Recent Blogs
Trunk Piston Rod Mechanism Explained: How It Works, Side Thrust, Parts, Diagram and Uses
Trunk piston rod design, side-thrust loading, and sizing rules for IC engines — with a worked example for a marine medium-speed diesel rebuild.
Steam Engine Guides (form 3): How the Four-Bar Alligator Crosshead Works, Parts & Diagram
Steam engine guides (form 3) keep the crosshead aligned and absorb connecting-rod side thrust. Learn the geometry, loads, and sizing for heritage engine restorations.
Cross-head Slide Mechanism: How It Works, Parts, Diagram, and Side-Thrust Calculator
Cross-head slide explained — how it converts piston thrust to rotary motion in steam engines, sizing rules, wear limits, and real heritage engine examples.