Steam Engine Model
Product Code : SCL-H-11271
Quick answer: The Steam Engine Model is a single classroom demonstration model of the moving mechanism of a reciprocating steam engine. Its piston, connecting linkage, crank and flywheel show how back-and-forth piston motion becomes continuous rotation, supporting lessons on heat engines and energy conversion. Lab Exports manufactures it in Delhi for schools and colleges.
Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Unit | One classroom demonstration model |
| Demonstrated motion | Reciprocating motion converted into rotary motion |
| Visible mechanism | Piston, connecting linkage, crank and flywheel |
| Category | Physics laboratory - heat and thermal energy |
Operating method, materials, dimensions and any boiler or burner are confirmed with the quotation. Do not connect the model to steam or compressed air unless the supplied configuration is rated for it.
How the model is used in teaching
In a reciprocating steam engine, steam under pressure pushes a piston along a cylinder; a connecting rod and crank turn this straight-line movement into rotation, and a heavy flywheel stores energy to carry the crank smoothly past the dead points at each end of the stroke. The model lets students see this chain of motion at close quarters and relate it to the idea of a heat engine: thermal energy in, mechanical work out.
- Place the model on a stable, level laboratory bench.
- Identify the piston mechanism, connecting linkage, crank and flywheel.
- Check that all moving parts are secure and free to move.
- With the model disconnected from any pressure source, turn the flywheel slowly by hand and follow the piston.
- Mark the dead points and explain the role of the flywheel.
The model also opens a discussion of the steam engine's place in history, from mine pumps and locomotives to the steam turbines that generate much of the world's electricity today.
Key features
- Shows reciprocating piston movement being converted into flywheel rotation
- Crank and connecting linkage visible for close observation
- Mechanism can be examined by hand when disconnected from any operating source
- Supports introductory lessons on steam engines, thermal energy and mechanical work
- Reusable teaching model for physics, mechanics and engineering demonstrations
Documentation and supply
Most Lab Exports products carry a one-year manufacturer warranty.
Lab Exports manufactures the Steam Engine Model at its works in Laxmi Nagar, Delhi, and supplies it to schools and colleges in India and 60+ countries, handling the export documents for each shipment. More about the company is on the About Lab Exports page.
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The full range is in the Heat section of the Physics Lab range.
Frequently asked questions
What does the steam engine model demonstrate?
How the linear movement of a piston is turned into continuous rotary motion through a connecting linkage, crank and flywheel, as in a reciprocating steam engine.
Is a boiler or burner supplied with the steam engine model?
Only if listed on the quotation. Confirm the operating configuration before connecting the model to steam or compressed air.
What is the price of the Steam Engine Model?
Prices are not published on the website. Add the Steam Engine Model to the Enquiry Cart with the Add To Cart button on this page, or email [email protected] with the house code SCL-H-11271 and the quantity, to receive a quotation.
Does Lab Exports manufacture the Steam Engine Model?
Yes. Lab Exports manufactures the Steam Engine Model at its works at 11/315, Lalita Park, Laxmi Nagar, Delhi 110092, under house code SCL-H-11271.
Request a quote
Email [email protected] with the house code SCL-H-11271 and the quantity, or add the Steam Engine Model to the Enquiry Cart with the Add To Cart button on this page. Tender buyers can also see the Tenders and OEM page.
