1862 London Exhibition: Catalogue: Class VIII.: A. Chaplin
1819. CHAPLIN, ALEXANDER, Glasgow.
Carrying arid traction engine for common roads; steam crane used by the Commissioners; ship's crane.
CHAPLIN'S PATENT PORTABLE STEAM ENGINES AND BOILERS.
From the strength, simplicity, and compactness of these engines, they are extensively used for general purposes, and also in situations where steam engines of the ordinary construction cannot be applied.
STATIONARY ENGINES (Fig. 1) require no building in, nor chimney stalk, and with the forced-combustion apparatus will burn inferior qualities of coal, wood, or peats. These engines are specially suited for shipment, and may be packed inside the boiler to economise freight.
PORTABLE STEAM CRANES (Fig. 2) for wharf or railway, with wrought-iron carriages on wheels, sink motion, foot break, etc. all under the easy control of one man; the 4 and 5 horse power hoist and lower by steam, and twist by hand; the larger sizes hoist, lower, and turn round by steam.
CONTRACTORS' LOCOMOTIVES (Fig. 3) are adapted to work on rails or tramways of a gauge from 2 ft. upwards. They are complete and efficient locomotives, simple in construction, and the working parts easily got at for repair. They draw heavy loads at reduced speeds; for shipment these engines are usually sent in one package, ready for work on arrival.
ROADWAY OR TRACTION ENGINES (as illustrated above), are adapted for travelling over hilly or soft ground, for simply propelling themselves, or for taking behind them heavy loads at a speed, proportionate to the load, of from 2 to 10 miles an hour. Each engine is complete with coal and water tanks, etc. and under the control of one man.
CARRYING ENGINES adapted to carry loads up to 50 tons.
HOISTING ENGINES, on carriages of wood or iron, and iron wheels, with crab winch, etc. complete. The engine, break, etc. are under the easy control of one man.
HOISTING ENGINES, similar to above, but with pillar and jib, to swing about three-quarters round by hand.
LIGHT PORTABLE ENGINES, specially adapted for agricultural purposes, and for sawing, pumping, etc.; while, from their lightness and simplicity of construction, the 4 and 6 horse power are an easy load for one horse. The larger sizes are mounted on 4 broad roadway wheels, the front pair being made to swivel.
SHIP ENGINES specially suited for winding, cooking, distilling, etc. on board ships of every class; and for aiding the crew in performing the heavy work of the ship, such as heaving anchors, discharging cargo, hoisting heavy sails, etc. One fire serves both for the steam boiler and cooking and distilling apparatus, with a small consumption of fuel.
Prices and other particulars may be learned by applying at the Cranstonhill Hill Engine Works, Glasgow, or at the London depot, Lambeth Wharf.