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ANCILLARY AIDS TO PRODUCTIVITY
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By JOHN DARKER, AMBIM
A BUYERS' GUIDE TO LORRY-MOUNTED MECHANICAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT
TAILBOARD LOADERS
WITH a lifting capacity of up to 1 ton the Hydro Lift tailboards made by Adrolic Engineering Co. Ltd., Hillington, Glasgow, are designed to fit any make of open or closed lorry or trailer. Raising and lowering is controlled through a hydraulic system driven electrically from the vehicle battery. There is a push-button control and an "overload" device. Seven standard platform sizes are available. Custom-built Hydro Lifts are obtainable—a side-lift to move a racehorse was built for one customer! Price: I-ton model £230; 1-ton model, £315; Fitting charge £42.
Anthony Hoists Ltd., Braintree Road, South Ruislip, produce a tailboard loader with a lifting capacity of 18 cwt. It weighs 71 cwt. approximately and is hydraulically actuated by an engine-driven pump. Maximum depth of tailboard when closed is 34 in. and width varies to fit body. Price: £256, plus £36 fitting charge.
Edbro Ltd., Quebec Street, Bolton, make a range of battery-electric and hydraulically actuated taildoor loaders. The battery powered models range from a 6-8 cwt. capacity taildoor, 'costing £245 to a 30 cwt. capacity version at £350. The hydraulically actuated lifts incorporate worm reduction gear and cross-shaft, taildoors being lifted and lowered by roller chains within guide rails. Prices vary from £189 for 15 cwt. capacity to £261 for two-deck 30 cwt. capacity models. A number of optional extras are available.
Hipope Ltd. (formerly H. C. Pope Ltd.), Weedon Road Industrial Estate, Northampton, have made a close study of vertical tailgate requirements and they have developed a complete handling system utilizing wheeled caged pallets of their own design. 5110 cwt. capacity tail-lifts are available operated by p.t.o. or electrohydraulic unit powered by 12 or 24-volt heavy-duty batteries, and with provision for two-tiered loading if desired. The Hipope G.P. tailgate lift, with capacities varying from 800 lb. to 1 ton, is designed for more arduous duties. Maximum ground clearance for use over rough terrain is provided. Prices of standard models range from £200 to £309, plus a fitting charge of £25 to £40.
Northampton Automation Sales Ltd., Weedon Road Industrial Estate, Northampton, recently introduced their "U-fit" tailboard loader, hydraulically operated by a battery-powered electric motor-driven pump This loader has a safe working load of 15 cwt., a depth of 37 in, and widths can vary from 6 ft. to 7 ft. 6 in. As its name suggests the U-fit is designed to be fitted by the operator's staff. Two men can install the loader in about four hours, but four men must be on hand for a short time to manhandle the loader, which weighs 31 cwt., on to the vehicle. Castors may be fitted if desired to make the loader into an easily removable pallet.
A very comprehensive range of tail-lifts is made by F.. J. Ratcliff (Mechanical Engineers) Ltd., of Delamere Road, Cheshunt. Herts., with lifting capacities of
4 to 3 tons. Various types of tailboard platform are available, including cantilever boards with torsion bar assisted closing, and operation may be hydraulic, from p.t.o. pump, or electro-hydraulie, from 12 or 24-volt supply.
Of special interest is a new type of twin-ram tail-lift which raises up to 3 tons to vehicle floor level and up to 1 ton to near-roof height, thus maximizing loading capacity while maintaining the centre of gravity within acceptable limits. Prices of standard equipment vary from £230 to £445, with fitting charges from £35 to £160.
Five Sheppard MeiIler elevating tail-gates with lifting capacities from 10 cwt. to 2 tons are distributed by Sheppard Equipment Ltd., Rymer Lane, Barnham, Thetford. Each model is hydraulically operated by a pair of double-acting rams. Electric or mechanical drive is optional. The LB 1000B model, lifting I ton, may be canted downwards at ground level. Prices, which include fitting charges, range from £468 to £650. Special quotations are made for elevating tail-gates fitted to trailers.
Skandia Engineering Ltd., Martlesham Aerodrome, Woodbridge,. Suffolk, market the HMF (Hojbjerg) B1500 hydraulic loading tailboard providing a lifting capacity of 3,300 lb. The loading tailboard is fitted with two powerful support legs for use when the weight of the load is high in relation to lorry size and spring rigidity. At road level the tailboard can be tipped downwards, greatly facilitating the loading of wheeled trucks of containers. Once the load is positioned, the tailboard moves to a horizontal position before elevation, which takes seven seconds, commences. Price: from £475.
USI Engineering Ltd., Bessemer Road, Welwyn Garden City, are probably the largest makers of tailboard lifts in this country. Hydraulic and electrically powered versions are available in capacities from 10 cwt. to 3 tons and at prices from £231 to £519, fitting charges depending upon vehicle type.
The company issues well thought-out data sheet questionnaires for completion by truck or van operators requiring precise quotations for tail-lifts. Fitting can be done at Welwyn Garden City or at Buttonwood, Lanes.