E.A. Quirin Machine Shop & Leed Foundry

FOREWORD

E.A. Quirin Machine Shop and Leed Foundry are located in St. Clair, the heart of Pennsylvania's coal region, where the work ethic remains strong.

Both companies enjoy steady growth and have undergone extensive modernization over the last several years. The machine shop moved into its new plant in June of 1987 and the foundry was modernized in 1980 and then expanded in 1987, thus increasing its production from 15 tons to 50 tons per day.

The companies stand side by side, with E.A. Quirin Machine Shop manufacturing steel gratings and Leed Foundry producing construction castings.

Employee participation is the key to our success. Our hourly machine shop employees participated extensively in the workflow layout of their new plant, much of it on their own time. Our hourly foundry workers equally contributed ideas for improving manufacturing techniques and plant safety. All of our employees enjoy a lucrative profit sharing plan that is based not only on quantity but also quality of castings and gratings produced. We are committed to air pollution control and work place safety.

This current catalog is another part of our modernization program. You'll find actual castings photographs, engineering drawings, plus available options. This catalog, however, is only a partial listing; don't hesitate to call if you can't find your particular need.

In closing, we'd like to thank our many fine customers and friends who have shown confidence in us over the years. To those we haven't met, won't you please consider us for your future requirements.

HISTORY

E.A. Quirin Machine Shop originated in 1870 when Peter Quirin, a German immigrant and master mechanic, opened a small machine shop in St. Clair.

As an inventor he patented a miner's safety lamp in 1883. He also patented a nonfreezing hydrant in 1886. His machine shop manufactured the hydrants until 1918, and only family members were permitted to build the patented hydrant.

During this period and until 1950, they performed extensive work for the local coal companies--machining, repairing and manufacturing for their needs. One of the most common items manufactured was iron car wheels for the lokies that were lowered into the mines to bring out the coal.

With the demise of the coal industry, Quirin Machine Shop and Leed Foundry have grown to become one of the East Coast's largest manufacturers of construction castings and gratings.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

MARKING - Castings will be marked with our name and/or our markings.

CLASSIFICATION - Gray Iron castings are made to conform to A.S.T.M. designation A48-74 Class 30B.  Class 35 and ductile iron are available.

CONTENT - Castings are cast from 50% cast iron scrap and equal proportions of pig iron, steel and alloys to attain required strength.

STEEL GRATINGS - Shown to conform to H-20 loading tests having minimum P.S.I. test of 55,000 P.S.I.

WEIGHTS - All weights given are approximate and average. Any variations will not exceed recommended weight limits in accordance with A.S.T.M. standards.

CONSTRUCTION Castings shall be of uniform quality--heavy duty castings are recommended for roadway or highway traffic; medium duty for light traffic not subject to heavy truck traffic; light duty for sidewalk or off road traffic. All castings are manufactured true to pattern and with satisfactory fit to all component parts. Round frames and covers shall be of non-rocking design or with machined bearing surfaces so as not to rock or rattle under traffic.

PAINTING Castings shall be uncoated.

ADVANTAGES - Gray and ductile iron carry the following advantages: corrosion resistance, abrasion resistance, design freedom, long service life, and economic advantage.

PRODUCT TERMS - CONDITIONS

WARRANTY

E.A Quirin Machine Shop and Leed Foundry offer the longest, most comprehensive warranty in the industry; write for details. Iron and steel products manufactured by us are warranted to be in accordance with industry standards.

The following apply:

• We accept no responsibility for design of the product or installation of the materials delivered. Any defects in project design or installation of materials voids any and all warranties, expressed or implied.
• We shall have no liability for delays or failure to make deliveries due to acts of God, fire, flood' shortage or failure of supply or materials, interruption or delay in transportation, accident or any other circumstances of like nature beyond our control
• We shall have no liability for any damages, costs, or expenses of any nature whatsoever caused by or arising from any defects or non-conformities in any of the materials sold by us, including without limitation, costs and expenses incurred to locate and uncover the defective materials and install repaired or replacement materials.
• We shall have no liability for consequential, indirect, special or incidental damages without limitations.
• Materials sold by us, but manufactured by others, are not warranted by us, either expressed or implied (example, brass cam locks).
• Claims for defective or non-conforming materials which would be revealed by prompt inspections must be made in writing to us within 5 days after you have received the materials so that we can promptly investigate the claim.
• Purchaser is cautioned to specify castings that are suitable for their intended use.