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).
Standardisation proposal for fitting perforated ebonite sheets in 6 BXE 5 Exide batteries.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 172\3\ img035 | |
| Date | 21th October 1920 | |
| B.R. 755 (5 M) (S.H. 187. 20-8-20) G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 2807. COMPLETED. 24.11.20 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 21.10.20 X No. 607a Drawing No. --- Part List. --- Description of Parts. The fitting of perforated ebonite sheets between each positive plate and adjacent wood separators in the cells of our present standard 6 BXE 5 Exide battery. Origin. Our request to C.E.S.Co. to be informed of any improvements of which they know, and their resulting offer to so change all batteries in stock free of charge. Experimental Test Report. We have received three special batteries fitted with this modification upon which we have carried out high rate discharge tests and have satisfied ourselves that their internal resistance is not appreciably increased by this modification. Road Test Report. [X] D Use existing stock. Alteration effective on future Chassis. Signature of Exp. Dept. that above is correct. (Sgd) E.F.Clark. Weight of Old Part. 82 1/2 lbs. per battery Cost of Old Part. £7-18-0 Weight of New Part. --- Cost of New Part. £8-10-0 Difference per Car. No appreciable increase. Difference per Car Increase per Chassis. £ 12-0 (Orders already placed will be despatched at old price) Signature of Mr. DeLOOZE that above is correct. Rd. SIGNATURES | DATE | REMARKS Mr. JOHNSON | 19.11.20. | Agreed. C.Johnson. Mr. ROYCE | 22/11/20 | Agreed FHR Surely this is not our responsibility. Mr. WORMALD | 18.11.20. | Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} Mr. BARRINGTON | 21.10.20. | Agreed. Bn.{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} Mr. DAY | 22.10.20. | Agreed. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} Mr. BAILEY | 25.10.20. | Agreed. By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Mr. PLATFORD | 4.11.20. | Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} Mr. NORTHEY | 22.10.20. | Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey} | ||