Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company · Hartford, Ct. : Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Co · leaf 24
The stresses at the lap-joints about door-frames, mouthpieces, etc., from unequalexpansion alone, are suflicient in many cases to cause fractures, though commonly theyare brought to notice by leaks that require frequent caulking. The wrench used forscrewing up the manhole covers, or other joints,… … LIBa Rendering Tank.Fig. 2.—Old Style. 20 THE LOCOMOTIVE. [February, cause a fracture of the mouthpiece or frame ; and ^vhen steam is on, as is commonh- thecase, such an accident has many times cost the operator his life. Our assured, or those contemjilating insurance, may obtain, ^itiiout charge,…
Locomotives · Steam-boiler explosions
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