. Philadelphia and popular Philadelphians . and tested, sothat no imperfections may be found when erected. Spur, beveland mitre gearing cast or cut to order and angle plates and bearingsof all sizes are made to run in pairs or sets of three or four wheelsas may be desired. Among the patented specialties made at theseworks, some of the most important are the patent internal clampcoupling for shafting, conceded by all who have used it to be UK-simplest, lighter and with a more powerful hold on the shaft than anyother in use ; patent ball and socket adjustable hangers, new self-oil-ing hangers, p
. Philadelphia and popular Philadelphians . and tested, sothat no imperfections may be found when erected. Spur, beveland mitre gearing cast or cut to order and angle plates and bearingsof all sizes are made to run in pairs or sets of three or four wheelsas may be desired. Among the patented specialties made at theseworks, some of the most important are the patent internal clampcoupling for shafting, conceded by all who have used it to be UK-simplest, lighter and with a more powerful hold on the shaft than anyother in use ; patent ball and socket adjustable hangers, new self-oil-ing hangers, positive and reliable in their action, guaranteed to oilthe bearing its entire length ; patent improved double braced part-ing post hangers, patent mule pulley and patent adjustable guidepullev stands; patent adjustable loose pulley arrangement, anilmany others of greater or less importance. The system of uprightshafting to carry power into high buildings now so often cominginto use was first introduced by Mr. Cresson in 1870, and this sys-. 8«|V!U^ The Philadelphia Shafting Works affording every facility for receipt of coal, coke, metal, etc., and forshipment of the finished product of the works. The buildings areso constructed with reference to the railroad sidings, that theponderous machinery, shafting, etc., can be loaded upon the carsat the works simply by the force of gravity. The main building devoted to machinery is 50 x 500 feet indimensions, all in one floor and so arranged that an unobstructedview can be had over the whole machine department. The found-eries, engine and pattern rooms, are conveniently located and theequipment of the works throughout make this plant a model ofcompleteness. The office buildings arc handsome and main pulley in the machine shop is a marvel of ingenuity. Itis so arranged as to drive three shafts from it, one for the machineshop, one for the foundry and one for the electric light plant. The output of the concern is enormous, a
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