Material handling cyclopedia; a reference book covering definitions, descriptions, illustrations and methods of use of material handling machines employed in industry (1921)
Wright, Roydon Vincent, 1876- ed, Little, John G., joint ed, Augur, Robert C., joint ed · New York, N.Y., Simmons-Boardman Publishing Co · leaf 498
Steam-Hydraulic Elevator Water Cylinder rope type elevator compressed air is introduced at the topof the cylinder and forces the piston down hence raisingthe platform by rope gearing. Where headroom is of noconsequence a direct-acting elevator is less costly of in-stallation. Steam-Driven Elevators…
Hoisting machinery · Conveying machinery
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