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New equipment and publications
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Load protector
A load protector in the form of a right-angled strap guide is being marketed by "W" Ribbons Ltd. Of plastics construction, the protector prevents damage to the edges of a load. The strapping passes through slots in the protector and over a reinforced section at the bend. Marketed by: "W" Ribbons Ltd., Croydon.
Planning for safety
The Ministry of Labour has brought out a booklet dealing with "the basic rules for safety and health at work". The booklet gives guidance that is of particular value to smaller concerns showing how careful planning and an active safety policy can help to promote safe and healthy working conditions.
The booklet emphasizes the importance of exploiting the opportunity for good planning in the case of a company moving into new premises. It also shows what can be done by reorganizing and adapting existing premises and mentions the value of joint works safety committees in small as well as large undertakings.
The booklet is No.35 of a safety, health and welfare series issued by HM Stationery Office. Produced by: Ministry of Labour, 8 St. James's Square, London, SW1.
Price: 2s 6d.
Dock-levelling ramp
A Kelley hydraulically-operated docklevelling ramp is being marketed in this country by R. S. Stokvis and Sons Ltd: The unit is produced by Kelley Inc. of Wisconsin, USA; the Stokvis company has manufacturing rights in Europe for the leveller as well as distribution rights.
The leveller mechanism is sunk into the loading bay and in the horizontal position the ramp is level with the loading-bay deck. Positioning the ramp is controlled by the driver by means of a cable mechanism. As the ramp is raised, a 16in. lip at the peak of the ramp is extended and locked in position.
The lip is lowered until it contacts the deck of the vehicle by the driver standing on the ramp. and automatically remains in contact with the vehicle floor. This allows for variations in height resulting from vehicle loading.
When the vehicle moves away the lip is automatically retracted into the vertical position, which ensures that it is not struck by another vehicle reversing up to the bank. Marketed by: R. S. Stokvis and Sons Ltd., Stokvis House, Central Avenue, West Molesey, Surrey. The well-known BP Super Visco-static 10W40 and BP Super Visco-static 20W-50 multigrade engine oils now have improved characteristics. BP's entire production is concentrated on the new oils which have been evolved to cater for current requirements regarding low-temperature viscosity and hightemperature stability. Sludge formation at low temperatures is combated by the favourable dispersancy property of the Super Visco-static oils. Cycling tests have been made of a Perkins 4.99 diesel running on this oil which simulate the worst type of operating conditions.
Distributed by: Shell-Mex and BP Ltd., ShellMex House, Strand, London, WC2.
Lifting sling
A special plaited construction on the new range of lifting slings produced by John Shaw Ltd. is claimed to overcome many of the problems associated with wire-rope slings. These slings, which, by presenting a flat surface to loads being lifted, reduce the risk of damage, have a high break strength in relation to their width: a sling produced from eight wire-ropes of iin. diameter has a nominal break strength of 8 tons and a safe working load of 2 tons.
Slings in this range can be supplied to customers' own requirements and can be fitted with a wide selection of end fittings.
Marketed by: John Shaw Ltd., Sandy Lane, Worksop, Nottinghamshire.
Container lifting jack
Removable and interchangeable lifting lugs are a feature of a Pfaff portable containerlifting jack of German origin, which is now