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1939
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120 FLIGHT. FEBRUARY 2, 1939 units incorporate automatic cut-in and cut out, pressure gauges and pressure control valves. Filially, there are examples of grease guns for use on aircraft and special lightweight fittings. Terrell's Paint and Varnish Co., Ltd. (Stand 49), Sunbeam Road, Chase Estate, Park Royal, London, N.W.io.—Though it manufactures all types of finishes for decora tive and maintenance purposes, this firm is appropriately _ confining its exhibit to materials of interest to aerodrome builders and those responsible for maintenance, e.g., hard-gloss finishes, undercoatings, washable distemper, heat-resisting enamel, floor paint, etc. It is emphasised that the panels shown were brush-prepared under working condi tions and not in dustproof rooms, thus giv ing an accurate idea of results obtainable by the customer. Thompson Bros. (Bilston), Ltd. (Stand 1), Bradley Engineering Works, Bilston, Staffs.—This exhibit will consist of a T.B. refuelling tender specially adapted for use at civil training schools, equipped with Ford 10 h.p. engine and giving three speeds for ward, with reverse. The gear box has special power take-off for pumping operations. The chassis is mounted on three wheels, equipped with 24in. by 7in. high-pressure tyres. On the rear wheels are internal-expanding brakes. Capacities are: 500 gallons for petrol in either one or two compartments; oil, 50 gallons. The pumping equipment includes meters and air separators, with efficient filtering devices. The rate of flow is 20 gallons per minute for petrol and 4 gallons per minute for oil. . Control of the deliveries is effected by hand-controlled nozzles, as both supplies are fitted with necessary relief valves and venting arrangements. Special advantages claimed for this type of refuelling tender are : Extreme mobility, per fect stability and one-man operation, coupled with speedy refuelling. Titanine, Ltd. (Stand 40), Colindale, London, N.W.9.—Manufacturers of all types of cellulose and synthetic finishes for industrial purposes and of the well-known Titanine doping schemes for aircraft, this firm is showing cellulose and synthetic finishes for the protection and decoration of the external and internal parts of aerodrome buildings. Examples are shown on sections of girder and galvanised-iron surfaces, illus trating primers and finishes in aluminium and also in camouflage colours. These demonstrate the use of a special Titaninc primer for galvanised iron, and the well- known " Lumilac " synthetic finishes. A range, of coated wooden panels show Titanine transparent cellulose wood finishes, suitable for the decoration of offices, etc. Wood and metal panels illustrate Titaninc synthetic finishes in various colours, and different types of panelling in asbestos, Masonite, etc., show special schemes of decoration for these various surfaces. Titanine doping schemes in silver, train ing yellow ancl camouflage colours are shown on sample panels of fabric, wood and metal. The stand is equipped with steel furniture coated with Titanine lacquer. AERODROME EQUIPMENT MAKERS A Brief Review of the Products of Some Other Firms, Not in the Exhibition, of Interest to the Aerodrome Operator AIRCO, LTD., Eagle House, 100, Jermyn Street, London, S.W.—These weJl-known aviation factors list a good deal of aerodrome equipment, including Tilley portable flood lights. AIRCRAFT COMPONENTS, LTD., Cheltenham. —Though best known for their under carriage equipment, Aircraft Components also make ground equipment items in which their extensive knowledge of hydraulic engineering is put to good use; inflation pumps are among these products. BELL'S ASBESTOS AND ENGINEERING SUP PLIES, LTD., Slough, Bucks, are makers of " Bestobell " Air Ministry pattern fire rescue clothing, and also of isolation screens for the protection of aircraft in hangars in the event of fire. LEWIS BERGER AND SONS, LTD., Homerton, London, E.9, are makers of finishes of all kinds, including paints especially suitable for airport building decoration and protection. BRADSHAW BROS (CONTRACTORS), LTD., 214, Blackbird Road, Leicester, are aero drome- and landing-ground contractors and have been responsible for a large number of aerodromes in Great Britain; they are also patentees of a system of gravel-filled drain age, used in Air Ministry contracts. BRITISH OXYGEN CO., LTD., Thames House, Millbank, S.W.i.—The two B.O.C. specialities coming under the heading of aerodrome equipment are nitrogen tyre in flation apparatus and " Alda " oxy-acetylene welding outfits. Nitrogen, which has a number of notable advantages for tyre in flation purposes, is provided in cylinders, portable and for workshop installation, and there is a full range of tyre-filling equipment. J. B. CARR, LTD., Tettenhall. Staffs.—This firm undertakes speedy preparation of land ing grounds, using modern methods. Their scope includes levelling, draining, tree clear ance, and turfing. CELLACTITE AND BRITISH URALITE, LTD., Lincoln House, 296-302, High Holborn, Lon don, W.C.i.—Best known of this arm's pro ducts is Cellactite, an asbestos-protected material for roofing and walling aircraft hangars, etc. Advantages claimed for Cellac tite include great strength, resistance to cor rosion, low weight, economy, easy fixing, and temperature-insulating qualities. Next, there is the Cellactite Medway ven tilator for securing air movement within buildings. It is uniform in quality with Cellactite. Thirdly, the firm makes Uralite, a sheeting material made almost entirely of pure asbes tos fibre. Hard or soft sheets are provided. Lastly, there is Kimoloboard, a new fire proof panelling board composed of asbestos Index : p. 123. fibre and diatomaceous earth. It carries the B.S.I, certificate of incombustibility and has been proved to resist, in half-inch thick ness, even thermite incendiary bombs. CHLORIDE ELECTRJCAL STORAGE CO., LTD., Clifton Junction, Manchester.—These famous battery makers also manufacture a ground starting trolley for use on aerodromes. Another Exide speciality of interest to aero drome owners is the Keepalite emergency lighting system. CLARKE, CHAPMAN AND CO., LTD., Gates head, Co. Dm ham, are makers of aerodrome lighting equipment, including complete searchlight and cloud-height projectors. CLEVELAND BRIDGE AND ENGINEERING CO., LTD., Darlington, are erectors of hangars and steel buildings, and supply Eclair counter-balanced doors for hangars and fac tories. COLAS PRODUCTS, LTD., Norman House, 105-109, Strand, London, W.C.2, have for several years made a special study of the uses of their cold bituminous emulsions for the construction of various types of arti ficial surfaces on aerodromes. Expert Colas engineers are now available in all parts of the world to advise on the surfacing of aprons, runways, hangar floors, service roads, etc. Methods of treatment vary from the cheap stabilisation of natural surface aggregate for light traffic, to pre-mix or grouted construc tion for really heavy service, but in every case the emulsion is used cold as it is re ceived, and no expensive plant or equip ment is required. At Hattie's Camp, Newfoundland—a vital link in the proposed Atlantic Air Service— an enormous area is now being surfaced with a two-coat cold asphalt, using a semi- stable emulsion of the Colasmix type which is being manufactured locally. In addition to the work in progress in Newfoundland, examples of Colas surfaces are to be seen in this country and other parts of the world, typical examples being Southampton, Don- caster, Exeter, St. Hubert Airport in Canada and Samaden, Switzerland, the highest airport in Europe. COMMERCIAL STRUCTURES, LTD., Staffa Road, Lea Bridge Road, London, E.io, pro vide a comprehensive service for those undertaking any kind of building work; their activities include structural steel engineer ing, reinforced concrete design and construc tion, heating and ventilating engineering, machinery installation, etc. Any single part of such service may be used, or, on the other hand, the firm can undertake the whole of any building project. CRIMBLE OF STAINES, Kingston Road, Staines, supply Fordson tractors for aero drome maintenance and construction (wheeled or roadless track models), mobile cranes on pneumatic front wheels with road less track, and 27ft. loading space articu lated aircraft carriers powered by Fordson Commercial. They are contractors to the Air Ministry. DIAGRID STRUCTURES, LTD., Horseferry House, London, S.W.i, specialise in long- span Diagrid floors and roofs, offering mini mum structural depth and unobstructed roof space, at economic cost, in structural steel work or reinforced concrete. B. DIXON-BATE, Bridge Works, Chester.— The speciality of this firm, in so far as aero drome equipment is concerned, is a self- contained flashing neon beacon for land or water; it is battery operated. DOCKER BROTHERS, LTD., Ladywood, Bir mingham, are in a position to supply every type of paint for the decoration and pro-' tection of airports. For the camouflage of aerodrome build ings, runways, and aprons, two types of finishes can be supplied, namely, a matt synthetic paint for the more permanent finish, or a water paint where cost is of first consideration. There is a wide range of finishes for the interior or exterior decoration of airport buildings. " Hermator " high-gloss paints form an excellent medium for decoration and preservation of wood or metal, while for the highest class of finish " Syntholux" syn thetic finishes can be obtained in a wide range of colours and surfaces. " Almega " washable water paint is sup plied in most colours. " Stopstara " glazing compound for steel and metal windows, casements, and lights affords a permanently efficient method of glazing modern buildings. ECLAIR DOORS, LTD., Priory Works, Shirley, Birmingham, are makers of Eclair balanced doors up to 250ft. wide, giving un obstructed opening when raised. EDISON SWAN ELECTRIC CO., LTD., 155. Charing Cross Road, London, W.C.2, pro duces Royal Ediswan Escura electric dis charge lamps; Royal " Ediswan " incan descent electric lamps; and "Ediswan lighting equipment. A lighting engineering section provides technical advice. ELLIOT BROS. (LONDON), LTD., Century Works, Lewisham, London, S.E.13.—In addi tion to the recording and testing equipment which they make, this firm produces an air craft position indicator and a windspeed and direction indicator. The former, an inS^nl" ous device evolved in conjunction with trie Air Ministry, consists of sixteen pairs 01
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