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Turbine Test Stand Drive
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Gas turbine test stand drive that was purchased and used by Pratt and Whitney Aircraft Division. Original Falk caption reads, "Two special units and ratio change elements furnished on Falk M.O. 875329 and 975122... This equipment will be used in various combinations at Pratt and Whitney for gas turbine testing. See Engineering File for exact unit specifications." Male employee in photograph is Don Ferch.
January 20, 1969
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W012GQ2
WHi 50528
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High Speed Gear Unit
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High speed gear unit that acts as a component in a gas turbine test-stand drive. This product was purchased and used by the Allison Division of the General Motors Company. Original Falk caption rea...
Gas Turbine Drive
August 29, 1967
Falk caption reads, "Forward end view of partially assembled unit; shows quill shaft bearings and clutch drive discs." The final product was purchased by Sun Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company. Male...
Employee at Test Stand
July 29, 1966
Ron Kudlewski, a Falk employee, attends to the test stand for large motors in the High Speed Department. This motor was later purchased and used by the Louis Allis Company. Falk caption reads, "500...
Double Reduction-Reverse Gear
August 29, 1967
View from above of double reduction-reverse gear that is a component of a gas turbine drive. This gear was purchased by Sun Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company. Falk caption reads, "Partially assembl...
Drive Agitator
April 15, 1971
Male employee, Timothy Burton, inspecting a drive agitator. This product was purchased by Coppus Engineering Corporation and used by E.R. Squibb and Sons. Falk caption reads, "This unit is drive by...
Turbine Drive
March 11, 1968
This turbine drive was later purchased and used by The Whiton Machine Company. Falk caption reads, "1110YPA-1 speed reducer with lube system and cooler, ratio 3.956:1, HSS 4750rpm, ISS 1200 S.F 1.8...
