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Shnnkfilm packing
Arbow Palletite packaging—a bulb shrinkfilm system operated on a contract basis by Arbow Packers (Manchester) Ltd.---has a particular appeal for those sending part-loads by container. A feature is that it provides pallet load stability, The specially developed polythene film shrinks to the size of the goods, anchoring them to the pallet without the need for such things as steel or fibre strapping. Shipping instructions can be entered on white card placed under the film so that they are readily readable until such time as the pack is broken down.
While the covering protects articles from damage as a result of rubbing against other consignments, the film itself is light,so that it takes up a minimum of space and does not attract extra freight charges as might be the case with heavier packing materials. This form of covering can be applied to a customer's goods at the Arbow works and by advance arrangement the operation can be carried out while the delivering vehicle waits.
Available on a contract basis from: Arbow Packers (Manchester) Ltd., Hall's Street, Salford 13, Lancs.
Stand for V8s
An engine stand introduced by V. L. Churchill and Co. Ltd. has been specially designed to accommodate current types of V8 power unit and to facilitate rebuilding and overhauling. The stand permits rotation of the engine through 360deg.
Made by: V. L. Churchill and Co. Ltd„ PO Box 3, London Road, Daventry. Northants.
Tachograph
A tachograph that records data required by impending legislation and additional information of benefit to operators is produced by Smiths Industries Ltd. The instrument details running data, ranging from how far the vehicle has travelled and speed variations to how long it has waited at each stop and whether the engine has been left idling. The tachograph
may be facia-mounted in place of the orthodox speedometer or used as a recording instrument coupled to the speedometer drive via a Triplex gearbox.
The instrument has been introduced to comply with the MoT legislation governing commercial vehicle drivers' working hours, of which a maior provision is that each vehicle be fitted with an instrument to record specific mechanical and physical data. The first phase of this legislation comes into force in the spring of 1969.
Made by: Smiths Industries Ltd., Motor Accessory Division, Cricklewood, London, NW2.
Socket spanner
A set of fin. square-drive socket spanners classified the 141A from Britool Ltd,, covers a range of 12 sockets in American /Unified sizes and nine sockets in metric sizes. A deep socket for 14mm sparking plugs is also included.
Supplied with eight accessories, the set includes a speed brace, ratchet handle, universal Joint bar handles and extensions. It is contained in a steel case having a red hammer Made by: Britool Ltd., Britool Works, Bushbury, Wolverhampton
Number plates
The range of number plates manufactured by Chas. Wright Ltd. now includes Wright reflective safety plates—known as Reflecto-lite —produced to BS AU145 specification. Black characters on reflective white are used for front plates and black characters on reflective yellow for rear plates. The plates are available in pressed aluminium or character-attached types in similar variants to the standard plates.
New and simplified assembly equipment is supplied f.o.c. to wholesalers who wish to offer a number-plate service to the trade.
Made by: Chas, Wright Ltd., Forum Way, Edgware, Middx.
THE larger vehicle workshops often have a certain amount of metal-working machinery, perhaps a radial-drill, a shaper or universalmill and the ubiquitous lathe. The times a small tin of what is laughingly called "coolantis found nearby makes me wonder as to the toot-bit cost of operating this equipment because while there is no doubt that most transport repair work entails a rush to get a vehicle back on the road as soon as possible, inadequately cooled tool-bits are inevitably short lived.
At a moderate cost—El 8 17 6d—a portable suds-pump made by J.B.M. Engineering Co. (Ramsgate) Ltd. and marketed by A.P. Warren Ltd. of 37 Sheen Road, Richmond. Surrey, appeals to me as a potential tool saver for the medium-sized workshop. News of the unit arrived on my desk this week. It is powered from a 240V single-phase electricity supply, and comprises a 3gai container and pumping unit, a dispensing nozzle which can be conveniently mounted on any suitable part of the machine in question and a filter tray through which the suds are passed before re-entering the storage tank for recirculation.
The unit can be mounted on any machine in use and can be conveniently carried from one to another. Suds are kept clean, as are the beds of the machines being worked. And —by far the most important fact—heavier cuts can be applied to the work without damaging tool-bits by overheating.
Savings made are fourfold. Tool-bits last much longer and require less grinding, machining time can be cut quite considerably by heavier cuts or faster spindle-speeds and a correctly cooled tool-bit almost invariably produces more accurate results so reducing labour involvement. By no means least are the savings to be made in the quantities of coolant used. The unit will handle paraffin, solubles and light cutting-oils.
Vehicle washers
Two vehicle washers have been announced by The Equipment and Engineering Co. Ltd., one, The Britannia, being specially designed for operation in limited space. This is a swing-arm washer that will fit into a 14ft 6in. gateway and still leave a clear passage with the swing arms retracted, The pressure on the swing arms is hydraulically controlled, which enables vehicles of varying widths to be washed.
The other new machine, the Eco Mk. III, is designed to clean the roof, front and back of a vehicle. It can be incorporated in the Britannia washer or the company's Februat machine. Made by: The Equipment and Engineering Co. Ltd., 18 Charlotte. Road, London, EC2.
Steam cleaner
A steam cleaner introduced by Modern Devices Ltd. has a capacity of 95 gal /h of cold water that is converted to steam. It is known as the Vestin Model 1000 and supplements the company's Vestin Model 100 which has a capacity of 70 gal /h.
The Model 1000 has a hot-water capacity of 400gal compared with the Model 100's capacity of 300gal while a ! hp pump motor is fitted to the larger model, the 100 being equipped with a hp motor.
Features common to both include a single-piston reciprocating pump, a solution-tank capacity of 6gal, 20ft of steam hose, a burner of the oil-fired pressure-atomizing gun type with automatic ignition and a fuel tank capacity of 8 gal. For the larger model, the burner motor has been uprated from -k hp to + hp and fuel consumption is increased from 1.5 gal /h. to 2 gal /h, Net weight of the model 1000 is 3551b, which is 54Ib heavier than the weight of the Model 100.
Made by: Modern Devices Ltd„ Vestin Works, Woden Road, Wolverhampton.
Trolley jacks
The Armstrong Patents Co. Ltd. has introduced a range of hydraulic trolley jacks in capacities of 14 tons, 3 tons, 5 tons and 10 tons. The 11-ton model has a removable handle to facilitate easy stowage in a commercial vehicle.
Features of the jacks include: large front wheels to cope with uneven floors; rear casters with ball-bearing swivels; side plates of heavy-gauge steel plate; a large saddle that rotates and is finished in white to facilitate location; an overload safety valve that prevents misuse; handle-with-safety devices in the locating and lowering mechanism.
Made by: Armstrong Patents Co. Ltd., Eastgate, Beverley.
Analyser and dynamometer
An electronic engine analyser announced by Vane Electrical Instruments Ltd. is equipped with a Vane programme switch that simplifies operation. The model is known as the 30130 Super Tunescope.
Developed by the Vane company in Australia, a new dynamometer is called the 4000 Automatic Dynamometer. It can absorb up to 400 bhp at the road wheels and the control system enables readings to be taken of torque, bhp, road speed, acceleration time and engine rpm.
Made by: Vane Electrical Instruments Ltd., 11 Cradock Road, Reading, Berks.