Aveling & Porter An Illustrated History

Thomas Aveling, a farmer and self-taught engineer, became the 'father of the traction engine'. This resulted from efforts to improve agricultural machinery. After success with steam ploughing, his conversion of the portable steam engine, making it self-propelling, produced the first commercially successful traction engine. Establishing a factory in Strood, Kent in 1861, Aveling's need for finance lead to a partnership with Richard Porter in 1862. This was an ideal relationship that freed Aveling to concentrate on the engineering aspects of the firm. Aveling's innovations included numerous patents covering improvements to engine layout, to steering and to geared drive. The product that brought the firm international recognition was the steam road roller marketed in 1867. As the world's most prolific manufacturer, Aveling & Porter became synonymous with the road roller. Profitable as a firm until the failure of the Agricultural and General Engineers combine, the firm was to be resurrected as Aveling Barford at Grantham in 1934.

ISBN:	9781445688824
Publisher:	Amberley Publishing
Imprint:	Amberley Publishing
Published date:	15 Nov 2019
DEWEY:	338.76292
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	96
Weight:	238g
Height:	237mm
Width:	165mm
Spine width:	6mm

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