About this Vintage Print Ad
This advertisement highlights the extreme smoothness and precision of Bower Tapered Spher-O-Honed Roller Bearings. It claims that the surface is so smooth that a match cannot be struck on it due to the lack of friction. The ad emphasizes the advanced engineering and fine tolerances achieved by Bower, allowing for permanent installation without the need for a running-in period or final adjustment.
- Brand: Bower Roller Bearing Co.
- Product: Bower Tapered Spher-O-Honed Roller Bearings
- Tagline: How Smooth is Smooth?
- Publication: Fortune
- Year: 1947
Objects in the advertisement: hands, roller bearing, matchstick, ring, paper, bearing diagram
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