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Iron Ore Pelletizer
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View of a large gear that was a later component of a kiln used to pelletize iron ore. This product was purchased by Allis Chalmers and used by the Iron Ore Company of Canada. Original Falk caption reads, "31 foot diameter x 22 inch face split ring gear. This view shows roll check with pinion. See Engineering File for exact specifications." Male employee in photograph is Larry Kamke.
November 24, 1971
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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...
Kiln Pinion
October 25, 1972
Kiln pinion that was purchased by F.L. Smidth. Original Falk caption reads, "Grinding wheel touched shaft."
Ring Gear for a Kiln Drive
August 1975
Large ring gear that is a later component of a kiln drive. This product was purchased by Allis Chalmers and used by National Steel Pellet Plant. Original Falk caption reads, "31 foot-8 inch diamete...
Pinion Marine Gear Unit
May 7, 1969
Pinion marine gear unit that served as a component for a Great Lakes Ore Carrier. This product was later purchased by General Motors-Electro Motive Division and used by Litton Industries. Falk capt...
Two Pinion Marine Gear Unit
May 7, 1969
This product was purchased by General Motors-Electro Motive Division and used by Litton Industries as a Great Lakes Ore Carrier. Falk caption reads, "Port and starboard units-2 pinion marine gear u...
Man with Drive Pinion and Gear
March 13, 1957
Described by the orginial Falk caption with "91 teeth, .77039 DP, 12 inch Face Meshes with 15 tooth pinion. Gear is shown on Drawing 317096 and Pinion on 229025. Item of Interest: Size of teeth." T...
