Trade Exhibit at the Franklin Show

Franklin Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 21, 23 February 1940, Page 5

Trade Exhibit at the Franklin Show

COOPER & CURD, LIMITED A COMPREHENSIVE DISPLAY KERRICK KLEANER EXPLAINED

All motorists were interested in Cooper & Curd’s very comprehensive exhibit at the Franklin show. This firm made a feature of service, and demonstrated the use of the valve grinding machine as used in modern workshop practice showing how valves with worn seats cause loss in engine power.

A machine that excited much interest was the Kerrick Kleaner, which removes all the grease, mud, dirt, tar and filth from underneath. the car or truck. This is how it works: The scientific method of cleaning with the Kerrick Kleaner is produced by mixing a small quantity of soap compound "(in powder form) to water, the water first being, conditioned with a water softener. This mixture is then pumped through the Kerrick Kleaner to the lieating coils. These coils are heated by. a fuel oil burner (using crude oil) incorporated in the machine. The mixture is then turned to steam and ejects from the cleaning nozzle of the Kerrick Kleaner. The operator then plays the jet of steam on the parts to be cleaned. This steam has a swirling action which cuts off a l .! foreign material. The soap compound combined with heat produced removes oil and grease from the sources being cleaned.

For saving petrol, demonstrations were given with the gas analyser. A tube was attached to the exhaust pipe on a car and the dials on the machine showed whether the mixture was rich, medium or weak. The duco side of the business was excellently portrayed with a car painter.; in fifteen different colours. This was the car which was driven backwards in the parade.

A new break-down truck was on exhibition. This was fitted with all the latest equipment for quick salvage. On the accessory side, there was a display of batteries, repair outfits, fog lamps, and every conceivable device to make motoring more enjoyable. A special feature was the latest in car radios fitted with push button control.

The horse drawn section was not forgotten. Wheels for vehicles were displayed and the public were reminded that these repairs) were still carried out.