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Stanton
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Stanton Ironworks Company Limited
Nottingham
England
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1950s logo
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Mid 1950s logo
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Installation in Coalville in 1939
Corner of Stanton stockyard in 1945
Made by the centrifugal process, the firm's columns are available in a variety of styles, colours and finishes.
As columns have been made for the past five years, then the firm commenced manufacturing of concrete columns
in 1933. Their 1938 exhibit included two columns for Group A and Group B lighting. The firm have also completed
their new plant - the most modern in the country - which enables them to supply large quantities of columns
with the utmost dispatch. A new and patented method of erecting 25-foot standards with brackets ensures
that the bracket arm can be securely fixed in any required position. A special bracket for use with
raising or lowering gear, can also be supplied for standards of 25 feet. - APLE Conference Programme 1938
The success of centrifugal spinning methods in manufacturing concrete pipes let
Stanton experiment somes years ago with a similar process making
reinforced-concrete lamp columns. They have now had six years experience in
manufacturing concrete lamp columns and the method of manufacturing a concrete column
using moulds, reinforcement steel rods, vibration and spinning is described. Such is
the strength of their reinforced columns that independent tests have
shown a comprehensive strength of more than 10,000 lbs. per square inch. - APLE Conference Programme 1939
The firm's lighting standards combine utility and economy with a pleasing
appearance particularly when used on modern roads or housing estates.
A unique finish is the Granolithic finish produced by grinding the surface
after moulding to resemble natural stone. The pleasing shade of grey that
results is achieved without the use of any form of colouring matter. The spinning
mould method by which the Standards are produced results in concrete free from
porosity and gives freedom from maintenance costs. Standards are available in
a wide range of designs suitable for all the usual forms of gas and electric
lighting. - APLE Conference Programme 1945
References:
APLE Conference Programme Bournemouth 1938
APLE Conference Programme Glasgow 1939
APLE Conference Programme Glasgow 1945
- External Links:
- Grace's Guide
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