From Straked Wheel to Pneumatics in Three Minutes
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New Type of Wheel Stroke, Put Into or Out of Action Without the Use of Tools
ANEW type of wheel strake, known as the Opperman Quickgrip, is being handled, on the wholesale side, by W. J. Reynolds (Motors), Ltd.. Ford House, New Road, Dagenham. This new stroke, of which, we understand, considerable numbers are already in use, has been designed for use with tractors equipped with pneumatic tyres, and, in this sphere, it has the merit of not appreciably increasing the overall width of the wheel.
E40 It will be noted from one of the accompanying illustrations that this is achieved by designing the blades to conform to the shape of the tyre. This feature is commendable, also, from the fact that no damage is caused to furrows, whether the strokes be in use or not.
A further advantage is the ease with which they can be put into or our of action. This can be done in from two to three minutes, without the use of tools. Thus a tractor, which has been in use on the land, can almost immediately be converted for driving on the road, or under other conditions where the strokes would be undesirable.
In order that the locking device should not become inoperative as the result of the formation of rust, stainless steel is used in its construction, whilst, for the large ring casting, metal produced at the Ford furnace, at' Dagenham, is employed.
Per pair, the Opperman Quickgrip strokes cost £22 10s., ex works.