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Object Name Ruston Electric Air Compressor
Description 220v DC motor driving standard Ruston single cylinder vertical compressor o... more
220v DC motor driving standard Ruston single cylinder vertical compressor on cast bedplate
Object Date 1930-01-01
Manufacturer Ruston & Hornsby Ltd
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Status On Display
Category Ancilliaries
Accession No IF:2007:10
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Actions Heading Entry Entry Date
Restoration Compressor seized on arrival so needed total restoration.

After strippi... more

Compressor seized on arrival so needed total restoration.

After stripping most rings were found to be broken and were replaced with LP rings from a spare compressor. HP rings require replacement and will need to be manufactured.

Compressor assembled as a static exhibit until rings can be sourced.

2011-09-19