Model steam engine
$ 93.17 Original price was: $ 93.17.$ 93.04Current price is: $ 93.04.
A Model Steam Engine is a scaled-down, functional representation of a steam-powered engine used primarily for educational, demonstration, and hobbyist purposes. This apparatus demonstrates the basic principles of thermodynamics, mechanical energy conversion, and steam power operation in a compact, visible form. Typically constructed from metal components such as brass and steel, the model includes key parts like a boiler, piston, cylinder, crankshaft, and flywheel. Steam generated in the boiler expands and pushes the piston, converting thermal energy into mechanical motion that turns the flywheel. Model steam engines are invaluable tools for physics and engineering education, illustrating steam mechanics, energy transfer, and engine operation clearly and tangibly. They are also popular among collectors and model enthusiasts.
Model steam engine
Primary Uses
- Educational and Laboratory Applications
- Demonstrating thermodynamic cycles and principles of steam power.
- Teaching mechanical energy conversion from steam pressure to rotary motion.
- Illustrating basic engine components and their functions in classrooms and labs.
- Conducting experiments related to pressure, temperature, and energy efficiency.
Secondary Uses
- Hobbyist and Research Applications
- Hobby models for collectors and enthusiasts of steam technology.
- Research tool for prototyping and educational demonstrations.
1.Basic Identification Attributes
- Material: Brass, steel, and other metals for durability and heat resistance.
- Components: Boiler, piston, cylinder, crankshaft, flywheel, and valves.
- Size: Compact models typically ranging from small tabletop sizes to larger demonstration units.
2.Physical & Chemical Properties
- Thermal Resistance: Boiler withstands high temperatures and pressure.
- Mechanical Durability: Metal parts designed for repeated motion and stress.
- Heat Source: Compatible with external heat sources like alcohol burners or electric heaters.
3.Safety & Hazard Attributes
- Risk of burns from hot steam and heated components.
- Moving parts pose pinch or crush hazards.
- Proper supervision and handling required during operation.
4.Storage & Handling Attributes
- Store in a dry, clean environment to prevent corrosion.
- Allow cooling before handling after operation.
- Regular maintenance recommended to ensure mechanical integrity.
5.Regulatory & Compliance Attributes
- Manufactured adhering to safety standards relevant to educational laboratory equipment.
- Designed for safe operation under controlled conditions.
6.Environmental & Health Impact
- Components are recyclable metals.
- No hazardous emissions if operated correctly using clean fuel sources.
Safety Handling Precautions
- Use heat-resistant gloves when handling hot parts.
- Operate in well-ventilated areas to avoid steam accumulation.
- Keep children and unauthorized persons away during use.
First Aid Measures
- For burns, apply cool water and seek medical attention if severe.
- In case of mechanical injury, clean wounds and seek medical help.
Firefighting Measures
- Use appropriate extinguishing media for the fuel source (e.g., COâ‚‚, foam for alcohol burners).
- Avoid water on electrical heaters.
- Keep fire extinguishers nearby when operating.
Related products
Balance Mechanical Ohaus Centre
Balance Mechanical Ohaus Centre is a high-precision mechanical balance designed for laboratory and industrial use. Featuring a central zero adjustment, this balance enables accurate measurement of small to medium-weight samples with fine calibration control. Constructed with durable, corrosion-resistant materials, it delivers reliable and consistent weighing results without requiring electrical power. Its simple mechanical design ensures easy operation and maintenance, making it suitable for research laboratories, quality control departments, and industrial environments where precise manual weighing is essential.
Balance Spring
The Balance Spring is a fundamental mechanical component used in balances and scales to measure weight through elastic deformation. It converts force into measurable displacement, enabling precise weight determination in various laboratory and industrial balances. Manufactured from high-quality, durable metals with excellent elastic properties, the balance spring ensures consistent performance and longevity under repeated use. It is essential for maintaining accuracy and reliability in mechanical weighing devices.
Bunsen Burner Lighter
The Bunsen Burner Lighter is a handheld ignition device designed specifically to ignite Bunsen burners and other laboratory gas burners safely and efficiently. It typically features a long, insulated handle with a spark-producing mechanism that allows users to light gas flames without risk of burns. Constructed from durable materials resistant to heat and corrosion, the lighter provides reliable ignition in laboratory environments, ensuring safe and convenient operation during experiments and heating tasks.
Complete Liebigs Distillation Apparatus
Complete Liebigs Distillation Apparatus is a classic laboratory setup used for the distillation of liquids by heating and subsequent condensation. It consists of a distillation flask, Liebig condenser, receiving flask, and necessary connecting joints. The Liebig condenser efficiently cools vapor back into liquid form using a water jacket. This apparatus is widely used in chemistry labs for purifying liquids, separating mixtures, and studying boiling points.
Desiccators with Knob
Desiccators with Knob are specialized laboratory containers designed to preserve moisture-sensitive materials by providing a dry, airtight environment. Constructed from high-quality borosilicate glass or durable plastic, these desiccators feature a tightly sealed lid with a central knob for easy handling and secure closure. The knob allows convenient lifting and placement of the lid without compromising the internal vacuum or dry atmosphere. Commonly used with desiccant agents like silica gel, they are ideal for drying samples, storing hygroscopic chemicals, or preventing atmospheric contamination. Desiccators with knobs are indispensable in laboratory, pharmaceutical, and industrial settings for maintaining low-humidity conditions during experiments or storage.
Electric Incubator
Electric Incubator is a precision-controlled laboratory device designed to provide a stable and uniform environment for the incubation of biological samples, cultures, and experimental materials. It operates by maintaining a constant temperature and humidity level through electric heating elements, fans for air circulation, and advanced thermostatic controls. Commonly constructed with insulated walls, a transparent viewing window, and adjustable shelves, electric incubators are essential in microbiology, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and agricultural laboratories. They facilitate optimal growth conditions for microorganisms, cell cultures, and eggs, enabling research, diagnostic, and production processes. The device’s reliability, accuracy, and ease of use make it indispensable for maintaining controlled incubation parameters in various scientific and industrial applications.
Filter Pump
Filter Pump is a laboratory device designed to create a vacuum using water or air flow to assist in filtration processes. Typically made from corrosion-resistant metal, plastic, or a combination of both, it operates by utilizing the Venturi effect to generate negative pressure. This suction power is ideal for accelerating vacuum filtration by drawing liquid through filter media quickly and efficiently. Filter pumps are commonly used in chemical, biological, environmental, and industrial laboratories where rapid and effective liquid-solid separation is required. They are a cost-effective and reliable alternative to mechanical vacuum pumps in many low-to-moderate vacuum applications.
Optical Pins
Optical Pins are precision-engineered small pins used primarily in optical laboratories and equipment for alignment, securing, and positioning optical components such as lenses, mirrors, and prisms. Made from high-grade metals or corrosion-resistant materials, these pins ensure stable and accurate placement of delicate parts during assembly or experimental setups. Their fine tips and consistent dimensions provide reliable fixation without damaging sensitive optical surfaces. Optical pins are essential for maintaining optical path accuracy and are commonly used in microscopy, laser systems, spectrometry, and other photonics applications.

Preservatives(food)
Flavor Enhancers
Acidulants
Sweeteners
Antioxidants
Colorants(food)
Nutraceutical Ingredients (food)
Nutrient Supplements
Emulsifiers
Collectors
Dust Suppressants
Explosives and Blasting Agents
Flocculants and Coagulants
Frothers
Leaching Agents
pH Modifiers
Precious Metal Extraction Agents
Antioxidants(plastic)
Colorants (Pigments, Dyes)
Fillers and Reinforcements
Flame Retardants
Monomers
Plasticizers
Polymerization Initiators
Stabilizers (UV, Heat)
Antifoaming Agents
Chelating Agents
Coagulants and Flocculants
Corrosion Inhibitors
Disinfectants and Biocides
Oxidizing Agents
pH Adjusters
Scale Inhibitors( water)
Antioxidants(cosmetic)
Emollients
Fragrances and Essential Oils
Humectants
Preservatives
Surfactants(cosmetic)
Thickeners
UV Filters
Fertilizers
Soil Conditioners
Plant Growth Regulators
Animal Feed Additives
Biostimulants
Pesticides (Herbicides, Insecticides, Fungicides)
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs)
Excipients
Solvents(pharmaceutical)
Antibiotics
Antiseptics and Disinfectants
Vaccine Adjuvants
Nutraceutical Ingredients (pharmaceutical)
Analgesics & Antipyretics
Analytical Reagents
Solvents(lab)
Chromatography Chemicals
Spectroscopy Reagents
microbiology-and-cell-culture-reagents
Molecular Biology Reagents
Biochemical Reagents
Inorganic and Organic Standards
Laboratory Safety Chemicals
Specialty Laboratory Chemicals(Special Laboratory Equipment)
Demulsifiers
Hydraulic Fracturing Fluids
Scale Inhibitors(oil)
Surfactants(oil)
Drilling Fluids
Dyes and Pigments
Bleaching Agents
Softening Agents
Finishing Agents
Antistatic Agents
Admixtures
Waterproofing Agents
Sealants and Adhesives
Curing Compounds
Concrete Repair Chemicals
Anti-Corrosion Coatings
Surfactants(cleaning)
Builders
Enzymes
Solvents (Cleaning)
Fragrances
Electronic Chemicals
Catalysts
Lubricants
Photographic Chemicals
Refrigerants
Automotive chemicals
Pyrotechnic Chemicals
Biodegradable Surfactants
Bio-based Solvents
Renewable Polymers
Carbon Capture Chemicals
Wastewater Treatment Chemicals
Pigments
Solvents(paint)
Specialty Coatings
Binders/Resins
Additives
Driers
Anti-Corrosion Agents
Functional Coatings
Application-Specific Coatings
Leavening Agents
Dough Conditioners
Flour Treatments
Fat Replacers
Decoratives
Preservatives(baking)
Plasticizers & Softeners
Reinforcing Agents
Adhesion Promoters
Vulcanizing Agents
Antidegradants
Blowing Agents
Fillers & Extenders
Accelerators & Retarders