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).
Proposal to standardize a new Schrader Trutest Pressure Gauge.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 136\3\ scan0171 | |
| Date | 12th December 1930 | |
| 84/AC HS{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/RM.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 1455? BY/EM2/J.12.12.30. Schrader Trutest Pressure Gauge. We are handing to you herewith two of the above gauges which the Schader Company propose to standardise in place of their present type as they are considered to be much superior. Will you kindly let us have your comments with regard to these as to whether you consider it desirable to use this new type in place of the present standard instrument. BY/EM. 16.12.30 Tested: Both O.K. for pressures every 5lbs/sq" up to 50 Easier to use than standard owing to alteration in angle of mouthpiece. | ||