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).
Trial of Palmetto Water Gland Packing and proposing its standardization.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 131\4\ scan0231 | |
| Date | 21th May 1937 | |
| To Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} 1113 Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux}12/AP.21.5.37 Re. Palmetto Water Gland Packing. This packing has been tried on 6.B.1V. At no time during the 15,000 miles as there been any water leaks. Examination of the glands shows them to be in a good condition. The rotor spindle is in my opinion less grooved than has been the case with our standard asbestos packing. Is it possible to standardise this packing.? Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} | ||