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Chassis protection
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A weather-resisting product — centigard chassis X — has been developed by Walkers (Century Oils) Ltd which, it is claimed, should enable commercial vehicle chassis to be stored indefinitely in the open at garages without any fear of weather damage.
The substance can be applied either by spray or by brush to form a permanent and unbroken seal over the chassis and is removed by white spirit.
Less than 2gal of Centigard Chassis X is needed for each unit to be protected. It is claimed to be harmless to rubber and sealing solutions, and to be safe to use on all chassis parts, chrome and on coachwork. It acts as a filler in weld joints and can be painted over to form a weather-proof joint.
Made by: Walkers (Century Oils) Ltd, PO Box 2, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent.
Truck-mounted cranes
lowered by the vehicle's own 12 or 24V electrical system, a iew truck-mounted hoist, the )1-A Electricrane, capable of lfting 2204Ib 11 metric ton) at a adius of 6ft (1.83m), is being narketed in the South of Mgland and South Wales by rVilliam R. Se!wood Ltd.
The crane dispenses with the iydraulic tank, pump, motors, .ulnerable -plumbing" and lexible hoses, and often ,omplicated pto arrangements iormelly associated with lorryriounted hoisting gear, instead, he P1 -A Electricrane is simply onnected by built-in wiring to tie battery of the vehicle. When n full load, the current drawn y the crane is only approxi
ately at 12V.
The equipment, which weighs .50Ib (206kg), can be located nywhere convenient; in the ases of light-duty vehicles, this rould usually be in a central osition, just aft of the driving ab. To take the utmost Jvantage of the crane's ability lift 1470Ib I666.79kg) at a idius of no less than 8ft l.44m), side mounting of the 1-A Electricrane is recom'ended, with the available ming-up stabilizer fitted. Many her positions and lifts are also possible with this crane.
Installation is by four bolts, through the base-plate of the stoutly-webbed, large-diameter king-post to the truck platform or body floor and can be so arranged that the P 1-A Electricrane can be quickly transferred between vehicles; including connecting up to the battery, provision of a vehiclestrengthening sub-frame where necessary, and of a stabilizer if required. It is estimated by Se'wood that fitting would cost £20 to £35.
Maintenance of the P1-A Electricrane is confined to inspection of the hoisting gearbox oil-level, via the combined filler-plug and dipstick; attention at long intervals to easily reached grease-gun points and periodic check on hoisting rope condition.
Marketed by: William R. Selwood Ltd, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, Hants.
Van tyres
Specifically designed for stop! start delivery work, the Uniroyal Vanmaster C range of cv tyres have a round shoulder SZ five-row rib design with full-depth sipe for traction and skid resistance.
The sidewalls are reinforced and fitted with heavy kerbing rib on both sides.
A recommended operation pressure of 46 psi is recommended and the tyres are available in sizes of 550-12: 6.00-12: 7.50-14; 700-14; all six-ply ratings.
Barrier powder
From Kerodex Ltd comes a powder to be applied over a barrier cream, to form a glass-like surface on the skin as a protection against particles when using fibreglass.
The barrier powder also protects hands against carbon fibre and nitrile whiskers, and is of great value in the prevention of finger-printing on highly polished surfaces.
Made by: Kerodex Ltd, 436 Essex Road, London Ni.
Wire-mesh pans
VVelconstruct Co Ltd is making wire-mesh storage containers which are normally galvanized but can be supplied with a nylon coated finish if required.
Sizes of pan 6m. deep by 12in, wide and either 24in., 18in., or 12in. long.
The pans are stackable and can be used on conveyors, in shelving and in standard tote pan racks.
Made by: Welconstruct Co Ltd, Birmingham B1308.
Automatic chassis cleaning
An automatic vehicle chassis cleaning system has been introduced by Chassis-Clean Ltd.
The cleaning unit comprises a wheeled trolley which traverses beneath a stationary vehicle at a speed of 1ft per minute, powered by electric winch gear. Cold water — with no additives — is delivered at a pressure of 350 psi from jets in an oscillating nozzle head.
This pressure is high enough to clean efficiently with no risk of damage to wiring or paintwork. The nozzle head is mounted on a swinging-arm assembly attached to the trolley which swings to and fro under the vehicle as the trolley moves. The unit can be mounted either on the floor or in a channel.
The unit is entirely pneumatically operated, using Scovill /Schrader air equipment. Air cylinders operate the oscillating nozzle, swinging arm, and a double-acting reciprocating cylinder working at 60 strokes per minute delivers the cold water. The cylinders are controlled by six air valves, and the unit works from an 80 psi supply at 3-4 cfm.
Another advantage of the overall system is that it is self-contained, using a re-cycling water circuit. Sludge is filtered and dried and removed for disposal in special pits.
Marketed by: Chassis-Clean Ltd, Bannerley Road, Garrets Green, Birmingham, 33.
Reflector triangles
The range of Carluxe motoring accessories now includes triangle reflector plates suitable for hgv, trailers and caravans.
The triangles conform to the European standards for rear marking plates, says the manufacturer, and are permanently affixed to the vehicle by means of two lin. self-tapping screws.
Made by: Car-men Spares Ltd, Lloyds Road, Corby, Northants.
High-pressure pump A high-pressure twin-piston lubrication using a special
pump said to be suitable for lubricating fluid washing goods vehicles as well as other applications has been introduced by Nixons.
The pump operates at 750 psi with a flow rate of 3 gpm. Compact in size and with a power requirement of I to 1.5 bhp the unit is suitable for use with hot water. Jets and accessories are also available. Made by: Nixons High Pressure Washers, Brougham, Penrith, Cumberland.
Autofare System
The 0-99 version of the Autofare System developed for interurban operators and other bus companies who need more than a maximum scale of 10 fares has been announced by Bell Punch Co Ltd.
To outward appearances it is little different from the standard version. The changes are small and affect the keyline unit, the logic box, the ticket-issuing unit and the statistical unit. The coin-viewing unit and cash box remain the same as does the remote control unit.
The overall size of the separate units of the Autofare System and the 0-99 version is not affected.
Made by: Bell Punch Co Ltd, Uxbridge, Middx.
Hazard warning
A warning device which by the press of a switch makes all direction indicator bulbs flash is made by Lucas. It is the HW2 warning unit which is designed specifically for 24V system commercial vehicles.
The system is operated by a simple rocker switch and a red warning light indicates the "on-off" position.
If the vehicle is damaged or if for any reason some of the indicator bulbs are broken, the remaining bulbs will continue to flash.
Made by: Joseph Lucas (Sales & Servicel Ltd. Great Hampton Street, Birmingham 518 6AU.
Alarm unit
An alarm kit has been developed by AEP to enable an audible alarm to be obtained from any of the existing vehicle warning lights (dynamo, oil pressure, low brake fluid, etc).
The unit is housed in a 2in. box which may be mounted in any convenient place.
Made by: Auto Electronic Products, 2, Barns Close, Kirby MuxIoe, Leicester.
:old-start ignition oil
II commercial vehicles with a 2V electrical system can be )nverted to cold-start ignition ith a cold start Converta-Coil t now being manufactured by ie Wipac Group.
Conversion to cold-start nition with the coil takes only a w minutes and the kit is )mplete with a terminal plate hich includes diode, ballast sistor and lead.
The coil can be adapted for ther positive or negative earth turn in g the terminal plate and fitting the diode to its opposite rminal.
ade by: Wipac Group, London 3ad, Buckingham.
racket assemlies
seph Billingharn Ltd has Right out a new range of body )unting brackets under the adworthy brand. These brack; offer the commercial vehicle dybuilder a complete range of 3emblies to suit all chassis.
A range of standard bracket semblies complete with -iched holes ready to mate :h the holes in the chassis ivided by the manufacturer 3 already been approved by Ii Ford and Bedford for use on ir vehicles.
n addition, a number of nial-purpose brackets are o available. These include a ivy-duty version of the same cket assembly recommended use where the gross vehicle ight exceeds 14 tons and a plate for use where a fixing nt is desirable but space itations preclude the use of normal bracket.
iilable from: Joseph Billing n Ltd, Providence Street, dley Heath, Warley, Worcs.
Reflective rear markings
For owners of vehicles which will not accept the standard reflective rear marking, Intertruck Ltd is marketing a special marking conforming to BS AU 152.
These "non-standard" markings — lntertruck part number 353 — are 420mm-deep by 235mm-wide 11641n. x 9iinJ and are aluminium-backed.
Brackets to ensure rigid fixing of markings which cannot be fitted to a continuous flat surface on the vehicle, are also available from lntertruck Ltd.
Made by: lntertruck Ltd, Dewlands Industrial Estate, Dartford, Kent.
Warehouse fire A report, "Problems of fire in high bay warehousesby C. E. Williams, published by the National Materials Handling Centre, Cranfield, Beds, reviews the present state of fire legislation and technology.
Chapters in the report include: Restrictions which may affect warehouse layouts — local authorities' and chief fire officers' restrictions; Restrictions which may be imposed by recommendations of the Fire Offices' Committee and insurance companies; a review of fire protection technology relative to the risks in high bay warehouses; the cost of fire protection in conventional and high bay warehouses, etc.
Available from: Information Section, National Materials Handling Centre, Cranfield Institute of Technology, Cranfield, Bedfordshire.
Price: £2 to non NMHC members.
PJ foldaway
The PJ breakdown crane can fit into small pickups and similar vehicles. When not used for suspended towing it can be folded flat to about 9in, high so that the vehicle can be used for load carrying. It has a safe working load of 2 5cwt, is hydraulically operated and can be re-erected by one man.
Marketed by: J.A.R. Garage Equipment, 26-27 Bissell Street, Birmingham, 5.