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New equipment and publications
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Among the "'fastest moving" spare parts in a semi-trailer fleet, especially when vehicles sometimes park on open ground in dock areas, are lamp glasses and bulbs. The lighting component makers have quite rightly designed and produced waterproof units in which bulbs can be replaced without the use of tools. Unfortunately, these permit extremely quick pilfering of both lens and bulbs.
Taskers of Andover (1932) Ltd. now offers as an optional extra a steel anti-theft guard for rear light and flasher assemblies. It comprises a pressing which fits snugly over the lens spigot without detracting from the area of light displayed. The unit is held in position by four 0.25in. nuts and bolts and cannot be removed without the use of tools.
Some oil prices down
Substantial reductions in retail prices of some of its Lubysil products are announced by Silicone Lubrications Ltd.
The company's cutting oils are reduced by as much as 13s 6d per gal while impregnating oils are reduced by £2 1s 6d per gallon.
Details from: Silicone Lubrications Ltd., Abbey Barn Road, High Wycombe, Bucks.
Heavy-tyre tool
A leaflet is now available from Apaseal Ltd. giving full details of the Febo poweroperated tyre removal tool for heavy-duty tyres, which was introduced for the first time at the Scottish Show in November 1967.
The leaflet covers a technical description and specification of the unit and on its reverse side gives full operating instructions. Available on request from: Apaseal Ltd., Hailsham, Sussex.
Sliding bevels
Three new try squares and three sliding bevels have been introduced by Stanley Works (GB.) Ltd.
A feature of the bevels—they are 7.5, 9 and 10in. sizes—is an offset blade slot that enables lines to be drawn along the full length of the blade clear of the stock. The plastic stock is grooved for easy gripping and will not warp or distort. They have hardened and tempered blue-steel blades and a newly designed locking lever which holds the blade firmly in any position.
The try squares—No. 19—are also in three sizes with blade lengths of 6, 9 and 12in. Inside and outside right-angles are consistently true and accurate and the blade and plastics-handled stock are bonded together. The stock has the same qualities as the stock on the bevels; it will not split or splinter and it is grooved for easy gripping. Made by: Stanley Works (G.B.) Ltd,. Woodside, Sheffield, S3 9PD.
Prices: 7.5, 9 and 10in. bevels, 18s. £1 and £1 3s respectively; 6, 9 and 12in. try squares, 15s, £1 and £1 6s respectively.
Retractable fasteners
Retractable ISO-type container locks have been introduced by Holt Williams and Co. Ltd. under the trade name of Holtite.
Using these fittings a container carrier can be produced to accept any of a number of modules, the locks not in use at any given time simply being retracted into their respective sockets.
Advantages claimed for the units are: that there are no loose fittings to get mislaid; if a container is landed on to a lock which has inadvertently been left in the locked condition, the rocking head retracts automatically.
The unit embodies a single lever control so designed as to provide an "at a glance" check of its position at any time.
Made by: Holt Williams and Co. Ltd., Jubilee Works, Cradley Heath, Warley, Worcs.
Up-to-date mirror
The Atlantic mirror introduced by Wingard Ltd. not only meets the requirements of large size needed in present-day conditions but is designed to give complete rigidity plus a full range of adjustment to deal with all normal variations in body and load overhang.
Visible glass area is 15.25in. by 6in. and a universal fitting allows the centre line of the mirror to be adjusted to between 12in. and 17.5in. from the cab door panel.
There are four mounting points, each with two 0.75in. bolts as 1.75in. centres. Upper and lower wishbone arms of the support frame are of the telescopic type, a cross brace linking the arms for complete rigidity. Mountings and arms are fully adjustable in all planes and the unit can be used for both offside and nearside fitting.
Heavy-duty 24oz glass is used for the mirror and it is retained in a pressed-steel case by Wingard Superloc locking rubber rings. This provides complete sealing of the glass and is robust enough to withstand the action of automatic washing plants, vibration and minor impacts during loading and manoeuvring. Finish is silver-grey, stove enamelled.
Made by: Wingard Ltd., Chichester, Sussex. Price: Complete, £5 10s; head only, £1 17s; replacement glass, lOs ld,
Better brick-handler
Pneumatic brick forks made by Coventry Climax were originally designed by the London Brick Co. Ltd. Now, following years of exclusive use, London Brick has granted Coventry Climax full manufacturing rights to the design and it has been made available generally.
The equipment is claimed to be better than any other means for handling bricks during manufacture. It is cheaper than conventional
forks but also treats the bricks more gently. Expandable tines grip the bottom layers of -soldier" bricks enabling the whole pack to be lifted and carried away. A feature is that instead of metal grippers, the Coventry Climax fork has a reinforced toughenedrubber bag running the full length of each tine which inflates to hold the "soldiers" evenly and firmly.
Damaged or distorted bricks are held as firmly as good ones and there are no mechanical parts to be affected by dust. The only maintenance needed is an occasional check to see that the bags are sound. When they need changing it is said to be a simple job.
Made by: Coventry Climax Engines Ltd., Widdrington Road, Coventry.
'Films for Industry'
Among a number of industrial films now available from the Central Film Library is one dealing with hydrostatic power transmission.
It deals with the principles of the system and covers the salient features of the slipper pad and ball type motors. Development of the latter marks a trend towards greater power from smaller units.
This film runs for 30min. and details of it and many others can be obtained in the latest edition of Films For Industry which is now on sale.
Available from: Central Film Library, Government Building, Bromyard Avenue, Acton, London, W3, Price: (catalogue) 4s 6d, post free.