From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
Letter from Gabriel Manufacturing Co. regarding Titeflex flexible tubing and samples for radio shielding ignition harnesses.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 168b\2\ img292 | |
| Date | 25th March 1936 | |
| 86148 GABRIEL MANUFACTURING Co. (H.C. MINTER) Telephone EDGWARE 1369 COLUMBIA AVENUE. EDGWARE.(MIDDX) Telegrams "SNUBBERIZE. EDGWARE" MANUFACTURERS OF FLEXIBLE METALLIC HOSE [LOGO: THE SOCIETY OF MOTOR MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS LTD MTM] March 25th. 1936. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd. Exptl. Dept. DERBY. Dear Sirs, Your ref. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Wsb.17/JH. Replying to your letter of the 23rd. inst, regarding Titeflex Flexible Tubing. We are sending under separate cover a 9" length of our 5/16" bore, single braided tubing, also a short length of 3/8" bore which we have cut open to show the all metal construction. We take it that your enquiry has reference to the use of this material for radio shielding ignition harness. It is perfectly air tight and being of all metal (brass) construction a satisfactory soldered joint can be made. We understand that in the States where it is also manufactured - that it has been practically standardized for this use. We should be glad to furnish further samples of other sizes if required. The sizes manufactured are given in booklet sent under separate cover - likewise the approximate weights etc. Yours faithfully. GABRIEL MANUFACTURING Co. [Signature] PS. Material is similar to that we supply you for your petrol pipes on "Bentley" - and oil pipes on RR - likewise for your test beds. Titeflex ALL METAL FLEXIBLE HOSE | ||