Jones and Shipman 540 surface grinder serial number ID?

[Donovan KaardalParticipant @donovankaardal43990]

I've just took posession of a new (to me) Jones and Shipman 540P surface Grinder and I'm trying to figure out when it was built. I've gone over the information on lathes.co.uk and I believe I've narrowed it down to somewhere in the 1965-1970's based on the front control panel and the HP rating of the hydraulic pump motor (the pump motor was upgraded to .75hp in the late 60's)

Anyone have any information on what the serial number will tell you bout the date of manufacture?

The serial number is 72393

At a guess this could be the 393rd machine made in 1972.

[Donovan KaardalParticipant @donovankaardal43990]

[Jonathan GarsideParticipant @jonathangarside40968]

Donovan

Your machine serial number dates it to between Dec 1971 (72000) and Feb 1973 (74000)

The first 2 digits do not refer to the date of manufacture that would be far to easy.

Hope this helps

Jonathan

[Chris Evans 6Participant @chrisevans6]

Try phoning Andmar in Leicestershire. Very helpful for info and spares.

[Donovan KaardalParticipant @donovankaardal43990]

Excellent, thanks for the help!

And Chris, I spoke to Andamar about a few parts that I need last week. Those people really know there stuff, and they're incredibly helpful! I'd not thought to ask about the serial number though.

-Donovan

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