Mechanical Handling Exhibition (1952)

Unissued / Unused material. Mechanical handling exhibition and convention. Olympia, London. MS rolling drum onto ’Hydrum’ lifter. CU’s Gilbeys barrel being lifted onto lorry. MS drum of Shell X100 oil being lifted. CU mechanical lifter operator. CU mechanism in operation. LS revolving tractor with two ton weight on 6’ 3“ inch radius. MS’s Rotaside Tippler machine. LS stand centre piece. CU man carrying portable radio tuning set. LS remote control crane carrying drums. CU remote control operator. MS remote control crane dropping oil drum onto floor. Various shots Sir Walter Monkton watching crane. MS two girls being lifted off mechanical lifter. CU prospective buyers watching. Various shots of exhibition. CU a ’Jones Cranes’ notice to the public. MS crane in action, pan to a crane bird in cage. Various shots public looking at exhibits. Various shots conveyor belts in action - roller type. Various shots a bale and paper stacker demonstration. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE