John Wood Diagonal Reciprocating Steam Engine
- Made:
- 1890
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Two-cylinder ‘double diagonal’ engine, made by John Wood, Ramsbottom, 1890. Slide valve, Pickering governor, power output 5 horsepower.
This engine is typical of engines used in the textile finishing trades to drive individual machines. This engine drove a calico printing machine.
The two high-pressure cylinders at 90 degrees to each other act alternately on the flywheel, creating smooth, steady motion ideal for powering printing machinery where steady consistent motion is essential.
Details
- Category:
- Motive Power
- Object Number:
- Y1970.33
- Materials:
- cast iron and brass (copper, zinc alloy)
- Measurements:
-
overall: 2032 mm x 1066 mm x 2743 mm,
- type:
- steam engine
- credit:
- Gift of Frankenstein Group Limited
