John Wood Diagonal Reciprocating Steam Engine

Made:
1890
Double diagonal engine; overhead crankshaft two cylinder slide

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Double diagonal engine; overhead crankshaft two cylinder slide
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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