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R Wilsons patent self acting motion
R Wilsons patent self acting motion as applied to J Nasmyths 30 cwt steam hammer, front elevation
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Bridgewater Engineering Foundry Gaskell Hammer Machinery Mechanisms Nasmyth Patents Tools Wilson
16"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 10"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 40.6cm (16" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases Robert Wilson's groundbreaking invention, the self-acting motion, applied to James Nasmyth's 30 cwt steam hammer. The image, produced by the renowned engineering and foundry company, Gaskell and Bridgewater, Transport and Engineering Works, offers a frontal perspective of the impressive machinery. Robert Wilson, a Scottish mechanical engineer, revolutionized the manufacturing industry with his self-acting motion, a mechanism that automated the repetitive hammering process in forges. This innovation significantly reduced the need for manual labor and increased production efficiency. The steam hammer, a testament to the Industrial Revolution, is depicted in the print with its massive size and intricate details. The steam engine, a critical component, powers the hammer, which is shown in motion, striking an anvil. The self-acting motion mechanism is evident in the hammer's design, with rods and levers working in harmony to create a continuous, automatic hammering action. The print's intricate details reveal the intricacies of the engineering marvel. The steam pipes, valves, and other components are all meticulously rendered, providing a glimpse into the complex machinery that drove the Industrial Revolution. The print's caption, "Robert Wilson's Patent Self-Acting Motion as Applied to J. Nasmyth's 30 cwt Steam Hammer," underscores the significance of Wilson's invention and its application to Nasmyth's steam hammer. This print is not only a visual representation of the engineering prowess of the time but also a testament to the ingenuity and innovation that characterized the Industrial Revolution. The marriage of steam power and automation transformed the manufacturing industry, paving the way for the modern factories and production lines that followed.
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