The Vilter Engine Number 619231
Manufacturer: The Vilter Manufacturing Company, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Year Built: 1920
Built for: United States Glue Company, Carrollville, Wisconsin
Purpose: Refrigeration Plant
Engine:
Engine Type: Tandem Compound
Horsepower: 250
Valve Type: Corliss Valves on High and Low Pressure Cylinders
Cylinder Size:
High Pressure: 12″ Bore X 36″ Stroke
Low Pressure: 22″ Bore X 36″ Stroke
Refrigeration Compressor:
Drive: Direct, Common Crankshaft with Engine
Compressor Capacity: 89 Tons, (1,068,000 Btu’s), (313 Kw)
Compressor Size: 14″ Bore X 28″ Stroke
Refrigerant type: Ammonia, (R-717), (NH3)
Weight:
Cylinders: 7 1/2 Tons
Flywheel: 8 Tons
Crankshaft: 2 Tons
Compressor: 14 1/2 Tons
Engine Frame: 8 Tons
Total Weight: 40 Tons
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The Engine was last run in the early 1970’s. Thanks to Jim Walgreen for this generous donation.