Schenectady NY - With a clearance of only 5/8ths of an inch, an overhead crane guides a 90 ton rotor into the stator of a hydrogen-cooled condenser under construction at the General Electric Company's large motor and Generator Division here. The condenser will be used on long distance power transmission line to maintain constant voltage and improve electric power. Ticklish job is directed by hand signals given by workmen on the floor to the crane operator overhead.

General Electric Company1951-06-01

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Title: Schenectady NY - With a clearance of only 5/8ths of an inch, an overhead crane guides a 90 ton rotor into the stator of a hydrogen-cooled condenser under construction at the General Electric Company's large motor and Generator Division here. The condenser will be used on long distance power transmission line to maintain constant voltage and improve electric power. Ticklish job is directed by hand signals given by workmen on the floor to the crane operator overhead.
Creator: General Electric Company
Date Created: 1951-06-01
Location: Schenectady - Schenectady County - New York
Physical Dimensions: 8 x 10
Original Language: English
Subject Keywords: Engines; Hoisting machinery; Employees; Factories; General Electric Company;
Type: Photograph
Publisher: General Electric Company
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