New Dennis Models at Harrogate
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ANEW side-loading refuse collector, a Paxit Major, with -mechanical loading and an attachment for handling large-capacity containers, and an 18cubic-yd. refuse collector with rotating brush gear for cleaning dustbins, were among six Dennis municipal vehicles demonstrated at the Institute of Public, Cleansing Conference at Harrogate this week.
The new 7-cubic-yd. side loading refuse collector has been developed for narrow-thoroughfare operation, and measures 6 ft. in overall width and has a 7-ft. 6-in, wheelbase affording a turning circle of 29 ft. It has been built for negotiating • 10-ft. wide passageways, having sufficient frontwheel lock to negotiate a right-angle turn in such areas. As demonstrated, it was equippedwith 27 by 6 tyres and the body sides were hinged for easy loading. The steel body is an all‘welded structure with curved sliding shutters at both sides. Rubber wings
. are provide'd. ' : Shown with a Perkins engine fitted, the Dennis 18-cubic yard refuse collecior had an additional power drive to a rotating brush gear provided for bin cleaning. This brush gear is interposed between the tipping ram at the front of the 'body and incorporates half shafts supported at the centre, and is equipped with broomheads on extensions carried across the chassis.
Another oil-engined vehicle shown was the 25-cubic-yd. Paxit Major, which was also equipped with a crew cab for six loaders. An attachment for handling large-capacity bins normally .used in flats was provided at the rear of the body.
SIMPLE PROCESS OF CRACK DETECTION
FTFIE surface crack detection of coml. ponents has• been brought within the reach of all commercial-vehicle operators by the use of • Glo-Mor fluorescent ink. Develoi)ed by the Manchester Oil Refinery, Ltd., the process is extremely simple and rapid.
At a reeeht demonstration, a test piece was 'dipped into the ink, and allowed to dry for one minute. After the surplus had been wiped off with a detergent, it was examined under an ultra-violet lamp. Surface cracks, were visible as bright green lines.
The success of this convenient nondestructive method of crack detection does not depend upon any elaborate equipment, nor upon skilled operators. It is essential, however, that the component under test is free from oil and grease.
MORE RAIL-ROAD TOURS THE programme of regular rail-road day excursions for this summer has been extended by British Railways North-eastern Region and associated road operators.
Bookings may be made at inclusive rates on specified days from certain stations.
On Sundays until September 14,
bookings for combined rail, road and steamer trips will be available from certain stations on Tyneside and Teesside to Lake Ullswater.
SUNTER BROS. CLEARED AT Darlington magistrates court last week, a charge against Messrs. Sunter Bros., bus proprietors, Northallerton, of using a bus to take people to a dance without a proper
licence was dismissed. It was stated that the firm had been hired to take people to a dance and the times of departure had been advertised.
It was contended that the firm did not know the times had been advertised. William Deighton, organizer of the party, was fined £2 with £3 3s. costs for causing the vehicle to be used as an express carriage by having the advertisements displayed