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Anemometer 1950 Coal Mining Vintage Science Equipment in Brass and Steel

$409.50
$58530% Off
£308.14
£440.2030% Off
€356.23
€508.9030% Off
CA$578.23
CA$826.0430% Off
A$626.97
A$895.6730% Off
CHF 332.72
CHF 475.3230% Off
MX$7,721.88
MX$11,031.2630% Off
NOK 4,123.90
NOK 5,891.2830% Off
SEK 3,892.01
SEK 5,560.0230% Off
DKK 2,659.01
DKK 3,798.5930% Off

About the Item

Mechanical desk anemometer in brass. Very interesting scientific coal mining anemometer, made up back in the 1950's with brass and blackened steel parts. The dial is silvered with black arabic numerals and steel hands. Inscribed FEET ANEMOMETER No. 557 HDS, with crystal. Mine managers are responsible for surveying and managing mine ventilation systems using handy tools like mining anemometers. A mining anemometer, just one of the tools that mine managers depend on to protect their teams, is used in underground mining operations to measure the volume of air that is entering and exiting a mine. Using a mining anemometer ensures that there is enough airflow in the mine to prevent dangerous gases from accumulating, and is one way that mine managers measure and evaluate the mine’s ventilation system in order to maximize efficiency and plan for future systems. In addition to utilizing a mining anemometer to measure air flow, mine managers also employ tracer gas, to measure the resistance of individual airways in a mine, an aneroid barometer to determine pressure loss, and mine ventilation simulations to help select ventilation equipment. All of these methods work toward a common goal, keeping mine workers safe and protected every day that they are on the job. Weight: 280.95 Grams, (10.87 Dwt). Measurements: 29 mm by 82.5 mm by 114.3 mm (1.14 x 3.25 x 4.50 Inches). Marks: No marks in the metal parts. Note: An anemometer is an instrument that measures wind speed and wind pressure. Anemometers are important tools for meteorologists, who study weather patterns. The four most popular anemometer models are: Vane Anemometers, Thermal Anemometers, Thermal Anemometers with Velocity / Temperature Profiling and Cup Anemometers Condition: The overall condition of this piece is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to any part. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Width: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)Depth: 1.14 in (2.9 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Brass,Iron,Steel,Polished
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. The overall condition of this piece is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to any part. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
  • Seller Location:
    Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: D040923MREK/.11111stDibs: LU8303233724182

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