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An Adaptable Light-alloy Floor Section

8th August 1952, Page 53
8th August 1952
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Page 53, 8th August 1952 — An Adaptable Light-alloy Floor Section
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nESIGNED by Bowyer Bros.

(Congleton), Ltd., West Heath, Congleton, Cheshire, a new light-alloy section not only enables a bodybuilder to construct floors of any width, but also facilitates the incorporation of trap doors at any point. The section, which is of rolled Hiduminium, is slightly curved and comprises on the upper side a recessed lip and raised rubbing strakes, nd on the underside a single pedestal under the lip and a ,double pedestal almost in the centre of the section.

The concern has also developed a new light-alloy box section for use in the side boards of goods vehicles. This is available in several forms for building up side panels, but the principal feature is the hollow tongue extended above the box section, which fits into a groove in the underside of the section immediately above. This-provides a positive lock for the sections, and it is claimed that this method of construction is resistant to bulging.

The assembly of a floor comprising the flooring section follows conventional lines, the lip at one end of the section accommodating the free end of the adjacent one. The floor sections are fixed to the chassis crossbearers by hightensile steel bolts between the double pedestals.

When the bolts are tightened down, pressure on the bottom of the pedestals, which are drawn down to the crossbearer. This pressure is taken up by the curve of the section, with the effect of pushing the supported lip of the section up into the free end of the adjacent one, thus locking the whole assembly. The ridged floor section should be capable of standing up to heavy wear and the ease with which it

is exerted can be assembled; even if traps are iequireci in the floor, is valuable.

Approximately 7 cwt. can, it is claimed, be saved in the weight of a 14-ft. by 7-ft. 6-in. by 2-ft. 6-in, fixedsided end-tipping body, compared with a similar timber body. The interlocking floor and side sections should also confer great strength on the body. Bowyer Bros. expects to start production early this month.

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