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The History of the Sweeping Industry |
The 1920 WayCleanse Sweeper's Place in History![]() "After many years of experimenting, Mr. Bernard Kern has succeeded in solving all the problems pertaining to this type of machine (street sweepers), such as dust separation, gutter sweeping, and ease of control; and, he now has in successful operation machines that are practical in every respect."
by Ranger Kidwell-Ross
Posted December 2013
Some great photos of the Waycleanse Suction Street Sweeper, which is a gas-electric sweeper, are included in the PDF file linked below, as well a lengthy entertaining and instructive article discussing how the problems plaguing the stormwater runoff community 'today' have been solved. The machine consists of a tractor unit that tows a trailer. The tractor carries the power plant, driving mechanism and sweeping machinery. The trailer carries the dust-separating mechanism and the dirt container.
For an entertaining read, get a cup of your beverage of choice and open up the PDF file. If you're involved with the sweeping industry, especially the street sweeping end of it, you're certain to enjoy this article! Here is the link to the PDF file. We're always on the lookout for more sweeper-oriented information we can add to the website, so keep us in mind if you find interesting information about sweeping. |
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