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Louden Wire Track Switches 



Fig. 892. 



(Hurrah). 

 Patented Oct. 6, 1908 



Specifications 



Length, 72 inches. 

 Weight, 5^4 pounds. 



Fig. 893. 



We have the most perfect switches ever devised for a wire track. They are made of pipe ("C" and 

 "D") slotted on the lower side to fit over the wires and are held securely in place by specially fitted 

 keys "E," which are readily driven in or out without kinking, or otherwise injuring the wire. The 

 switches can be easily and quickly placed or removed and will run in both directions so as to form a 

 Three- Way switch. 



Figure 892 shows the switches set for carrier to pass from the main line "A" to the left hand line "B." 



Figure 893 shows switches set for carrier to pass onto the right hand side line "B." To change the 

 carrier to the opposite side, the wheels must be lifted from the track and swiveled around so the castings 

 supporting the wheels will be on the same side of the main wire as the switch that is being used. This 

 is easily and quickly done by lifting the entire carriage, one end at a time, and setting the wheel on the 

 opposite side of the wire. 



The switches are interchangeable and one switch instead of two may be used, changing the switch 

 from side to side. Where it is desired to use the main line "A" and pass under the cross line "B," place 

 the end of both switches in the hook "H" and remove the cross track 

 holder. The sag of the main track "A" will easily let the carrier 

 wheels pass under the cross track "B." 



When two tracks cross and switches are used something is needed 



to hold the tracks together. This we accomplish by means of cross 



track holder, Figure 749. It is hooked on the wire "B" so the point 



"P" will pass under the wire "A" and then over the wire "B" on the 



opposite side. It is held in place by pressing the hook "C" up over ^ -r i u u r-. ,.« ... . ^ 

 the wire "A." .- t- = t- Cross Track Holder. Fig. 749. (Hopple). 



There is more strength and less friction in the Louden wire track Specifications 



switches than any others, and they are the easiest and quickest to 

 change from one position to another. 



Weight, 14 pound. 



Oconomowoc, Wis. 



Louden Machinery Company, Fairfield, Iowa. 

 Dear Sirs: 



Three years ago we had one of your carriers installed. Today I wouldn't have it taken out for five times what 

 it cost. It is as good as new and has never cost us one cent for repairs. Can feed twenty-five head of cattle with one 

 filling of carrier. We have had the stanchions, calf pen, bull pen and one box stall for two years and we are perfectly 

 satisfied with them. Yours truly. 



Miller Bros. 



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