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Large Speed Increaser

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Special speed increaser on the factory floor. This product was purchased by Allis Chalmers and used by the United States Corps of Engineers. Falk caption reads, "Low level dam site/generator drive. Large special speed increaser for Ozark dam site on Arkansas River... for exact details see Engineering File. This view shows base plate/base and low speed gear with bearings." Male employee in photograph is Bill Hoppe.

Date Created:
June 23, 1971

Publication Information

Date Created June 23, 1971

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Falk Corporation photographs, 1954-1994
Call Number PH 6524, EG 45703
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9911126548102121
Finding Aid https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-ph06524

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W012GQI
Legacy ID
WHi 50545

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