NEW EQUIPMENT

25th September 1964, Page 123

25th September 1964

Page 123

Page 123, 25th September 1964 — NEW EQUIPMENT

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Measuring Bearing Clearances

A N alternative to the use of lead wire for measuring clearances in all types of split bearings is provided by Plastigauge, a plastics compound extruded into smalldiameter, precision-formed rods introduced by Plastigauge Manufacturing Co.

Plastigauge is used in the same way as lead wire; it is a malleable material and when placed on the journal before the cap is fitted will flatten out when the cap is replaced as the holding-down bolts are tightened down. The width to which the rod is flattened can be compared with a gauge printed on the packet in which the rods are supplied, and this gives the clearance between the bearing and journal without the need for any calculation. It is also possible to measure crank-pin taper and ovality. Standard size Plastigauge has an effective measuring range of 0-001 in. to 0-004 in. but manufacture of other sizes having an .upper limit of 0-007 in. is contemplated. It is marketed in packs containing 12 4-5 in long rods.

Made by: Plastigauge Manufacturing Co., 49A Brighton Road, South Croydon, Surrey.

Price: 11 2s. Od. per pack (retail).

Radios for Commercials NEW radios designed specially for use in commercial vehicles have been introduced by Ekco and Pye. These two companies are associated and the radios are to the same basic design (with different styling) and both have the name Transporter. Examples will be seen at the Commercial Motor Show in a Guy Big J chassis and a Dennis Pax V and Maxim.

Refinements on the Transporter include push-button wave change and tone control and good reception on long and medium wavebands is given through a 2-5 w. sound output. The scale has a coloured indicator to show when the set is switched on. Overall dimensions of the receiver unit are 7 in. wide by 2 in. high by 4-5 in. deep and the speaker is mounted in a housing provided with mounting brackets. Installation in a vehicle is simple and included in the installation kit is an ignition suppressor.

Makers: Fkco Radio and Television Ltd.; Southend-onSea, Essex, and Pye Ltd., Car Radio Division, Pik Box 18, Cambridge.

Price: £16 5s. 6d.

Waterslide Transfers ANEW size of character has been added to the Trans

letter range of waterslide transfers made by Stable Names Ltd. These 51-in. (14 cm) letters and numerals are suitable for use for shop and exhibition fascias and for large vans and lorries. The characters are self-adhesive— they are simply dipped in water, slid off their backing and applied. As soon as all surplus water has been removed the characters form a permanent sign.

Transletters can be fixed to most flat, non-porous surfaces that are free from dirt and impurities, including glass and tiles.

Where they arc exposed to inclement weather a coat of clear varnish provides further protection.

Transletters are normally sold in a range of four colours, red, blue, gold and white. Other sizes available are 1 in., in., 1 in., 11 in., 2 in.. 3 in. and 4 in.

Made by: Stable Nantes Ltd., 17 Upper Thames Street, London, E.C.4.

Price: I s. 3d. per character.

Stored Energy Helps Application A SINGLE-PUI.L handbrake unit which incorporates r-k the German Stopfix-Bremse mechanical servo has been introduced by Britannia Foundry Co. Ltd.

The design provides a considerable increase in the effort applied by the driver to the handbrake lever by utilizing the energy stored in two helical springs during the first part of the movement of the [ever. An overall ratio of up to 25 to 1 can be given.

An independently-mounted Stopfix-Bremse mechanical servo was incorporated in the handbrake linkage on an Atkinson vehicle at the 1962 Commercial Motor Show. Britannia Foundry is to offer a full range of units combined with the lever to cater for all types of vehicles.

Made by: Britannia Foundry Co. Ltd., Britannia Works, Mile Street, Birmingham, 11.