Versatile Loader

5th May 1961, Page 98

5th May 1961

Page 98

Page 98, 5th May 1961 — Versatile Loader

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C ACK-LOADING equipment developed primarily for fitting to goods vehicles, but suitable for use independently, is to be produced by H. C. Pope, Ltd., 8 Elm Street, Northampton.

The loader is called the Hipope Mule, and consists of the hydraulic loader already made by the concern coupled to a Villiers 21 h.p. four-stroke engine. Both the hydraulic operating ram and the engine are mounted in a frame which fits in slides located normally at the rear of the vehicle.

Because it is a self-contained unit there is no need for the vehicle to which the equipment is fitted to be equipped with

Maintenance Tools

IN the 1961 edition of their catalogue, I J. W. Pickavent, Apkoway Works, Bow Street, Birmingham, 1, list their range of service tools for the motor trade.

Clear illustrations of the tools are given in the 28-page catalogue together with full specifications describing hydraulic pullers and extractors, valve service tools, body repair equipment, clutch tools, hub pullers and general service tools.

Detergent Dispenser AWALL dispenser for use in conjunction with Flexyfoam detergent blocks has been introduced by Flexy Distributing Co., Ltd., Brook Mill, Glossop, Derbyshire.

The dispenser, which is connected to any cold water supply, provides automatically the correct strength of solution and eliminates the need to measure liquids or powders. In addition, alteration of the position of the lever on the unit gives cleansing foam or rinsing water.

Ft0 a power-take-off. Other advantages are that the unit can be transferred readily from one vehicle to another, and that it can be used as a stationary unit at such places as loading banks, if required.

Complete with a singlearm sack cradle and beam, a set of mounting slides and all necessary fittings, the Hipope Mule costs £150. Additional sets of slides can be purchased at E10 per set.

SSMALL crash kits have been designed and produced by Reed Cartons, Ltd., for passenger vehicles in the Reed Paper Group fleet. The package is more than a conventional first-aid outfit, as Reed medical experts consider that smaller aids are quickly used up with minor cuts, leaving nothing for the real emergency when it occurs.

The kit includes two medium-size lint dressings, one large wound dressing and a triangular bandage, which can be used for fixing as an improvised splint, or as a sling. The pack can be speedily opened in an emergency by gripping a tab and ripping along a line of perforations along the top.

Fillet Rolling Tool ANEW procedure for the fillet rolling of crankshafts is incorporated in a tool designed by V. L. Churchill and Co.. Ltd., Great South West Road, Bedfont, Feltham, Middlesex. The tool is now undergoing final development with F. Perkins, Ltd.

In use, the material at the fillet radius of the crankshaft is compressed into the journal and its side faces and this is achieved by a rolling action.

The tool comprises three body links, two of which are locked together, the remaining link being pivoted to allow assembly on the journal.

After placing round the crankshaft journal, the tool is held in place by the side bolts engaged on two or three threads and the yokes adjusted to allow a depth of 4 in. between the link members. The side bolt is then tightened to a torque figure of 40 in. lb.

thus clamping the rollers on to the journal and pressing them into the side of the journal face.

The tool is revolved five or six times, the bolt tightened to 70 in. lb. and again revolved. Finally the torque figure is raised to 100 in. lb. and the tool revolved.

New Type Polishing Cream ANEW type of vehicle polishing cream, known as Holiday, which washes, cleans and polishes in one operation has recently been put on the market by S. C. Johnson and Son, Ltd.—makers of Johnson's Wax products.

With Holiday, no prior washing is required. A little is squeezed on to a damp sponge and applied directly to the dirty vehicle. When the cream has dried to a haze it is wiped off with a soft cloth and a mirror-like shine results. The cost of each bottle is 6s. net.

Flooring Brochure ANEW publication from Alcan Industries, Ltd., Banbury, Oxfordshire, describes Noral Treadplate, the aluminium alloy flooring material with a pattern of raised lozenges which is made by the concern.

Full technical data is given to enable the most suitable size and grade to be selected for any particular application.