BABCOCK DRUM CYLINDER PRESSES

Both of the form rollers pass completely over the form with the excep-
tion of a narrow strip an inch or so wide at the back which one roller
does not cover. This roller is automatically raised clear of the form at
the point of reverse, but is held in close contact with its vibrator. This
obviates all tendency to streak the form by reversing on the type. The
other form roller, which passes entirely over the type, is driven between
two steel vibrators moving endwise in opposite directions, and because
of its location, possesses nearly double the inking capacity of the
ordinary roller. The entire arrangement is highly efficient q The
fountain and rollers are placed closer to the cylinder than is the usual
practice, the rollers passing under it as far as practicable. Space is
thus utilized that in all other presses is wasted, and a valuable reduction
in the run of the bed is secured that materially increases speed. By
hand levers conveniently placed on the side frames the entire inking
mechanism can be moved forward away from the cylinder sufficiently
for conveniently putting in, removing or adjusting rollers. All become
readily accessible. These levers not only move the inking apparatus
in and out, but automatically lock it in either position. If necessary it
can be thrown forward and back while the machine is in operation.
No screws or clamps of any sort are used. qThis press has our patented
safety gripper action, which registers perfectly and operates quietly:
and while it is vastly superior to, it is also a much appreciated relief
from, the old fashioned, commonly used and excessively noisy tumbler
gripper motion. There are air springs, tapeless rear fly delivery, and
the adjustable fly as used on our Standard, Regular and Express drums,
any finger of which can be easily removed or adjusted. The fly table
is fitted with a first-class jogger. q The driving pulleys are high speed,
running seven and one-half to one, that is, seven and one-half revolu-
tions of driving pulley to one impression. The outrigger supporting
this high-speed shaft is constructed to admit a large driving pulley,
making it easy to use a direct belted electric motor without alteration.
There is a back-up which can be used as a brake, an adjustable feeder's
platform on each side, and a feedboard but slightly inclined. The bed
is perfectly supported by a strong center-girt. The cylinder is very
heavy, with large steel shaft and big bearings, giving great strength of
impression. qThe press is admirably built and finished. We have
spared no pains to make it the most thoroughly up-to-date two-roller
press for newspaper, first-class periodical and high speed commercial
work. It is the latest and best of the drum class, and is without a rival
anywhere. Its price is within easy reach of everyone who requires
such a machine, and for what it secures we think it surprisingly low.
THE DOUBLE-FEED DISPATCH PRESS.
Faster than the No. 7 Express, heavier, and only for newspaper and
like work, is the Double Feed Dispatch. It is an old favorite, and is
intended particularly for the printing of the daily in the smaller cities,
10 Point Caslon Old Roman
opened with on&point leads

POINT-LINE. POINT-SET. POINT-BODY

QUALITY AND FINISH UNEQUALED