Creusot steam hammer, Industrial heritage monument in Le Creusot, France.
The Creusot steam hammer stands 22 meters tall with a massive steam cylinder measuring 6 meters in height and 1.9 meters in internal diameter.
Built by Schneider and Company in 1877, this steam hammer delivered blows of 100 tons, making it the most powerful steam hammer until 1891.
The steam hammer received recognition as a Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmark from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers in 1981.
The hammer rests on foundations extending 11 meters underground, incorporating an anvil weighing 750 tons to absorb the immense force of each strike.
During demonstrations, operators displayed the hammer's precision control by performing delicate tasks such as corking bottles and cracking nuts without damage.
Location: Le Creusot
Inception: September 26, 1877
GPS coordinates: 46.78664,4.43291
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:40
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