Anyone seen the word "Duspruf"?

[simonl]

Hi all,

So im cleaning up a Gilbro table saw/planer combination that was gifted to me.

Part of this process is the clean the motor and pulleys as they were rusted and corroded.

I notice one end of the motor has cast into the alloy fan cover the word "DUSPRUF"

Now i got a fair idea it means the motor is dust proof which would be a nice design feature for a motor running wood working gear. Question is since its a Cadet motor made in Aus why spell it like that?

Google search produced next to nothing.

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[Oldgreybeard]

Simon,
I found this reference in a post by Rod Gilbert Tough Drill Press Morticer [Archive] - Woodwork Forums (http://www.woodworkforums.com/archive/index.php/t-161466.html) (6th Nov 2012, 10:44 PM). He states (in part) "It has a GMF duspruf 415v 3 phase motor 1425 RPM."

Rod is an active member of the Woodwork Forums'

Cheers,
Bob

[jack620]

Perhaps the designer borrowed the term from here: Lot #387 - Calumet Chief Duspruf Coal Porcelain Sign - Manifest Auctions (http://manifestauctions.com/past/lot-387-calumet-chief-duspruf-coal-porcelain-sign/)

[Harry72]

Maybe the foundry workers couldn't spell:o:;

[simonl]

Thanks for the replies!

Simon