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 leaflet for 'Glandoline', an acidless paste lubricant.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 77\2\ scan0064 | |
| Date | 18th May 1921 guessed | |
| GLANDOLINE IS AN ACIDLESS PASTE FOR Piston Rods of Engines. Steam Hammers. Hot and Cold Water Pumps. Hydraulic Machinery. And for PACKINGS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. Glandoline THIS concentrated PASTE is a great improvement on anything before known for preserving Piston Rods and Packing Materials of every description, and is used for Lubricating Piston Rods and for Rubbing on all kinds of Packing, such as Hemp, Spun-Yarn, Rope-Yarn, Cotton, Asbestos, Mica, Soapstone, Chalk, Lubricating, etc., Packings. (Where Metallic Packing is employed, the Instructions given under (b) to be followed). Price 2/3 per lb. Packed in 28, 56 and 112 lb. kegs, and 5 cwt. barrels. Carriage Paid. Packages Free. ADVANTAGES of using GLANDOLINE. PISTON Rods and packings are always sufficiently lubricated, their wear and tear reduced to a minimum, and swabbing, frequent oiling of rods and use of tallow rendered unnecessary, whereby a considerable saving is effected. The fibres of Rope, Yarn, Cotton, Hemp, etc., Packings are also preserved supple and greasy and prevented from burning. N.B.—THE IDEAL LUBRICANT FOR LATHE CENTRES. Manufactured by STERNS, LTD., Royal London House, Finsbury Square, E.C.2. | ||