Saxon Barring Engine
- Made:
- 1903 in Manchester
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Barring engine, made by George Saxon Ltd, Manchester and used in Magnet Mill, Chadderton, Oldham, 1903.
This barring steam engine was made by George Saxon of Openshaw, Manchester. Steam powered barring engines were used to move large, very heavy flywheels of engines which could not be 'barred' over by hand. The flywheels needed to be in the right position for starting or for maintenance. Once the flywheel began to move under the engine's power, the barring engine would detach itself. George Saxon Ltd was one of the main makers of textile steam engines.
Details
- Category:
- Motive Power
- Object Number:
- Y1979.7.2
- Materials:
- cast iron
- Measurements:
-
overall: 1350 mm x 1330 mm x 1405 mm, 1250 kg
overall (estimate): 1500 mm x 1430 mm x 1450 mm, 1249.5 kg
- type:
- barring engine
- credit:
- Gift of Courtaulds Ltd
