Photo Index - Ashton Valve Co. - safety valve clamp

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Ashton Valve Co.
Boston, MA; Cambridge, MA

True Manufacturer:
Ashton Valve Co., Boston, MA; Cambridge, MA

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Steam and Gas Engines
Machine Type:	Other
Machine Size:
Submitted By:	Rick Ashton

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	safety valve clamp
Date of Manufacturer:
Serial Number:
Last Updated	5/2/2020 9:55:09 PM

Comments:

This tool was developed so a mechanic could work on a safety valve without taking it off line. Saving time and not having to shut down the steam line.

Photo 1:

Comments: Valve testing clamp
Source: personal collection

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Photo 2:

Comments: 1920 catalog page
Source: personal collection

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Photo 3:

Comments: 1906 catalog page
Source: personal collection

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