New Safe Transporter has Special Features
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A VEHICLE designed specially for
the transport of safes has recently been supplied .to J. W. Levy and Son, Ltd., Holborn Circus, London, E.C.1, by Stapleton Motors, Ltd., 279 Holloway Road, London, N.7. A Commer 7-ton chassis with a built-on double cab forms the basis for the unit, the drop-side body having been built by Kenden Bodies, Ltd., Fortress Road, London, N.W.5.
J. W. Levy specialize in the removal of safes, and the new vehicle will be used exclusively on this work. In order to facilitate the loading of the safes, a Hiab 2-ton capacity hydraulically operated crane is mounted on the chassis between the cab and body.
The front section of the body is covered (the top being almost level with the cab roof line) to provide protection from the weather for the winch, which is mounted on the platform, and the large amount of tackle carried. A canvas curtain covers the rear opening. There is also storage space in lockers built into the body sides which extend downwards. The winch is provided to .help the loading of safes using skids over the sides or rear of the body, when this method is necessary. When winching over the sides, the cable is passed through one of two U-bolts let into the body floor above the rear axle—one on each side.
Maximum capacity of the Hiab Model 172 crane fitted is 2 tons at a 5-ft. radius. When the telescopic jib is fully extended to give the maximum radius of 13 ft., the maximum load allowed is 15 cwt. The jib is in two sections and pivots, on the centre line of the chassis, a full semi-circle over the rear of the vehicle. Two hydraulic cylinders are located in the lower part of the jib and operate each section independently. The two parts fold together and lie between the cab and body when the crane is not in use. At both sides of the crane sub-frame there are hydraulically operated legs which are let down to the ground to stabilize the vehicle during loading. Controls for all crane movements are duplicated on each side of the vehicle, just behind the cab.
U.T.C. Profit Up 'THE accounts of United Transport Co., I Ltd., for the year to December 31, 1960, show a net profit for the group of £551,970, against £516,206 for the previous year.
In his report to shareholders, the chairman, Mr. John H. Watts, says that on the home front the bulk liquids group increased its turnover during the year but, owing to increased costs, the margin of profits was reduced compared with the previous record year.
Merger
THE National Benzoic Company's West Riding Division, which has its headquarters in Sheffield, and the Company's Northern Division, with its headquarters at Newcastle upon Tyne. have been merged to form a new North Eastern Division.
The new Division has its headquarters in Sheffield at the company's offices in
Collegiate Crescent. The company's offices in Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne. will continue as area sales office.