Abstract: A machine for printing English or metric or combination English metric measuring tapes of long or short length comprising a plurality of self-contained modules for controlling, feeding, printing, stabilizing, and taking up the printed tape, the printing module being adapted to print: (1) long English tapes in two colors of 50 or 100 feet in length using a blanket roll and a printing band; and (2) metric tapes or short English tapes or combination English metric tapes in two colors using a pair of printing bands.
Abstract: A machine for printing steel tapes of long length comprising a first printing station for printing inch graduations thereon in a first color, a second printing station for printing foot graduations and other data thereon in a second color, and an automatic digital control unit for controlling the pressure-exerted on the tape by an impression wheel to effectively control the spacing of the graduations.
Abstract: Work is fed to a plurality of longitudinally-spaced belt grinders by a twin-screw feed, with synchronized, non-accumulative rotation of the screws being assured by a clutch on the main drive shaft working in conjunction with a locking arm and cam.