Winch turning mechanism driven by steam cylinders and couplings.It seems that no electricity or pneumatics were used to operate this crane with everything big and small being done by steam pressure. (Khalid Kagzi)
Date: 2009-11-14
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| Make | Canon | Model | Canon PowerShot A710 IS |
| Aperture Value | f/2.8 | Color Space | sRGB |
| Exposure Bias Value | 0 EV | Flash | No Flash |
| Focal Length | 5.8 mm | Metering Mode | Multi-Segment |
| Shutter Speed Value | 1/60 sec | Digital Zoom Ratio | 1 |
| Date/Time | 2009 Nov 14 10:49:18 +0000 |
Recent comments
This is very similar to modern earth moving machinary used. Instead of steam, Hydraulic (high pressure oil) is used. The crank shaft would transfer power to worm which would then rotate wheel gear (middle right)rotating the whole assembly over thrust...
This is very similar to modern earth moving machinary used. Instead of steam, Hydraulic (high pressure oil) is used. The crank shaft would transfer power to worm which would then rotate wheel gear (middle right)rotating the whole assembly over thrust bearing. Its sad to see however such a fine machine rusting away
Posted by Anant K Singh on 2009 Nov 15 14:09:40 +0000