Cost breakdown of equipment for a Gear Box Test Rig for the Experimental Department.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 143\1\ scan0145 | |
| Date | 22th January 1936 | |
| EJJ5/WB {Mr Brazier / Mr Bell} 22.1.36 EQUIPMENT FOR GEAR BOX TEST RIG - EXPERIMENTAL DEPT 2 - 50 HP D.C. Variable speed Motors each arranged for motoring and generating complete with switch and control gear. £.418. 0. 0. 1 - A.C. Motor Booster Set for speed control of above, complete with switchgear. £.146. 0. 0. 1 - Motor Generator Set 60 K.W. 250 volts for D.C. supply complete with switchgear £.342. 0. 0. 2 - Special Gear Boxes ratio 4 - 1 with option of direct drive. £.384. 0. 0. Transmission shafts, universal couplings, special bearings foundations etc £.115. 0. 0. Sound Proof Enclosure £.144. 0. 0. Heating, lighting and sprinkler installations £. 37. 0. 0. £.1586. 0. 0. Installation 159. 0. 0. £.1745. 0. 0. 10% for contingencies 175. 0. 0. Grand Total £.1,920. 0. 0. | ||
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