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r Goodyear Tyre EW tyre developed for use on light commercial vehicles tgaged on delivery work is being marketed by The Good..yre and Rubber Co.
he past many light vans have been compelled to operate 'es constructed for use on private cars, which in most as resulted in over-deflection and excessive heat build-up. ig rapid wear. The new tyre, of light truck construction, ithstand inflation pressures of up to 45 p.s.i., ensuring will run at the correct rate of deflection when correctly
1 included in the design is a scuff-band to provide greater II protection against kerbing, and depth indicators have been built into it to show when the scuff-band has reached its limit of wear. The tread is compounded with Tufsyn, which is a Goodyear exclusive material. Made by: The Goodyear Tyre and Rubber Co. (Great Britain) Ltd., Bushbury, Wolverhampton, Staffs.
ket Microscope KKET microscope having magnifications of x 40, x 50, 60. is being marketed in the UK. The instrument is n Germany and the closed size is 5-75 in. long by 0-75 in. -he accompanying picture shows a magnified reproducThe letter S in the word SIXPENCE on a 6d. piece. The lent is claimed to have many uses where close examinamaterials is required in locations other than a laboratory. Ts: Industrial (Laboratory) Services, 138 High Street, m Cross. Herts. Price, including case. is £2 19s, Romac Anti-freeze THREE new anti-freeze mixtures conforming to British
Standards 3150, 3151 and 3512 are now available from Romac Industries. Based on ethylene glycol with a special inhibiting additive, they are specially prepared to suit all types of engine.
Made by: Romac Industries Ltd., The Hyde, London, NW9. Prices: Lists for traders and fleet owners available from above address.
Safe Use of Abrasive Wheels 171E booklet " Safety in the Use of Abrasive Wheels" (New Series No. 4) has been revised and reprinted to take account of the recommendations contained in the European Safety Code. The European code of practice has recently been adopted by many countries.
The number of accidents caused by wheel breakages, and the circumstances in which they have occurred, reveal that most could have been avoided by an appreciation of the risks and of the safety precautions necessary.
The booklet is illustrated by photographs and diagrams and describes the characteristics of abrasive wheels and deals with the safety aspects of their use, storage and mounting. Because the risk of breakage is inherent in every abrasive wheel, protection against " bursts is necessary: wheel guards are regarded as essential. Types of guard. materials for their construction and additional precautions which can be provided are described. Advice is given on precautions which should be taken to prevent injuries resulting from contact with a wheel while it is in motion.
Numerous eye injuries are caused by particles thrown off from the wheel or from the work being ground. The booklet urges the use of suitable goggles or effective screens, or of both.
Although not intended to interpret the legal requirements of the Factories Acts, the booklet lists the parts of the Acts and Regulations affecting the use of abrasive wheels.
Published by: The Ministry of Labour; obtainable from H.M. Stationery Office or from booksellers. Price 4s. net.
Additive for Screen Washers AFTER carrying out a great deal of research into the composition of the greasy film deposited on windscreens, Alexander Engineering Co. has produced a new additive for screen washers. It has been found that regular use of the additive in the screen washers not only reduces the amount of time that it is necessary to operate the wipers to obtain a clear screen. but also that the wiper blade rubbers gradually become repellent to the deposits forming the film.
During winter months it is recommended that 25 per cent methylated spirit is added to the washer bottle to prevent freezing.
Made by: Alexander Engineering Co. Ltd., Haddenham, nr. Aylesbury, Bucks.