The U.S. Copper Penny is actually composed of 97.5% zinc and only a thin copper coating.
Reference: U.S. Mint
Kettle Dimensions are listed as "Length x Width x Depth".
Plant | City, State | Dimensions | Crane Capacity | Progessive Dip PDF |
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Plant 1 | Birmingham, AL | 22' x 4.3' x 5.5' | 10,000 lbs | |
Plant 2 | Birmingham, AL | 42' x 5' x 6' | 40,000 lbs |
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Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | 42' x 5' x 6' | 20,000 lbs |
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Jacksonville | Jacksonville, FL | 28' x 5' x 6' | 18,000 lbs |
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Houston West | Houston, TX | 42' x 5' x 6' | 40,000 lbs |
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Houston East | Houston, TX | 28' x 5' x 6' | 24,000 lbs |
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Jennings | Jennings, LA | 50' x 5' x 7' | 40,000 lbs |
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