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).
Issue with hygroscopic tape in condensers for 20/25, Bensport, and 40/50 chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 165\5\ img084 | |
| Date | 10th May 1933 | |
| x 6052 By/RD. From Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Wst. c. to E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} c. to Sft{Mr Swift}/Mr.Brock. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Wst.5/MA.10.5.33. 20/25, BENSPORT AND 40/50 CHASSIS CONDENSERS. We have found that the superfine tape with which the battery ignition condensers are wound after assembly is very hygroscopic and if any moisture is present the condenser becomes very leaky. Will you please arrange to instruct that this tape be deleted from the condenser construction and a non-hygroscopic binding such as oil silk substituted. It may not be necessary to use any binder at all if the condenser is tightly packed in its case with leatheroid or continental Bakelite packings. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Wst. | ||