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Makers of 'Climax' water tube boilers patented by [[Thomas F. Morrin]] of New Jersey, USA. These were vertical boilers, having a central water tube connected to and surrounded by loop-shaped projecting water tubes, all encased by a wrought iron shell lined with firebricks. The annular space formed the combustion chamber and flue. The boiler incorporated a feed heater and superheater<ref>'Steam Boiler Construction' by Walter S. Hutton, 5th edition, Crosby Lockwood & Co, 1921</ref> | Makers of 'Climax' water tube boilers patented by [[Thomas F. Morrin]] of New Jersey, USA. These were vertical boilers, having a central water tube connected to and surrounded by loop-shaped projecting water tubes, all encased by a wrought iron shell lined with firebricks. The annular space formed the combustion chamber and flue. The boiler incorporated a feed heater and superheater<ref>'Steam Boiler Construction' by Walter S. Hutton, 5th edition, Crosby Lockwood & Co, 1921</ref> | ||
1902 Supplied 'Climax' boilers to | 1902 Supplied 'Climax' boilers to Oldham Corporation's new generating station. <ref>Manchester Evening News, 12 August 1902: report of crane accident at Oldham</ref> | ||
1911 Issued catalogue. Climax underfeed stoker.<ref>[[The Engineer 1911/07/21]] p84</ref> | 1911 Issued catalogue. Climax underfeed stoker.<ref>[[The Engineer 1911/07/21]] p84</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:39, 16 March 2021
B. R. Rowland & Co of Climax Boiler Works, Reddish, Manchester.
See Bartholomew Richmond Rowland
Makers of 'Climax' water tube boilers patented by Thomas F. Morrin of New Jersey, USA. These were vertical boilers, having a central water tube connected to and surrounded by loop-shaped projecting water tubes, all encased by a wrought iron shell lined with firebricks. The annular space formed the combustion chamber and flue. The boiler incorporated a feed heater and superheater[1]
1902 Supplied 'Climax' boilers to Oldham Corporation's new generating station. [2]
1911 Issued catalogue. Climax underfeed stoker.[3]
1911 Details on their Vertical Spindle Surface Grinder.[4]
1927 Supplied 28 double-ended dry grinding machines for New Zealand Railways [5].
1934 Universal Grinding Wheel Co acquired the whole capital of B. R. Rowland and Co, subsequently absorbed the assets and liquidated the company[6]
See Also
Sources of Information
- ↑ 'Steam Boiler Construction' by Walter S. Hutton, 5th edition, Crosby Lockwood & Co, 1921
- ↑ Manchester Evening News, 12 August 1902: report of crane accident at Oldham
- ↑ The Engineer 1911/07/21 p84
- ↑ The Engineer 1911/ 08/18 p188 & p319
- ↑ The Engineer 1927/06/17
- ↑ The Times, Mar 07, 1935