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1938
1938 - 0137.PDF
JANUARY 20, 1938. ADVERTISEMENTS. FLIGHT. 17 So/e Producers and Proprietors of the Trade Mark "Elektron" MAGNESIUM ELEKTRON LIMITED Works at Clifton Junction, near Manchester Castings STERLING METALS LIMITED Northey Road, Foleshill, Coventry THE BIRMINGHAM ALUMINIUM CASTING (1903) COMPANY LIMITED Birmid Works, Smethwick, Birmingham • J. STONE & COMPANY LIMITED Deptford, London, S.E.I4 Sheet, Extrusions, Forgings & Tubes JAMES BOOTH & CO. (1915) LIMITED Argyle Street Works, Nechelis, Birmingham, 7 Sheet, Extrusions, Etc. BIRMETALS LIMITED Woodgate, Quinton, Birmingham Have you had your lmcopy? Most Up-to-Date Text-book on M a g n e s i u m Alloys This authoritative, technical handbook deals exhaustively with "Elektron" —the pioneer of commercial magnesium alloys—its applications and methods of working. This book contains a great deal of detailed information of especial value to all engaged in the aircraft industry. A copy will gladly be sent, free of charge, to executives, designers, etc., who apply on their company letter heading; the price to private enquirers is io/6d. "Elektron" is the lightest constructional metal available today. Bulk for bulk it is two-thirds the weight of Duralumin and one-fourth the weight of steel. In addition to high strength weight ratio, it possesses— • remarkable ease of serial production in the cast, forged and wrought form • machining qualities exceeding those of all other metals • high resistance to fatigue • freedom from "pin-holing" during casting • ease of welding • high heat conductivity. "Elektron," the pioneer of commercial magnesium alloys, is the most widely used in the world. Over 6,ooo tons are already in commercial use in this country alone, and ample supplies of British-made "Elektron" are now available. Behind "Elektron" stands a vast accumulation of manufacturing and processing experience based upon innumerable applications. This experience—and full co-operation on all matters of design and fabrication —is freely at the disposal of engineers, designers and executives. ELEKTRON ••• REGISTERED TRADE MARK ••• MAGNESIUM ALLOYS The Constructional Metal with the High S.trength/Wciglit Ratio Suppliers of Magnesium and "Elek/ron" Metal for ike British Empire F . A . HUGHES & CO. LIMITED ABBEY HOUSE, BAKER STREET. LONDON. N.W.I T.G.S, Kindly mention "Flight" when corresponding with advertisers.
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