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The company's precursor Barlow & Seelig Manufacturing was established in 1908 and later introduced a hand-operated washer to the marketplace. The Speed Queen brand was created in 1928 with the introduction of stainless steel wash tubs in 1939 [ 10 ] and automatic washers and dryers in 1952. [ 11 ]
A split pin (UK usage) / cotter pin (UK/USA usage) holding a rod in place with a washer. A split pin, also known as a cotter pin, or cotter key in the US, [1] is a metal fastener with two tines that are bent during installation, similar to a staple or rivet.
Go equipment refers to the board, stones (playing pieces), and bowls for the stones required to play the game of Go.The quality and materials used in making Go equipment varies considerably, and the cost varies accordingly from economical to extremely expensive.
Wave washers A washer with a "wave" in the axial direction, which provides spring pressure when compressed. Wave washers, of comparable size, do not produce as much force as Belleville washers. In Germany, they are sometimes used as lock washers but they are less effective than other choices. [a] [8] Split washer or spring lock washer
Parts washers were originally developed for use in automotive transmission and engine repair shops as a way to improve the function of simple soak tanks.Soak tanks are vats filled with a mixture of water and detergent, which take hours to "soften" the built-up road grime, fluids, tars and oils enough to be manually rinsed off prior to disassembly and repair.
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In 2007, the company purchased Cherry Aerospace to expand their fastener business. [9] After ranking as the 568th largest U.S. company by Fortune in 2007, [10] the company became a Fortune 500 the next year when it ranked 444, and rose to 362 in 2009. [3] It ranked 322 prior to its sale to Berkshire in 2016.
Maytag discontinued production of wringer washers, after 76 years. 1985: Maytag introduced the first-ever stacked washer/dryer. 1986: The Maytag Company became the Maytag Corporation. It acquired Magic Chef and Norge Appliance Company, and started selling a full line of appliances. 1987: Maytag Corporation added a line of front-loading ...