Printing; a practical treatise on the art of typography as applied more particularly to the printing of books; (1890)
Jacobi, Charles Thomas, 1853-1933 · London : G. Bell and sons · leaf 227
The beam engine, fig. 121, is preferable if a large numberof machines have to be driven, and particularly if theyare of different kinds. The difference in character ofmachine—cylindrical or platen impression—must be al-lowed for by counter-shafting, otherwise an equal powerwill not be maintained if… … _fcp STEAM ENGINES. 203 counter-shaft, that is, a small shaft connected with aband from the main. These engines consume a little morefuel, and are more expensive than the other kinds, but arerecommended for steadiness in driving and for great power.
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