by Erik Sutton’s row

Engineering Developments1750-1800

1759Bridgewater Canal First canal in Britain to run length

independent of any riverDid not use locks, was a more level canal

1764CondenserPatented by WattEssential part of all future steam enginesCondenses steam that causes a vacuum

that pulls down the cylinder

1771Water FrameSpinning frame driven by water powerDeveloped by Richard ArkwrightUsed in cotton industry after tax on cotton

fabrics

1776Iron RailroadReplaced wooden rails with ironWagon ways evolved into tramways

1776Steam EngineCame out of business partnership between

Watt and Matthew Boluton because of Bolton’s factory

First two engines delivered in 1776

1779Spinning MuleSpins textile fibers into yarn in a continuous

processDeveloped by Samuel Crompton

1779Iron BridgeWorld’s first iron bridgeLittle time spent assembling partsStill used today

1782Double Acting EngineAlso created by James WattDoubles effective rate of the engine

1783RollingMethod patented by Henry CortTurned metals into manageable bars

without human labor

1784PuddlingAnother method developed by Henry CortMakes pure metal more malleable than

previous pig iron

1785Power LoomDesigned by Edward CartwrightAutomated entire process of weaving

fabrics

1785Chlorine BleachFirst used in bleaching process by Claude

BertholletPreviously discovered by Swedish chemist

ScheeleScheele found chlorine destroyed

vegetable colors, which made it practical use as a bleach

1793Cotton GinCreated by Eli WhitneyIncreased rate of cotton production, had

profound effects on American slavery

1794Non-electric TelegraphInvented by Claude ChappeUsed semaphore, a flag based alphabet,

and required line of sightElectric telegraph comes later on to replace

it

1797Screw Cutting LatheMany different designs of screw cutting

lathes came around at this timeCapable of cutting screw heads very

accurately

1798Interchangeable PartsEli Whitney first attempt was successful

(proved it in front of Congress), however could not be reproduced on large scale

Developments in technology made interchangeable parts especially important later on in early 20th century assembly lines

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