Linotype Optional Extras, c1960

The material on this page is taken from a brochure published in circa 1960 by the Mergenthaler Linotype Company.

THE Mohr Lino-Saw automatically cuts slugs to required measure before they are delivered to the galley.

Eliminating liner changes, this is invaluable for composition requiring frequent changes in measure since it also controls vise jaw and assembler slide settings with a single operation.

Six mould disk — THE Six-Mold Disk minimizes mold and liner changes.

Its exclusive one-piece design provides unequalled rigidity, durability and accurate alignment and gives 50 per cent added mold capacity.

WHEN the Hydraquadder is controlled by push-button operation, the operator selects the desired function by pressing one of four buttons at the right of the keyboard; the hydraquadder does the rest.

For tape operation the hydraquadder’s electric control system is plugged into the tape operating unit, and the Hydraquadder then responds automatically to coded signals on the tape.

Belt drive — LINOTYPE’S V-Belt Motor Drive combines latest design with rugged construction to provide vibration-free and noiseless transmission of power.

Knife block — QUICK-OPENING Knife Block speeds up advertising and food-store composition by opening instantaneously to allow overhang display slugs to pass from the knife block to the galley. The knife re-sets to pre-set trim at the flip of a lever.

Comet pot — NEW Comet Pot has Linotronic controls. Its greater sesitivity gives more positive metal temperature control, better accessibility and requires less maintenance.

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Linotype Optional Extras, c1960

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