Wheel washer
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ADEVICE for cleaning the twin rear wheels of tippers quickly and easily has been produced by William Moseley (Engineers) Ltd. Models for both single and tandem rear-axle vehicles are available.
Called the Moseley Wheel Washer, the unit consists of one or two sets of rollers (depending on the vehicle type) mounted in a substantial steel frame. The vehicle is driven on to the wash and by the movement of one lever the rollers are released and jets of water sprayed on to the wheels. Top gear is engaged and the wheels rotated at a fairly high speed. The mud loosened by the water is then thrown off and collected in a pit beneath the two grids situated in front of and behind the rollers.
Water can be supplied from a town main service. When the location of the site is not connected to a water supply then a tank is installed and the water jets supplied by powerful pumps connected to and driven by the rollers. When this is the case, extremely high pressures are generated and the cleaning operation is quicker.
According to the type of material being cleaned off, the operation can take as little as two minutes. The unit is so constructed as to enable it to be transferred from site to site—as requirements change—quickly and easily. The bearings of the rollers are sealed and it is claimed that little maintenance is required. Each set of rollers will accommodate eight tons.
As part of the sales service the makers will advise on the installation best suitable for any site or load and will provide plans and layout suggestions as well as advice regarding water supplies. Made by: William Moseley (Engineers) Ltd., Bedfont Road, Feltham, Middlesex.
Prices: Available on application.
Strong ventilator
ASTRONG rotproof and rustproof ventilator is now available from Stadium Ltd. It is of simple design, manufactured in high impact polystyrene and easy to clean.
The ventilator measures 9 in. by 3 in. In the near future another unit measuring 9.5 in. by 6.5 in. is to be produced.
Made by: Stadium Ltd., 30-36 Queensway, Enfield, Middlesex.
Protecting nuts and bolts
ANEW and improved version of a device for protecting nuts and bolts from corrosive elements has been introduced by Nutshell Cap Co. Ltd.
The unit comprises a protective dome and a plastic ring washer that fits snugly around a standard steel washer and which is fitted between the flat washer and the component to be bolted. The bolt and nut are then tightened in the normal manner. Then the protective dome is snapped into position over the plastic washer, so effectively sealing the bolt head or bolt tail and nut from any injurious elements.
Made by: Nutshell Cap Co. Ltd., 20 Princes Street, Manchester 1.
Prices: From £2 14s. to £4 5s, per set of 100, according to size.
Quartz-iodine lamps
THREE new quartz-iodine, stainless-steel lamps have been I introduced by Wipac Group Sales Ltd. Two of these are only 1 in. deep, making them particularly suitable for mounting on forward-control vehicles. They are claimed to be the slimmest lamps of their kind on the market, a feature which is made possible by mounting the bulb across the reflector. These two units bear the identification of 562 and 575. The first mentioned is 5; in. dia. and has a q in.-dia. reflector. The second is an asymmetric unit which also has a 4-in.-dia. reflector.
The third unit is known as the GT650. This is a 61 in.-dia. lamp especially suitable for driving in difficult conditions. All three lamps are available with a pencil beam or as fog lights with a sharp light-to-dark cut-off and wide-angle beam with yellow glasses if required. All the units are fitted with 55 w. bulbs.
Made by: Wipac Group Sales Ltd., London Road, Buckingham. Prices: 575, £5 7s. 6d.; 562, £4 17s. 6d.; 650, £5 17s. 6d.
Rotary bulk feeder
THE rotary bulk feeder unit fitted for a number of years to the bulk bodies manufactured by Murfitt Bulk Transporters Ltd. is now available on the open market. According to the type of material being discharged through the equipment, the unit is claimed to be capable of delivering up to 32 tons per hour with the blades rotating at about 37 to 40 r.p.m.
The air stream pipe in its standard form is 4 in. dia., but this size can be increased if required. An air deflector plate is fitted to direct the air flow into a scavenging action through the blades of the rotor.
Made by: Murfitt Bulk Transporters Ltd., Weasenham Lane, Wisbech, Cambs. Price: From £135, according to size.