Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 38, Number 85, Decatur, Adams County, 8 April 1940 — Page 6

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LOCAL PLANT MAKES IMPROVED MOTOR

Streamlined Units By General Electric For Trade

-<• wen t y Years Has Brought ~A bout Improvements In Small Motor’. Thirty-two years ago fractional raepower motor* were in little maud, but the General Electric impony had visions of Improv- < this vast undeveloped field by plying these small electric mot- * to household appliance*. Wash- < machines, for example, had en in use tor years, but being inually operated, were tiring to » user. Applying electric motors these machines waa the first ■p toward the now flourishing rctric wa*hlng-m*< hine industry, t was not until 1914 that any apSclable increase In the use of ctrically-driven washing machwas not iceable. From then on. > use of these machines grew -metidously, and handoperated abers virtually disappeared from > market. Some Interesting fad* on the •ady growth of this branch of » electric appliance industry are own in the following tabulation, ten at five-year intervals: Else trie Wsiher* ar Sold <9 ..„ 3.«OO ■ . l&M*

leaded the Fort Wayne’ Works 20 years ago £A x ■* \ Jv Fred *. Hunting E. A. Barnet When the General Electric Company established Its model plant thia c',ty JO yearn ag.i Fred S Hunting was general manager and .A. Barnet waa superintendent nt ike Fort Wayne Works. Bo’h men lowed a keen interest In the Dssatar plant and assisted In locating the ctory here. Both were retired from active terrier several years ago r. Hunting Is president of the Fort Wayne National Hank and Mr ama heads an electrk- appliance concern In Fort Wayne. They will » here Wednesday Mr the loth anniversary celebration and renew d acquaintances.

■ I -—- ■!« jjk S> '-'1 jftißw -'*' S jßaj|l aa iisk**^ ! - 'jb <z9 •» —JE! The pidtnre of the l’M»r IjrHohowa the Cost and Payroll Depart- I •at with R F UHU. Supervisor; Vivian ('oat Clerk, and I era Pssswaier. Payroll Clerk .The parson nail of the Production Department shown In ths upper I ght band view are <Left to Right» Helen Clerk*. Rtenographer; Loh- I is Mclntosh. Receiving Clerk; Thomas Hanbold. Htock Clerk; A. F. I •LaClraage Bapervlsor of Production and Shipping; and Kluis Brun- I ygvaft. Stenographer • Tbs Bottom Righ picture deplete the Planning and fcage Rata De- I triment. i-sft to Right (100. W Anar. Supervisor of Planning and I ’age Rate Department: Mildred Acker Rtenocrapber. L V. Maker. I fair Ntudy Knglneer W A Llnd»nuui. Process end Methods Planner; | id P. W Hancher. Aaelataat Time Stady Knglneer.

1919 ... Mtoooo I Ml <12.000 191* . 956.000 l'!| I.l’l <><lo 19.19 ... 1.320.000 In the 20 years of It* exiateace. the fiecatur Works of General Elec, trie ha* made many Improvements In manufacturing proceaae*. In equipment. ai<4 In the handling of I material, with the result that today the price of the fractionalhorsepower motors made locally is ' only one-fourth of the price In 192« Together with thia price reduction. the value and life of the 9 motors have been steadily increaa | ed. As savings were made in motor coats, they were In turn passed on | to washing machine manufacturers and the other users of Decatur | Works motors. These savings, toi gether with the manufacturers [ own saving*, have resulted In great savings to the general pubi lie The washing machine, for example. Is the greatest value per t dollar in It* history. in IMO. when the l>e<atur Works j was founded, a washing machine j was bulky and noisy, as many of I u* all too well remember. Hut toi day it is a gleaming, streamlined i unit — quiet, long-lived, efficient, i economical. and something that I anyone is proud to own. A major reason for the electric i washer being the outstanding va- ' lue it is today is the General Elec-

DECATTR WORKS OFFICE PERSONNEL

Chiefs of the (general Electric Company ■ r i ft ' 'WE 4 ... r \ . Philip o. Resd C. E. Wilson Mr. Reed is chairman and Mr Wilson Is president of the General ' Electric Company. assuming their new i>o*tiions January 1, 1940 Mr. j Reed succeeded Owen D Young a* chairman and Mr Wilson became president following Mr Gerard Kwope's retirement. Mr Reed visited the Fort Wayne G E Works Monday. Mr Wilson started as an office hoy »lth the General Electric company In 1'99. when he was only 11 years old Mr Reed. one of the youngest Industrial captains In the country started his career with the General Electric In 1926 Both men are recognised a* lenders in the manufacturing and industrial relation fields and head one of the greatest organisations In the I’nlted States

trie fractional-horsepower motor made- here in Decatur. Rome of the features of these motor* are the following: <2> (l)--The hearing housing, have IncriMed oil capacity. The in< rc-ased *lse of the oil reservoir. : toge|ker with positive oiling and a system of oil return that permit* < onstant c irculation of clean oil. i assures lubrication that will last for the lifetime of the washer on which the motor waa originally In-! stalled. <2l—An Indestructible rotor made of preaaure-cast aluminum assure* permanent characteristics, long life, good balance, and reduc ed I noise. <3i--The motor is mounted ini llv. springy resilient material providing cushioned power and getting a new standard for quiet operation. <4» I’niform quality ia assured by the use of modern tools and equipment, together with rigid standard* which require material* ■nd finish'd motor* alike to pa** strict liupe. tioii* and teats. <st--A durable starting switch of rust-proof construction provide, quiet long-lived operation. Their dependability has been proved in millions of motor*. <6l -Dripproof end shield* prevent falling dirt or water from entering and damaging motor. <7t—A atath-c harge eliminator ia provided to carry off static built up on belt-driven machines, eliminating any chance of ahock <•» -The motor ia easy for the washer manufacturer to aaaemble to hl* device because of a unique latch assembly which speeds up mounting i9< -Improved electrical design 'oducaa magnetic noise and give* better motor performance <lol—The performance characteristics of the motor are mate bed to

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the washing-machine requirement, providing dependable, smooth quiet, and trouble-free operation. All mowr*. whether for 60, 50 or 2S cycle* or direct current, fit into tbe same mounting apace, providing complete mounting interchangeability for any power supply, a distinct advantage for the washer manufacturer and his dealer*. There are many more feature*, too Will Attend Program Neil Currie. Jr. former manager , of the Fort Wayne Work* of the 1 General Electric Company, now saslatant to W R Burrows, vice- | president tn charge of manufacturing with office* in Schenectady, I N Y . will be in fiecatur Wednesday to attend the twentieth anniversary program and represent the I company Mr Currie waa succeeded by M F. Ixrrd who has been with the General Electric since ' Ido*

numerous to mention. Although the General Electric Company flrat supplied electric motors to washing machines In 1906, | the use of electric motor* on these machine* was not really accepted a* • permanent development imtll 1920 By that time the site and de sign of motors were standarlxed and the induatry had reached an , annual volume of 500.000 units with expectations of growing much larger. It was at thin time that the Decatur Works was built and began making motors. In constant touch with the consumer demand for higher standard*. the washing-machine manufacturers and the General Electric , Company motor manufacturers -.have constantly Improved their pro- ' du< t to new high standards In I quality and desirability. Today as- ; ter 12 years of experience and , close cooperation with washingmachine manufacturers, the ultimate In motor design Is offered —a

epi EK IHB's Jz' ML Ft 1 F . s, J k. Ah f I Sft Jm Tib BjLfe * You ’ To ° GAS SILENTLY ... ECONOMICALLY ... EFFICIENTLY It Serves The Big Industry - - It Serves The I*ow ('out Home That for 20 years the (Jenera! Electric Company has been a user of the same gas which serves in low cost homes in Decatur is proof of the popularity of this universal fuel. Let It Do The Four Big Jobs For You HEATING —COOKING—REFRIGERATION—WATER HEATING

The Gas Company is happy it haa been able to aatiafy such a wide range of demands. Our engineers are al* ways glad to help you work out your gas utility problems that you may enjoy the greatest possible benefits from our product now better than ever before.

i motor that has kept pace with the ■ time* i In 1934 Decatur was changed ov , | er from the manufacture of typu RA to the manufacture of present type KII motor* In the manufac tore of KH motor*, the General Electric Company was the flrat to announce the greatest motor value ever offered washing machine man nfacturera. and their distributors and dealers .These motors had I three maker Improvements that would help aell washing machines: <ll- fnterebangeabllity. All ** hp motor* have the same mounting and overall dimensions, fit Into the I same apace, and mount In the same cradle. i <21 —Improved lubrication. The right amount of correct lubricant is provided at the factory; no provialon la made for re-oiling. The Initial lubrication of the General Elec trie type KII washing mac hine motor is designed to last the lifetime of the domestic washing ma-

The GAS C. A. STAPLETON. Ixical Manager

I chine on which the motor I* originally installed (S)- Rubber mounting, permanently fixed Such rubber cushion ' ring J* vulcanised to an outer metal ring and assemblc-d to the motor on the machined portion of each bearing housing The conformation of the inner surface of the ring la such a* to Interlock with the ma i ehfnlng of the bearing housing, thus holding the motor securely in place The rubber ring* are treated with a compound which I* resistant to oil The mounting ia de- ; 1 signed to eliminate objectionable noise caused by torque vibration* and by endwise and rsdial out-of-balance This result Is obtained by >: suspending the motor close to It* I axis and by the proportioning of , the cushion ring*. > ■ The General Electric Company i I* constantly making improvements tn this motor. Some of the more recent Improvement* being the use of Formex enamel throughout and

The Gas Company is also appreciative of the benefits rendered this community by the officers and em* ployes of the General Electric Company, and to this concern we extend our best wishes for their further success and prosperity.

glass Insulated w)r , winding, the most Insulation known to date Tku crease* the thermal * inaulatlon resistance to adding life to the motor. Th. 1 ber realllent mounting h,, ; been replaced with an alllent mounting material duplicate* all of th. adv.ntxg,.i rubber and in addition I* mJ . vious to oil and moisture -.’Jr . for quieter operation and . life under all condition. Th. , or* can alao be furnished witg- , erload protection which fWf . . the motor* from ahuse such r were overlosds. and co , ting condition*, thus fniqu f burned-out motors These, atTjZ some of the many . samples r*. r atantly being made | n Imp-w. , menta in material * n d . taring method*. , The General Electric Cnmgsay !