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New Range of Wheel Discs from Ward Bros.
rlA RANGE of stainless-steel and anodized aluminium wheel discs for commercial vehicles has been introduced by Ward Brothers Pressings Ltd. The makers state that particular attention has been given to axle protrusions—the spinner attachment being incorporated with minimum additional protrusion to the wheel itself, so permitting flush fitting.
Coach operators, municipal bodies and so on can have their own special badge or motif incorporated on the spinners, or wheel disc medallions produced by the makers can be used. Made by: Ward Brothers Pressings Ltd., Bleward Works, Blews Street, Birmingham, Warks.
Directional Fan THIS KL Directional Fan is designed to circulate air on commercial vehicles. It can be mounted on most types of surface and its universal ball joint enables air to be circulated in any desired direction; flexible blades ensure safety in operation. The fan was featured by KL at the Motor Show.
Made by: Key-Leather Co. Ltd., 5 Urswick Road, London. E9.
Oil Dispenser Cabinets r-t A NEW trade leaflet has been published by Harvey NEW Ltd. This gives information on the lubricatingoil dispenser cabinets made by the company, suitable for use in garages, service stations and workshops and stores. Published by: Harvey Fabrication Ltd., Woolwich Road, London, SE7.
VIP Anti-freeze on Market I-A A NEW blend of antifreeze,
packed in Clearpac plastic sachets, is now being marketed by VIP, the petroleum company. A combination of pure ethylene glycol and corrosion inhibitors, this is claimed to be particularly suitable for engines with light alloy-in their construction; it is also suitable for use with other types of petrol and diesel engine.
Marketed by: VIP Petroleum, 128 Wellington Road, Eccles, Lancs.
Dipping System for Iodine Lamps RECENTLY developed by Speedwell Iodine Conversions is a device which permits quartz iodine headlamps to be dipped. Until now this has not been possible—iodine lamps have been confined to use as added spotlamps only.
This conversion unit can be quickly fitted to all vehicles currently fitted with Lucas 700 lens units with separate bulbs. For sealed beam systems a replacement Lucas F700 lens unit is added. With this device dazzle has been prevented by a method of top beam cut-off for the dipped light. The mounting plate (the main backbone of the unit) is pressed out of steel sheet. The bulb holder and retainer are both machined to 0-005 in. from aluminium for heat dissipation and lightness.
The Speedwell conversion units are supplied complete with Philips QIV bulbs, cable, connections and fitting instructions. Made by: Speedwell Iodine Conversions Ltd., Ingatestone, Essex.
Low-loading Roller Trolley NOW being offered by Powell and Co. is a new device, the Trundler, designed to carry loads up to 600 lb. over haat floor surfaces that are not perfectly flat. To make this possible long steel rollers are incorporated, two at the centre and one at each end.
Three sizes of frame are available-18 in., 22 in. and 26 tn. square—the frame being only 31 in. high to make for'ease of handling. The weights of the three frames are 31 lb., 35 lb. and 42 lb. respectively.
The rollers used are of a special heavy-duty type, having bearings with machined ball races and dust excluders. They are 2,1 in: in diameter and on two planes, so that the unit can be turned at corners and steered accurately into position.
Four bolt holes are provided so that the user can fit his own platform, should this be desired. The Trundler can also be supplied with a hard compressed wooden platform. • Made by: Powell and Co., Burry Port, Carms.
Dunlop Accessories DARTICULARS of wheel-balancing equipment, alignment A gauges, jacks, tyre fitting and servicing tools, air compressors and air line equipment—together with detailed product specifications—are contained in a new 24-page illustrated catalogue published by Dunlop. The catalogue is available at all Dunlop depots.
Published by: Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. (Accessories Div.), Fort Dunlop, Erdington, Birmingham 24.