Metal Twin Cylinder Vertical Steam Engine Model K007 with Boiler & Dynamic Balanced Crankshaft
Hero Section: A Tribute to the Age of Steam
Imagine the rhythmic hiss of steam and the mesmerizing clatter of polished metal. The K007 Twin-Cylinder Steam Engine is not merely a model; it is a functioning tribute to the Industrial Revolution. Inspired by the innovations of James Watt, this all-metal masterpiece brings the raw power of steam to your desktop. With its vertical boiler and precision-engineered twin cylinders, it offers a sensory experience that electric motors simply cannot match. It is a machine that breathes, moves, and captivates.
Why Choose the K007 Steam Engine?
- CNC Integral Molding: Unlike cheaper models assembled from stamped parts, the main body of the K007 is CNC machined from a single block of aluminum. This reduces assembly errors to near zero, ensuring an extremely solid structure with airtight precision.
- Dynamic Balanced Crankshaft: We’ve engineered a brass crankshaft with a semi-circular balance design. Coupled with precision gears (axial runout < 0.005mm), this ensures the engine runs with incredible smoothness and minimal vibration, even at high speeds.
- Advanced Safety Features: Steam requires respect. This model includes a functional safety valve that automatically releases excess pressure and a water level observation system. These features prevent dry burning and over-pressurization, ensuring your engine lasts for years.
- High-Efficiency Boiler: The vertical aluminum boiler features a specially designed conical combustion chamber. This maximizes heat absorption from the alcohol lamp, generating steam faster and sustaining a run time of up to 25 minutes.
Technical Highlights: Engineering Insight
- Twin-Cylinder Power: The K007 utilizes a one-way piston vertical design. Steam enters through the ventilation valve, pushing the pistons in a synchronized rhythm controlled by the crankshaft linkage. This provides significantly more torque than single-cylinder models.
- Industrial-Grade Bearings: To ensure quiet and stable operation, we utilize F684 precision bearings for the connecting rods and F696 high-precision bearings for the gears and crankshaft. This low-friction setup extends the engine's lifespan significantly.
- Large Inertia Flywheel: Sharing the 78mm flywheel design with our M20 Stirling series, the added rotational inertia keeps the engine running smoothly through the power strokes, mimicking the heavy industrial engines of the 19th century.
Specifications
- Model: K007 (RTR Version)
- Material: Stainless Steel + Brass + Aluminum Alloy + Bamboo Base
- Boiler Capacity: 167ml (Endurance: ~25 min)
- Dimensions: 22 x 10 x 19.7 cm
- Weight: 1700g (Heavy Duty)
- Piston Diameter: 14mm | Stroke: 12mm
- Flywheel Diameter: 78mm
- Packing: Protective Box
Usage Scenario: The Gentleman’s Laboratory
It’s a quiet evening. You place the heavy K007 on your workbench. You fill the boiler with distilled water and light the alcohol lamp. For a few minutes, you watch the water level in the sight glass. Then, the safety valve hisses slightly—pressure is up. You give the large flywheel a gentle turn. Chug-chug-chug... The engine roars to life. The twin cylinders pump in perfect harmony. It’s a moment of pure mechanical satisfaction, connecting you to the engineers of the past.
Important Tips from the Expert
- Water Selection: Always use Distilled Water. Tap water contains minerals that will cause scale buildup inside the boiler and valves, eventually clogging the engine.
- Lubrication is Vital: Steam washes away oil. You must lubricate the moving parts (crankshaft, connecting rods) with high-temperature steam oil or mechanical grease before and after every run.
- Safety First: The boiler and steam pipes become scalding hot. Never touch the metal parts during operation. Ensure the safety valve is free of debris before firing.
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