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1936
1936 - 0278.PDF
124 FLIGHT. JANUARY 30, 1935. The " Frog " rammer, made by C. H. Johnson and Sons, Ltd. (Stand 51), is petrol operated ; it jumps about 14 in. upwards and 8 in. forwards at each power stroke. Edward Webb and Sons (Stour bridge), Ltd., Wordsley, Worcs.—The seeding of aerodromes is a very specialised job, not only in regard to the actual seeding operations, but more because of the particular varieties of grasses necessary. This company has supplied very large quantities of seeds to the Air Ministry and, in addition, manufactures turf fertilisers which have also received wide official recognition. The Fairby Construction Co., Ltd., Africa House, Kingsway, London, W.C.2. (Stand No. 66.)—In order to illustrate the enormous extent of the work already done by it for the air craft industry, this company is showing plans and photographs. It also de scribes the methods used to ensure the rapid completion of any particular job undertaken. John Hall and Sons (Bristol and T» MJ- T> •u* A London), Ltd., 173, Pancras Road, Buildings, Building Accessories Loridon, N.w.i. (Stand No. 26.)-A and Materials Boulton and Paul, Ltd., Norwich. (Stand No. 9.)—Many of the hangars and aerodrome buildings erected by this company are shown in photographs. Boulton and Paul, Ltd., were respon sible for the steel-work of the workshop hangar at Heston, the large wind tunnel at Farnborough, and the factory and offices of Saunders-Roe, Ltd., at Cowes. Cellactite and British Uralite, Ltd., 296-302, High Holborn, London, W.C.I. (Stand No. 34.)—This firm is exhibit ing its Cellactite asbestos-protected metal roofing and roof ventilators, widely employed at aerodromes. Cellactite is particularly suitable for very large slid ing doors, being light yet unbreakable as well as incorrodible. Cellon, Ltd., Kingston-on-Thames, Surrey. (Stand No. 11.)—The Cellon exhibits comprise a complete range of synthetic painting materials for all pro tective and decorative paint work. Cerrux decorative finish has been used on a number of very large aerodrome buildings, including the Hawker hangar at Brooklands, the terminal buildings and hangar at Shoreham, the 500-ton workshop hangar at Heston, and the new Saunders-Roe works at East Cowes. The Educational Supply Association, Ltd., 171-181, High Holborn, London, W.C.I. (Stand No. 7.)—The Esavian exhibit consists of a model of an aero drome hangar fitted with Esavian fold ing and sliding doors of a type which will be actuated electrically to show their method of operation. new flat wall finish called Murac is shown on this company's stand. It is claimed that the actual surface is as hard as a gloss paint, enabling the material to be washed, rubbed, or even scrubbed. Brolac paint and Hall's Anti-Rust Primer, intended to arrest corrosion and rust, are also shown on this stand. Llewellyn Ryland, Ltd., Balsall Heath Works, Birmingham, 12. (Stand No. 4.)—The following exhibits are laid out on this company's stand : anti-corrosive and decorative specialities for steel work, wood, asbestos sheeting, etc • metal panels of Titanic paint showing results of twenty-four years' exposure • steel girders protected with Ardak syn thetic aluminium scheme; metal win dows in Ardak synthetic green finish examples and particulars of Rubrox anti-corrosive rubber paint, and Rhelglos decorative enamels. London and Midland Steel Scaffolding Co., Ltd., Iddesleigh House, London S.W.I. (Stand No. 62.)—In addition to samples of portable scaffolds and tripods of a type used widely in the aircraft in dustry, this company is showing Bur ton's patent double-grip system of steel tubular scaffolding, castor wheels, ad justable shores and trench shores. Nissen Buildings, Ltd., Hoddesdon. Herts. (Stand No. 5.)—Photograph; and drawings of various types of build ings in which Nissen construction has been utilised are on show on this stand. Nissen construction is suitable, not onlv for hangars, but for workshops, stores, canteens, etc. The buildings can be supplied in spans ranging from 15 ft. to 50 ft. in any length. Northern Aluminium Co., Ltd., Ald- wych, London, W.C.2. (Stand No. 41.)—This company has developed a new aluminium paste consisting of flakes of aluminium prepared by a special pro cess and bound bv a mixture of spirits. The paste is admirably suited for the internal painting of aerodrome build ings, giving an excellent finish and high reflecting power. A sample of aluminium alloy roller shutter is also on show. Pinchin, Johnson and Co., Ltd., 4, Carlton Gardens, London, S.W.I. (Stand No. 53.)—Protective and decora tive finishes which can be obtained with the Vigorised oil paints manufactured by this company are shown. The saving of time made possible by the wet-on-wet treatment is given emphasis; any num ber of coats, it is claimed, can be sprayed on with only one hour between coats. The Eclair hangar door, made by Hawkes and Snow Ltd., swings upward to lie flat against the ceiling.
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