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1938
1938 - 0411.PDF
FEBRUARY 17, i938< ADVERTISEMENTS. FLIGHT. 7 ...40% lighter Sofe Producers and Proprietors of the Trade Mark "E/ektron" MAGNESIUM ELEKTRON LIMITED 'Works, near Manchester • Licensed Manufacturers Costings 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, Nechells, Birmingham, 7 Sheet, Extrusions, Etc. BIRMETALS LIMITED Woodgate, Quinton, Birmingham than Aluminium PRACTICALLY every British aeroplane and aero engine in production todayincorporates "Elektron" alloys—pioneers of magnesium base metals. Theyare used not only in the construction of fuselages and fairings, seats and tanks, but also for standardised crankcases, airscrews and other highly stressed parts. Their value to the aircraft designer is well shown in the famous D.H. "Comet," the effective range of this machine being increased by at least i\% by the extensive use of "Elektron." . „ Bulk for bulk, "Elektron" is 40% lighter than the usual aluminium alloys, and one-quarter the weight of steel. Other factors that give it pre-eminence in this age of light metals are:— • High strength/weight ratio • Excellent fatigue resistance • Outstanding "damping" capacity • Freedom from "pin-holing" in castings • Consistent homogeneity in forged and wrought states • Remarkable ease of serial production in cast,, forged and wrought forms • Superlative machining qualities • Ease of welding, even with intricate constructions. - . ...,-.,::;;• •:" .,••• "Elektron" is not a new metal. Many thousands of tons have gone into use in this country since 1928, and far larger quantities are in service abroad. Today "Elektron" is being produced in Great Britain. Not only are BRITISH MADE " Elektron" alloys available for immediate delivery, but a world-wide experience of fabrication and usage, derived from innumerable applications during the course of many years, is now freely at the disposal of designers, engineers and executives. A copy of this up-to-date hand- book on the use of "Elektron" Magnesium Alloys will gladly be sent, free of charge, to designers, engineers and executives who apply to Messrs. F. A. Hughes and Co., Limited, on their com- pany letter heading. ELEKTRON REGISTERED TRADE MARK MAGNESIUM ALLOYS The constructional metal with the high strength I weight ratio Suppliers of Magnesium and "Elektron" Metal for the British Empire F. A. HUGHES & CO. LIMITED ABBEY HOUSE, BAKER STREET, LONDON, N.W.I Kindly mention "Flight" when corresponding with advertisers. T.G.S.
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