Strapping tool
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Fast and continuous solderless bare wire-strapping is claimed possible by Gardner-Denver with its 14TA1 pneumatically operated strapping tool. Principal features of the tool include an adjustable wrapping speed, piston-actuated drive for quiet operation, 360deg adjustable non-reversing index and 20-to 30-gauge wire capacity.
Marketed by: Gardner-Denver (UK) Ltd, 39A Osterley Park View Road, Hanwell, London W7. capacity of 1cwt, though re commended maximum safe lift capacity is 8cwt. The 3ft Bin. reach boom raises to a maximum height of 7ft 9in. It runs on ballbearing rear castors and two 4in. diameter cast iron wheels.
Two smaller models operate on a similar principle and have maximum lift capacities of 8.5cwt, maximum safe lifting capacity 5cwt.
Price: MK1 £12.10; M K2 £16.94; MK3 £24.20.
Made by: The Old Hill Co (Powke Lane) Ltd, Powke Lane Works. Rowley Regis, Warley, Worcs. a wash has been developed by Wickham.
It consists of a rail-mounted travelling gantry with rotating brushes mounted on arms adjusting automatically to vehicle width.
Multiple jets spray water/ detergent shampoo over the vehicle on the first pass, a clear water rinse on the return.
For vehicles of irregular shape the brushes may be held back and only the spray jets used.
A 16ft-long vehicle takes approximately two minutes to clean and total cleaning cost is said to work out at abou1 lp per vehicle.
Made by: Wickham Industrie Eauipment Ltd. Norton Road Stevenage, Herts SG1 2B8.