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B.E.N. Patents, Ltd„ of High Wycombe, Bucks, is increased by the introduction of a new unit, the PD Three. This is a single-cylinder aircooled compressor with a displacement of 2.58 cu. ft. at 100 p.s.i. coupled direct to a 1-h.p. electric motor. Incorporated in the compressor are a moisture separator and a pressure gauge, and the unit is secured to a' welded tubular-steel frame, anaiinted on rubber-tyred Wheels. . The tubular. Steel _handle is welded to the frame and is fitted with carrier brackets for the hose and cable, which are supplied as standard fitments.. At the back of the handle there is a hook on which the spray gun can hang when not in use. The motor incorporates a Thermotrip cut-outwhich protects it against overload or burn-out, and a Van-Pressure" control valve permits an instant choice of operating pressure for any required job.
Complete with 15 ft. of
.-in. insidediameter air hose, with ferruled connections and tyre chuck, and 15 ft. of 3-core C.T.S. electric cable, the PD Three costs £39 10s.
The B.E.N. IM spray gun, which is said to be ideal for use with the PD Three compressor, costs £7 9s. Od.