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).
Letter from British Insulated Cables Ltd. regarding a sample of Black Systoflex Sleeving.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 168\1\ img250 | |
| Date | 6th February 1936 | |
| TELEGRAMS: "LIMITED, HELSBY." TELEPHONE No 66. WORKS: PRESCOT AND HELSBY. HEAD OFFICE: PRESCOT, LANCS. TELEGRAMS: "INSULATOR, PRESCOT". TELEPHONE No 6571 PRESCOT. TEN LINES - PRIVATE BRANCH EXCHANGE. British Insulated Cables Ltd. Makers of B.I. CABLES. Manufactures: ALUMINIUM. SHEETS & SECTIONS. BOXES. JOINT, SERVICE. CABLE FOR ALL ELECTRICAL PURPOSES. COMMUTATOR BARS. COMPOUNDS. CONDENSERS. STATIC. COPPER. STRANDS & SECTIONS. FLEXIBLES. FUSE BOXES. KNIFE SWITCHES. METERS. OVERHEAD EQUIPMENT. RAILWAY, TRAMWAY, LIGHT & POWER. PAPER PINIONS. PILL & KIOSKS. RAIL BONDS. VARNISHES. WELDERS. ELECTRIC. WIRE. ALUMINIUM, COPPER, COTTON COVERED, ENAMELLED, SILK COVERED, FUSE, TROLLEY. WIRING SYSTEMS. Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Ltd., Nightingale Road, DERBY. HELSBY, NEAR WARRINGTON. Ref. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Wst.5/MA. PLEASE ADDRESS THE COMPANY AND REFER TO EAB/FJ. 6th. February, 1936. For the attention of Mr. West. Dear Sirs, As promised in our letter of the 28th. ult., we have to-day sent to you by post, a 2 foot sample of Black Systoflex Sleeving 9 m/m.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} bore (.354"), Braided with .0076" diameter Tinned Phosphor Bronze Wires. The sleeving is thicker than anticipated due to its being supplied in black, but it will no doubt help you in your experiments. If you desire any further samples kindly let us know and we will endeavour to comply with your requests. Your comments on the sample sheath would be appreciated. Yours faithfully, British Insulated Cables Limited. R.{Sir Henry Royce} A.{Mr Adams} Bayley, Works Manager, Helsby. NATIONAL SCHEME FOR DISABLED MEN. | ||