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1937
1937 - 0441.PDF
FEBRUARY 18, 1937- FLIGHT. 171 AT the BRITISH INDUSTRIES FAIR Exhibits at Castle Bromwich and Olympia of Interest to the Aeronautical Industry r HE following notes, penned after a : tour of the stands, will form a useful \ guide to the B.I.F. visitor on the look- \ '•• out for points of aeronanlieal interest. \ \ fhough it is impossible to deal at length i ! with the exhibits—many products have j : been described in some detail in recent j I special numbers of "Flight"—the inform- \ '• ation given will serve as a general indication \ \ of the activities of some eighty firms, whose \ '•• addresses and stand numbers are included. \ ' The Fair, both at Birmingham end in j ! London, remains open until February 26. j Aero Engines, Ltd., Kingswood, Bris tol (D.923).—Among the exhibits on this stand is the very neat and compact air- cooled flat-twin Sprite aero engine. A ij-litre engine of about 45 h.p. is being developed by the firm. Aeronautical Corporation of Great Britain, Ltd., Peterborough. (D.925, 824).—The Aeronca light monoplane with J.A.P. engine is attracting many visitors. A separate engine is also dis played, on which the detachable alloy head, large finned oil sump and Amal hot-spot air intake, via an exhaust pipe jacket, are noticeable points. Five sizes of Lang wooden airscrew are shown. Accles and Pollock, Ltd., Oldbnry, Birmingham (D.915 and 812).—By a clever grouping of the various tube and girder sections the show cases are made to resemble fine wrought-iron decora tions. The firm specialise in manipu lated tubes, particularly of small bore, and in stainless seamless tubing. Accles and Shelvoke, Ltd., Aston, Bir mingham, 6 (D.419 and 314).—Signal flares and pistols add variety to the small parts which are manufactured for the aircraft industry by this firm. Aerostyle, Ltd., Clerkenwell, London, E.C.i (B.908).—Light, compact and portable paint spraying equipment with internal combustion or electric power is made by this firm. In particular the very small " Aerolectric" unit is dis played. The design of certain models allows heavy covering coats of dope to be sprayed, considerably lessening the number of coats required. Aladdin Industries, Ltd., Greenford, Middlesex (B.517).—The firm make:, many types of incandescent paraffin ™ps and paraffin heating stoves, among which is a special safety type suitable for aircraft hangar work. Albwn Drop Forgings Co., Ltd., Pokslnlt, Coventry (D.5i8).-In general Tm . members of the Drop Forgings &at,?n~a collective exhibit—this ""J displays certain aircraft parts. mJi°rge AnZus and Co., Ltd., New- ^-upon-Tym (D.305 and 204).- peuai prominence is given to the firm's "wring.oil seals and Gaco mouldings, bu leather belting, brake lining and can-va * hoses are also displayed. 0 ffff/ MlTl and Co- Ltd- Sheffield, tt var,e W7?°ivrIn ParticuIar among '"StaT" & ? lathe tools are shown the the A,, P^Peed steel twist drills and iemte tungsten-carbide-tipped One of two complete aircraft at Castle Bromwich—the De Luxe Monospar shown by General Aircraft Ltd. Behind the machine is an uncovered wing. The other make exhibited is an Aeronca. the tools. Anglo-Ametican Oil Co., Ltd., Lon don, S.W.i (D.406).—All types of Esso and Essolube, together with greases and oils for hydraulic operation may be ex amined. An interesting point learned at the stand is that the Anglo-American Oil Co. is prospecting several large areas in this country for oil. Bakelite, Ltd., 68, Victoria Street, London, S.W.i (Cb.508).—A display- illustrative of the applications of Bake lite is shown. A further note will be found under the London Section at the end of these notes. B.E.N. Patents, Ltd., Park Royal, London, N.W.io. (B.825 and 736)-—A good variety of large compressed-air pumps and storage tanks is displayed, together with complementary equipment used for spray-painting and other pur poses. Furnaces Birmingham Electric Furnaces, Ltd., Erdington, Birmingham (Cb. 320).—A display of all kinds of furnaces for heat- treatment, melting and also for anneal ing and brazing occupies the stand. Black and Decker, Ltd., Slough, Bucks (Cb.923).—Many types of electric tools are on view on the firm's stand, in parti cular portable drills and valve seat grinders. Blackwell Oil Co., Aston, Birmingham (Cb.301), shows graphite oils and greases, engine and diesel oils, and also cutting and machine oils. British Aluminium Co., Ltd., King William Street, London, E.C.4 (D.911 and 808).—A fine display covers many industries. A huge aluminium sphere of 2 metres diameter true to + or — i in., together with Armstrong Siddeley Tiger VI engine cowling and outside baffles, airscrew blade pressings and a complete sectioned Pegasus complete the aircraft exhibit. British Insulated Cables, Ltd., Em bankment, London, W.C.2 (Cb.501 and 400).—Wires and cables are shown on the large general stand of the CM.A. (Cable Makers' Association). Insulators of all sizes, enclosures, boxes and switches are also exhibited. British Oxygen Co., Ltd., Millbank, London, S.W.i (D.511 and 410 and D.324).—Large and small cutting and welding machines are demonstrated on one stand, and on the firm's other stand is metal-spraying plant which in the aircraft industry is used for aluminium, zinc, and lead application. British Thomson-Houston Co., Ltd., Aldwych, London, W.C.2 (Cb.607 and 504).—Mazda lamps and certain new landing light bulbs form the aircraft exhibit of the B.T.H. Co., Ltd. Cullenders Cable and Construction Co., Ltd., Victoria Embankment, London, .E.C.4 (Cb.501 and 400).—Callenders cables, wires and insulations are to be seen on the Cable Makers' Association stand. Cedos Engineering Co., Northampton (D.843).—Many aircraft components are manufactured—mostly small machined parts requiring great accuracy and high quality. Cellactite and British Uralite, Ltd., High Holborn, London, W.C.2 (Ca.821 and 720).—On the aerodrome side there are roof ventilators, roofing of metal with asbestos protection, air ducts which are imperishable, insulated wallboard com- f
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