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Ozark Unit
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Special speed reducer that is a component of a larger Ozark Unit with L.S. pinions that is used as a dam generator drive. This unit was purchased by Allis Chalmers and used by the United States Corps of Engineers. Falk caption reads, "Low speed gear and pinions for second last Webbers Falls unit on Lapper in Shop 4." Male employee in photograph is Jose Ojeda.
July 24, 1972
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Kiln Pinion
October 25, 1972
Kiln pinion that was purchased by F.L. Smidth. Original Falk caption reads, "Grinding wheel touched shaft."
L.S. Shaft and Gear
November 6, 1978
Melvin Zdroik, a Falk employee, attends to a large vertical roller mill that is a later component of a L.S. Shaft and Gear. This unit was purchased by Combustion Engineering and used by Marquette C...
Pinion Stand
May 1965
A pinion stand that was later purchased by U.S. Steel (Allegheny Project) and used by Gary Steel Works.
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...
Pinions
May 1965
Pinions that were purchased by U.S. Steel (Allegheny Project) and used by Gary Steel Works. Male employee in photograph is R. Ponto.
Large Pinion Stand
May 1965
Pinion stand that was purchased by U.S. Steel (Allegheny Project) and used by Gary Steel Works. Male employee in the photograph is Jim Kolbeck.
