Hydraulic Ram, Hydram, Small

Object/Artifact

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Cascade Locks Historical Museum

Name/Title

Hydraulic Ram, Hydram, Small

Entry/Object ID

68.56.2A

Description

Hydraulic ram used to raise and lower the water level in the Cascade locks and canal for boat passage. The hydraulic ram has an egg shaped metal head that is is hallow for air pressure. On the base is a connection for a pipe and a outlet where water turns to steam. There is a small pipe 90 degrees from the flow pipe that could have been for an knob. Warning heavy item. Photographs were taken in exhibit to avoid lifting/moving of the item.

Made/Created

Time Period

19th Century

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Makers Mark

Location

Front of ram

Transcription

044 4

Language

English

Material/Technique

Raised Mark

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Ram, Hydraulic

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Mechanical Devices

Nomenclature Class

Mechanical T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Dimensions

Height

14-1/2 in

Width

9 in

Length

15-1/2 in

Materials

Material

Metal

Material Notes

Solid metal hydraulic ram.

Colors

Color

Brown, Red, Gray, Black, Tan, Off-White/Cream

Color Notes

Metal is dark brown/black with tones of gray. The metal has rusted in places leaving it red, tan, with a white/teal bloom. Some portions of the ram have been painted red. There is also off-white paint residue.