Piston Collection (page 3)

Valve pump
Illustration of a Valve pump

Pressure pump with piston disc

Cider Press, vintage engraving
Old engraved illustration of a Cider Press, juicer

Parts on a steam engine
Illustration of a parts on a steam engine

Illustration of car crankshaft showing motion of pistons

Illustration of firing order sequence of delivering power to car cylinder in multi-cylinder piston engine

Illustration of internal combustion engine with cross section showing piston and crank

Digital illustration of coal burning in firebox producing heat which transfers to boiling water, then saturated steam, which in turn powers motor to turn pistons forwards and backwards

Illustration of the workings of an engine

Sikorsky-built S-58, XL722, re-engined by Westland with ?
Sikorsky-built S-58, XL722, re-engined by Westland with a Napier Gazelle turboshaft replacing the radial piston engine. June 1957

Crank for the transformation of motion of the Piston

First flight of the first Short Skyvan G-ASCN
First flight of the first Short Skyvan, G-ASCN, on 17 January 1963 at Queens Island, Belfast, powered by two Continental piston engines. Date: 1963

Small experimental gunpowder engine, showing the bow string mechanism to effect the return stroke of the piston. 1807. From Cayleys original notebook

Mine drainage. Man in centre left of picture is boring lengths of wood with borers and augers to form pipes. Man on centre right is working the piston rod of a suction pump to raise water from a

Draining mine workings with a bank of three suction pumps. As the men turn the shaft the cams, B, connect with tappets. A, on the piston rods, C

Draining a mine using a duplex suction pump. The box ABCD, shown in detail on the right, contained the crank which operated the piston

Draining a mine by means of a suction pump. The man in the top right of the picture is operating the piston of the pump by raising

Car engines showing different positions of piston

Piston engine, artwork F006 / 8625
Piston engine, artwork

Piston engine, artwork F006 / 8624
Piston engine, artwork

Piston engine and oil, artwork F006 / 8623
Piston engine and oil, artwork

Piston engine, artwork F006 / 8622
Piston engine, artwork

Petrol motor, 1890 C013 / 9076
Petrol motor, 19th-century artwork. Artwork from the 6th volume (second period of 1890) of the French popular science weekly La Science Illustree

Piston, drawing by David Joy (?)

Pecussion cap gun (mid. 19th c. ). SPAIN. Ripoll
Pecussion cap gun (mid. 19th c.). SPAIN. Ripoll. Ripoll Ethnographic Museum

Percussion cap handgun (beginning 19th c. ). SPAIN
Percussion cap handgun (beginning 19th c.). SPAIN. Ripoll. Ripoll Ethnographic Museum

Pecussion cap gun (19th c. ). SPAIN. Ripoll. Ripoll
Pecussion cap gun (19th c.). SPAIN. Ripoll. Ripoll Ethnographic Museum

North American T-28 Trojan Naval trainer at the Fleming Field

Belliss and Morcom Steam Engine
Belliss and Morcom steam engine. Cutaway artwork of a front-section through a double-acting steam engine. This design was developed in the 1890s by the British engineers Belliss and Morcom

Willans steam engine. Diagram of a cross-section through a Willans two-crank steam engine. Developed by the British engineer P. W

Wheelock steam engine. Diagram of a Wheelock steam engine, seen from the side, showing the valves and gears. This steam engine was invented by the US engineer Jerome Wheelock (1834-1902)

Early American steam locomotive. Diagram and artwork of an early US steam locomotive. This contained a steam engine that used steam to drive pistons that turned the wheels

Petrol engine combustion. Computer artwork of an internal combustion engine cylinder. The piston (lower right) is moved up and down by the combustion (burning) of fuel

Petrol engine. Computer artwork of an internal combustion engine cylinder. The piston (lower right) is moved up and down by the combustion (burning) of fuel

Sprawlita cockroach robot, running outdoors. Sprawlita is a hexapod (six-legged) robot that mimics (biomimetics) the running ability of cockroaches

Car engine piston

Tees Barrage. Two hydraulic pistons on flood gates at Stockton-on-Tees, North Yorkshire, UK

Aircraft undercarriage
Passenger aircraft undercarriage showing six wheels and multiple-piston brakes. Photographed at the 2009 Paris Air Show

Hawker Sea Fury at the CAF, Minnesota Wing, Air Show

Hawker Sea Fury at CAF, Minnesota Wing, at the Air Show in Fleming Field, St, Paul, Minnesota

Large output pinion - Deltic engine
Two fitters assemble the large output pinion into the phasing gear case of a Deltic engine Date: 1960

Deltic assembly, in the background are Deltics on revolving cradles

Machine shop, Deltic production, left gearcutting and grinding bay, right machining connecting rods

Liverpool works, general turning and gear grinding lanes
Liverpool works, general turning line on the left, gear cutting and grinding on the right

Oiling a Locomotive Wheel and Piston
A railway engineer oils the end of a piston on an immense steam train wheel. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

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The piston, a vital component in various engines and machinery, has played an integral role in the development of transportation and industry. From the powerful Deltic engine to the iconic George Stephensons Rocket locomotive replica, pistons have revolutionized mechanical systems. In the world of aviation, we find the Rolls-Royce Merlin 61 Piston-Engine, known for its exceptional performance during World War II. This marvel of engineering propelled aircraft with unmatched power and reliability. Meanwhile, maintenance workers diligently greased pivots and slides to ensure smooth operation and longevity. Historical aircraft like the Hawker Fury LA610 showcased another remarkable piston-engine: the Napier Sabre VI. This powerhouse enabled incredible speed and agility in flight. Similarly impressive was the Napier Dagger III engine that powered the Hawker Hector. Not limited to aviation alone, pistons also found their place in other industries. The Kaman HH-43F Huskie 62-4450 utilized this mechanism to provide essential support as a rescue helicopter. Additionally, even elevators relied on pistons for efficient vertical transportation - exemplified by Otis elevator engine's 1932 C016 / 8998 model. Recreating history is not uncommon when it comes to showcasing engineering marvels; thus, replicas of George Stephensons Rocket Locomotive continue to captivate enthusiasts worldwide. These replicas pay homage to one of humanity's greatest inventions - steam-powered locomotives driven by pistons. Rolls-Royce further solidified its reputation with engines like Eagle VIII / 8 V-12 Piston Aero-Engine and Falcon III V-12 Piston Aero-Engine Off-A?. These masterpieces pushed boundaries with their unrivaled power output while maintaining precision craftsmanship. Lastly, let us not forget about those who documented these groundbreaking innovations through artistry such as engraving intricate designs onto pistons themselves—a testament to human creativity intertwining with technological advancements. The piston's significance cannot be overstated.