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Metal Weatherstrips
The Higgin Manufacturing Co.
Newport, Ky.
Manufacturers of Metal Weather Stripping for Windows and Doors
Representatives in Principal Cities
Weatherstrips
Higgin all-metal weather strips are distinctly different from those of other manufacturers. Hig gin not only has the usual metal strip which is fitted to the four
The Higgin Organization,
backed by 35 years of constant pro gress, is fully prepared to weather strips all types of openings-- double hung windows, casements
and doors. With branch es and special represen tatives in all large cities, Higgin offers you maxi mum service and co-op eration plus a brand of
sides of the window
frame, but also a
special sprittgbronze
insert strip that fits
into the groove of
the window sash!
Thus a metal-to-
metal contact is
established! The
spring bronze in
sert literally
hugs the win
dow, and pro
vides absolute protection against weatherstripping without equal.
drafts, dust, dirt, and irritating
If your files do not already con
rattles. Even though the window tain full information on Higgin
sash shrinks (as so often happens) weatherstrips, a word from you will
the metal-to-metal contact remains totally uneffected--cold air posi tively cannot gain entrance. The efficiency of the heating system is increased 25 per cent and upwards!
bring'same. Space.here does not allow the reproduction
of test data on the Higgin Insert Equipment prepared at the University of Wisconsin.' A folder however is available covering this lest and copies will be sent on request.
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Metal Weatherstrips
The Higgin Manufacturing Co.
Newport, Ky.
Manufacturers of Metal Access Panels for Heating and Plumbing Systems
Representatives in Principal* Cities
HIGGIN
I ALL METAL A Access Panel
Illustration below shows panel used for access to concealed valve. Plaster is shown broken, to expose metal lath and method of fastening. Lid is shown removed from frame. (Right) Hinged type panel in ceiling. Either hinged or removable lid may be furnished.
The Higgin All Metal Access Panel
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f I'Wgi a ai was designed to meet a pressing need for an
ijilM a -1 inconspicuous flush panel for access to iwvwvftl ! crjticai places in Heating, Plumbing and
Refrigerating systems. The panel is entirely of metal.
Stock Sizes
7^x11 M 12^x16)4 14^x18)4 183^x24)4 18^x30)4
Measurements are in rabbet.
They are made as a unit. No assembling at the job.
Installation is simple and no special framing or grounds are necessary. The panel is composed of a frame and lid. The frame is in one piece with a continuous angle on the inside, forming a rabbet for the lid. Perforated angles are spotwelded to outside of frame for fastening and
plaster key. On the smaller panels friction catches hold the lid in place. For the larger
sizes, retaining clips and special cam fasteners are used. Concealed hinges may be
provided if desired in place of the" retaining clips. Panels may be installed in walls faced
with plaster, tile or marble. They can be painted, decorated or papered over.
Higgin All Metal Access Panels are ideal for use in Hospitals, Apartment Houses, Hotels, Residences, Offices and other Buildings.
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