Making the Meat
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Ration Go Round
BR ITA 1 N'S critical food situation places upon operators of vehicles carrying foodstuffs special responsibilities in the avoidance of damage to loads and the consequent loss of valuable commodities.
For this reason, particular interest attaches to a new Commer Superpoise 4-5-ton meat Van, with an insulated body built by Wilsdon and Co., Ltd., Solihull, which has recently been delivered to Mr. R. Warburton, of Uttoxeter. It Caused favourable comment when it was first demonstrated at a local abbatoir, in the presence of members of Stoke-on-Trent City Council.
The body is constructed of Noral aluminium alloy and is highly polished inside. The roof is a jig-built unit arranged to carry a load of 60 medium
quarters, and special hooks enable the meat to slide easily along the rails for unloading. As the interior height of the vehicle is 6 ft. 3 ins., the carcases are carried well clear of the floor.
Offal is placed in metal containers, so that no meat need ever touch the floor of the van.
Two ventilators in the roof assist in keeping the interior temperature at a reasonable level and hygiene is promoted by the smooth panel surfaces. Rubber-sealed rear doors, arranged to swing flush with the body sides, prevent the entry of dust. Unloading is assisted by the provision of interior electric lighting.
Mr. Warburton has already placed a repeat order with Newcastle (Staffs) Motor Co.. Ltd., for another•Cornmer vehicle.