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Large Cement Kiln
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Purchased by Allis Chalmers and used by the Marquette Cement Company, original Falk caption reads:"M.O. NO. 5541-0574 & 5520-7424. Type of Unit, 12 1/2 GDA & 18/215T, 1 DP, 13 inch F Gears." The kiln is 13 feet x 175 feet, with 13.1/1.1 rm driven by 100 hp motor. Original Falk caption reads: "Pictures authorized for reproduction without mentioning customers' name"- per L.H. Vroman, Vice President of Marquette."
August 24, 1956
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Mill Gears
October 9, 1956
Original Falk caption reads: "Mill Gears, 21 or 22.289T, 1 1/2 DP, 26 inch F. 100 hp, 18.3 rpm mills." Purchaser was Allis Chalmers and it was used by the Marquette Cement Company of Milwaukee.
Component of a Kiln
February 19, 1974
Kiln component that was purchased by F.L. Smidth and used by Dundee Cement Company of Clarksville Missouri. Falk caption reads, "1029-A46 copied by Brackett on February 2, 1974." Two men stand in t...
Kiln Pinion
October 25, 1972
Kiln pinion that was purchased by F.L. Smidth. Original Falk caption reads, "Grinding wheel touched shaft."
Kiln Gear
June 28, 1971
Component of a kiln that was purchased by F.L. Smidth Company. Falk caption reads, "This is the gear rim for the first fabricate, T-section, split, spring mounted kiln gear ever manufactured by Fal...
Solid Riding Ring
October 8, 1971
This product was purchased by Allis-Chalmers of West Allis, Wisconsin. Falk caption reads, "Solid riding ring 102,000 pound rough weight, 244 inches in diameter. Tire or riding ring for large cemen...
Kiln Drive
June 6, 1977
Elevated view of a kiln drive that was purchased and used by Dravo Line. Original Falk caption reads, "Color view of May 1977 Pit and Quarry. Photos sent to us [Falk] from Pit and Quarry. Original ...
