584 THE COLLIERY GUARDIAN. March 20, 1913. BRAKES AND CLUTCHES ARE BEST WHEN LINED WITH IBBEBEBU FRICTION SURFACE Ihbebee WHICH IS BEST ? We will gladly send samples, illustrated list and copies of testimonials to any inquirer. POST BRAKE THE HERBERT FROOD CO. LTD Sovereign Mills, Chapel-en-le-Frith. 39/41, UPPER RATHBONE PLACE, LONDON. MET AI creates sparks and gives a very spasmodic brake action. Spoils your brake path and gives an unreliable lilt I AL brake-power. lAFAflll creates sparks, smokes, burns, and is thus a constant danger for everybody. Wood wears quickly and you VVUUU cannot depend on its brake power, because oil, water, grease, or any other liquid affects its co-efficient of friction noticeably. In most cases you have to use reverse steam. fabric is absolutely spark-proof, it doubles your brake-power, no need to use reverse steam. It lasts many times longer than wood or metal. Ferodo fabric is cheaper in the end. Your men have confidence in your brake, wind faster and you get more coal every hour of the day. Eerodo fabrics engage sweetly, they save ropes and machinery. They give instant power and keep the drum path always smooth and unworn. NO MORE PIT CAGE ACCIDENTS! Ascending and Descending Cages Safeguarded. No Interference with Winding. Starting in the Wrong Direction Prevented. pa: i « y. .it I Safety assured with ‘THE VISOR. The most Effective Machine on the Market. Over 200 at work. ZXX.,.JOHN WOOD & SONS Ltd. Telephone . 55 Wigan. Engineers, WIGAN Telegrams : “ Haulage, Wigan.”