1268 THE COLLIERY GUARDIAN December 17, 1915. MACHINERY. Advertisements can be inserted under a Box number, and replies will be forwarded on payment of postage. /ZUllott’s Improved “ Gillott and Copley” XJI Rotary COAL-CUTTING MACHINES. See Illustrated Adver- ttsement fortnightly. SoleMakers: JOHN GILLOTT ft SON, Barnsley. Trails. JL V 250 tong of good Relayable Steel Flange, about 74 lb. per yard, also ft quantity from 14 lb upwards. Quantity of Bull Head RAILS, all suitable for sidings; all accessories to suit. B. BL BENTON * CO., Market Place Buildings, High-street, Sheffield. Locomotives, 4 - wheel coupled, by Manning Wardle, 8 in. cylinders ; splendid condition, ready for service.—MUIRHBAD ft CO. LTD , Imperial-road, Fulham, S.W. Turbo Alternator Set, comprising 1,000-h.p. Steam Turbine, by Willans & Robinson, coupled to ftlternator, by Siemens, 440 volts, 3-phase, with Condensing Plant, Edwards Air Pumps, &c.—Apply, HARRY H. GARDAM ft CO LTD., Staines. ' Situations Vacant & Wanted. I Charge (which must be prepaid): □ he Bute Works Supply Co. Ltd., Cardiff. One Penny per word; minimum, 2s. 6d. A ^Telephone N0.2646 Mlfae,). | Advertisements be in8erted under a Box number, FOR SALE. and replies will be forwarded on payment cf postage. RAILWAY WAGONS.—Specification 10-tonners, for shipping or inland ----------;----—------------- ~ ~ purposes, and for quick delivery; all now in main line traffic; prompt replies i \A T anted, Junior Surveyor for Leicester to specific enquiries as to NUMBER, DEPTH, and DOORS required. I | | colliery.—State age, experience, and wages required, to Box 8 COVERED VANS. 16 FLATS (no doors), 52 GOODS (doors opening 6245, Colliery Guardian Office.30ft 31. Furnival-st., Holborn, London. E.C through). 245 COAL WAGONS, end tippers, 3 ft. 8 in. deep, and 20 four feet deep. CONTRACTORS’ WAGONS, WHEELS AND AXLES. Also new and second-hand material for repairs. STEEL RAILS.—Bridge, flange, bull, or double head, with sleepers, fishplates, bolts and nuts when required. A considerable quantity of new 201b. Flange Rails in stock ready for immediate delivery, with or without fishplates, bolts and nuts. A Iso 2 ft. gauge Steel Sleepers to match. Crossing Timbers, 12in. by 6in., also Win. by 6 in. and 14in. by 7in. LOCOMOTIVES —Ready for immediate work. Wheels Lbs. MACHINERY—continuedi New Builder. Gauge. Cylinders, c’pled. press. Bagnall, Stafford 2 ft. 7 in. 6 in. by 9in. 4 120 at Cardiff. Hudswell, Clarke 2 ft. 10 in. 7 in. by 10 in. 4 160 nr. „ Gt. Western 4 ft. 8Jin. 15fcin. by 26 in. 4 150 nr. „ BLAST FURNACE SLAG.—Any quantity for railway or road ballasting. Also MEDIA for filtering or bacteria beds. WANTED. LOCOMOTIVES.—Standard gauge, 4 and 6 wheels coupled, also narrow gauge. Wmted, a General Manager for exten- sive iron ore mines in the Province of Granada, Spain; applicants must have had considerable experience in mining; one with preliminary training as a minii g engineer preferred ; must be a good English corre- spondent, and capable of writing and speaking Spanish; state ape, experience, and salary expected, and give references.—Apply, Box 6255, Colliery Guardian 'ffic». 30 ft ’1. Furnival-street. Holborn, London, E.C. Wanted, responsible Engineer to act, subject to supervision of head engineer, for group of collieries in Lancashire ; must be six o’clock man, and have practical and technical training —Reply, statins experience and salary required, and give two- references, to Box 45, Examiner Gffice, Wigan, Lancs. For Sale, three Locomotive Steam Cranes, to lift 1J, 3, and 5 tons, standard gauge. One “Ingersoll” Steam-driven AIR COMPRESSOR, capacity 285 cubic feet. One 45-kw. GENERATING SET, 220 volts. One 150-h.p. GENERATING SET. 70 volts. One 200-h.p. Willans H’gh Speed ENGINE. Two 5-h.p. Lister MOTORS, 65 volts. RIDDEL ft CO., 40, St. Enoch-square, Glasgow. Situation wanted as Engineer, Foreman, or ENGINE WRIGHT ; now at liberty; excellent references.—Box: 6212, Colliery Guardian Office,30& 31, Furnival-st., Holborn. London, E.C. For Sale, 200-kw. Generator, by Sandy- croft, ten pole type, for 220 volts, D.C., speed 150 revs, per minute ; modern and first-class machine.—Apply, HARRY H. GARDAM ft CO. LTD., Staines. TTigh-speed Coupled Horizontal Engines, Ji_L by Goddard, Massey & Warner, cylinder 10 in. diameter by 20 in. stroke, throttle governor, Meyer variable expansion gear, will give 75/100-i.h.p., 120 revs., 801b. steam. O. F. DAVIS, 18, Bill’ter Buildings, London, E.C. MACHINERY—continued. For Sale, two Allen’s Compound Engines, each 116-h.p., 390 revs., cylinders Ilin, and 15 in. by 7 in. stroke, direct coupled to Alien’s Compound Wound 4-pole, 70 kw., D.C. Generators, 110 volts, 636 amps. One Willans & Robinson’s 3-crank Compound Central Valve ENGINE, 570-h.p., 300 r.p m.. direct coupled to 3-phase Westinghouse Alternator, 2.200 volts, 25 periods. R. H. LONGBOTHAM & CO. LTD., Wakefield. V\ranted, Second-hand Air Compressor, y V single stage, capable of delivering about 3,000 cubic ft. of free air per minute, raised to a pressure of 60 lb., steam pressure 70 lb.—Full par- ticulars and price to Box 6253, Colliery Guardian Office. 30 &31, Furnival- street, Holborn, London, E.U. 1 Ofl-B.H.P. Gas Engine, by the 1 OvJ National Gas Engine Co. Ltd., No. 22607; has done two m >nths’ work only and for every practical purpose is equal to new.— HARRY H. GARDAM ft CO. LTD , Rtaines. 11/anted, modern quick running Belt- ▼ V driven FAN to produce 60,000/100,000 cubic feet per minute.—Full particulars ard price to the WENTWORTH SILKSTONE COL- LIERIES LTD., Stainborough, near Barnsley. "D oilers, Lancashire and other types, from JL> 15 ft to 30 ft. long by 5 ft. to 8 ft. dia., for pressure up to 120 lb. GAS ENGINE and SUCTION PLANTS up to 150-b.h.p. STEAM ENGINES up to 150-i.h.p. LATHES, from 7 in. to 24 in. centres. STEAM NAVVY, heavy type, by Ruston Proctor, 8 in. cyls. PORTABLE ENGINES and BOILERS, STEAM WINCHES, PUMPS, STEAM CRANES, MORTAR MILLS. BRICK MACHINERY, WOOD- WORKING MACHINERY, &c. JOHN STRINGER & SON, BLACKBURN. Jpor Sale. COAL TIPPING INSTALLATION. Consisting of:— TWO HYDRAULIC TIPS, capable of hoisting and tipping trucks weighing 23 tons gross up to a height of 36 ft. above quay level. FOUR SETS OF ELECTRICALLY-DRIVEN PUMPS, capacity 100 g.p.m. each, at 750 lb. pressure, Motors 65-h.p., 440 volts, 3-phase. TWO ACCUMULATORS, 22 in. diameter by 12ft. 9 in. stroke. Tips and Hydraulic Machinery built by Messrs. TANNETT, WALKER & CO. LTD., LEEDS, in 1913. S. PEARSON & SON LTD., 10, Victoria Street, Westminster, S.W. or Sale, two pair new 10 in. by 12 in. stroke Self-contained Horizontal Geared HAULING or WINDING E N GIN B S, ready for immediate delivery.—Apply, THOS. WRIGHT m CO , Whitehaven. OKA-H.P. Twin Cylinder Gas Engine, by Crossley Bros. Ltd., in stock and available for prompt delivery.—For particulars, apply HARRY H. GARDAM & CO. LTD., Staines. For Sale, 3 Lancashire Boilers, 28 ft. by 7 ft., insured at 801b., complete with all fittings; recently worked; can be seen by appointment.—Apply, ASHTON VALE IRON CO. LTD.,. Bedminster, Bristol. Three Evans Sinking Pumps, 30,000, 16,500 and 7,300 gallons per hour. WINDING ENGINES, 8 and 10in. cylinders, double and single drums. Ingersoll Duplex Two-stage COMPRESSOR, 350 ft. of air per minute. Tangye.Hoz. STEAM PUMP, 18in. cyl., 7 in. water cyl., 10,000 gals. Tangye Hoz. STEAM PUMP, 16in. cyl., 10 in. water cyl., 20 000 gals. LOCOMOTIVE, 11 in. cylinders, six-wheel coupled. JAMES B. WATSON & SONS, the City Machinery Stores, Hunslet New-road, Leeds. Tel. 143 D. MOTORS. Wanted, the following Motors complete with Starting Gears. 1 30 to 35-h.p. Slip Ring Motcr, 480 r.p.m. 2 25-h.p. Squirrel Cage or Slip Ring Motor, 720 or 940 r.p.m. 1 10-h.p Squirrel Cage or Slip Ring Motor, 940 r.p m. 3 15 to 17-h.p Mining Type Slip Ring Haulage Motors, 940 r.p.m., com- plete with Controllers. Resistance Frames, and Main Switches. Also one or two Haulage Gears suitable for these motors. All the above motors must be 3-phase, 500/600 volts, 50 cycles, and must be in thorough working order and open to inspection Apply, EAST BRISTOL COLLIERIES LTD., Kingswood Colliery, St. George, Bristol. MOXON’S PATENT. IMPROVED METHOD of opening out and VENTILATING COAL MINES. COIiLIlSRY OWNERS will find by adopting this system in their mines that accidents caused by gob-fires and explosions would soon become extinct, accidents caused by falls of roof and shot-firing would be minimised, production of coal increased, and the amount of labour and cost of working considerably reduced. Further particulars can be obtained from the Inventor and Patentee, ELIJAH MOXON, 119, Parson Cross-road, Wadsley Bridge, SHEFFIELD. Wanted, Second-hand Gillott’s or Diamond COAL-CUTTING MACHINES, working condition — Reply, Box 6254, Collier* Guardian Office. 30 ft 31. Furnival-street, Holborn, London, E.C. /Coupled pair of 15 in. Drop Valve ENGINES, by Robev & Co., Lincoln; also single cylinder Rqbey, 18 in. by 36 in., high class Corliss valve Horizontal, 15J in. cylinder, and large number of other engines of all sizes, types, and makes in stock at our works and available for immediate delivery.—Send your enquiries to HARRY H. GARDAM ft CO. LTD., Staines. New and DA 11 <2 with a11 Second-hand Dj accessories. Points and Crossings. Sleepers. Crossing Timbers. Portable Railway. Tip Wagons. Turntables. GOODWIN <& CO., No. 2 Dept., Queen Street, SHEFFIELD. Pumping Engine, Compound Duplex type, by Havward, Tvler & Co. Ltd., duty 60,000 gallons per hour at aoout 200ft. head; cost £1,000 in 1911, and will be so'd a great bargain to prompt buyer.—Full particulars and drawing from HARRY H. GARDAM ft OO. LTD., Staines. For Sale, 200-kw. Generating Set, Beiliss- ft Morcom Three-crank Six-cylinder Engine, coupled direct to Parker Dynamo. 210 volts, 900 amps., 420 revs., switchboard, and new spare armature; seen fixed in London for next few days. JOSEPH PUGSLEY, 72, Queen’s Circus, Battersea Park, London, S.W. anted, 1,000 ft. of 5 in. internal diameter Loose Flanged STEEL WATER TUBING for pressure- of 1,150 ft. head, new or second-hand. KENNEDY, 5, Queen-square, Bath. TXT'anted once, fourteen Iron Roof V V PRINCIPALS and ANGLE IRON PURLINS for a roof 45 to 47 ft. span.—State lowest price and full particulars, to Box 6256, Colliery Guardian Office, 30 ft 31, Furnival-street, Holborn, Lonoon, E.C. FOR SALE. 600 tons Relayable Steel D.H. Rails, about 80 lb. per yard, with all accessories to match. 250 tons of splendid second-hand Steel B.H. Rails, with accessories, and several sets of Points and Crossings to match. 100 tons of new perfect Steel Bridge Rails, 16 lb. per yard, and in 6 ft. lengths. 100 tons good second-hand Steel Flange Rails, 45 lb. per yard, with Fishplates to match. 50 tons of ditto, ditto, but 35 lb. per yard, with Fish- plates to match. 50 tons of ditto, ditto, but 56 lb. per yard. 200 yards of good second-hand steel 12/14 lb. Portable Railway, 2 ft. gauge, with 12 sets of New Points and Crossings, also 12 New Turntables to match. 20 good second-hand steel 2/3rd and 1 yard Side Tipping Wagons, 24 in. gauge. Also 20 new 1 yard dittos. 1,000 good' second-hand Creosoted Relayable Railway Sleepers, 9 ft. by 10 in. by 5 in. Also 400 new Creo- soted Scotch Fir Sleepers, 9 ft. by 9 in. by 4 j in. 200 tons of splendid second-hand Creosoted Crossing Timbers, 12 in. by 6 in./15 in. by 7 in., and in various lengths. Inspection invited of all Material offered. Cash Buyers of Machinery, Plant, Old Iron and Steel Scrap, Metals, Indiarubber, &c., new and second-hand Rails, and all Accessories, Sleepers, &c. MARPLE & GILLOTT LTD., SHEFFIELD. FOR SALE. 80 tons good Second-hand F.B. RAILS, about 70lb. per yard; also 60 tons Bull Heads, about 801b., fishplates for both sections. 6 in. CENTRIFUGAL PUMP, by Wade & Cherry. PULSOMETER PUMP, No. 6, overhauled. PULSATOR PUMP, 2 in. delivery, new. PRIESTMAN’S GRAB, I yard, double chain. WINDING DRUM, 5ft. diameter by 50in. wide. 2 RECTANGULAR SKEPS, 1 plates, about 4 ft. by 3ft. by 3ft. deep, with drop bottoms. 2 ditto, about 3ft. 6in. by 2ft, 6in. by 2ft. 9in. deep; lighter with fixed bottoms. WILLIAM FIRTH LTD., Greek Street, LEEDS. Telephone: 3590. Telegrams: “ Rails, Leeds.” VATanted, 25 10-ton Ballast Wagons;. V V spring buffers, standard gauge, doors opening full length; must be in thorough good condition.—Box 6257, Colliery Guatdeun Office,. Sn ft 31. Furnival-street, Holborn, London, E.U Price 28. ” U seful alike to the Student and Practical Man.” /Colliery Manager’s Catechism, containing K ) Practical and Scientific Information for the use of Students. By W. FAIRLEY, F.G.S. The author conveys his information by means of more than 670 questions and answers, under the following chapter headings The Coal Mines Regulation Act, 1887 — Geology—Ventilation—Gases— Varieties of Coal and other Fuel—Steam, Boilers and Engines—Practical. Mining—Mathematics—Land and Mine Surveying — Applied Mechanics- Statistics—Electricity—Miscellaneous Subjects —Appendix (Text of the Mines Regulation Act, 1887). THE COLLIERY GUARDIAN CO. LTD., 30 ft 31. Furnival-street, Holborn. London. E.C. FOR SALK. W-ton Steam Loco. Crane (Smiths), with 19ft. and 30ft. steel latticed denickiug jibs, gauge 7ft., Vertical Boiler for 801b. working pressure ; ready for immediate woik. 10-ton STEAM DaRRICK CRANE (Russells), with 54ft. split timber jib. 27 ft. steel mast. “Whitaker” Patent STEAM HAMMER PILE DRIVER, mounted on swivelling carriage, telescopic leader 38 ft. 9 in. long, 20-cwt. steam-driven Monkey. 4-wheel Coupled Saddle Tank LOCOMOTIVE (Hudswell Clarke), with outside cylinders 7 in. diameter by 12 in. stroke, gauge 3 ft. 6 in , 110 lb. working pressure. Two Ruston Proctor STEAM NAVVIES, each with bucket about 2 cubic yards capacity, gauges 4 ft. 8J in. and 7 ft., Vertical Boilers for 80 lb. working pressure. 3-tonHAND DERRICK CRANE, with 46 ft. 6 in. timber jib. PUMPS (CENTRIFUGAL). Weiss & Monski Vertical High Lift Centrifugal SINKING PUMP, 750 gallons per minute. 4 in. PUMPING SET, by Listers’, with Petrol Engine. Two 6in. “ Invincible ” PUMPS, by Gwynne. One 5 in., 6 in., and one 7 in. One 9 in. by Gwynne. 6 in., by Tangye. 2in., by Pulsometer Co. Several new PUMPS, by best makers, in., 3 in., and 8 in., ready for immediate delivery. Large selection of other types for sale, hire, or purchase hire on terms to suit customer. Lowest prices for cash. CHARLES D. PHILLIPS, Emlyn & Central Engineering Works & Foundry, NEWPORT, MON. Tank Locomotives. Specification & Workmanship equal to Main Line Engines. ----0--- R. & W. HAWTHORN, LESLIE & CO. 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