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Aviation History
1963
1963 - 0502.PDF
480 Central control panel of the Auto-thermatic fire alarm system (see col 3 overleaf, and below) INDUSTRY International . . . At the Baginton headquarters there are 30 detector sections, again wired into the central system by the one loop circuit. This is the largest of the systems, comprising over 5,000yd of break-link cable and 400 unit detectors. The Baginton system is also connected to a C02 installation so that when the system is triggered an automatic signal is shown on the Auto-thermatic control panel. In every case, duplicated lamps are illuminated showing the area of the fire and its precise location. The Bitteswell site has two Mk IV systems, one for each of two factories, connected to 1,200yd of break-link cable and over 200 unit detectors. The choice of Auto-thermatic was made easier for Whitworth Gloster, as for other industrial users, by the fact that the system is not intended for running in conduit. The cable is clipped direct to ceiling and wall surfaces, so that it is an easy matter to move detector positions without lengthy and expensive maintenance work. A further important point is the heat sensitivity of the cable used in the Auto- thermatic layout. Direct scorching of the cable creates a short circuit within the system, which results in the raising of an alarm. Integrated-manipulator Press Installed to meet rapidly increasing demands from gas turbine manufacturers for rotor discs in the Nimonic series of alloys, the 1,500-ton inverted hydraulic forging press at the Hereford works of Henry Wiggin & Co Ltd is described as unique in being the first such installation in the world to have a manipulator integrated with the press. Describing the press itself, which is of the two-column pull-down type, Henry Wiggin say that its three main rams, of 500 tons capacity each, give stages of 500, 1,000 and 1,500 tons. In operation the installation uses 360 tons of liquid butane per month. It is believed to be the largest single unit in Europe obtaining heating from this type of fuel. The press, which with ancillary equipment cost about £500,000, played an important part recently in successful completion of the first production run of large forged billets in one of the company's new alloys, Nimonic P.E.I 1, to be used for components in two Bristol Siddeley engines, the Olympus and Pegasus. COMPANY NEWS Bonded Structures A new company, Bonded Structures Ltd, has been formed at Duxford, Cambs, to manufacture structural adhesives and metal honeycomb for air craft and other purposes. Formerly a division of CIBA (A.R.L.) Ltd, the com pany thus becomes a wholly owned sub sidiary of CIBA United Kingdom Ltd and operates as a separate concern from April 1. Board members are Sir Arthur Vere Harvey, CBE, MP (chairman), Mr R. F. G. Lea, OBE (managing director), Dr J. G. Engi and Mr E. P. Banderet. Mr E. J. Catchpole, who has been concerned with the development and sales of bonded- structure products for the past five years, is general manager. Among products being marketed by Bonded Structures are Redux adhesives for metal aircraft structures and brake linings. New buildings are under construc tion at Duxford to accommodate manufac turing plant, structure laboratories and other facilities. Rear Admiral E. Mill, CB, OBE, FRAeS, FBIM, MIMechE, RN(Ret), formerly Director-General, Air craft, at the Ad miralty, who has been appointed executive director (technical) of Dowty Group Ser vices Ltd Whitworth Gloster Equipment From April 1, this is the new name for the Gloucester unit of Whitworth Gloster Aircraft Ltd, formerly known as Armstrong Whitworth Equipment. Products previously marketed by AW Equipment will be continued and referred to as products of Whitworth Glos ter Equipment. Timken Chairman Mr Stephen Bennett has been appointed chairman of British Timken in succession to the late Sir John Pascoe. Mr Bennett has been managing director of this division of the Timken Roller Bearing Co since 1959 and will con tinue in that capacity. He is also a director of the US Timken Roller Bearing Co. EPS Appointment Mr R. D. J. Hawkes, BSC (Eng), AFRAes, previously chief engineer of Delaney Gallay Ltd and chief installa tion engineer of the de Havilland Engine Co Ltd, recently joined Export Packing Service (Research & Development) Ltd as general manager. Dr Hall's New Post Dr E. A. J. Hall, BSC (Lond), PhD (cantab), MIEE, has been appointed technical manager avionics by Rank Cintel, a division of the Rank Organi zation. For the past two years assistant chief engineer with Cottage Laboratories Ltd, Dr Hall was previously head of the FLIGHT International, 4 April 196: weapon guidance group of Vickers-Arm- strongs (Aircraft) Ltd for nine years. For more than 20 years, with the exception of four years spent on research in the vacuun physics field, he has been concerned in tht design of Naval electronic equipment and navigational aids for aircraft. GEC Central Unit The General Electric Co Ltd have formed a Central Unit to assist subsidiary and associate companies to co-ordinate certain activities, among them airfield electrification schemes. No changes are involved in sales activities carried out by subsidiary companies with their own customers. The new unit incorporates GEC Overseas Services Ltd and its board is headed by Mr W. J. Bird, a member of the main GEC board. Unit headquarters are at Kemble House, Kemble Street, London WC2 (Temple Bar 8000). Autair Expansion The ARB recently gave approval to Autair (Luton) Ltd to carry out their own maintenance on Vikings and DC-3s, up to full Check 4 standard, and the company have already completed the first Check 4 on one of their Vikings. Autair have considerably expanded their engineering facilities at Luton Airport under the chief engineer, Mr T. S. Buxton (who before joining Autair was with Fields at Wymeswold), and the chief inspector, Mr R. Talbot (previously with Tradair). African Sales Tour Air Navigation & Trading Co Ltd announce that Wg Cdr R. H. Mcintosh, DFC, AFC, has joined their board and will be undertaking an African sales tour for the company early this summer. One of his first duties entailed flying the company's Lockheed 60 demon strator—his 144th type in 23,620hr pilot time. Wg Cdr Mcintosh was formerly chief pilot of Airwork. Mr Ian Walker, managing director of Westway Models Ltd, of London W3— well known as makers of aircraft models for the industry—recently gained his PPL at Luton Flying Club and is now operating an executive aircraft for business journeys. These will concern both Westway and a new venture—Ian Walker Racing Ltd, a car racing stable which Mr Walker has formed on retirement from seven years' active participation in motoring events. Evaluating Production Methods The April issue of our associated journal Production Technology—which incorporates Aircraft Production, well known for its thorough evaluation of production methods and processes—contains articles of major in terest on subjects as varied as plastic pro tective coatings, flame-plating, value engin eering and chemical contouring of steel. Published on March 27, the April issue is on sale at newsagents, or by annual sub scription (£3 10s, UK and overseas; $10. Canada and US) to Iliffe Production Pub lications Ltd, Dorset House, Stamford Street, London SE1.
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