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The British Insulated Cables Ltd, based at Prescot in Lancashire, were one of several UK cable and electrical equipment manufacturers who served the more specialist market for electric traction - primarily trams but also, at the time of this catalogue, the growing market for 'railless traction' better known as trolleybuses. This catalogue details the many components available for overhead line construction and includes cable ears, hangers, insulators and equipment for junctions such as frogs.
The company had its origins in the 1890 formation of the British Insulated Wire Company whose founders included the brilliant electrical engineer Sebastian Ziani de Ferranti. The name was changed to British Insulated & Helsby Cables following a merger in 1902; the Helsby was dropped in 1925. In 1945 they merged with Callender's to form BICC.
The photos show, interestingly, the 'newer' world of railless or trolleybus overhead and this looks to be at the 'older' standard of 1' 6" separation between the positive and negative wires that 'railless' required - there being no 'rail' for earth return. The second photo is, I think, of the same system that would have been local to Prescot - that of St. Helens. The vehicle seen being posed, along with the crew, is DJ 3245 - this being a 1927 Garrett single deck chassis with Ransomes bodywork. It is seen carrying fleet number 103, having been renumbered thus in 1929 and a year before withdrawal in 1938 it received fleet number 161.
I love the various people standing watching the photographer capture the scene - including the small child at far right, leaning on the overhead pole!
New Haven Railroad electrical maintenance of way wire train repair crew is seen standing on an extended insulated deck flat car at Stamford, Connecticut 1968. Hopefully the power to the nearby catenary has been deactivated for the employees safety. In the snowy background is seen Highway I-95 and the downtown area of the city.
Bob Hughes captured this image on film.
This is an image that I originally shot back in 2011, but was never fully satisfied with before. Sadly, reshooting was never an option, and so the image lay dormant for many years. But something came up for me recently that brought this image to mind, and I felt that it was time to revisit it.
"Insulation" is a word that can have both positive and negative connotations. When I'm going through a period of healing, I like to insulate myself - often I refer to it as cocooning.
But there is also a darker side to insulation, where it blurs with isolation and alienation.
It's some heavy stuff that, and I decided to blog a little bit about it this week:
www.jenkiabaphotography.com/blog/2015/4/insulation-connot...
Neopor® is the improved form of Styropor®, BASF's classic among insulating materials. Neopor is made of blowing agent-containing and thus expandable polystyrene granules. The photo shows the bead-shaped particles after processing into foam blocks. Using an innovative technique, BASF has succeeded in integrating infrared absorbers and reflectors into the foam. They prevent the conduction of heat even at low material densities.
Magnification 330 :1 (12cm in width)
Print free of charge. Copyright by BASF.
An early production Vrachtfiets ready to go to Brussels. This insulated box has a rolldoor and shelf inside.
This is the case when the abandoned car looks better than it would on the road. The more of these are abandoned, the safer and cleaner are streets will be. Dear owners of junlky cars, if you only can afford this, please, throw them away like this and make them trun back to dust slowly, serving as the objects of admiring for photographers.
These images belong to the Parsons’ ‘Women Labourers’ photograph album, taken at Parsons’ Works on Shields Road during the First World War.
(TWAM ref: 2402)
The factory was founded by engineer Charles Parsons, best known for his invention of the steam turbine. In 1914, with the outbreak of war, Parsons’ daughter Rachel, one of the first three women to study engineering at Cambridge, replaced her brother on the board of directors, and took on a role in the training department of the Ministry of Munitions, supporting the increasing amount of women taking on jobs in industry to support the war effort.
More information about Rachel Parsons and Parsons’ Works can be found in Great North Greats a guest post by David Wright.
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Yesterday in the bitter cold temperature, this dove used every bit of natural insulation it had to stay warm..
This is the case when the abandoned car looks better than it would on the road. The more of these are abandoned, the safer and cleaner are streets will be. Dear owners of junlky cars, if you only can afford this, please, throw them away like this and make them trun back to dust slowly, serving as the objects of admiring for photographers.
I say, how jingoistic can you get? An advert for the cable making company of BIC boasting of their markets and products in use across the Empire in publicity that was of course very typical of the era. It is interesting to note that again in common with many other concerns "British" meant "English". Anyhow, there's some bold naval graphics and lots of various typefaces here.
British Insulated Cables were amongst the earliest mass-producers of electrical cables at the start of the industry's development in the early 20th century. Based on Merseyside they would, in 1945, merge with Callender's Cables to form the familiar BICC - British Insulated & Callender Cables.
Two insulated flasks/jugs. These obviously came out of the same mold but the red one with the great 60's motifs is by Dr. Zimmermann, 6436 Niederaula Busse Design and the yellow one is by Aladdin. Great examples of mid-century designs. Both made in West Germany
Vintage Rambler Insulated Jug from the way back machine around 1950 this is a rare find, shot in North Carolina.
Norio in his well-insulated nest under the window in the living room. To keep him warmer, we put a futon mat next to wall - the futon mat is designed for harsh Hokkaido winters so should offer Norio good protection.
▶ An insulated 64-ounce (2 quart, or 4-pint) growler from U.S.-owned Stanley Black & Decker.
4 February 2016
☞Vacuum insulated body; foam insulated lid.
☞ 18/8 stainless steel. (No plastic in contact with beer.)
☞ Plastic handle.
☞ Plastic and steel clasp.
☞ Steel and silicone inner lid.
☞ Government alcoholic beverage warning etched on bottom.
▶ Tested! Beer contents remained cold (and carbonated) for more than 24 hours after fill.
▶ Full view: here.
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▶ Growler
"A growler is a [resealable] glass, ceramic, or stainless steel jug used to transport draft beer, commonly sold at breweries and brewpubs as a means to sell take-out craft beer. The term likely dates from the late 19th century when fresh beer was carried from the local pub to one's home by means of a small galvanized pail. It is claimed the sound that the CO2 [carbonation] made when it escaped from the lid as the beer sloshed around sounded like a growl."
— Wikipedia [accessed 4 February 2016]
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▶ Governement alcohol warning label
"The Alcoholic Beverage Labeling Act (ABLA) of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, Pub.L. 100–690, 102 Stat. 4181, enacted November 18, 1988, H.R. 5210, requires that (among other provisions) the labels of alcoholic beverages carry this warning statement:
GOVERNMENT WARNING:
(1) According to the Surgeon General, women should not drink alcoholic beverages during pregnancy because of the risk of birth defects.
(2) Consumption of alcoholic beverages impairs your ability to drive a car or operate machinery, and may cause health problems."
— Wikipedia [accessed 4 February 2016]
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The British Insulated Cables Ltd, based at Prescot in Lancashire, were one of several UK cable and electrical equipment manufacturers who served the more specialist market for electric traction - primarily trams but also, at the time of this catalogue, the growing market for 'railless traction' better known as trolleybuses. This catalogue details the many components available for overhead line construction and includes cable ears, hangers, insulators and equipment for junctions such as frogs.
The company had its origins in the 1890 formation of the British Insulated Wire Company whose founders included the brilliant electrical engineer Sebastian Ziani de Ferranti. The name was changed to British Insulated & Helsby Cables following a merger in 1902; the Helsby was dropped in 1925. In 1945 they merged with Callender's to form BICC.
These images were taken with a Kodak Pony II, which I found at a car boot sale at the weekend.
Expired Rite Aid 200 ISO.
Processed at home with Tetenal C-41 kit.
Some of the frames scanned with a very red/pink cast, not quite sure why.
www.jjchouses.com insulated roof panels:Width,950mm or 1050mm, thickness: 50mm,75mm,100mm,metal thickness: 0.276,0.326,0.5mm.Fit for all kinds of prefab house. www.jjchouses.com/product/insulated-roof-panels-50mm-eps-...
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Taken at the Pavilions Car Show on 3/26/22.
Olympus E-M1X and OM System 20mm f1.4 Pro lens with circular polarizer.