Frederick Lunkenheimer. a young brass foundry owner in Cincinnati. believed he could devise a valve that would solve a problem plaguing the Ohio River sidewheelersfailure of steam boilers to withstand higher pressures and temperatures as these mainstays of early commerce tried for faster speeds. A better valve had to be made to regulate pressures of more than 100 pounds. most boats had been running in the 60 to 80pound range. Paddleboat captains hung weights on their boats lever safety valves to increase pressure and speed. often with disastrous results. Frederick Lunkenheimer. who emigrated from Germany in 1845. Put a natural genius for metallurgy to work. developed a brass which became known as "steam metal." and adapted it to his new valve. This valves basic principle remains today. a "first" for the company. as other "firsts" have been added over its 100year history.
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