Compressor [Air]

Object detail

Accession number

2005.94

Maker

Broom and Wade Limited

Description

This is a 2-cylinder, water-cooled, belt-driven, air compressor. It has a 7½" bore, 8" stroke, nominal rpm 420, maximum pressure 100 psi. The compressor is connected by a flat belt to the Ruston diesel engine.

Collection

Engine Collection

Credit Line

Broom and Wade Limited. Compressor [Air], 2005.94. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Compressor Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology Energy Production T&E Power Producing Equipment

Production place

High Wycombe Buckinghamshire England Great Britain British Isles Europe Great Britain United Kingdom

Collection type

Industrial Heritage Technology

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