this band determines the point of fill, and for the first time in our experience or within our observation, we were able to sirup fruit cans which the trade demands must be well-filled with fruit to a point sufficiently low to prevent the loss of sirup at the closing machine.

The rubber band on siruper valve applies to only the No. 21⁄2 and smaller valves. The No. 10 valve has a brass screwed ring which is adjustable.

CAN STRAIGHTENER.—In a machine of this type where of necessity some portion of the valve at its outer diameter must enter the can, it is important that all cans be substantially round, or many cans will be mashed, and to overcome this difficulty, which at one time threatened the successful development of this type of machine, we added a can straightening device, which trues all cans as they enter the machine, thus overcoming this difficulty entirely.

VENT ARRANGEMENT FOR SLICED FRUITS, PEACHES, PINEAPPLE, AND SIMILAR PRODUCTS.-The problem to which attention has been heretofore directed, was to provide a machine that would uniformly and rapidly fill cans to a sufficiently low and uniform level so that no loss would take place at the closing machine, but with some goods such as sliced peaches, pineapple, etc., where it is difficult owing to the compactness of the product to get a sufficient amount of sirup in the can, we provide an attachment consisting of an auxiliary air duct communicating with the upper portion of the air displacement chamber, and carried out through the vent pipe, which can be instantly opened and for the time make inoperative the air displacement feature, thus filling the cans as full as possible, and making the valve serve a double purpose. This feature is supplied only when ordered, as it is only necessary when handling sliced peaches, pineapple, etc.

AMPLE SIRUP INLET AND AIR VENT.-From the accompanying illustration showing the valve cut through its center, an idea of its construction can be gained. On the right side of the valve is shown the sirup inflow opening, which extends about two-thirds of the way around the valve body and communicates with the sirup supply tank, and to the left is shown the air escape opening communicating with the air vent, thus providing ample space for the inflow of sirup and the outflow of air without carrying either through the cup-shaped member, this providing means by which the air displacement feature is made available.

UNIFORM FILL.-Another exclusive feature of this valve which is essential to uniform fill of the cans is the double function of the rubber seal. As the can enters the machine it is lifted by the cam action, which raises that portion of the valve body which is slidably mounted, lifting the rubber seal and permitting the inflow of sirup and the outflow of air, and when the can is released and the valve forced down by the springs, it seats on the outer portion of the cup, which prevents the back flow of whatever sirup is in the vent pipes, a very important feature and essential to a uniform fill."

The foregoing special features to which we have directed your attention are patented and exclusive, and we contend that, thus fortified, we are able to provide a machine with which we can challenge competition.

12-VALVE ECONOMY SIRUPER

To meet the demand for a siruper to handle high-speed lines, we are building a twelve-valve machine (1924).

With sliced peaches and certain other products, more time is necessary to allow the sirup to find its way through the product and assure a uniform fill. On high-speed lines, this is more noticeable.

There is more advantage in a greater number of valves than would be apparent to the casual observer, as double the time is allowed for the actual fill in a twelve-valve machine than can be obtained with an eight-valve.

There are certain other improvements in this machine to make it more positive and smooth in its action at high speed. For instance, we use a flat, smooth feed chain without attachments, which co-operates with a worm feed and star wheel to carry the cans through the drainer and place them on the can tables of the siruper, which is done with a very gentle movement, even at high speed.

With a large diameter machine, it is also possible to guide the cans from the can tables to the discharge disc with a more gradual angle on the guide arm. This is accomplished without any tendency to spill the contents.

There are other refinements which will be appreciated by the practical

canner.

This machine can be equipped with our regular standard can drainer. Specifications will be found on page 613.