x 4 Loading Shovels T HREE, four-wheel-drive loading shovels are additions to the range of two-wheel-driVe models manufactured by
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F. E. Weatherill, Ltd., Welwyn Garden City, Herts. The new shovels are known as the L.60, the L.62 and the L.64 having bucket capacities of 1+ cu. yd., 1+ cu. yd. and 2 Cu. yd. respectively.
The largest model is powered by a Rootes TS3 oil engine driving the two axles through a power-operated gearbox giving four speeds forward or reverse and a speed range of 0-24 m.p.h. in each direction. The transmission incorporates a torque converter. -A similar transmission layout is used for the L.62 which has an 85 b.h.p. Ruston and Hornsby air-cooled engine whilst the smallest model has a 62 b.h.p. Ford power unit. All three shovels have power-assisted rear-wheel steering and can be fitted with a comprehensive range of ancillary equipment.
Process Bath Sealer ACHEMICAL heat and vapour seal for hot processing baths is available ,from the Pyrene Co., Ltd., Metal finishing Division, 1Brentford, Middlesex. The treatment consists of Heat-Lok Sealant which forms a " blanket " on the surface of the bath and Heat-Lok Additive which is contained in the processing solution and is a surface activating agent.
The additive is replenished in direct proportion to the amount of chemical required to maintain the concentration of the processing solution whilst the sealant is used as needed to sustain a +-in.-thick blanket on the surface of the bath.
Use of the treatment is said almost to eliminate surface evaporation and reduce the warming-up time and heating costs by minimizing heat losses. Fumes and corrosive elements are kept within the bath. Heat-Lok has no adverse effect on the coating characteristics of the processing solution.
Current Law.
AREVISED edition of "Road Transport Law" (Tliffe, 13s. 6d.) is now available. It has been brought up to date by the inclusion of the alterations resulting from the abolition or reduction in purchase tax on motor vehicles contained in the Finance Act, 1959. Other changes concern the Conditions of Fitness Regulations, with corresponding enlargement of the chapters dealing with conditions of fitness and use of vehicles.
As in previous editions, the relevant Acts, Orders or Regulations are listed at the beginning of each section. In addition, the new edition details other Acts and Regulations which concern the operation of motor vehicles. The map of the traffic areas has been clarified.
It would, however, appear more logical, as well as helpful to the uninitiated. if the definitions given under the heading "Vehicle Classification" were transferred from the end to the beginning of the book, because constant reference must be made to such terms as "heavy motor cars" or "light locomotives" in studying the Acts and Regulations.
Wire Rope Terminals TERMINALS which can be attached 1 to wire ropes by unskilled labour without need for heating or degreasing arc offered by the Tulloch Construction Co., 'Ltd., 8 Laurence Pountney Hill, London, E.C.4. Each terminal consists of a sleeve, a grooved and tapered pin and a terminal head.
To fit it the core is removed from a section of the wire which is then forced through the Sleeve. The tapered pin is driven into the end of the wire and the strands are laid in the grooves provided. As the terminal head is screwed on to the sleeve, the wire strands are relaid above the pin. An inspection hole in the terminal makes it possible to see whether the joint is sound.
Space Heater
THE 5.76 space heater produced by the 1 Valor Co., Ltd., Bromford, Erdington. Birmingham 24, uses paraffin to produce 10,000-45,000 B.Th.U. per hour and can heat adequately, areas up to 15,000 cu. ft. It has a maximum fuel consumption of 3 pints per hour and is 3 ft. 10 in. high, 2 ft. 1 in. deep and 2 ft. wide.
The heater is free-standing and when installed is connected to a chimney or to a 5-in.-diameter flue pipe. The 8.76 has a 4-gal. fuel tank and costs £38 10s. it is offered also for operation from a bulk supply in which case it does not have a fuel tank, is known as the S.576 and is priced at £34 10s,
Oil Additive A LUBRICATING oil additive known as Hi-Moly is the latest addition to the range of compounds produced by Holt Products, Ltd., New Addington. Surrey. It is a colloidal suspension of molybdenum disulphide which remains dispersed in the oil and is so fine that it will pass through all normal filters.
A coating of the material forms on the internal metal surfaces of the engine. This is said—to reduce normal Working. friction whilst giving a dry-lubrieation
effect in the event of oil failure. Two types of Hi-Moly are available: No. I for the sump and No. 2 for the gearbox, steering box and rear axle. Both cost 12s. 6d.
Another new product is a waterproof sealing compound for application to contact breakers, condensers, sparking plugs and high-tension leads to protect them against damp and condensation. It is called Damp-start and costs 5s. 6d. in an Aerosol container. The spray will adhere to rubber, metal and plastics.
Adhesive Emblem 'THOSE engaged on haulage to the I Continent may be interested in selfadhesive G.B. plates produced by Bluemel Bros., Ltd., Wolstan, near Coventry. The flexible plastics plates are easily. mounted', taking a tenacious hold on sheet metal, but the letters on them are rather small. They cost 4s. each and can be supplied with the name of the country or town of origin printed on them.
Demisting Transfer A SPECIALLY treated Cellophane r-k transfer produced by the Gnomist Co., Ltd., 108 Clarendon Road, London, W.11, effectively prevents the formation of mist when applied to vehicle windows. The Gnomist panel measures 1 ft. 3 in. by 9 in. and is almost invisible when attached to glass. Once in position it is claimed to last for up to two years with reasonable care which is a good return
for its initial cost of 4s. I Id. The Gnomist treatment is used also on the inside faces of instrument dial glasses fitted in aircraft.
British Vehicles THE specifications of British commercial vehicles published originally in The Commercial Motor on October 2 this year are now available in booklet form from the publishers, Temple Press Ltd., Bowling Green Lane, London, E.C.1. The publication, which costs 3s. 6d, or 3s, lid, by post, contains also the names and addresses of vehicle manufacturers and a directory of bodybuilders.