Furnace Pusher Gear on a 'Priest' Furnace, views taken on site, O/No. 4496, c.1943

This equipment was for the South Furnace.

One 55 tonf x 6′ 8″ stroke pusher cylinder, with two 6 tonf vertical door lifting cylinders.

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