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Tower Clock Repair And Restoration

by Ella Curtis

Tower clocks historically have served an indispensable service for communities around the world. In addition to simply being an easy source of time-keeping for the general public before the prevalence of wristwatches, tower clocks were originally used to call citizens to work, worship, or to alert them of other major events. While the digital age has made this a largely obsolete function of tower clocks, they continue to exist around the world as the focal point of many cities. While these machines are beautiful pieces of architecture on the outside, they are also complex pieces of machinery within. Clocks, in general, rely on precise mechanisms that must be maintained, restored, and repaired over time, and tower clocks are no exception. As manufacturers of tower clocks become rarer, it is becoming more necessary for towns and cities to undergo tower clock restoration and tower clock repair in order to keep their beautiful timepieces ticking.

If you think about it for a moment, tower clocks can be found in the architecture of a number of common institutions. Government buildings such as city halls and courthouses very frequently make use of tower clocks as part of their aesthetic. Private organizations such as churches are another common place to spot clock towers, as well as banks, schools, train stations, and many more.

While there are now electronic options that reduce the complexity of tower clocks, many are still mechanical machines. They are essentially just scaled-up versions of pendulum clocks. The inner workings include finely tuned weights in the driving mechanism and the pendulum, as well as precisely measured pendulums, pulleys, cogs, and pinions. Over time, weights can be cracked or eroded, pulleys and cogs become worn, and parts begin to require restoration. Even seasonal changes to temperature can affect the precision of these machines, as increases and decreases in humidity and temperature cause changes in friction and weight in the system.

If you or your business is looking to install a clock tower, there are still a few companies that provide this service nationwide. If you have an existing tower clock that is no longer keeping time accurately, requires structural or mechanical repairs, or are considering installing a tower clock to your building, there are still a number of options to get the job done.

For further details on getting tower clock repair and restoration done, reach out to a tower clock company in your area.

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