150 ton Drawing Press, showing Towler pump, O/No. 6550, c.1950

Order 6550 for MoS (Ministry of Supply), Birtley, c.1950

D7338/14/10/4563
Gloucestershire Archives
D7338/14/10/4564
Gloucestershire Archives
D7338/14/5/6/4566
Gloucestershire Archives

This press was used for the manufacture of cartridge cases.

Max. ram stroke 8′ 4″. Max. daylight 10′ 0″.  Column centres 3′ 0″ x 2′ 0″.

Four Towler 75 HP pump units with Towler valves.

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