FlightGlobal.com
Home
Premium
Archive
Video
Images
Forum
Atlas
Blogs
Jobs
Shop
RSS
Email Newsletters
You are in:
Home
Aviation History
1937
1937 - 0445.PDF
FEBRUARY 18, 1937- FLIGHT. 173 Rotax, Ltd.-See Lucas. ffuberv Owen and Co., Ltd., Darlas- J South Staffs (D.gpj and 802).-A comprehensive range of racks and steel storage bins, etc., and also asbestos buildings, are shown on this stand. Rotherham and Sons. Ltd., Coventry rr, -2I\. All sorts of A.G.S. small parts and the Ki-Gass starting system may be seen together with other aircraft pro ducts, on the stand of this company. George Salter and Co., Ltd., West Bromwich (A.507 and 404).—This firm specialises in weighing machines and springs, of which a large variety are dis played. Many aircraft valve springs can also be picked out. Pressure gauges are also made and examples can be seen on the stand. Silvertown Lubricants, Ltd., West Silvertown. London, E.16 (D.307).—A new and unusual demonstration is given on the stand of Silvertown, showing the "Hi-Duti" processing of oil which, by the addition of a pure hydro-carbon, is claimed to raise the film strength of a given oil up to thirty times its original value. Simmunds Aerocessories, Ltd., Strand, London, W.C.2 (D.222).—An interesting working model shows the Simmonds re mote push-pull control in several sizes, operating through sharp bends. Two new parts shown for the first time are de velopments of the elastic stop-nut, namely, strip nuts and a floating nut. Smith-Clayton Forge, Ltd., Lincoln (D.518).—All types of drop forgings and some crankshaft stampings are displayed on the general Drop Forging Association stand. Thomas Smith Stamping Works, Ltd., Coventry (D.518).—Many varied aircraft parts may be seen on the D.F.A. stand. Standard Telephones and Cables, Ltd.. North Woolwich, London (Cb.501 and 400).—Electric wires and cables tor every purpose are shown on the Cable Manufacturers' Association stand. Tecalemit, Ltd., Brentford, Middlesex (D.515 and 414).—The new unit-type greaser with self-rolling pipe is "ex hibited, and also a large two-stage air- compressor. The firm has an almost endless variety of lubricating equipment, fuel pumps, etc., applicable to aircraft work. Herbert Terry and Sons, Ltd., Red- ditch (B.520).—Cases containing many hundreds of brightly coloured springs of every description adorn the stand of this ™»- Small machined parts, pressings ana spring-clips, brackets, plates, covers, are included in the collection of parts. Turner's Asbestos Cement Co., Traf- ford Park, Manchester (Ca.401).—Large contracts have been obtained for asbes tos cement products, which are becoming widely used. Drain pipes, ventilators, roofing, wall panels—all, it is claimed, are as strong as cast-iron, cheaper and need practically no painting. Asbestos- lined aluminium foil is made, which is suitable for aero insulation. Vacuum Oil Co., Ltd., Westminster. London, S.W.i (D.427).—The usual copious display of greases and oils lor every purpose are to be seen on the stand of this company, whose name is a very familiar one in the flying world. Venesta, Ltd., Queen Street Place, London, E.C.d, (B.811 and 722).—Exam ples of their metal-faced plywood panels, doors and bench tops are exhibited by this firm. C. C. Wakefield and Co., Ltd., Cheapside, London, E.C.2 (D.507).—The new "All-in-one" high-pressure greasing unit is displayed with self-rolling dis appearing pipes. There are also many other items of greasing and oiling equip ment. Wellworthy Piston Rings, Ltd., 'Suf folk Street, Birmingham (D.329).—An interesting showcase gives the ten machining operations on a piston ring. A very large display of rings both on and off the pistons is to be seen. Wild-Barfield Electric Furnaces, Ltd.. Holloway, London, N .7 (Cb.403 and 302),—All types of electric furnaces, in cluding models suitable for enamelling, are on view. An interesting tiny rota ting electric furnace is shown. Zinc Alloy Rust-Proofing Co., Ltd., Shakespeare Street, Wolverhampton (B 914).—The firm is noted for its Sheradiz- ing or zinc impregnation of iron articles. Grease-dipping removes traces of extra zinc powder and a fine oil black finish can be obtained by the Sherablak rust- proofing process over the Sheradizihg. OLYMPIA SECTION Aerofihns, Ltd., Bush House, Aldwych, London, W.C. (C.439A).—An enlarge ment of an aerial photograph of a fac tory, with the buildings treated specially to indicate their extent, may be of great publicity value to a company. Aero- films, Ltd., have produced large numbers of such pictures and specialise in all forms of aerial photography for commer cial purposes. Examples of the results they obtain are shown. Bakelite, Ltd.. 66, Haymarket, Lon don, S.W.i (F.703).—The future of Bakclite materials for structural work, apart from their use for accessories, seems to be brightening rapidly. Bala-lite, Ltd., are working in conjunction with Dr. De Bruyne and others, many ci the results of their collaboration having been recorded in Flight. A chat on their stand gave the impression that big thinga will be happening before long in connec tion with airscrews. Incidentally, one gathered that Imperial Airways are using laminated Bakelite materials for cabin linings. Ebonestos Insulators, Ltd., Excelsior Works, Rollins Street, London, S.E. 15 (F.700).—Catalogued officially as manu facturers of mouldings in Bakelite, Mouldrite, Diakon and other synthetic resins and in Ebonestos plastic composi tions, this company has been making a number of types of moulding in connec tion with aircraft work. A mounting for use with a downward identification lamp is exhibited. Insulators, Ltd., Leopold Road, Angel Road, Edmonton, N.18 (F.845).— Mouldings for Williamson aircraft cameras are among the items moulded by this concern for the aircraft industry, iu addition to instrument panels and cases. A large amount of Air Ministry work is in hand. Kent Mouldings, Cray Works, Sidcup, Kent (G.949).—Several items moulded specially for aircraft use are among this company's products. Mouldrite, Ltd., Thames House, Mill- bank, London, S.W.i (F.705).—" Per- spex " is becoming a name to conjure with in the aircraft field and is already used for windscreens and windows in some of the most up-to-date military types, including the Blenheim, Welling ton and Hampden medium bombers. It seems, in fact, that there is hardly a single manufacturer "who is not specifying this material for some component or an other. One of its most recent applica tions is to Meyrowitz goggles. On Stand F.705 one may look endwise through twenty-eight solid inches of Perspex and note the clarity of objects at the other end It is interesting to note that mani pulation of Perspex is carried out by Plastilume Products, of Hanwell, Lon don, W.7. Rozalex, Ltd., Yorkshire House, 45, Cross Street, Manchester, 1 (H.1041).— Occupational dermatoses, or abnormal skin conditions arising from association with certain industrial processes and commodities results, it has been claimed, in the loss of more days' work than any- other complaint. They may result not only from such associations but from the method of cleaning the hands and arms after work. A proven safeguard is Rozalex, which is applied before work (specially designed dispensers are avail able) and removed subsequently by ordinary soap and water. Further details appear in a paragraph on page 175. February 18 Feb Forthcoming Events R.Ae.S. Lecture* : " Possible Layouts for Air-H. R Fedden. Service Corps : Danc3, First Feb ™ary 18. Clv(1 Aviation Avenue Hotel, London. oruary 18. R.Ae.S. (Coventry Branch) Lecture : " Silencing Febm„ .""<?' ' bv A- H- Davis. Armstrong Canteen, 8.15 p.m. Fehr,,o. in S'Oydon Airport Annual Dinner and Dance. Febrnnrv ?$-~?u*by : R.A.F. v. Royal Navy. Twickenham. Febr,,ar ,= - E8yPt'on R.Ae.C. : Oasis Meeting. »k ?r- .R.Ae.S. Lecture* : " Power Measurements in Feb.-,, AJr' °y Mr N. S. Mulr. ""ary 25, Norfolk and Norwich Aero Club : versary Dinner, Tenth Anni-Febru '"°i">' "»nner. rvL „Pr°°ldands and Associated Clubs : Dinner and Februarv & Sy Fairi- Hotei' London- »nH 1?" Hampshire Aeroplane Club : Annual Dinner *Th* Uance. South-Western Hotel, Southampton. Se lectures take place at the Royal Society of Arts, 18. John St., London, W.C.2, at (5.30 p.m. Admission is by ticket obtainable through a member March 11. R.Ae.S. Lecture*: "Airscrew Blade Vibration," by Major B. C. Carter. March 12. Leicestershire Aero Club: Annual Ball, Grand Hotel, Leicester. March 12. Cinque Ports Flying Club : Annual Dinner and Dance. Grand Hotel, Folkestone. March 18. R.Ae.S. (Coventry Branch) Lecture : " Navigation," by Sqn.-Ldr. Godsave. Armstrong Siddeley Canteen, 8.15 p.m. April 3. Rugby ; R.A.F. v. Army, Twickenham. April 8. R.Ae.S. Lecture* : " Control Problems," by Mr. A. G. Pugsley. April 15. R.Ae.S. (Coventry Branch) Lecture : " Production and Inspection Methods Applied to Screw Threads," by S. J. Harley. Armstrong Siddeley Canteen, 8.15 p.m. April 22. R.Ae.S. Lecture* : " Power Plant Trends," by Mr. G. J. Mead.
Sign up to
Flight Digital Magazine
Flight Print Magazine
Airline Business Magazine
E-newsletters
RSS
Events
