In works of Societa Cotonificio Valli di Lanzo, near Turin, railway network feeding actual works is at level of some 9 ft. above service line connecting with adjacent Turin-Cirie-Lanzo Railway; in addition, line into works yard is at right angles to service line, and to meet these conditions hydraulic car lift has been installed; operating fluid employed in cylinder is mixture of water and glycerine, fluid being pumped at pressure of about 1000 lb. by motor-driven pump in chamber at one side of lift well.
30-ton railway turntable elevator
Engineering
Engineering ; 131 , n 3405
1931
2 pages
5 Figs.
Article (Journal)
English
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