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1938
1938 - 0536.PDF
FLIGHT. FEBRUARY 24, 1938. All sorts of things from landing lamps to electric tools are to be seen in the Lucasexhibit ; it includes the firm's Rotax section, with which the aircraft industry is especially concerned. IN the following pages will be foundnotes on fifty-odd displays at theBirmingham section of the B.I.F. by firms having considerable connec- tion with the aeronautical industry. Since, in many cases, exhibits of aeronautical interest form only a very small proportion of the displays, and since we have reviewed the products of the majority of the firms in recent special numbers, this report consists mainly of notes on points which in- terested Flight representatives during a tour of the twelve-mile '' shop front- age '' at Castle Bromwich last week- end. Next week it is hoped to deal with some additional exhibits at Birming- ham, and also with some of those in the London section of the Fair. Both sections remain open until Friday, March 4. Atro Research, Ltd., Duxford, Cambs (B.233).—Protagonists of wooden or plastic construction lay a short course for the Aero Research display which fea- tures prominently the Aerolite Synthetic glue for aeronautical use. Aerolite is used on the D.H. Albatross (which is sufficient indication of its quality), and is admirably suited to airscrew produc- tion. Particular care was taken in its de- velopment to eliminate brittleness and one gathers that it is possible to bounce a mass of the glue on the floor without it disintegrating. Immunity from attacks by iungus or mould (which, incidentally, are not common to the tropics) is another selling point. Aernfilms, Ltd., Beresford Avenue, Wembley, Middlesex (B.712).—Industry from the air is the theme of the superb Aerofilms show. " Aerials " of factories, docks, estates, etc., can be of almost inestimable value not only in planning, but for publicity. In some instances, as exemplified by a fine shot of a seed farm, such pictures gain a good deal from judicious colouring. " Brum " folk will be intrigued by oblique views of their city. Accles and Pollock, Ltd., Oldbury, Birmingham (D.6ir, 510).—As the uses of drawn tubing are so widespread and A. and P. are said to be the world's big- gest producers, we must unconsciously owe an almost daily debt to the firm. More often than not, metal-framed seats in public vehicles, shops, hotels and elsewhere have their origin, so far as material in concerned, in the A. and P. factory. Not only human beings, but many en- gines and aircraft owe their support to A. and P. tubing, which is used for engine mountings, undercarriage legs and metal airframe construction generally. Edgar Allen and Co., Ltd., Imperial Steel Works, Sheffield, 9 (D. 719).—The connoisseur will soon become engrossed in the very latest thing in hand-screwing tools which reposes among a mass of well-proven devices and steels on the Edgar Allen stand. Though fast in operation this new offering is extremely accurate and boasts micrometer adjust- ment of dies to 0.001 in. There is only one moving part and it is possible to release the holder from the body and to change the dies in less than a minute. The Anglo-American Oil Co., Ltd., 36 Queen Anne's Gate, London, S.W.I (D.306).—The merit of petroleum pro- ducts are not easily displayed for public assessment, but Anglo-American can always be counted on to present their wares conveniently and attractively. Occupants of D.306 economise in words when dispensing advice on keeping cylin- AT tb Points of Interest Gleaned Exhibits at Castle Brom Accessories Manuja der wear low ; they just say " Use Esso-lube." Arens Controls, Ltd., East Ctoydon, Surrey (D.736).—In our earliest days, if we had been able to apply push or pul] efficiently at points well out of our reach, this power used for good or bad would have enabled much more to be done; and although the days of desire for trie jam tart on the top shelf may be past so far as their customers are con- cerned, Arens Controls can solve any re- mote movement problem by means of rigid or flexible transmitters of push and pull types. Perhaps a high window or .ventilator needs opening; what better than an Arens control ? More important, from our point of view, is the application demonstrated by a model aeroplane with joy stick and rudder bar operating ailerons, elevators and rudder through Arens aircraft con- trols. Association of Drop Forgers and Stampers, 45, Newhall Street, Birming- ham, 3 (D. 418).—Macro specimens in this collective exhibit demonstrate how the grain flow in a forging follows the contours of the metal, making for ex- treme strength and greater impact values than can be obtained, it is claimed, in a casting. Members of the Association "smack out'' everything from airscrews, and crankcases to small brackets. Automotive Engineering Co., 104, The Green, Twickenham,TheLtd., Middlesex (D.205).—Collets and feed fingers for the most fastidious machine tools represent a big proportion of Auto- motive Engineering's output. These are made under an agreement with two The Birmingham Battery and Metal Co. specialises in the working of brass, copper, phosphor bronze and other alloys.
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