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Machine construction
Outer shell
The outer shell is made of heavy gauge surgical steel and is
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attached to a heavy duty, rigid head casting (back gable).
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The whole assembly is mounted on a heavy gauge fabricated
steel base, galvanized for long life and corrosion resistance.
Inner cylinder
The inner cylinder is made of perforated surgical stainless steel. It
is equipped with three lifting ribs and has highly-polished side
sheets and back with maximum embossed perforated area to
assure high flow of water and supplies through fabrics.
Scientifically correct ratio of cylinder diameter and depth assures
maximum washing action.
The shaft is electrically welded to the reinforced back of the cylin-
der. A specially designed chrome-plated sleeve bushing protects
the seals from wear.
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Mechanical and electrical design
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