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Better locking from new fifth-wheel

10th May 1974, Page 76
10th May 1974
Page 76
Page 76, 10th May 1974 — Better locking from new fifth-wheel
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New from Crane Fruehauf in its Propar range is a fifth-wheel coupling with improved locking and easier maintenance.

It supercedes the medium-duty fifth-wheel previously available from CF.

The new coupling consists of a onepiece heavy-duty main plate pressing with an elliptical front, and deep flanges all round for strength and minimum weight.

Improved locking comes from a two-tiered jaw which uses both the

Keep it fresh

From Greenwood Airvac Ventilation come two ventilators suitable for mounting on to the roofs of small vans and coaches. They are claimed to provide efficient extraction of contaminated air whatever the resultant direction of the air flow.

Made by: Greenwood Airvac Ventilation Ltd, PO Box 3, Rustington, Littlehampton, Sussex.

Degreasing agent

A non-caustic degreasing fluid from British Solvent Oils is considered particularly suitable for cleaning engines, chassis and machinery of all types before overhaul or repair.

After being sprayed with BDF and left to soak for a few minutes, parts can then be hosed down or washed with water.

Produced by: British Solvent Oils Ltd, Victoria Works, Mount Street, Accrington, Lancs BB5 OPW. shoulder and shank of the kingpin in a 360-degree lock, and is held securely and automatically by a solid steel five-degree taper lock bar. When the trailer is too high it will not couple, nor will the jaws damage or spread, claims CF.

This fifth-wheel can take a superimposed load of 22830kg (50,0001b), and can be used with a gvw of 54.8 tonnes (54 tons).

Markaed by: Crane Fruehauf Service and Equipment Ltd, at any CF service and equipment centre.

Choose your oil

Specialized lubricants from Ambersil now include a new range for use in difficult operating conditions.

Included are lubricants for drive and conveyor chains, gears, wire ropes, and a penetrating oil.

Made by: Ambersil Ltd, Whitney Road, Daneshill, Basingstoke, Hants RG24 ONS.

Which extinguisher?

A useful guide to the types of fire extinguishers from water foam and various classifications of fire risk, has been published in leaflet form by Chubb.

It covers all categories of extenguishers from water foam and CO2 gas to dry powder and BCF. Obtainable from: Publicity Dept, Pyrene House, Sunbury-on-Thames, Middlesex,

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Locations: Littlehampton

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