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1936
1936 - 0286.PDF
128 FLIGHT. JANUARY 30, 1936. managing director, Mr. R. H. Cook, are producing a comprehensive range of articles associated with the equipment of these plants. One outstanding item is the R.H.C. aerodrome floor crane. Desoutter Bros., Ltd., The Hyde, Hen- don, London N.W.9. (Stand No. 76.) —This company specialises in portable electric and pneumatic tools Their electric drill guns, of whicn there are now several new models, range from 3/16 in. to 5/16 in. capacity tools, and are of extraordinarily low weight, e.g., 2| lb. for a 3/16 in. drill running at 5,000 r.p.m. There are also two examples of the useful corner drill gun for inaccessible positions, together y.-ith the electric screw gun, for higii-speed screwdriving and nut running. Finally, there is a full range of heavy-duty- machines up to i| in. capacity. On the pneumatic side, there is a range of drills from 3/16 in. machines weigh ing only 2 lb. to | in. types weighing 3 lb. There is also a pneumatic screw driver and high-speed grinders. Felco Hoists, Ltd., 17, Victoria Street, London, S.W.I. (Stand No. 73.)—The Felco exhibits consist of all-steel triple- gear chain blocks, travelling trolleys and travelling chain blocks, and "Rope- lock " rope pulley hoists. In the triple gear chain blocks all castings have been superseded by solid steel parts. The chief feature of the travelling chain block is the very short headroom required. Kurt Erlach, Ltd., 2, Melior Street, London, S.E.I. (Stand No. 69.)—The main exhibit of Kurt Erlach, Ltd., is their portable electric Volspray 1A/2 painting equipment, as used at a number of British and foreign aerodromes. Although very compact, it operates a full-sized gun for dopes, paints and var nishes. Larger models and allied equip ment are also shown. Lacy Hulbert and Co., Ltd., Bedding- ton, Croydon. (Stand No. 60.)—Perhaps the most interesting item on the Lacy- Hulbert stand is the portable petrol- driven compressor set. Sets of this type have been supplied to Imperial Airways for riveting and spraying. There are, in addition, stationary and portable air compressors of different sizes and for a variety of uses, together with air filters, gauges, cocks and hose. Morris and Ingram, 26, Finsbury Square, London, E.C.2. (Stand No. 2.) Engine-reconditioning equipment will Large- capacity Zwicky refuelling units, as used by the R.A.F. Zwicky Ltd. are exhibiting on Stand 35. form the display of this firm, which represents British and American manu facturers in Europe and North Africa. Hall-brand tools will be eccentric valve seat grinders, hand- and power-operated . valve seat inserter sets, valve seat dial gauge, cylinder ridge reamer, abrasive cloth hones, and cylinder hones. There will be, in addition, a Sioux valve face- grinding machine, and a B.T.S. connect ing rod aligner. John B. Pillin, Ltd., Beckenham, Kent. (Stand No. 71.)—Air compres sors and lubricating equipment are pro duced by this company, which is ex hibiting its two-stage two-cylinder 24 cu. ft. compressor suitable for operating drills, screwdrivers, blow guns, hammers, etc. There is also a portable combined compressor and chassis lubricator, and a combination penetrating oil sprayer and blow gun. Aerograph Co., Ltd., Lower Syden ham, London, S.E.26.—Pioneers in spray painting, this company is produc ing a plant known as the Aerograph type A.D. Portable, which is ideal for re- finishing aeroplanes or for aerodrome maintenance purposes. The De Vilbiss type MBC spray gun is another item which is used extensively in aeroplane factories for the application of dope. Ingersoll-Rand Co., Ltd., 165, Queen Victoria Street, London, E.C.4.—Apart from the contractors' heavy air-com pressors for which it is so well known, this company makes workshop com pressors for such purposes as dope and paint spraying, tyre inflation, engine cleaning, and the operation of small pneumatic tools. It has supplied a number of 5 h.p. two-stage air com pressors to aerodromes, and also deals in small multi-vane drills and grinders. A typical mobile refuelling unit made by Thompson Bros. ^Bilston) Ltd. (Stand No. 1). v Wm. Turner and Bros., Ltd., Eyre Works, Sheffield.—Products of this com pany particularly suited to aerodrome use are the Kismet E.45 automatic com pressor plant with Kismet 99A air tank outfit, Kismet trolley compressor, Kismet duoflator, Kismet Duplex foot pump, Kismet balloon-tyre pressure-gauge, and Kismet aero-tyre pressure-gauge. Fuel and Oil Equipment The Anglo-American Oil Co., Ltd., Westminster, London, S.W.I. (Stand No. 72.)—Although none of their actual products will be displayed, this company is receiving visitors and giving advice on the storage and distri bution of their products at aero dromes. Hammond Pump and Equipment Co., Ltd., Victoria Road, London, N.W.10. (Stand No. 24.)—The Ham mond Electroil meter for aerodrome use has a discharge arm fitted with a 360 deg. swivel enabling the hose to be taken up into the aeroplane. To fill an aero engine sump, the filler simply de presses the trigger lever after having started up the motor in the unit and delivers the exact quantity of oil. Shell-Mex and B.P., Ltd., Strand, London, W.C.2. (Stand No. 8.)— There is an Avery-Hardoll electric metering pump on this stand, together with Aero Shell mobile lubricating equipment as employed on a number of aerodromes, and bottled specimens of lubricating oil. Silvertown Lubricants, Ltd., West Silvertown, London, E.16. (Stand No. 33.)—This company is showing a new light type trolley to carry io-gallon drums, a portable drum cover supplied with its 25-gallon drums and a sample of Speedolene aero engine oil. The carrier trolleys are loaned to clubs to aid in the dispensation of Speedolene engine oil. The Streamline Filter Co., Ltd., Ingate Place, London, S.W.8. (Stand No. 36.)—The smallest vacuum-operated filter made by this company is exhibited, together with a model for small private aerodromes. This latter type 's operated by compressed air. There is a model to show how the filtration is effected and the reversal process which relieves the filter of accumulations. Superflexit, Ltd., Trading Estate, Slough, Bucks. (Stand No. 63.)—One of the main items on the Superflexit stand is a Zwicky hand-operated petrol pump, to which will be fitted a sample of 2 in. type F. heavy duty petrol hose, a sample of i| in. bore type W. Petr0 delivery hose, and a sample of ij 10' type T. red oil delivery hose. All types are used extensively by R.A.F. the
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