Helical Flow(Type 5)

This was a reliable drive for direct connection to low speed machines such as draft fans, stokers, pumps, low speed generators, etc..

Design Specifications:

RATE - 1000 to 4000RPM
ROTOR- 12" to 36" diameters
SIZES - 5(A,B,C,D,E)

Construction Features:

Rotor is a one-piece forging of low carbon steel

Production Dates:

1907 to 1940s

Historic Photos:

(1916) 35kw turbogenerator
(1916) 20kw turbogenerator
(1916) turboblower

Construction Material:

Cast Iron/steel(casing)
Nickel steel(shaft)

Parts & Service

Not Available

Data Source:

B.F.Sturtevant Catalog 500 (1945)