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willey and company limited
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Willey And Company Limited
Haven Road
Exeter
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Cranford lamp (from 1946 Paper) |
The firm have made meters, fittings, gauges, governors and cocks, gasholders,
structural steelwork and castings for gas manufacturer and distribution for over
100 years. They also made street lighting but discontinued the range many years ago. However, they are
re-entering the market with the Cranford lamp. A prototype is
exhibited. - APLE Conference Programe 1945
Since last year, tools have been provided for quick and accurate production of the many parts in the
lamp. Many improvements have been embodied in the design: (1) The Clock Controller can be removed
from the controller box by unscrewing two set screws; (2) Horstmann Comet Ignitors can now be
employed; (3) The combined Constant Pressure Governor and remove control valve are housed in a neat pressed
copper box. Access to these devices is easily obtained by unscrewing a knurled nut to remove the cover; (4)
The glazing of the lamp can be completed within two minutes using special clips; (5) A new
design of burner has been incorporated in which all primary air is drawn from outside the lantern to ensure
stable flame conditions. It is a modern, efficient and attractive unit for Group "B" lighting.
In construction it is a first-class engineering product, its special features including the use of heavy gauge
pressings, all rivetted construction and superheaters specially proofed against corrosion, both internally
and externally. The lamp is now in full production. - APLE Conference Programe 1946
Installation of Cranford lanterns along Seabank Road, Southport for the 1947 Conference.
Are exhibiting swan neck and twin lamp Cranford lamps at Southport. The spacings utilised in the demonstration
vary considerably and engineers will be able to assess the performance of the lamp under any conditions likely to be met
with in practice. - APLE Conference Programe 1947
The Cranford Lamp is fundamentally the same but some small improvements have been incorporated. - APLE Conference Programe 1948
The Cranford Lamp is a modern unit for Group "B" lighting which, when fitted with directional reflectors,
gives exceptionally good visibility. It can be fitted with either by-pass or Horstmann Comet ignition
and the governor and Comet device are fully enclosed in a neat protective casing at the back of the lantern. By
recent improvements, gas and air adjustments can be made from outside the lantern. For promenades and other positions where
a more powerful unit is desired, the Twin Lamp 'Cranford' unit has been designed.
Plain or Pilkington's Toughened glass can be supplied. - APLE Conference Programe 1949
References:
APLE Conference Programme Glasgow 1945
APLE Conference Programme London 1946
APLE Conference Programme Southport 1947
APLE Conference Programme Eastbourne 1948
APLE Conference Programme Llandudno 1949
- External Links:
- Grace's Guide
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