LARGE TRAVELLING FORGE CRANE
A large overhead travelling electric crane of a special type was recently built by a leading British firm for a British forge- H is capable of fisting a load of 60 tons at eight feet pet minute. When carried sideways the same load travels at 75 feet per minute and the whole crane moves—again with lull loan-at 190 feet per minute. The suspended cage in which the operator, works is telescopic, and is capable ot extending to within one foot of tlie gromq. Its purpose is to enable the operator o work the crane from tlie position which gives the best view' of the work m its various positions. Raising and lowering the cage is effected -by a small electric motor. Automatic arrangements are provided to put on the brakes as soon as the motors stop and. also to prevent tho crane being overloaded.
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Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 97, 18 January 1921, Page 3
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148LARGE TRAVELLING FORGE CRANE Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 97, 18 January 1921, Page 3
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