Machines: How They Work
2016 · Science · 30 min · 1 season
S01E20 · Elevators, Petrol Pumps, and Air Hockey Tables
Fri, 20 May, 12:00 pm
How does an elevator, a petrol pump, and an air hockey table really work? Go inside the incredible machinery behind these everyday objects to see their extraordinary inner workings.
About
Have you ever wondered what's going on inside the machines you use every day? How does an escalator haul hundreds of people up a slope as steep as Mount Fuji? How can a simple shopping cart carry a load six times its own weight? How does a car wash scrub dirty vehicles clean without leaving a scratch? Using CGI animation, Machines: How They Work dives deep inside ordinary machines to reveal their extraordinary inner workings.
Each episode of Machines: How They Work explores the secret workings of three different machines of all shapes and sizes; from parking meters and coffee machines to 3D printers and padlocks. Immersive footage shot inside the factories where these objects are built and tested, reveals their ingenious mechanics alongside the larger than life characters who design and construct them.
Episodes
- E01
Chainsaws, Jukeboxes, and Fishing Reels
Fri, 29 Jan· 30 minHow does a chainsaw, a jukebox, and a fishing reel really work? Go inside the incredible machinery behind these everyday objects to see their extraordinary inner workings.
- E02
Car Washes, Blenders, and Bicycle Pumps
Fri, 29 Jan· 30 minHow does a carwash, a blender, and a bicycle pump really work? Go inside the incredible machinery behind these everyday objects to see their extraordinary inner workings.
- E03
Escalators, Leaf Blowers, and Tape Measures
Fri, 5 Feb· 30 minHow does an escalator, a leaf blower, and a tape measure really work? Go inside the incredible machinery behind these everyday objects to see their extraordinary inner workings.
- E04
Safes, Tennis Ball Launchers, and Music Boxes
Fri, 12 Feb· 30 minHow does a safe, a tennis ball launcher, and a music box really work? Go inside the incredible machinery behind these everyday objects to see their extraordinary inner workings.
- E05
Mechanical Watches, Toilets, and Yoyos
Fri, 19 Feb· 30 minHow does a mechanical watch, a toilet, and a yoyo really work? Go inside the incredible machinery behind these everyday objects to see their extraordinary inner workings.
- E06
Ticket Barriers, Refridgerators, and Electric Guitars
Fri, 26 Feb· 30 minHow does a ticket barrier, a refrigerator, and an electric guitar really work? Go inside the incredible machinery behind these everyday objects to see their extraordinary inner workings.
- E07
Paintball Guns, Floor Scrubbers, and Ice Machines
Fri, 4 Mar· 30 minHow does a paintball gun, a floor scrubber, and an ice machine really work? Go inside the incredible machinery behind these everyday objects to see their extraordinary inner workings.
- E08
Pool Tables, Gas-Fired Boilers, and Shopping Carts
Fri, 11 Mar· 30 minHow does a pool table, a gas-fired boiler, and a shopping cart really work? Go inside the incredible machinery behind these everyday objects to see their extraordinary inner workings.
- E09
Pianos, Vending Machines, and Rappels
Fri, 18 Mar· 30 minHow does a piano, a vending machine, and a rappel really work? Go inside the incredible machinery behind these everyday objects to see their extraordinary inner workings.
- E10
Car Winches, Coffee Machines, and Hiking Boots
Fri, 25 Mar· 30 minHow does a car winche, a coffee machine, and a hiking boot really work? Go inside the incredible machinery behind these everyday objects to see their extraordinary inner workings.
- E11
ATMs, Vacuum Cleaners, and Skateboards
Fri, 8 Apr· 30 minHow does an ATM, a vacuum cleaner, and a skateboard really work? Go inside the incredible machinery behind these everyday objects to see their extraordinary inner workings.
- E12
Lawn Mowers, Pinball Machines, and Padlocks
Fri, 15 Apr· 30 minHow does a lawn mower, a pinball machine, and a padlock really work? Go inside the incredible machinery behind these everyday objects to see their extraordinary inner workings.
- E13
Car Jacks, Movie Projectors, and Leatherman's
Fri, 15 Apr· 30 minHow does a car jack, a movie projector, and a leatherman really work? Go inside the incredible machinery behind these everyday objects to see their extraordinary inner workings.
- E14
Grass Trimmers, Sprinklers, and Movie Lenses
Fri, 22 Apr· 30 minHow does a grass trimmer, a sprinkler, and a movie lens really work? Go inside the incredible machinery behind these everyday objects to see their extraordinary inner workings.
- E15
3-D Printers, Cross Trainers, and Kitchen Mixers
Fri, 22 Apr· 30 minHow does a 3-D printer, a cross trainer, and a kitchen mixer really work? Go inside the incredible machinery behind these everyday objects to see their extraordinary inner workings.
- E16
Treadmills, Turntables, and BBQ Grills
Fri, 6 May· 30 minHow does a treadmill, a turntable, and a bbq grill really work? Go inside the incredible machinery behind these everyday objects to see their extraordinary inner workings.
- E17
Garden Shredders, Deli Meat Slicers, and Dental Drills
Fri, 6 May· 30 minHow does a garden shredder, a deli meat slicer, and a dental drill really work? Go inside the incredible machinery behind these everyday objects to see their extraordinary inner workings.
- E18
Outboard Motors, Pneumatic Drills, and Retractable Pens
Fri, 13 May· 30 minHow does an outboard motor, a pneumatic drill, and a retractable pen really work? Go inside the incredible machinery behind these everyday objects to see their extraordinary inner workings.
- E19
Frozen Yogurt Makers, Turnstiles, and Ergonomic Chairs
Fri, 13 May· 30 minHow does a frozen yogurt maker, a turnstile, and an ergonomic chair really work? Go inside the incredible machinery behind these everyday objects to see their extraordinary inner workings.
- E20
Elevators, Petrol Pumps, and Air Hockey Tables
Fri, 20 May· 30 minHow does an elevator, a petrol pump, and an air hockey table really work? Go inside the incredible machinery behind these everyday objects to see their extraordinary inner workings.
Cast
Omri Rose
Narrator