A steam engine is a heat engine that performs mechanical work using steam as its working fluid. The steam engine uses the force produced by steam pressure to push a piston back and forth inside a cylinder. Through Operating, can learn the basic principles of steam engines and their applications through experiments. <brstyle="text-align: left;">This Steam engine was quite easy to put together, required only scissors and a metric ruler. There was even a magnetic screwdriver included.
Features:
1, UNIQUE STYLING ---- This is a V-type hot live steam engine. The V-twin cylinder/piston setup are the actual operational engine components, even though they are plastic.
2, VERY DETAILED ENGLISH MANUAL---It's an in-assembled kit, you need to assemble it by yourself when you receive the products. the product picture in the gallery is assembled finished product. Very detailed ENGLISH manual to instruct you assemble success.
3, CHALLENGE YOURSELF---- You need to completely assemble the unit from a couple of dozen parts, so you really get a sense of how things operate (no glue required). The instruction is in ENGLISH with pictures. It comes with the screwdriver, kit is well made and goes together easy.
4, EASY OPERATION ---- After installation is completed, Open the boiler, and inject the water to be 2/3 volume, leave another 1/3 volume for the steam; Fill the alcohol burner with your 95% alcohol (we recommend this fuel) and light it. After about 1-2 minutes of heating to the boiler, you would see steam coming out, then the V-twin cylinder/piston will run madly.
5, PRIORITY GIFT OPTION FOR MANY APPLICATIONS----It is an amazing and fantastic product at this price. Its elegant gift package makes it spruce up and presentable. It has a wide range of application as, great gift for Kids' science project, Physical/mechanical learning, teacher’s Demo props on the class, birthday gift for friends, families, parents, kids, etc. Many of our customers come from school, colleague, etc.
Tips:
1, Don't touch the boiler after you fire the alcohol burner.
2, Due to the hot steam, beware that this needs adult supervision or responsible kids to avoid burned fingers.
Specifications:
Item Name:Steam Engine DIY Kit
Material: ABS Plastic + Copper + Glass
Model Size: 310*240*80 mm / 12.20*9.44*3.14 in
Weight: 500 g/ 1.10 lb
Packing: Graphic Carton
Package Content: (43 pars in total)
1 x 50 Teeth Drive Wheel
1 x Alcohol Lamp Cap
1 x Steam Kettle
1 x LED Light
1 x Experiment Table
2 x Small Round Head Screw
1 x Safety Valve
1 x Alcohol Lamp
2 x 15mm Screw
1 x The Upper Cover of Body
1 x The Lower Cover of Body
2 x 10mm Screw
2 x 30mm Screw
2 x Piston
2 x Air Cylinder
1 x Flywheel
1 x Screw with Nut
1 x Motor
2 x Cylinder Gasket
2 x Pot Holder
6 x m3 Screw
1 x T-branch Pipe
1 x Transparent Tube
2 x Spring
1 x Engine Set
1 x Screwdriver
1 x Binding Wire
1 x Stop Buckle
1 x Dropper