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Solid Riding Ring
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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 cement kiln." Male employees in photograph are F. Chovanec and A. Cocroft.
October 8, 1971
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W012GKL
WHi 50575
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April 25, 1979
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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...
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...
Kiln Pinion
October 25, 1972
Kiln pinion that was purchased by F.L. Smidth. Original Falk caption reads, "Grinding wheel touched shaft."
Iron Ore Pelletizer
November 24, 1971
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 ...
Milling Splits
August 29, 1968
Split ring gear that was purchased by Allis Chalmers and used by Duval. Falk caption reads, "Milling Splits." Male employee in photograph is Wilbur Keen.
