Archimedean Screw

Archimedean Screw, for water-lifting

Details

Category:
Pumping Machinery
Object Number:
1924-324
type:
screw
credit:
Foster, G.C.

Parts

Archemedian screw

Archemedian screw

Archemedian screw

Measurements:
overall: 570 mm x 2615 mm x 555 mm,
Object Number:
1924-324/1
type:
screw
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Winch handle

Winch handle

Winch handle

Measurements:
overall: 100 mm x 430 mm x 300 mm,
Object Number:
1924-324/2
type:
handles
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
2 wooden screw supports

2 wooden screw supports

2 wooden screw supports

Measurements:
overall (short support): 130 mm x 1250 mm x 170 mm,
overall (long support): 130 mm x 1420 mm x 180 mm,
Object Number:
1924-324/3
type:
support
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

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