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1872 Article-Exeter Machine Works, Exeter Steam Engine |
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Manufacturer & Builder, V 4, May 1872, pg. 136 |
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7/3/2017 12:53:34 PM |
The Exeter Engine, which forms the subject of our illustration, is one of the above-mentioned specialties, and the engraving will give a good idea of its construction and appearance.
The cylinders are accurately bored and are made of more than the ordinary thickness, so that they are capable of being re-bored a number of times, still leaving ample strength for hard work. They are connected with the main hearing by a rigid casting, and are so formed as to combine the slides in one piece, giving also the maximum strength and stiffness, and keeping the slides always in line. The piston-rods and valve-rods are made of steel and move through composition bushings. The best material is used, and steel is always employed where it will add to the efficiency and durability of the machine. Especial attention has been paid to regularity of speed, a point of the utmost importance in the economy and durability of the engine. A “Judson’s Patent Governor" is fitted to every machine, so that uniformity of speed under varying load, as well as economy in fuel, is fully guaranteed.
In the construction of this engine, entirely new and carefully-made patterns are used, and every desirable improvement has been introduced. It is therefore claimed to be simple, economical, and durable; while being devoid of all complications, it can be run successfully by persons of limited experience. In size, they vary from those of the smallest to the largest capacity.
The Exeter Sectional Boiler is another specialty of these works, which we shall take occasion to describe in our next number. It has-been used very successfully with the above described engines, obviating in many cases the services of a regular engineer, and thus very materially reducing the running expenses. Mr. W. Burlingame is the agent of these works, the salesroom being at No. 75 Congress street, Boston, Mass. |
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1872 Exeter Machine Works, Exeter Steam Engine
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