Robert Fletcher Greenfield Mill 1982

[@limpjaffacake]

great video, i visited here recently and its amazing to see how it was when working, i recognised some of the rooms there, i even stood in one of the things the digesters empty into!

[@carlgrenfell6129]

I used to work there 1990-2000 good times, some great people

[@PaperClassroom]

Carl Grenfell Hi Carl, I was there 1982-87 It was a great family environment.

[@davidmiskin6569]

very interesting historical document, especially when you can also see the decaying mill as it is now

[@johnadcox1900]

poor poor workers they had no idea the mill would soon die and be forced to close its doors forever RIP. Robert Fletcer & son LTD we miss you

[@drewcyprus3714]

And that they were about to have there pensions stolen!

[@charliecharliecharliecharl8554]

7:38 I remember working at paper mill when 17 and seeing that Light and siren and seeing radiation sign and guy slowing it down changing a roll and all the paper coming out the side and having to jump on it to flatten it

[@davescholes8824]

worked there in late 69 to 71

[@johnadcox1900]

if only Fred Dibnah were here he would be proud of you for uploading this video

[@LuckyKatiKRexperiences]

Very nice documentary

[@drewcyprus3714]

I’ve got some cracking memorabilia of this place, some of the 1950s archer magazines and a workers notebook belonging to a ‘glenn’ it was a C machine recipe book, containing all the different papers made on the Beloit machine. Plugwraps, PE panda and ivy verge papers ect…. All documented with instructions on how to start the machine and change speeds!

[@leviheidle524]

If I ever get 1million Dollars I'm gonna by this place and put it back into production!

[@leviheidle524]

why do they put it through 2 beater processes? How is a potcher different from a beater? different blades screens etc

[@PaperClassroom]

+Levi Heidle Hi Levi, Thank you for your question. The video does not make it too clear, but the main job of the Potcher was really to wash the fibre whilst doing some cutting to reduce fibre length. Later in the process the beaters were used to fibrillate the fibres. Inevitably some cutting goes on at this stage too. Any more questions, please ask

[@johnpederson797]

what is that second roll on the beaters used for, i've heard it called a washer, it's usually turned by the same motor The use of a bevel gear, what does it do?

[@leviheidle524]

Do you have a DVD burner? because I would love to have a copy of this.

[@PaperClassroom]

Hi Levi, yes it was VHS

[@johnadcox1900]

is this a VHS tape?

[@jamespreston5757]

good historical video nice one like that beloit walmsley C machine most likely cast in walmsley foundry crompton way bolton

[@leviheidle524]

This place is for sale!

[@leviheidle524]

My computer is ancient and has some minor damage that will not allow it to burn DVDs for some reason

[@PaperClassroom]

yes I have a DVD burner, but you can also download it directly if you wish The KZbin url is Robert Fletcher Greenfield Mill 1982 Robert Fletcher Greenfield Mill 1982 If you replace the www. by ss sskzbin.info/www/bejne/inysdn2EmZmXbLc&feature=plcp It will download Any problems and I will be happy to send you a dvd

[@leviheidle524]

Is this a VHS?