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Accessories, Components, Supplies, Tires, and Wheels.

23rd February 1911
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; Anglo-American Oil Co., Ltd.

(100).

The large petrol suppliers generally seem fortunate in the securing of easilyremembered stand numbers at exhibitions and shows. Pratt's spirit at Manchester appears under the sign No. 100, and it is easily located. This well-known spirit is brought to the notice of visitors by a tastefully-arranged display of the distinctive green cans ; the flat-top tins are quickly becoming very popular. A number of beautiful little models of two-gallon cans was embodied in the decorative scheme of this stand when the show opened, but, as we were informed that they were filled with scent and were for presentation purposes, we were not surprised to find, during a visit an hour or two later, that these had all disappeared. " Taxibus," " Royal Daylight," " White Rose," and " Gladiator " are special liquid fuels for which the Anglo-American Oil Co., Ltd., is responsible.

Avery and Roberts, Ltd. (97).

A large variety of the " Elastrong " specialities, for which the St. Helen's Cable and Rubber Co., Ltd., of Warrington, is responsible, is staged by this Liverpool company. The St. Helen's Travers Patch, and the St. Helen's British band tires should claim the attention of commercial-vehicle users and makers. Mr. J. C. Brooking, General Manager of the Warrington Works, was over for the opening functions.

W. H. Bailey and Co., Ltd. (124).

Bailey's stand has fully as much upon it of interest to engineers as any other etand in the Show, and we regret that we are unable, on the present occasion, adequately to describe in detail the interesting specialities for which this well-known company is responsible. Prominence is given to a centrifugal form of miloscone or speed indicator. A description of this has appeared in the columns of this journal, and it was first exhibited, we believe, in the Engineering Section of the Franco-British Exhibition. at Shepherd's Bush, and described in our report of that eeetion. The same principle is neatly embodied in a form of engine-speed recorder. Quits a good ranee of testing machines of various types is staged, and these include a heavy transverse bar tester. a comnlete eaue,e-tegting kit. similar to a number that has been supplied to the Japanese

Government, and the well-known Thurston patent oil tester. Hydraulic pressure pumps are shown in several forms. Special attention is drawn to Bailey's " Bi-jet " carburetter, of which we shall have occasion to make fuller mention at an early date.

The above references in no way exhaust the number of specialities that can be seen on this stand, and we would recommend visitors to allow themselves plenty of time when they arrive at stand No. 124.

H. C. Bauly (134).

Mr. T. Ramvvell, who has for a long while been associated with Mr. H. C. Bauly, at the Row Wheel Works in London, is now taking over the charge of the Grove Wheel Works, Strangeways, Manchester, where l3auly's north-country business will in future be concentrated. The new works are to be available on and after the 1st prox. A large stock of the best mild-steel tires, and a full rave of " Paraband " solid-rubber tires, is to be kept at these new premises. Bauly's winter wheel is, of course, exhibited on this stand, and should be of great interest at the present season to all visitors to the Show who are owners of heavy road wagons. Several of the wheels shown are of the tangent type, for which we are informed there is a considerable demand. The winter tread is found to cost 2.25d. to 2.5d. per mile on a five-ton steam lorry, and facilities for its renewal are now arranged for the north.

Brown Brothers Ltd. (79).

It is a hopeless task to attempt to enumerate, with anything approaching finality, the thousand and one classes of specialities in which the well-known house of Brown Bros., Ltd., of Great Eastern Street, London, E.C., and of 271 and 273, Deansgate, Manchester, does business. To the gaze of our representative, on the first day of the Show, it. appeared that, with infinite ingenuity, those in charge of stand No. 79 had managed to display examples of most of the many things which Brawn's supply. It is unlikely that any visitor will miss this display, and we shall do no more in this notice than advise all our readers who are " doing the Show " that there is very little for which they may be looking which they will not find there—at any rate, so far as supplies for motor-vehicles of all kinds are concerned. If not, ask for a catalogue, is our advice.

Car and General Insurance (106)

When a van, lorry or tractor has been purchased, go to this stand and fix the insurance. That is what the Corporation's local manager, Mr. Sam Wood, J.P., who is the popular Mayor of Wigan for the fourth time, asks us to say. 'The company has unique experience and a well-organized staff.

This insurance concern, which obviously can display very little in the way of actual exhibits, makes quite a good show, with pictures of topical interest, and framed photographs of some of the " awful examples " whose owners have fortunately been insured with it.

J. W. and T. Connolly, Ltd. (120).

Tires of all sizes of the well-known Connolly sections, up to and including those suitable for carrying gross weights of 12 tons, are shown by this well-known London company. Of special interest to users and prospective users of motor fireengines, and of other machines which have to undertake similar service, is an example of Connolly's diagonal-tread tire. Artillery wheels, upon the manufacture of which a large portion of this company's resources is directed, are also shown. Connolly's tires have fine records to their credit with some big users—both north and south.

County Chemical Co., Ltd. (151).

Although located on a small stand, this maker has a large variety of motor supplies on exhibition. We particulary noticed one of the G.B. gas-fired vulcanizers.

H. W. Cranham (78).

This firm has two stands; on that numbered 78, White-and-Poppe carburetters, the characteristics of which are appreciated from experience by many users of industrial vehicles, are shown to advantage. A 90 mm.-by-130 mm. engine by the same maker is certainly worthy of close examination.

G. Davenport and Co., Ltd. (841. Speed and mileage recorders and passenger indicators are, perhaps, the exhibits on Davenport's stand which make

the bravest show. Those handy little direction indicators, which are found in most well-fitted motoreabs, are here included, with their dials lettered in a variety of languages—a testimony to the far-reaching nature of this company's business relations. A speciality known as the " Handcuff " tire and spare-wheel lock is worth inspection, as also is the

ingenious Bee tire lever, An interesting line is a neat form of hub mileage recorder; a design that is specially adapted for "Auto-Carriers" is a useful example. Davenport's trade-mark is " Imspecs "— a laconic description of its " Imperial Specialities." The company is getting a good hold on trade with oWners.

Dook-Swain Tyre and Rubber Co., Ltd. (109).

Dook-Swain tiros have achieved quite a reputation for themselves, for use oil the wheels of steam wagons and the heavier types of commercial-motor vehicles. The various classes and sizes of these robust tirea may be examined on this stand. We also note that there are vehicles staged in other parts of the exhibition which are shod with " DookSwains." One of several interesting specialities that is also here included ie a petrol pourer for attachment to standard petrol tins.

Dunlop Pneumatic Tyre Co. (119).

All the well-known Dunlop specialities are represented on this stand, and we were particularly interested in the special rim-holder which has lately been introduced by the company.

Dunlop Rubber Co., Ltd. (104).

Mr. W. H. Williams is now in charge of a Manchester branch of this company,

hich is capable of manufacturing wheels throughout as well as of fitting tires, so that the northern user of this company's supplies may he sure, now, of getting first-hand attention. A most-comprehensive assortment of Dunlop tires of all classes is staged, and a number of " solids " that have achieved remarkable mileage records is also exhibited. We noticed a new detachable rim for solid tires on this stand; it, is of the coned-rim variety, and the tire is bolted in position by a flange.

Herbert Frood and Co., Ltd. (115).

" Ferode," in all its various shapes and sizes, and both in its bonded-asbestos and cotton-fabric forme, is exhibited in considerable profusion on this stand. Every facility for the investigation of the claims of the maker of this well-known brake and clutch lining is afforded to would-be users, and a competent staff is in attendance to afford technical advice on the whole subject of brake and clutch surfaces. " Ferodo " is now made in sheets, so that it can be cut as required for use. Cousurners of small quantities will find this new departure of • considerable interest.

Gas Lighting Improvement Co., Ltd. (101).

A full range of the " Glico " and " Carburine " packages of motor spirit and lubricants is here staged. In order effectively to demonstrate the behaviour of certain of this company's special greases, two gearboxes are suitably mounted on the stand, and are driven by a small electric motor, so that the behaviour of the lubricant may be observed— so far as is possible, under working conditions. Another interesting means of demonstrating the varying qualities of some of this maker's products is the provision of two frames, each with a number of suitably-shaped glees cylinders, by means of which the charaoterietic and relative viscosities of various oils may be readily observed.

H. M. Hobson, Ltd. (75).

Claudel-Hobson carburetters are displayed in variety on this stand, end examples are included of types that have been supplied in some numbers to various makers of commercial-motor vehicles. Pognon plugs are also given a good show ; a imee model of the latest pattern of this well known ignition component occupies a prominent position in the centre of the stand.

Hoyt Metal Co., Ltd. (116).

Hoyt 's " copper-hardened " anti-friction metal is shown in considerable quantity on this stand, and those in attendance are prepared with all the necessary information to convince would-be users of the claims made on behalf of this special metal. The term " copper hardened " is likely to lead to some confusion in the minds of users, but it must be remembered that this is an old-established trade term, which this maker has employed for ma ny years, and it therefore has every reason for retaining it. The metal receives its " hardness " characteristics on account of antimony that is present in the mixture, whilet the copper which is employed accounts for its remarkable toughness. Nevertheless, it is called " copper hardened," and it is being used in very-considerable quantities for high-speed bearings iii commercial-motor vehicles of all kinds. A number of die-cast Hoyt-metal bearings is shown. and particulars are available of the special die-casting machine which this company is developing.

Fried. Krupp Aktiengesellschaft.

(72).

For all those who are interested in the employment of high-grade steel castings, foreinge, and pressings, quite (MU of the most-i tereS tin g stands of the whole .911KnV W:11 esidoubtedly prove to be that of the Fried. Krupp Aktiengesellschaft. It is impossible, in the space at our disposal on this occasion, to do full justice to the many interesting examples of highclass material that are shown here, but our attention was particularly drawn to a number of well-arranged test pieces, many of which showed fractures of ex cellent character. Heavy die-stamped front iiales and elaborate multi-throw crankshafts, also die-stumped, are convincine examples of what can be done in this direction. Large cast-steel flywheels, one of them for a modern airship engine, and several types of cast-steel road wheels, destined for commercial vehicle purposes, are well worth examination. A cast-steel driving wheel, whose design indicates that it is to do duty on a heavy road wag.on. is shown in section, and the vertical cut which has been taken through it (transversely to the axis) for this plumose reveals only alasnlutelyhomogeneous material. Solid drawnsteel pietone. end several fine examples of pressed•sicel framework, are other eahibits of note, Mr. Edward Reichwald is in attendance at this stand during the Show.

J. Lacoste and Co. (74).

Amongst a number of attractive specialities on this stand, we !particularly noticed a small automatic vulcanizer, in which thermostatic means ace adopted to insure the regulation of the beating.

Lancashire Motor and Engineering Co., Ltd. (67.)

In addition to a full range of pneumatic and solid tires, this exhibitor is showing examples of the well-known " Captain " rims; solid tires suitable for motorbus and motorcab use are also included.

The New Motor and General Rubber Co., Ltd. (76).

Many visitors will be interested in the comprehensive range of tubes and tires that is shown by this company. The "Alma,gam " method of retreading and repairing damaged and worn rubber goods is well illustrated by a number of specimens, and these should receive attention at the hands of taxicab and lightvan users.

Osborn and Co., Ltd. (128}.

Lynton wheels and tires in all their various sizes are here staged. The Lynton principle, as adapted to hold endless, 6ptied or block patterns of tires, is demonstrated by examples. Several veryinteresting models and patterns of the Lynton corrugated pressed-steel wheel may be seen, and those in attendance at the stand will be pleased to inform visitors of the nature of the tests which these models have recently undergone at Lloyd's Proving House; they certainly are of considerable severity.

Pendleton Radiator Co. (85).

A useful range of radiators of many patterns is shown by these makers, and one of the examples is a " Karrier-Car standard. Gilled-tube, plain-tube and cellular types are all exemplified, hut we were sorry not to find a. model with cast top and bottom headers, which design deservedly continues to find so much favour with industrial-vehicle makers and users ; the representative of the company at Manchester, however, tells us that the works are able to supply such models.

Price's Patent Candle Co., Ltd. (88).

This old-established maker as usual stages a thoroughly-representative selection of its many well-known specialities. Oil and grease of every grade that is useful to owners of motor vehicles have long been matters of careful study by the company's chemists. A Soap is, ot course, one of Price's most-important products, and of these, that known as " Manulav " has received a remarkable welcome from motorists and, indeed, from all those who, at times, have greasy heads to clean. From personal experi. ence, we can testify to its remarkable cleansing properties and to the absence of unpleasant roughening of the skin after use.

Polack Tyre and Rubber Co., Ltd. (102).

Tlik well-known company relies principally upon a bold declaration by placard of several remarkable mileage records that have been achieved by standard Polack tires in recent serviceWe may instance the particluars which are displayed of a see of tirea which has been running on a five-ton Leyland belonging to H. Viney and Co., Ltd. ; the two back tires have so far done 10,879 miles each, whilst the front tires have done 12,036 and 14.327 respectively. Another good record is that of 17,715 miles by two

i.ront tires that have been running on .aiother heavy Leyland vehicle. Several ivell-worn tires, with excellent mileage records to their credit, are shown.

Ordinary pneumatics, with various patterns of tread, chrome-leather steelstudded non-skid covers, inner tubes and hose, and other general rubber goods are all represented on Stand 102.

We notice that Polack's diminutive waiting room at the back of the stand is decorated with a number of originals of drawings which have appeared in our contemporary " The Motor," and that the company's striking four-page inset, from our last issue, with proof of Waring's results in graphic form, is aho given prominence.

Hans Renold, Ltd. (81).

This long-established and originallyminded chain maker has, as usual, an exhaustive range of examples of the many types of special chains for which the company is deservedly world famous. Many people who, as users—and even as makers and designers—of road vehicles which have chain drives, think that they know quite a lot about chains, cannot do better than to glance over Renold's well-arranged showcases. The many severe duties to which chain drives, of special design, are nowadays put, are of the most-intense interest, as are the varied and unusual applications. At Stand No. 81, visitors will be able to obtain a lot of information about such special chain uses, for instance, as those of the new methods of chain-driven change-speed gears, engine camshafts, sleeve-valve operating-shafts, etc.

Segment Motor Rim Co., Ltd.

(130).

Segment rims have already reached the

• Ftage of development which has secured considerable popularity for them at the hands of pleasure-vehicle owners and makers. The commercial-vehicle model is still being developed, but it is shortly to be introduced as a thoroughly-practical design. It will be remembered that this rim has recently undergone a 4,000-mile R.A.C. test. It. is entirely protected from rust, by means of the process known as

sherardizing."

Shrewsbury and Challiner (95).

All the well-known brands of tires for which this company is justly celebrated are represented by examples in various sizes at Manchester, and, of course, in

dividual exhibits also appear on vehicles in the main body of the hall. Challiner's patent detachable fitting for heavy solid tires, and the special detachable rim, which is quite well known to most of our readers, are also shown. Large stacks of standard tires give Stand No. 95 a distinctive appearance.

S. Smith and Co., Ltd. (129.

Amongst all its beautifully-finished models of lamps of all classes and of speed indicators and other similar accessories, we were particularly interested to note that S. Smith and Son, Ltd., was showing the recently-introduced "A.L." generator. This is the Allen-Liversidge speciality, to which attention has recently been drawn by us in connection with illuminated signs for motorvans. We understand that this company has been appointed the sole agent for the "A.L." system. A number of commercial-vehicle models of speedometers is shown, and these are distinguished by the fact that the maximum hand is capable of being locked—a great consideration, when an owner wishes to curb the speed tendencies of his drivers.

Spencer, Moulton and Co. (98).

In addition to a selection of various types of Spencer-Moulton tires, we were interested to inspect these makers' patent detachable and divided rims for pneumatic tires.

Leo Swain and Co. (89).

This company, whose headquarters are at 237-239, Deansgate, Manchester, displays a well-selected variety of components, accessories and supplies of all sorts. Mr. Leo Swain is the sole agent of an ingenious speedometer, which, in conformity with the prevalent foolish and confusing practice of assigning initial designations to proprietary articles, is called the "AT," The constructional features of this speedometer, however, are more original than its name, Its control is entirely magnetic, and the indicator is beautifully-balanced on jewelled pivots. The whole contrivance is likely to appeal to users of all kinds, owing to its simplicity and its compact appearance. [See, also, Polack notice, above. —ED.] G. Taylor and Co. (121). The " ()kill" patent pressure-indicator is shown in a number of sizes, and with a number of adaptations for various classes of engines. This ingenious little device is well worth the attention of all those who have occasion from time to time to check the compression and explosion pressures within the cylinders of internal-combustion engines. They are now made in all sizes, and can be obtained to fit a range from the small aircooled high-speed motor to the large stationary Diesel engine.

Temple Press Ltd. (78a).

As a headquarters for the editorial and business staffs of this journal, and of "The Motor," and as a popular rendezvous for many of our North-of-England friends, Stand No. 78a atones for its earhewhat-restricted proportions. It is in a prominent position. Examples of many of the other publications emanating from this house are displayed.

C. C. Wakefield and Co. (105).

Lubricating oils of all qualities are the special products to which these exhibitors draw the attention of visitors. Certain special oils are recommended for use on commercial-motor vehicles, and " Castrol" is the name of a range of lubricants for internal-combustion engines.

W. H. Willcox and Co., Ltd. (68).

This well-known company is, as is its usual custom at exhibitions, showing a inost-comprehensive display of its specialities, and these range from all kinds of cylinder and gear oils arid greases to such components and accessories at Penberthy injectors, Whitecross lubricators, and Tracta boiler-feed pumps. The three last-mentioned proprietary articles have been designed with a special view to their employment on steam wagons and tractors. Head and tail lamps of various patterns, Wilcox patent wire-bound hese, spanners, wrenches, hammers, chisels, lifting jacks, and a host of other useful supplies are shown in profusion. This company is regarded as a leading "Universal I3rovider " to commercial-vehicle owners.

Zenith Carburetter Co. (70).

The exhibits on this stand comprise a a large range of Zenith carburetters, which are shown both in bronze and aluminium ; the series includes special patterns for engines with one, two, three, four, six and e:ght cylinders. Other engine components are also displayed.


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