 x 1 | " | 1/6 18 x 1 1/4 | " | 2/2 5 3/4" Holders take 12" Strips. Size. | Grit. | Price per Doz. 12 x 3/4 | 1 1/2 | 11d. 18 x 1 | " | 1/7 18 x 1 1/4 | " | 2/4 12 x 3/4 | 2 | 1/- 18 x 1 | " | 1/9 18 x 1 1/4 | " | 2/6 12 x 3/4 | 2 1/2 | 1/1 18 x 1 | " | 1/10 18 x 1 1/4 | " | 2/9 The Grits most used are 100, 1 and 1 1/2. Also supplied in Rolls of 50 yards, from 1/4" to 2 1/2" wide. Carborundum Strips same prices. We recommend our “Loton” Tape, it being the best in the world for Steel. It will cut Steel that Emery will not touch; every grain cuts clean, and leaves a bright and smooth surface, thereby reducing time and saving labour. For Non-Ferrous Metals, Carborundum Tape is the best, but the “Loton” Tape may be used for all general purposes. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS AND INFRINGEMENTS. None Genuine unless stamped “LOTON.” AT LAST! A simple Necessity—Not a Luxury. The “LOTON” Abrasive Tape Holder FULLY PROTECTED BY PATENTS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. Saves 75% of the Waste in the use of Abrasive Tape. MILLIONS IN DAILY USE. EVENTUALLY—WHY NOT NOW? The Anger Manufacturing & Supply Co., Limited, PRESTON, LANCS., ENGLAND. | ||