AXLE LOAD indicators are mu in demand at present, but
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ma are expensive pieces of equa ment. However, a Kent-bas company has now produced indicator that is both versat and relatively inexpensive.
Each indicator consists of graduated tape from which read the suspension sag, accor ing to the load on the axle. T readings are referred to validated certificate display on the lid of the box, whi houses the tape winding mec anism.
The box housing is perm mently attached to a fixed poi on the body of the vehicle a the tape, when in use, is tached temporarily, by means a magnet, on to a selected p of the suspension or on t, upper part of the rim of wheel to be checked.
Prices for the indicator rant from £30 per pair for orders 100 or more to £50 per pair whE ordered singly, and the man facturers are R. K. Instrument 15 Ferndene, Longfield, Kent.