A TOUR ROUND THE OUTER CIRCLE OF STANDS.
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It is now time that we gave some little attention to the tires and other accessories which have done so much to secure the reliable, silent and economical running of the commercial vehicle. We will find, on taking a sharp turn to the left, a whole list of stands awaiting our attention.
'The first of these is that of the Dook Swain. Tyre and Rubber Co., Ltd., No. 39. Here a representative collection of the tested Dook's-Hercules band tires awaits critical inspection. Other features to which our attention will be drawn are the artillery wheels, which are having a great sale, the patent combined petrol pourer and sieve, and the rubber matting of which this manufacturer is making such a feature.
Knows all About Lamps.
The next Stand, Nu. 40, is that of Howes and Burley, Ltd., a well-kniesii Birmingham lamp manufacturer. A fine selection of lamps and similar accessories, together with horns designed for use on heavy vehicles, will be noticed here. A great feature is made of the projector head lamps, fitted with Islangin-lens mirror reflectors, which have been found to be extremely successful in practice, when used in connection with this maker's patent shake-out generators. The self-contained projector head lights, and specially-designed sets of tail lamps, constructed to burn paraffin, here on view, demand more than passing notice. These latter are constructed on a system which will, we believe, be appreciated by owners of commercial motors who realize the extraordinary work to which these vehicles are put. A fine range of horns, from
• which it would not be difficult to equip the light aristocratic delivery van or a five-ton steam wagon, will also be seen.
Masters of Welding.
The Steel Ban-el Co., Ltd., is located at Stand 41, which is adjoining that of Howes and Burley, Ltd. It is likely that we are already familiar with this maker's productions, but we can with advantage, however, describe briefly some of the exhibits here staged. First to attract our attention will be the storage and measuring installation for petrol, which consists of an underground storage tank, from which the fuel is pumped into an overhead measuring tank. The maker claims for this appliance that it gives security against fire and loss by leakage. A welded steel barrel will occupy a prominent position on the stand. These barrels are made in a large range of sizes, from. 20 to 200 gallons capacity, or even larger if required. The exhibit here staged is of 50 gallons capacity. An example of this maker's welded steel water-jacketed exhaust pipes will also be shown. A somewhat novel departure for this company consists of five-gallon and terrgallon light welded drums for the storage
of lubricating oil. No doubt a ready sale will be experienced for these productions. Where petrol is to be stored or used in any of these exhibits, visitors will be interested to notice that galvanized work is the rule.
Steel with a Reputation.
At Stand No. 43 the productions of Fried. Krupp A.G. are located, and here we will see a comprehensive selec tion of stampings and forgings for use on power-driven commercial vehicles of all types. These will consist of crankshafts, front and rear axles, springs, gearshafts, blanks for gearwheels, and so forth. These samples will be shown both in the rough and finished states, giving us a good idea of the way the metal comes up under the machines. Well-got-up show cases, containing tested samples of Krupp's special grades of steel, cannot fail to attract our attention and that of visiting engineers.
High-mileage Dunlops.
Passing the goods entrance, and continuing up the hall, the Dunlop Stand., No. 44, is the next to be visited. Here a complete range of Dunlop solid tires of the well-known band type is staged. If we are not already aware of the fact we will quickly be informed that these tires are purchased by the English and foreign Governments, and also by big railway, omnibus and transport com panies. Interesting exhibits consist of rubber matting, hood cloths, and so forth, and other features of interest are the heavy motor wheels which will be found cheek by jowl with a number of Dunlop solid tires, all of which have run from 20,000 to 30,000 miles without being rendered entirely unfit for further service.
Resilient Wheels.
The stand of J. W. and T. Connolly, Ltd., No. 45. comes next, and here will be found band tires of all sizes from 65 mm. to 160 mm. section, together with this maker's special winter tires of similar section as the last-mentioned. In addition the Connolly artillery wheels are not without peculiar interest to us. We should imagine, however, that our visitors will be more interested in the pressed-steel wheels, and more particularly in the airless resilient wheels, suitable for both light and heavy vans, which can be fitted with steel or rubber tires as may be desired. The constructional features of this wheel, which is an attempt to combine the advantages of the pneumatic tire with the economic properties of the solid, have been described by us.
A St. Helen's Retreat.
Passinl: along to the next stand, a local thin will be found to have placed on view an exhibit of more than local interest. This is the St. Helens Cable and Rubber Co., Ltd., on Stand 46. It has never been the policy of this company to hide the merits of its tire under a bushel, and users in many parts of the world are now to find out how well the British band tires stand up under strenuous service conditions. We will have seen the Cairn tire, which is an interesting feature of this company's stand, from time to time at other shows and also on vehicles in everyday service. We may shortly state, however, for the edification of our visitor, who has travelled from other parts, that this is an attempt to combine the advantages of both types of tire—solid and pneumatic. In practice, we will be told that an increasing number of users speak favourably of the Cairn. Of the aectional type, the individual units are held to the rim by easily-detachable bolts. The hollow construction of the rubber band gives coolness and strength in running. A further very favourable feature lies in the fact that should one sectioe be damaged, it can be replaced without going to the expense of fitting a new tire.
By no means "Little Peter."
Leaving this stand, we have not a far journey to the Peter tnion exhibit No. 47: Here will be found the manufactures of the Peter Union Tyre Co., Ltd., and our visitor will at once pay attention to the solid-rubber band tires which are of all sections from 65 mm. to 160 mm. Testimonials from users of this company's productions will be on new, and will form most convincing testimony to the value of the tires. Possibly many owners of light mutorvans who are not yet convinced that solid tires are capable of carrying their vehicles over very rough roads without damaging the loads will be convinced of their mistaken ideas on visiting this stand, and will be inclined to purchase sets of tires with which to equip their machines. Having done so, we are convinced that the increased reliability and decreased cost of upkeep will give them no cause for complaint.
Avon Pneumatics and Solids.
The last stand in this aisle to which we will turn our footsteps is that of the Avon India Rubber Co., Ltd., which is staging its well-known tires for all classes of commercial motors. both in the half-round and the special " B " sections. The latter has been designed to withstand the severest conditions under which solid tires are run, and they are particularly suited for heavy haulage work such as is experienced in the Lancashire and Yorkshire districts. The Grip or Clinched-on pattern of lighter solid tires for small vehicles will also he seen. These are made in all sizes from 2i in. to 5 in., and are supplied for wheels of 32 in. to 42 in. overall diameter. The latest types of Avon pneumatic tires for light delivery vans will call for some little time in which a detailed examination can be made. Before leaving this stand, our visitor will no doubt spend some few minutes in examining the delivery hose, buffers and other products for use on delivery vehicles, and in the garage, which this company now manufactures.
Scientific Chain Drives.
Turning sharply to the left, the stand of Hans Renold,Ltd., No. 29. will be found adjoining the goods entrance, and, after spending some little time examining tires of all types, the change to chains will no doubt prove welcome. Two models of the Renold silent and roller chains will be found at work driving camshafts and magnetos on Crossley and Belsize engines respectively.. A novel exhibit will be the "Fetch and carry" drive for cases where no adjustment of centre distances is possible, and where it is desired to remove any back lash on the drive. Numerous diagrams and photographs showing Renold chain application will claim our attention, and if we be of a scientific or engineering turn of mind, we will he inclined to linger longer than might have been first intended. No doubt we shall take the opportunity of familiarizing ourselves with the Renold adjustment methods at the same time. Photographs of commercial motors of practically every type on which this maker's chains are used will be exhibited.
A_Useful Parcelcar.
Next on our list is the stand of Phanomobiles, Ltd., No. 30. Here our visitors will be interested in the two models which are similar to the machines at present in such increasing demand. The smaller is fitted with the well-known 8 h.p. V-engine, and the body is capable of taking a load with the driver of 10 cwt. This machine will be purchased by Marshall, Thompson and Co., Leith. The Swansdown Laundry Co., Surrey, has already purchased the heavier van, which is of 10-12 h.p. Two air-cooled side-by-side cylinders are a feature of this machine, which, with the driver, can successfully tackle 15 cwt. of useful load. The price of a similar model is 2158. The maker claims that the mechanical construction is fool-proof, a statement which we shall have an opportunity to investigate. Two speeils and a free engine and reverse are useful provisions in favour of these machines from the user's viewpoint.
Lacre's Larger Stand.
The Lacre Motor Car Co., Ltd., which originally, through an oversight, had allotted to it only a small stand, has fortunately been able to make arrangements for its increase. On Stand 31 a 38 h.p.. 28-seated char-a-bancs will be shown, and this will be a very fine example of modern high-class public-passenger touring _plant. It is for delivery to the Cross. field Motor Co.. Ltd., of Chester. The second exhibit is a 30 h.p., two-ton box van, which is a good example of its type. Lacre construction can well be examined, because the company has very wisely decided to include one of its 25-cwt. chassis, innocent of bodywork.
Tires of Good Repute.
The famous Frome tires will claim our attention next, for they will be housed on the Wallington Weston stand, No. 32. The experience of 10 years of tire manufacturing has been brought to bear in the making of the concave-profiled Frames. We shall have an opportunity of examining the Wallington Weston claim that these productions rank with the foremost as being the most anitable for the shoeing of commercial motors. Those of us who have motorvans in service will possibly be inclined to carry away literature from this stand, to which we can refer when the question of re-tiring our vehicles again crops up.
World-Famous World Tires.
Adjoining the last-visited stand, we shall find a collection of tires made by a local manufacturer, of more than local reputation, hewever. We refer to the Shrewsbury and Challiner Tyre Co.'s excellent exhibit. Here we shall see a representative collection of the Giant and World tires of many sections, particularly of the intermediate sizes which have so recently been made a feature of this company's productions. We need hardly say that having its home located in the Manchester district, there is little else that the user of commercial vehicles in the Lancashire or the North desires to know of this company's tires.
We will naturally be particularly in terested in the range of wood and steel wheels which will be found on the stand, and no doubt if trouble has been experienced by any of us in this direction, a chat with the Shrewsbury and Challiner representative will do much to remove it. The S. and C. removable rim is noteworthy. A Leading Manchester Agent.
Crossing the gangway, Leo Swain and Co. will be found located on Stand 34. Mr. Leo Swain, who is the district agent for the Polack Tyre and Rubber Co., Ltd., will be found to have achieved a most interesting exhibit with the wellknown Polack tires. It will be news to some visitors to know that so great has been the demand for this company's manufactures that it was recently found necessary to open new works in Wood Street, Deansgate, where vehicles can be shod with Polack tires without loss of time. The necessary plant, including hydraulic presses, has now been installed for some while past. The tires shown will be of all sections, the heavier sets of which are capable of taking loads up to 12 tons. Representative specimens fitted to artillery wheels will also forni a feature of the Swain ménage.
Noiseless Chain Drives.
Adjoining, on Stand 35, will be found another chain maker whose name will not he entirely unfamiliar to us. We quickly recognize some old friends in the productions of the Coventry Chain Co., Ltd., which concern will be showing roller and noiseless chains for road drives, together with noiseless chains for camshaft, magneto and pump drives. Other productions intended for the chain-driven gearbox, over which such an interesting controversy has been carried on amongst engineers for some considerable period. will be on view.
Next Come Roller Bearings.
The famous Timken roller bearings come next in order on our visit. These will be exhibited on Stand 36, by The Electric and Ordnance Accessories Co., Ltd. Most of us will be familiar with the general application of these specialities to commercial motors. Two in
tereating working mouteis will catch our early attention, both of these models will show this bearing in use on hub-caps for artillery and wire wheels respectively. Completw front axles with hubs and steering-gear, and also complete rearaxles with hubs and differential-gears for worm and bevel-drive, and having brake-gear attached, form a novel feature. These axles are suitable for use on vehicles ranging from 12 to 20 h.p. They are made from " Vickers " steel etampinge, and will be known as "Vickers " axles. " Timkena " will be used on them wherever experience has shown this application to be desirable.
"First Out," as Usual.
Leaving the last-mentioned Tickers stand, it is but a matter of a few steps to that of Temple Press Ltd., where it will be possible to purchase THE COMMERCLIL MOTOR, as usual 'FIRST OUT WITH ALL THE NEWS." The next issue will consist of the first completely described and illustrated Show report, together with much local information of interest. Users who wish to be well-informed as to the trend of events at the Show will do well to secure an early copy. Special distributing arrangements have been made.
Last But by No Means Least.
Arrived at No. 38, we shall find many specimens of the manufactures of the North British Rubber Co., Ltd. Here the North British Clincher band tires will be found in imposing numbers, and supporting them, and coming in for a fair share of attention, will be noticed the Clincher endless and heavy Ducasble tires. There is sure to be a considerable amount of business done with these goods, and no doubt the representatives of the firm will experience a busy time in answering the questions of our interested visitors and their friends.