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Advertisement leaflet for Bailey's 'Holdfast' thermoplastic metallic liquid jointing compound.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 140\3\ scan0010 | |
| Date | 16th April 1924 guessed | |
| GUARANTEED BRITISH MANUFACTURE SEE THAT YOU GET BAILEY'S "HOLDFAST." BAILEY'S "HOLDFAST" Thermoplastic Metallic Liquid Jointing. No. 475. "A" Quality, for all Internal Combustion Engines, Smooth Flanges:- Size of tins Price ½lb. .. .. .. 2/- ¾lb. .. .. .. 3/8 1lb. .. .. .. 7/- 2lb. .. .. .. 13/3 Write for Trade Terms. [Image of a tin with the following text:] BAILEY'S HOLDFast LIQUID PACKING For all joints on PETROL, GAS or STEAM ENGINES Heat, Water, Oil, Petrol, Grease and Steam Proof USED BY THE LEADING MOTOR MANUFACTURING & OMNIBUS CO'S MANUFACTURED BY ROSS-ROBERTS JAMES & CO LTD (LATE ROBERTS JOHNSON & CO) MELIOR STREET LONDON SE No. 476. "B" Quality, for making joints on Irregular Flanges, Coating old and new Fibre Joint Rings; also for use with Taylor's Corrugated Washers:- Size of Tins Price gallon .. .. .. 50/- quart .. .. .. 13/9 pint .. .. .. 7/- (In bulk only). Impervious to Heat, Petrol, Oil, Grease, Steam and Water. HIGHLY Recommended for all Smooth Surfaces, Flanges or Screwed Fittings. For Motor Cylinder Heads, Crank and Gear Box, Petrol Tanks, Radiators, and Hot Water Circulating Connections. Is being regularly used by many of the Largest Firms and Manufacturers of Petrol, Aeroplane, Gas and Oil Engines. High Pressure Gas-tight Joints made in a few seconds. A non-Corrosive Liquid Product of great utility. A £1000 GUARANTEE THAT OUR PRODUCT CONTAINS NO BOILED OIL, RED LEAD, RUBBER SOLUTION AND VARNISH SUBSTITUTES. A scientific Preparation. Stocked by the Principal Motor Garages and Engineers' Factors' Stores. Write to nearest Garage or Factor or direct to us, the only original Makers. No other Genuine. BAILEY'S "Holdfast" Liquid Jointing Is applicable and suitable for making perfect gas-tight joints on all Internal Combustion Engines, Diesel, Semi-Diesel, Heavy Oil, Gas, Petroleum, Steam, High-pressure Gas and Air-compressor Flanges. Supersedes the cutting of all paper washers, expensive asbestos and compressed graphite fibre rings. 100% Efficiency. Prevents leaks on Crank Cases, Cylinder Heads, Gear Box, Oil, Steam and Water Joints. Keeps Engine Clean, Free from Dirt, Saves Oil, Reduces Danger from Fire, Better Compression, More Power. THE MOST ECONOMICAL AND IMPROVED METHOD OF MAKING GAS AND PETROL-PROOF JOINTS. INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICATION. Apply with a brush to the parts forming the joint. Allow a few seconds until tacky and then screw up tightly. This will hold up against extreme heat and pressure and make perfect joints. ROSS-ROBERTS, JAMES & CO., LIMITED, (FORMERLY ROBERTS JOHNSON & CO.) 2-6, MELIOR STREET, LONDON, S.E.1. Telephone: Hop 2274. Telegrams: "Aljoncasa, Berm., London." | ||