Fortress of Steel, A (1939)

[Music] [Music] in 1939 again frigidaire is the leader leadership is not earned by a single day is brilliant it is obtained only after years of a key the new Frigidaire is born of a rich background of experience the same type of engineering and research that made possible frigidaire strained meter miser the cold control quick tube trays automatic reset defroster the hydrator porcelain on steel construction has made possible the masterpiece for 1939 one of the outstanding developments of this new Frigidaire for 1939 is it rugged one piece steel thermal shield cabinet this new cabinet is the latest development in a long record of engineering and mechanical progress this dirtied beauty of design was an engineering dream a few years ago they're worth the machines to make this modern styled refrigerator cabinet special tools had to be built special dies for the power presence there used to be a separate tub a separate base a separate April because human invented this atom devise methods of shaping a one-piece cabinet without breaking the steel so frigidaire develop the new machine frigidaire put the new machines to work the making of the 1939 cabinet is an impressive chain of operation highest quality steel steel made to frigid air zone exacting specifications rides on overhead crane to the presence jayant presses with a tremendous force of 350 turn into these formidable jaws goes the form of steel-molding and shaping six operations on six different presses them the powerful hydraulic muscles of the folding machines then the shaped pieces into the main structure the Phantom joins the main structure and the multi fingers of the automatic electric welders make them one then the same electric fusion for the top and now they're no longer is a separate top a separate base a separate apron but this revolutionary new cabinet is formed into one solid portraits are sturdy steel there's constant inspection to be sure of quality workmanship then doors from the giant presence meet the one piece solid steel cabinet now ready for the metal finishing operation here skilled metal finishers polished the steel surface to satin smoothness their buffers still at the high speed of 3600 revolutions a minute the doors and cabinets move on those to receive juleps finish enter the bounder izing tunnel the purpose of Fondor izing is to remove every trace of grease and dirt from the steel surface and to make the surface rust resisting throughout its life the protection provided by ponder izing is equivalent to several coats of lacquer more than seven million gallons of Fondor izing fluids are sprayed from a thousand nozzles every 24 hour period dulux meets the boundaries steel in specially constructed spray rules where filtered air under pressure eliminates all possibility of dust and dirt entering and a waterfall of special chemicals keeps the air absolutely free of dulux particles after the first coat doors and cabinets pass along to others where they are baked at a temperature of 370 degrees inspection again then careful wet sanding to ensure smoothness of the dulux Turkish the finish coat and our final baking another conveyor carries the doors and cabinets which are to receive the lifetime porcelain finish here as with the brand arising process a series of chemical baths remove every trace of grease and dirt there is however an additional operation in this bath the surface of the steel is etched with acid so the porcelain will actually become a part of the steel in the largest porcelain enameling plant in the world doors and cabinets are dipped and spray for the ground coat of frigid air lifetime porcelain next comes the first firing at fifteen hundred and seventy degrees the finished coats are applied with a spray gun then final firing in fifteen hundred and ten degrees of controlled furnace eat after careful inspection well cue ups and porcelain cabinets are ready for the assembly line on the assembly line the cabinets are sealed as a final protection against any possible entrance of moisture packed with Frigidaire special insulation the one piece steel thermal steel cabinet receives the food compartment liner and now it's ready for the refrigerating system the simplest refrigerating mechanism ever built the meter miser has been tested and assembled with surgical care special illumination special chromium plated tools and conveyors while all air entering the room is filtered moisture content strictly controlled air temperatures maintained at a constant level the most accurate gauges known to man are used for checking dimension gauges measuring to one hundred thousandth of an inch by such rigorous scientific control is the reputation of the famed metalizer protected the steel case is electrically welded into one piece of permanent fortress against dirt moisture and leak the meter miser makes the freezer and condenser making for five hours as a positive final warrant against moisture then charging of the refrigerating systems by automatic charging machines which assures that every unit receives a scientifically measured amount of refrigerant and oil with exactness that is positively uncanny this miracle device developed by Frigidaire factory engineers for 1939 production eliminates the possibility of too much or too little guarantees that all charges is absolutely accurate now back on the assembly line the one piece steel thermal shield cabinet receives the syphilis refrigerating mechanism ever built the door with ball bearing suspension goes into place then more inspection and finally for the thorough inspection testing and checking is constantly taken place during the construction of this marvelous new refrigerator there is still a final test that assures complete customer satisfaction but testers exclusive with Frigidaire each individual Frigidaire just as it will be installed in the home is tested for six hours of actual operation for temperatures ice freezing current consumption and overall performance this in a bathroom where temperatures are maintained constantly above 90 degrees when these tests are finished there can be no doubt that each Frigidaire offers the best possible all of own refrigeration service out of all this designing engineering precision workmanship the constant testing and inspection has come this masterpiece of modern manufacturing but Frigidaire wanted some means of dramatically demonstrating the almost unbelievable strength of this new cabinet construction so this Frigidaire cabinet was picked at random from the factory production line and right before the eyes of distributors district managers sales managers and district representatives gathered in Dayton for the convention preview put to an amazing test and elephants weighing over 4 tons was to stand on top of this new Frigidaire and it must not show any signs of strain under this tremendous load will it take it can this new Frigidaire stand up under such terrific punishment those were the questions that flashed through everyone's mind but look our elephant isn't in doubt and as he cautiously but firmly places each foot on top of the Frigidaire it is proved without a question of doubt that this new Frigidaire cabinet is a real masterpiece of construction yes gentlemen here is a cabinet so sturdy so strong that the door can be opened and closed while it supports this tremendous load of over 4 tons what our demonstration but tests more severe than any cabinet has been subjected to before what proof are frigid airs marvelous cabinet construction our cabinet with strength and ruggedness they'll then do it so that it is virtually a fortress of steel truly this revolutionary new one piece thermo sealed frigidaire cabinet is worthy of the highest acclaim and so all these the quality materials workmanship and construction the new 1p steel thermal sealed cabins the simplest refrigerating mechanism with the marvelous minimizer are the fundamentals of better refrigeration that are contained in every model in the line from the highest to the lowest in price [Music]