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Flexible Closure for Driclad Container ANEW interlocking flexible closure is being 'manufactured by C. and C. Marshall Ltd., of St. Leonards, Sussex, to provide a nearly impeimeable closure for the moisture proof flexible material used in the Driclad packing system of Export Packing Services Ltd.
The Driclad system provides an effective barrier against moisture and corrosion for a wide.range of equipment in transit or storage. Normally, to ensure complete climatic protection, air is exhausted from the containers and suitable desiccants placed inside absorb any moisture that might form after the cover is closed.
The closure section consists of a pair of interlocking P.V.C. extrusions. Each extrusion has a continuous slot along its lower edge to which the barrier material is welded. The system enables an endless closure to be used so that the size and shape of the object to be packed presents no problems.
For individual packaging jobs the extrusions are cut in he required lengths and sealed with a p.v.c. cap at each end prior to welding to the harrier material. Longitudinal grooves running externally along the sides carry a specially designed slide which opens or closes the section. As well as providing a moisture proof closure the extrusions provide a simple means of access for inspection and servicing.
Made by: C. and C. Marshall Ltd., Ponswood Industrial Estate, St. Leonards-on-Sea. Sussex.
Solid Tyre from Dunlop ABOOKLET is now obtainable from the Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd., which gives details of the company's new solid tyre— the Dunlop Trukush. The Trukush is a special-purpose, offthe-road solid tyre designed for use on slow-moving vehicles on rough sites, where pneumatic lyres would tend to puncture and tear. Blends of rubber and textile strands in the body of Trukush tyres make them suitable for the direct replacement of pneumatic equipment. Short cords are distributed at random throughout the compound which check tearing, and the cords are in sufficient quantity to form a fibrous or lattice type of structure within the solid rubber. This tends to reduce deformation under load and provides high load-carrying capacity. The tyres are not suitable for high-speed usage.
The booklet gives detailed information (with illustrations) on the fitting of the tyres. Copies are available from the company on request.
Published by: Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd., 12 Ardwick Green. South Ardwick. Manchester, 13. Vinyl Electrical Tapes VINYL electrical tapes have now been added to the range of products marketed by the Industrial Rubber Division of the H. K. Porter Company (Great Britain) Ltd.
.three types are available which cover standard, heavy duty and all-climate applications. The standard version (No. 107), which is I in. wide and -007 in. thick, is produced in 20-ft.or 66-ft.-length rolls. The heavy duty tape (No. 110) is -010 in. thick and is available in several widths on 36-yd. rolls, The all-climate tape (No. 108). suitable for indoor and outdoor applications, is designed specifically for hot and cold climate conditicins. It is .008 in thick, in.' wide and is available in 20-ft. and 66-ft. rolls.
Each of the three types combines high dielectric strength with low power loss and good conformability. Fully descriptive literature is available from the company's advertising department..
Made by: H. K. Porter Company (Great Br:tain) Ltd.. 203 St. Vincent Street. Gliisgow, C.2.
Spot and Stain AN aerosol spot and stain remover is now being marketed by Holt Products Ltd., of New Addington, Surrey. Spray from the 6-oz. aerosol kills grease and will lift a stain to the surface, where it dries to a white powder. The makers claim that when this powder is lightly brushed away the stain will have disappeared-without leaving the usual ring mark. Only a split-second spray is needed for each spot.
The self-sealing aerosol pack prevents loss due to evaporation. The spot and stain remover, which can be used on most materials, is obtainable from garages, motor accessory shops and department stores.
Made by: Holt Products Ltd., Vulcan Way, New Addington, Surrey.
Price: 4s 6d,
Sharpening Small Tools AUNIVERSAL precision machine for sharpening most types of small machine tools, machine knives and scissors has been introduced by The Triumph Needle Company, of Leicester. The machine is claimed to be accurate to 00001 in, and will sharpen some 300 different types of cutting tool. Each tool has its own specially made jig, which ensures that the tool is correctly sharpened.
Numerous grindstones are available from grit 60 to grit 220 --diamond grindstones can also be supplied. Each grindstone has its own sleeve so that it can be removed in one unit. A secondary grinding position permits additional work such as polishing and brushing.
The .main grinding shaft revolves at 5,600 r.p.m., running on sealed ball bearings giving a smooth -cut without vibration. The second position which usually accommodates a buff) can be interchanged quickly with other units for general-purpose grinding or brushing. Special jigs can be supplied to suit specific requirements for hollow grinding 'or surface grinding small parts or tools.
All moving parts have oiling points and the keyway in the spring-loaded swing .;rrn incorporates an adjustment to take ap wear which occurs over the years. The unit is powered by a h.p. electric motor wired for 440 V, 3-phase supply.
Made by: The Triumph Needle Company, 38 Redcross Street. Leicester.
Price: :E60 (approximately).