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Cam brakes and new clutch from Lockheed

23rd September 1966, Page 87
23rd September 1966
Page 87
Page 87, 23rd September 1966 — Cam brakes and new clutch from Lockheed
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TWO new items on stands of Automotive

Products Group companies at the Commer. cial Motor Show are Lockheed cam-operatec drum brakes and a Borg and Beck twin-plate diaphragm-spring clutch.

The earn brakes are available in two sizes15.25 in. and 15.5 in.—and they can be providee with shoes from 5 in. to 9 in. wide with lining thicknesses from 0.5 in. (parallel) to 0.75 in (tapered).

The introduction by Borg and Beck of the new clutch—the unit is still reported to be in the development stage—will mean that this is the first time that a twin-plate diaphragm-spring type will be available for medium-weight commercial vehicles. The design is intended for 5to 9-ton vehicles; diameter is 10.5 in. and maximum torque capacity is 300 lb. ft.

Refrigeration Contract: Air Products Ltd. havt signed a contract to supply Robertson, Buckley anc Co. Ltd., part of the Cory Associated Wharves Group, with seven Cryo-Guard liquid nitrogen systems The vehicles will haul chilled and frozen meats fron the London Docks to Smithfield Market and frozer foods and meat throughout the UK.