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TNTRODUCED by Smith's Delivery Vehi cles Ltd., at a recent maintenance course, a new Inverter, type 36-0-1, is suitable for batteries of 15/18 cells with an output generally in line with Inverter type 72-0-1.
With the addition of this unit Smith's claim they can now meet most requirements for speading lighting and auxiliary battery drain over all cells. Even vehicles with control equipment necessitating battery connections other than straight series can be catered for, and Smith's staff will be pleased to discuss these applications.
Made by Smith's Delivery Vehicles Ltd., Gateshead-on-Tyne.
All about brakes
ATECHNICAL bulletin on the new braking regulations for goods and public service vehicles has been issued by Mintex Ltd. It summarizes the regulations and future proposals together with details of how to check braking efficiency.
Also included are the facts on the steps taken by vehicle and component manufacturers to help operators meet the braking standards, as well as advice on choice of brake linings.
Issued by Mintex Ltd., Publicity Department, Cleckheaton, Yorkshire.
Safety grease.
A NU FAC TURERS of electrical contact lubricants, Electrolube Ltd., have introduced an Electrolube 2G-X grease, suitable for lubricating electrical contacts etc_, particularly under the bonnet of a commercial vehicle where condensation can gather.
An important feature of Electrolube 20-X, claim the makers, is that it can be safely applied on all known plastics, rubbers and paints, with no harmful effects.
Made by Electrolube Ltd., Oxford Avenue, Slough, Bucks.
Price: 12s. 6d.
Saves time, money
AREPCO crankshaft reclaiming machine —the first in the Midlands—has been installed by Mitchell Industrial Equipment Ltd. With the modern trend towards higher bearing pressures in high-speed engines, it is inevitable that a machine of this kind will save time and money.
The Repco journal machine deposits a wire-fed layer of metal helically on the crankshaft journals and crankpins, which is then machined down to size to complete a restoration that is as good as new.
All inquiries to Mitchell Industrial Equipment Ltd., Radmarsh Road, Lenton, Nottingham.
Approved by Lloyd's
QTRONG, lightweight, portable frozen food containers measuring 10 ft. 7 in. by 6 ft. 6 in. by 8 ft. 5 in., have been developed by ConCargo Ltd. They are built
in Cellobond polyester resins reinforced with glass fibre and plywood for maximum damage resistance.
The containers are insulated with foamed polyurethane and lined with a further layer of tough Cellobond reinforced plastics sheeting. The integral refrigeration unit, supplied by J. and E. Hall Ltd., of Dartford, is wired for four different voltages to cope with the different power supplies on which it relies.
The ConCargo containers have been approved and registered by Lloyd's Register of Shipping, and the building, overload and refrigeration were carried out under Lloyd's surveillance.
Made by ConCargo Ltd., Totton, Southampton.