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 614
only used are from 24 in. to 36 in.although in some instances four-wheel cane cars are builtfor standard gage. The usual capacities range from 1%tons to 6 tons, although this may be exceeded at times. Couplers are of various types, dependent upon the localcustoms and the means employed for haulage,… … J ^ M 4 ^ n*fe= u Fig. 47—Cane Car with End Racks in the cane from the fields to be loaded on large double-truck cars. Cars without sides and with end racks are frequentlycalled the Porto Rican type, although they are used inmany other countries. The floor is usually smooth, thisbeing best suited…
Hoisting machinery · Conveying machinery
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