Computer - Diskette Drive
Maker and role
IBM, Manufacturer
The Robbins and Myers Company, Manufacturer
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Object detail
Accession number
F2054.2004
Description
Rectangular frame with electric motor in one corner, plastic plug opposite, moving sliding plastic section in centre with electric motor, cutaway section and metal wheel. Black hinged cover over back. Paper label with handwritten label describing process.
The motor inside the disk drive was made by the Robbins & Myers Company, of Springfield, Ohio.
The motor inside the disk drive was made by the Robbins & Myers Company, of Springfield, Ohio.
Marks
IBM 5562063 Embossed
53 FD 24711 / 4178006 Printed
SUPERIOR / ELECTRIC / SLO-SYN / SYNCHRONOUS/STEPPING / M OTOR / TYPE / MO61 -FC-3068 / R.P.M / 18 OZ IN / 200 PER REV / DC HZ Label
53 FD 24711 / 4178006 Printed
SUPERIOR / ELECTRIC / SLO-SYN / SYNCHRONOUS/STEPPING / M OTOR / TYPE / MO61 -FC-3068 / R.P.M / 18 OZ IN / 200 PER REV / DC HZ Label
Media/Materials
Credit Line
IBM et al. Computer - Diskette Drive, F2054.2004. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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