Tail Shear, British Aluminium

Maker
Miller, W B
Production date
1970s
 Description
The aluminium strip is shown passing through the tail shear after leaving the No 3 Break Down Mill. Tails cropped from strips can be seen in the centre of the photo

Object detail

Department
Photo
Collection
British Alcan/Business Group
Maker
Production date
1970s
Subject place
British Alcan/David's Loan/Bainsford/Falkirk area
Subject notes
The tail shear cropped the tail end of the strip after it left the Break Down Mill. The cropped tails were then taken back to the casting shop for re-melting.
Accession number
P44683

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