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 639
construction work and other tem-porary installations, portable track is particularly usefulas it can be quickly laid down and readily changed to newlocations. If such track is not for export or to be trans-ported for long distances by rail, the usual practice is torivet together the rails and ties.… … Turntable, Crossover and Switch of 15 ft., although lengths of 30 ft. are used for track ofthe lighter sections. Switches and curves are also made up in interchange-able standard units. Cast Plate Track. For use in boiler rooms, machineshops and other places where a smooth and easily cleanedfloor…
Hoisting machinery · Conveying machinery
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