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).
Requesting the testing of a sample of 'Permel' copper wire from a new supplier.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 167\3\ img047 | |
| Date | 7th May 1937 | |
| To Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Wst. 6110. BY/RD.3/B.7.5.37. We hand you herewith a sample bobbin of copper wire sold under the trade name of "Permel". This wire is made by Messrs. Johnson & Phillips Ltd., and we are advised that this wire is of considerably better quality than that which we now use, purchased from Connollys. Will you please have some of this tested, and let us have your early remarks. R.S. Please test to Specification no. EL* 18. BY/RD. | ||