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Machine Transportation

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The Main Chamber was moved by Resource Recovery, Ltd. into our lab.

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Preparation to lift the 8000 lbs main chamber
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Construction to lift the main chamber into the frame
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Welding the rails to slide the chamber into the lab
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Main chamber on wooden slide
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Final adjustments prior to touch down on the slides
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Touchdown
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Passing the balcony
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On route to the lab
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Sliding in progress
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Passing the door to the lab
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Entering Bilger 301
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Almost there...
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The next day: Lifting the main chamber onto the frame
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Final preparations
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Main chamber on weight distribution platform
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Relocating the rigging structure
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Lifting the main chamber on the frame
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Still in progress
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Almost there
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Only a few inches to go
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