Continue to Site

Eng-Tips is the largest engineering community on the Internet

Intelligent Work Forums for Engineering Professionals

  • Congratulations IDS on being selected by the Eng-Tips community for having the most helpful posts in the forums last week. Way to Go!

1960's era electical timer relay technology

Status
Not open for further replies.

un421ate1

Electrical
Apr 12, 2003
21
Have a memory of a timer relay device that consisted of a synchronous motor and a clutch with associated contacts, believe it was manufactured by a company called King of Prussia,(that being the only name stamped on the timer)the device measured about 5 inches X 5 inches X 4 inches and had a dial on the top for altering timing cycles. I can find no technical on-line information, any help appreciated. Need it for retro-fit application.
many thanks in advance.
(
 
Replies continue below

Recommended for you

I searched for images of time delay relays, found a big one from Agastat, a name I remember. Agastat products are now made by TE Connections, apparently a pseudonym for Tyco Electronics, in Berwyn PA, only 8 miles from King of Prussia PA.




Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
 
King of Prussia is a place in PA, not the brand. I remember seeing that type of device and I think that brand was ATC and its what is called a percentage timer.
this random pdf shows a similar device Link
 
Yes, ATC was/is based in King of Prussia, PA. They likely still make those timers.


"You measure the size of the accomplishment by the obstacles you had to overcome to reach your goals" -- Booker T. Washington
 
I am a proud visitor to King of Prussia. Just sayin'

Agastat time relays still exist in dieselelectric locomotives. And I think that the spare parts are available in Sweden. At least, those locomotives are maintained nearby.

Gunnar Englund
--------------------------------------
Half full - Half empty? I don't mind. It's what in it that counts.
 
I have a stack of those made in Japan. They have a motor, a clutch and a switch. Deep in storage though.
 
I have loads of them in 1970s-vintage switchgear. Unfortunately they are running the place that pays my bills, so none going surplus!
 
Status
Not open for further replies.

Part and Inventory Search

Sponsor