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Brakes brochure
AN ILLUSTRATED brochure on loadsensed brake-control equipment for commercial vehicles is now available from Clayton Dewandre. Apart from explaining why load-sensing equipment is needed, the publication details the types of vehicles requiring it, how it is installed and the basic principles of load-sensing-valve operation.
Valves for use on hydraulic as well as air-pressure braking systems are shown. Published by: Clayton Dewandre Co. Ltd., Titanic Works, Lincoln.
On tyres
A COLOUR FILM, Who cares about tyres, concerning truck-tyre maintenance, has been produced by India Tyres. It lasts 20 minutes and covers all aspects of truck tyre control from the importance of selecting the right tyre for the job. to correct and up-todate methods of fitting and regular maintenance.
The film has been produced with the fleet operator in mind and is available on loan, free of charge.
Produced by: India Tyres Ltd., Inchinnan, Renfrew, Scotland.
Air-powered tacker
THE Industria Super S pneumatic tacker designed and built by the Ofrex Group is light and easy to handle and suitable for light and medium operations on a wide range of soft and hard woods.
The tool is made to take a wide variety of staple sizes varying in crown width up to 0.375in. and in leg length up to 0.5in. Marketed by: Industria Stapling and Packaging Ltd., Gatehouse Road, Aylesbury, Bucks. THE three battery chargers/engine starters in the new Hercules range from A. C. Withnell cover the needs of any size of fleet. Each can be used as a bench charger or they can be fitted with wheels and a handle to make them mobile units.
Two models are for up to 12V batteries, the 12V 30 and 12V Super 50. The final number indicates the maximum charging current and both can be used for 6V systems also. The third model is the 24V 30 which covers 24V also and all three can be set to supply 150/200amp for engine starting. The 12V Super 50 and the 24V 30 can be remotely controlled allowing for one-man starting and timer switches are optional fittings.
Made by: A. C. Withnell Ltd., 163 Stanwell Road, Ashford, Middx.
Prices (net trade): 12V 30, £32 10s; 12V Super 50, £45 10s; 24V 30, £45 10s.
Safer loads
INFLATABLE dunnage designed for use in binding part loads in containers and bodywork and called Shorefast is being manufactured by RFD Co. Ltd. The dunnage comprises inflatable envelopes of nylon, heavily proofed with neoprene to ensure resistance to hydro-carbon contamination. It is supplied in several sizes ranging from 2ft square up to 4ft by 8f1, all having an effective inflated thickness of between 6 and 24in.
The units are inflated by compressor or footpump to about 10 p.s.i. through one or two valves according to size. Lifting handles are provided to facilitate carrying and placing in position and there are a number of suspension loops for attaching the bags to freight.
The valves allow speedy inflation and deflation and important features of the equipment are the speed with which it can be applied to the cargo, light weight and compactness for storage.
Made by: RFD Co. Ltd., Catteshall Lane, Godahning, Surrey.
Indicator holder
AN EXTENDED-COLUMN model has been added to the range of Quickcheck dial-indicator holders. Called the 18in. Heavy-Duty Quickcheck, a fully universal column 18in.-long is mounted on a 2.5in, by 2.5in. by 3in. magnetic base.
The head of the column is fitted with a specially designed dial holder with fine adjustment, similar to that currently available on the 12in. and 14in. models. To compensate for the additional length, the column of the new model is of more robust construction. It can be readily adapted to accept instruments, components or inspection devices which need to be suspended in positions that are variable or subject to location adjustment while in use.
Alternative means of anchoring the lower end of the column can be supplied.
Marketed by: A. P. Warren Ltd., 37 Sheen Road, Richmond, Surrey.
Tread-depth measurer
A TYRE-TREAD depth gauge introduced by A. Schrader will help operators to comply with the new tread-depth regulations.
The gauge is simple to use. It gives a reading on an indicating bar which is calibrated in kin. units of one side and in mm on the other. The body of the gauge is fitted with a pocket clip.
Made by: A. Schrader's Son, Division of Scovill Manufacturing Co., Tyburn road, Erdington, Birmingham 24.
Price: 6s.
Container facts
A COMPREHENSIVE eight-page brochure on the full range of Duramin freight containers is now available. General-purpose, insulated and refrigerated units are covered as well as containers custom-built to meet particular handling requirements of specific customers.
There are numerous illustrations of standard and custom-built designs supplied to large customers including insulated Freightliner units for British Railways. Reference is also made to the manufacturing agreement entered into recently with Rubery Owen and Co. Ltd. under which Duramin containers are now being produced at the works of Rubery Owen at Wednesbury as well as at the Duramin factory at Lydney.
Published by: The Duramin Engineering Co. Ltd., Harbour Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire.
Quick fastener
A FASTENER claimed to be of "revolutionary type" with many applications in the transport industry has been announced by the US Expansion Bolt Co. (GB) Ltd. It is called the Mini Tap-It fastener and consists of a mushroom-headed nylon anchor and a drive screw which is ,5,in. long and 4,in. in diameter.
The Mini Tap-It can be used to secure materials with a total thickness of as little as 0.0625in. and is particularly useful when used to secure plastic facing material or any other thin-wall surface. A relatively large head area in contact with the surface gives maximum contact as well as protection to the surface with the minimum of pressure.
The anchor's shank is split into two halves and when the drive screw is tapped home with a hammer through the pilot hole in the head, the two halves of the shank are expanded against the surrounding material if the material is thicker than the depth of the Tap-It. In thin-wall sections, the halves are forced apart into a butterfly position. To remove, the Mini Tap-It is unscrewed like a conventional screw.
Made by: The US Expansion Bolt Co. (GB) Ltd., Polesdon Lane, Ripley, Surrey.
Car transporter trailer
TO MEET the growing demand for a suitable means of transporting new, brokendown and damaged light vehicles over long distances with the minimum amount of labour, Harvey Frost has added to its range of recovery equipment a new car transporter.
Known as the Ern Lake, the trailer is marketed fully equipped and is fitted with a strongly made winch with a gear ratio of 16 to 1 for easy handling and has a 31ft rope fitted with spliced-in thimble. The rope comes off the drum at a serviceable height and runs over rollers to prevent chafing.
Ramps slide straight from the stowage position into slots ready for use and the platforms are decked with expanded steel mesh which provides a clean non-slip surface and facilitates the positioning and anchoring of the wheel chocks. Attached to the tow bar is a telescopic jockey wheel and the rear of the vehicle is equipped with heavy-duty loading stands.
Carrying capacity is 2.25 tons and unladen weight is less than 1 ton. Outside width of the carrying platforms is 6ft and there is 3ft of space between them. Their length is 14ft and overall, the trailer is 7ft Sin, wide and 18ft 2in. long.
Made by: Harvey Frost and Co. Ltd. Dunmow Road, Bishop's Stortford, Herts.