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Fluid Power Drive
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Fluid power drive that was a later component of a sugar crusher drive. This unit was purchased by Voorhies Supply and used by Glenwood Sugar Cooperative. Original Falk caption reads, "This was the 'first' hydraulic crusher drive ever installed in a sugar mill. Its overall performance was successful during the first season of operation." The blurred image of a man can be seen working in the background.
October 1974
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W012GPS
WHi 50663
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Reverse Drive
June 28, 1974
Reverse drive that was purchased by Delaval Turbine and used by Bulk Food Carrier. Falk caption reads, "Largest of the "MR" type design made to date. Widest face L.S gear (38 inches) single helical...
Industry Drive
April 30, 1965
This drive was purchased by Pennsylvania Engineering and used by Republic Steel Cleveland. Falk caption reads,"BOF drive, for specifications see Engineering File." An employee stands in the backgro...
G Series Gear Couplings
March 13, 1974
View of a gear test at Falk that is done to "show parallel alignment of hubs with unequal diameters."- according to original Falk caption.
Transportation of TCD Drives
May 1965
TCD drive that was later purchased by U.S. Steel (Allegheny Project) and used by Gary Steel Works.
Stacker Drive
May 1976
View of a FPD product cut that was a later component of a stacker drive. This particular unit was purchased by Jervis B. Webb and was exported to South America. Original Falk caption reads, "Shows ...
Mill Drive
October 28, 1966
Mill drive that was later purchased by Traylor Engineering and used by Hudson Cement. Original Falk caption reads, "See engineering files for exact description." Male employee in photograph is Pat ...
