NEW EQUIPMENT

7th May 1965, Page 80

7th May 1965

Page 80

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Close-coupled Four-wheel Trailer ,N NEW trailer, the FB-1-RS, with a capacity of one ton, is to r-k. be introduced this month by Tol!bridge Trailers Ltd. This close-coupled four-wheeler, originally designed to carry sacks of chemicals, foodstuffs, and so on, features a low-loading platform, and a hydraulically damped hitch,

Construction is of rustproofed steel with welded and re-rustproofed joins. Operation of the 7-in, drum brakes is by an overrun device on the kitch through a rod linkage system claimed to be positive in operation, non-stretch, and easily maintained and adjusted. Other integral parts of the hitch are a handbrake, a brakelock for reversing, a coupling for a 2-in. ball and a telescopic jockey-wheel.

Independent suspension is by rubber torsion units on all four wheels: rubber wings are fitted over the 5.20 x 10 wheels which. have the correct toe-in adjustment for high-speed towing. Dropstands with clamps are fitted at both rear corners.

The wooden platform is 7 ft. 6 in. long and 5 ft. 6 in. wide. with 2-ft.-high sides; the sides and front board, which are removable, are made of wooden slats on steel frames. The tailboard is hinged and removable. All metalwork on this trailer is finished in light blue polyurethane paint.

Made by: Tol'bridge Trailers Ltd., Lymington. Hants.

Price: .085 (complete. as illustrated).

instrument to Save Running Costs riA NEW type of compact dashboard instrument, designed to reduce the running costs of fleet operators, has been announced by an American firm, General Thermodynamics Corporation. Production of this device, which will provide direct reading of developed power as a percentage of maximum horsepower available, is expected within a year. It is claimed that a more expensive version of this instrument could present a continuous reading of the fuel consumption for any given power output.

Made by: Thermodynamics Corporation, Wilmington. Mass., USA.

Dry-powder Extinguisher THE DRY-POWDER fire extinguishers made by Firemaster Extinguisher Ltd., described on page 37 of last week's issue of Tile Commercial Motor, are made to BS 3465 and not to BS 1470, as stated. The aluminium used to build the bodies is to BS 1470.

Made by: Firemaster Extinguisher Ltd., Firex Works, Friendly Piece, Lewisham Road, London, SE13.

Compact Air-impact Wrench rtA COMPACT air-impact wrench, called the Imp, is announced by Skil (Great Britain) Ltd. This tool, designed primarily for use in the motor industry, is especially useful for work in confined spaces. Features of the Imp are the building of the motor into the handle—only the impact mechanism is in the work end—and the design of the exclusive recessed drive which makes it possible to lock sockets in rather than on the tool. All accessories have a male fin, hex drive with a retainer ring to fit it.

This new tool, which has a torque of 100 ft./lb., is of all-ballbearing construction and is sealed against oil leakage. The "balanced blow" of all this company's air-impact wrenches is incorporated on this model—two jaws strike an anvil on both sides simultaneously for full-power delivery, without destructive internal stress and jarring kick-back.

Other features of the Imp include complete speed control, an easy forward-reverse dial and a big lever throttle. It requires an air pressure of 90 p.s.i. The no-load air consumption is 10 c.f.m. and the no-load speed 10.000 r.p.m.

Standard equipment includes six fin, hex sockets, whilst an extra accessory is an 8-in.-long 1-in. flat attachment. Also available is a model 1121 Imp kit which contains the [nip wrench, six sockets, spark plug socket, three universal sockets, 4-:n. extension bar, and other items. Made by: Skil (Great Britain) Ltd., 59 High Street, Hounslow.

Lucas Agents in Europe rAA BOOKLET entitled "The Lucas Group Service Organization in Europe has been published by Joseph Lucas Ltd. This lists Lucas agents and sub-agents in 18 countries. It also contains advice on products still under the Lucas guarantee; it is pointed out that if this equipment needs attention while a driver is abroad a Lucas agent will give the same guarantee service available in this country.

Published by: Joseph Lucas Ltd., Great King Street, Birmingham. 19.

Speedometer Converter

r1PERATORS with vehicles running to the Continent can now obtain the self-adhesive Tuigraph speedometer converter recently introduced for cars. When fixed in place on the speedometer this enables the miles-per-hour indicated to be directly and ,visually converted into kilometres-per-hour. Most British commerjal vehicles are catered for by the manufacturers Full details of the speedometer, including shape, m.p.h. speed range, as well as make and model of vehicle, and year of manufacture, should be provided when ordering.

Made by: Diepsilon Industries Ltd., 33 Bedford Row, London, WC1.

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