Clinical Service for Injectors
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A SERVICING bench for fuel injectors
supplied to the Rover Co., Ltd., by Leslie Hartridge, Ltd., Buckingham, demonstrates a good layout of equipment for carrying out efficient servicing on these important components.
The bench is constructed of mild-steel angle and sheet metal with a plasticssurfaced splashback. A. stainless-steel sink with large draining surfaces is fitted on each side of the bench, each having a separate cleaning-oil supply and filtration plant. Dismantling jigs are provided at each sink and the centre section accommodates apparatus for cleaning nozzles and their holders by pressurized air or oil.
Plastic-steel Kit OBTAINABLE from E. P. Barrus (Concessionaires), Ltd., 12-16 Brunel Road, Acton, N.3, an emergency repair kit of plastic steel is the latest addition to the range of Devcon products.
The plastic steel, which is approximately 80 per cent, steel and 20 per cent. plastics, may be applied alone or. spread on laminated glass tape to use as a bandage. A hardening agent is added to the steel after application and setting takes two hours. The Steel will harden in water, as it does not depend on evaporation for this process.
The plastic, which when hard has most of the properties of solid metal, may be used to repair pressure containers. The kit, which contains 1 lb. with equipment for applying it; costs LI 14s.
10-cwt. Pallet Truck ACOMPACT and manceuvrable pedestrian-controlled electric pallet truck for loads up to 10 cwt. has been introduced by Wessex Industries (Poole), Ltd., West Street, Poole, Dorset. Known as the 'model E.412P, the truck has a manual or power-operated pump and ram and can be supplied with a variety of fork lengths and widths.
The power unit is totally enclosed and comprises a motor with automatic armature braking, reduction gearing and controller. In the same housing are a threestud ball-bearing wheel hub and taperedroller-bearing steering head, driving a detachable 10-in. by 3-in, bonded-solid rub bcr-tyred wheel.
An Exide 12-v. 87 amp.-hr. traction battery is supplied in a detachable steel case, complete with socket for the Westinghouse VZ 6/10 charger.
Bi-metallic Thermometer DESIGNED to blend with normal dashboard instruments, a small thermometer for recording air temperatures is being marketed by the Pool Clock Co., Ltd., 30 City Road, London, E.C.1.
Made inWestern Germany and known as the Sundo, the thermometer works on the hi-metallic strip principle, giving accurate readings. The dial is circular with white lettering on a black background. The domed glass front is practically unbreakable and the unit is attached to any surface with a polythene sucker.: The thermometer, which records from minus 20° F. to plus 115° F., costs 12s. lid.
New Slewing Rings ANEW type of slewing ring for cranes, excavators, derricks, turntables and so on, is to be manufactured in the United Kingdom by the Roballo Engineering Co., Ltd., 43 Dover Street, London, W.1: The ball-bearing-mounted rings are stated to be of entirely new design and can impart horizontal, vertical or -angled slewing movements. They are claimed to be particularly suitable for machinery with high axial and radial stresses and high tilting moments.
In addition to the ball-bearing stewing rings, large-diameter wire-race ball-bearings are also to be made available for continuous rotating machinery.
Body Repairs Simplified AWIDE range of hydraulic power tools of interest to the body repairer is marketed by E. P. Barrus (Concessionaires), Lid., 12-16 Brunel Road, Acton, London, W.3. A recent addition is the Porto-Power BA-30 multi-grip bench-arm assembly, which enables the operative to have both hands free to work on off-the-vehicle body repairs.
The unit comprises two universal bench arms with guide tubes, grip plates and vice pliers, and a metal fence with locking
bar and threaded socket plate for bench fitting. The arms extend 22 in. from the front of the bench and the standards swing through 3600 and can be locked in position. Angle plates and the fence are fabric-faced to avoid damage to the workpiece and the arms are retractable under the bench when not in use.
Quicker Washing IN.WIKLEEN is the name of a vehiclewashing shampoo marketed by J. C. Oxley's Dyes and Chemicals, Ltd., 209213 Hanworth Road, Hounslow, Middx., in bulk quantities and in 2s. 9d. tins. Th.:: directions state that no leathering is required after rinsing with clear water, following application of the solution, and that better results may be obtainable if a little of the fluid is put in the water used for sluicing.
A member of the staff of The Commercial Motor tried the product with reasonable satisfaction, saving time by not having to leather the whole of his car, although he considered it advisable to remove smears from the glass. It was comparable with other shampoos in removing dirt and was economical in use.