Pipe cladding units
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From Dick's Asbestos and insulating Co. comes the Danclad range of pre-insulated pipe cladding units.
Lightweight, quick to fit, easy to clean and competitive in cost, they are designed to suit a wide variety of applications including hot water lines, steam and steam-traced-oil lines, refrigerated pipework and all areas where anti-frost and anti-condensaticn characteristics are a pre-requisite.
Three surface finishes are available: lsogenopak rolled PVC sheeting 0.20in. thick, 26 s,w.g. reacted transverse aluminium and waterproof felt. Integral insulation comprises Danwool Lamella mineral wool in standard or firebatt grades to cater for application temperatures of up to 500deg F or 500-800deg F respectively. Unlike conventional insulating materials, the fibres of Danwool Lamella run vertical to the insulated surface. This gives it excellent load-bearing properties due to the compression of the fibres, particularly on the inner face, and also facilitates erection.
Danclad sections are available in fin. to 2in. thicknesses to fit pipes iin. 12in. nominal bore although non-standard sizes and Isogenopak rolled 511 is supplied in semiform and the Danclad transverse aluminium .rproof felt sections are in fiat form. Fixing is by self-tapping screws, r nylon rivets according or individual preference. g is in free, non-return)ns.
Dick's Asbestos and Co, Ltd., Eagle Works, oolwich Road, London,
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equipment which corn: functions of a normal speed battery-charger, welder, instant starter I or diesel engines and her has been introduced (Continental) Ltd. and factured by Stonleigh Ltd. of Romford. The tar has been in use for e on the Continent; it is specifically for the tation, the commercial fleet workshop, the ed farm and the "do-itman.
ring 111in. by 9-1-in. the Pocket Star weighs operates on 110V or I can charge 6, 12, 24, V batteries at a normal ite, the latter providing ge within one hour. s of kin. and 14,in. w.g.) can be used and provides excellent arc Flexibility and welding safety or auto transhe equipment has an 1.3kW in continuous !kW in intermittent use, a.c. current at 24V to is, drills and other hand tools. When employed as a starter unit, the Pocket Star is equally effective for petrol or diesel engines. Starting is instantaneous without the necessity of disconnecting the flat battery.
Marketed by: PBM (Continental) Ltd., 387-389 Chapter Road, Willesden, London, NW2.
Price: £121.
Polyurethane
Haydon Paints Ltd. announces that a range of 40 ready mixed vehicle colours in Polyurethane is to be marketed nationally through trade channels to the refinishing trade. The introduction of Polyurethane 55 represents a major breakthrough by Haydon Paints for the refinishers, fleet owners and converters because until now Polyurethane has been limited to specialist and industrial users. After exhaustive field and laboratory research by Haydon Paints Ltd., and associate companies, it is now able to announce this revolutionary range of Polyurethane.
It is claimed that less preparation is required when using Haydon 55 than for cellulose or acrylics, while the finish obtained is of a higher standard. Haydon 55 is a material which is harder than stove enamel, but as flexible as plastic, and fully cured so as to be stain-proof from dayto-day contaminators such as petrol. It will resist chemicals and corrosives and because of the type of pigmentation used, is able to retain its gloss and colour while still being virtually scratch proof.
It presents no problems with either toxicity or adhesion, two of the bugbears of Polyurethane paint when it was first introduced. The quick drying enamels (short-oil alkyds) widely used by refinishers at present, can be applied over any type of paintwork likely to be encountered on veh
icle bodies providing it is not applied to a dry coat of the same material. Any attempt to follow this procedure is likely to lead to "wrinkling" and lack of adhesion. No similar problems of any type arise with Haydon 55 Polyurethane.
The material also has exceptional build and durability, plus ease of application when compared with synthetic enamels and the finish can, if desired, be polished within hours of application. The standard of finish is unaffected by dampness in the atmosphere. A simple adhesive coat which dries within 5min of application is available. Polyurethane dries in 25-30min; two coats are normally recommended, but the second can be applied before the first is dry. No special equipment is required and the ratio of paint to thinners (normally 3 to 1) can be varied to suit the individual painter's requirements.
Made by: Haydon Paints Ltd. 16 Gorst Road, Park Royal, London, NW10.
Hand pump
Produced by Flexibox Ltd. for fluid handling, the Dynaflex hand pump is designed to dispense one pint for one pull of the handle. The pump is of the quadrant-operated piston type and spring loading ensures that the handle returns to the vertical position after each operation, Cleanliness is ensured by a nozzle anti-drip device.
Fitted with a telescopic suction tube, as illustrated, the pump is suitable for pumping from 45ga1 barrels; it is available with a rigid suction tube and flange mounting for fitting to bulk storage tanks. A totalisator, recording the number of pints dispensed, is also available if required.
Made by: Flexibox Ltd., Nash Road, Trafford Park, Manchest
Interrogator
From Shipton Telstor Ltd., a telephdne answering machine with a difference. It's known as the Telstor Interrogator and as with conventional machines it records messages and gives a pre-recorded reply if a call is made out of office hours, or when the staff member is away and no one is available to answer the phone. But it also provides for a play-back of the messages over the phone if a call is made to the number in code so that the staff member concerned need not visit his office to check whether any messages have been received.
The unit can also be used as a dictating machine.
Made by: Shipton Telstor Ltd.. Shipton Group House, Oval Road, London, NW1.
Warning signs
Vehicle operators must now comply with the recently introduced Board of Trade Regulations which require them to display notification of the transportation of inflammable materials or liquids. W. H Brady Co. Ltd. has produced a special self-adhesive label at very low cost which has been designed in accordance with Ministry requirements, is made of heavy-duty vinyl, is permanent, weatherproof, and impervious to grease, oil, dirt, etc.
The sign is diamond-shaped with bright red background, jet-black flame symbol and below' it either the words inflammable (Code SS1I or inflammable liquid (Code SSiL). The sign measures 20mm by 20mm and is immediately available.
Made by: W. H. Brady Co. Ltd., Breakspear Road, Ruislip, Middx. Price each: according to number ordered from 4s 3d, to 2s 3d.