Roof racks
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Roof racks varying in size from 96in. by 40in. to 56in. by 131in. arid considered suitable for most types of commercial van, are now offered by Toric. They are adjustable to fit all models and can, it is claimed, be converted to carry ladders or other overlapping loads.
The racks are constructed from zinc-plated, square-section steel tubing which are lacquered for further protection. Should any part of the rack become damaged it may be replaced. Made by: Toric Accessories International Ltd, North House, North Street, Carshalton, Surrey, England.
Fuelling system
An unattended 24-hour service in vehicle refuelling is claimed with complete security using a fuel dispensing system marketed by Le-Cas.
The system, Tank-King, is a self-service fuelling facility capable of accurately dispensing and recording fuel deliveries for up to 120 separate supply channels. It has been designed for personal key operation.
To obtain fuel, a key-holder simply selects the correct channel on the control cabinet and inserts his key to achieve pump activation. During vehicle fuelling, the quantity of fuel delivered by the pump is automatically recorded. A feature of this particular system is the facility which exists for the changing of channel codes should any security problem arise.
The key-operated system is weatherproof and will operate at temperatures from —40deg C-70deg C. It does not incorporate electronic circuitry and can be serviced by a competent mechanical engineer. Made by: Le-Cas Ltd, Penketh, Warrington, Lancs.
Collapsible pallet
A "knock-down" design of medium-range capacity pallet has been added to the Welconstruct range.
The pallet is 3ft long by 2ft wide by 1.5ft effective depth, although other sizes including metric dimensions will be supplied. Loading capacity is 10cwt and the pallet is designed to stack four-high when loaded. One hundred collapsed pallets can be carried on an 8-ton vehicle.
When the pallet is collapsed there are no loose parts.
Made by: Welconstruct Co Ltd, Birmingham B13 QB.
Automatic-wash
A three-brush 'automatic wash unit introduced by National Car Wash Systems — the Escort — is suitable for car-based vans and can be either coin-operated or manually operated. A Transit van, for instance, can be washed by it in less than two minutes, they claim.
Two vertical side brushes clean the sides and rear of the vehicle while the horizontal top brush cleans the bonnet, roof, boot and rear.
The unit is galvanized throughout and requires a space of 26ft by 12ft wide with lift headroom for installation. Marketed by: CWC Ltd, 2 Repton Court, The Avenue, Beckenham, Kent.
Fuel filters
A fuel filter assembly designed for use with gravity-feed fuel systems where only a small head of fuel is available, has been introduced by Jones Filtration.
The filter assembly has a nominal rating of 10 microns, and renewal of the head gasket is not required after each element change.
The head casting is claimed to reduce the volume of trapped air within the system and to ensure removal of air through either of the bleed screws fitted to inlet and outlet ports.
The filter element is said to have a maximum flow of 3gal per hour, and a choking lif 1000gal with distillate d fuel or domestic burning Fuel flow is possible in e direction through the unit maximum working pressuri 20 psi.
Made by: Jones Filtration Maylands Avenue, He Hempstead, Herts.
Fast Charger
The Wynall range of Herc engine starter and fast bat chargers has been updated: models allow either 60amr 30amp charging output 150 /200amp for starting. starting circuit is isolated f the charging circuit and models enable remote-contrc engine starting from the driN seat. An automatic cutprotects battery and motor.
The charger can weigh ei 35 or 56Ib depending on model, and measures gin. 9in. by 18in.
The charger is mounted two-wheeled trolley.
Made by: A. C. Withnell 163 Stanwell Rd, Ashf Middx.
k-lift truck
model MR45 now comes the Montgomerie Reid es of low-profile fork-lift ks in the 4000-50001b e. The vehicle is similar in struction to the other -profile models—the (V1R40 MR 50.
t is a battery-electric, nter-balanced fork-lift truck 5001b/2000 kg capacity at ./610mm load centres. It accept extra-heavy-duty eries for operation under
JOUS environmental condiis.
'he truck's low profile loeuvrability, wheel loadings other features are claimed to (e it suitable for container ffinq and other similar, ce-restricted applications. The ilc will climb a gradient of 10 cent when laden.
he standard mast height is t/3040mm with a maximum in lift speed of 50ft per /0.25m per sec. The unladen :imam lift speed is 60ft per /0.33m per sec, which is the .e as the maximum laden aring speed. There is a yard tilt of 10deg and liere are alternative duplex, free and triple masts offered to a lift height of /6350mm. Standard fork th is 42in./1070mm with a :h of 5in./130mm and a mess of 2in./50mm. Maxi n fork spread is 1./990mm. e by: Montgomerie Reid Bramley, Basingstoke, Is. Copper notes Following the Copper Development Association's standardized publications policy, two additions to the new series of technical notes have been prepared. The TN8 "Brazing with copper filler metals' and TN9 "Copper-alloy bearing materials" notes provide the necessary basic data for engineers and designers to take maximum advantage of copper or copper-alloys as either a bearing metal or a filler metal for brazing. Published by: Copper Development Association, Orchard House, Mutton Lane, Potters Bar, Herts. High-pressure wash The KWE 1500, an improved version of the Kismet highpressure hotor cold-water wash, has been introduced by Kismet. The wash has an output of 135 gph at a pressure of up to 400 psi and can produce a jet of either 90deg C or cold water. When required detergent from an integral tank can be mixed with the water jet. Made by: Kismet Ltd, Fenlake Works, Bedford, England. Roll pallet A pallet fitted with a reinforced polyethylene base made from a material known as Bonthene has been introduced by Ross and Bonnyman. Unlike a wooden base, it is not liable to splinter or to absorb fluids and dirt. The surface is washable and is claimed to possess a high degree of resistance to minerals, acids and alkalies, and to offer protection against organic solvents. Made by : Ross and Bonnyman (Engineering) Ltd, 163 West Wycombe Road, High Wycombe, Bucks.