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Instructions Booklet for Ecco Shuttle Loader

Booklet, instructions booklet entitled 'Erecting and Operating, Instructions and Spare Parts List' for an 'Ecco' Shuttle Loader. This machine is attached to the side of loom, automaticaly firing a new cop into the shuttle when the old one has finished enabling the weaving process to be more efficient as the loom doesn't need to stop as it does when the cop is changed manually. Part of a collection of material relating to the donor's time working as an apprentice at Lawside Engineering and Foundry Company (LEFCO) owned at the time by T.C. Keay Ltd. circa 1960s. This object has been marked with the donor's name 'R.Pearce' in blue ink at the top right hand corner of the object.

Number: DUNIH 2011.35.2
Name: Instructions Booklet for Ecco Shuttle Loader
Date: Not Specified
Maker: LEFCO
Maker: Keay, Thomas C.
Location: In Store