2000 ton Steam Hydraulic Slabbing Press, O/No. 5372, c.1946

Order 5372 from Argentine State Railway, c.1946

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A very brief engineering specification for the slabbing press, as follows: –

Column centres – 8′ 0″ x ‘ 3″, Main ram stroke – 4’ 0″, Working pressure – 6000 psi

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