Steam Engine Model with Boiler
Product Code : SCL-PLE-11749
Quick Answer: The Steam Engine Model with Boiler is a working model in which a metal boiler supplies steam to a reciprocating piston engine with a slide valve, turning a heavy flywheel. It can also be turned by hand to show the piston and valve motion slowly.
Last updated: 18 October 2026
Key Features
- Pressure-tested metal boiler with a sight glass.
- Safety relief valve, pressure gauge and steam whistle fitted.
- Reciprocating piston engine with slide valve mechanism.
- Heavy flywheel with a belt-drive pulley for driving an external load.
- Runs on steam from the boiler or by hand crank for slow demonstration.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Boiler | Metal vessel, pressure-tested, with sight glass |
| Engine | Reciprocating piston with slide valve |
| Boiler fittings | Safety relief valve, pressure gauge, steam whistle |
| Drive | Heavy flywheel with belt-drive pulley |
| Operation | Steam-driven or hand-cranked |
| Principle | External combustion; double-acting steam cycle |
How It Is Used
For a running demonstration the boiler is filled to the level shown in the sight glass and heated; steam pushes the piston while the slide valve directs it, and the flywheel turns and can drive a small load through the belt pulley. Cranked by hand, the same engine shows the piston and valve sequence slowly for a lesson on converting heat into work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Steam Engine Model with Boiler actually run on steam?
Yes. The boiler supplies steam to the piston engine, and the flywheel can drive an external load by belt. It can also be hand-cranked for slow demonstration.
What safety fittings are on the boiler of the Steam Engine Model with Boiler?
A safety relief valve, a pressure gauge and a steam whistle, with a sight glass for the water level.
Related Physics Lab Equipment
See the full physics lab equipment range, or these related engine models:
- Steam Engine Model
- Diesel Engine Model Four Stroke
- Petrol Engine Model Four Stroke
- Two Stroke Petrol Engine Model
- Hero Engine
The Steam Engine Model with Boiler is available for export to schools and laboratories in Serbia, Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, Burundi and Kyrgyzstan.
For a quotation on the Steam Engine Model with Boiler, contact JLab India on +91-8569909696.
