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 to Johnson & Phillips Ltd. clarifying specifications for Neoprene cable for cars versus aero engines.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 167\3\ img053 | |
| Date | 2nd June 1937 | |
| 6110 Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Wst.12/AP. 2nd. June 1937 Messrs Johnson & Phillips Ltd., Charlton, LONDON S.E.7 Dear Sirs, Replying to your letter of the 31st. ult., reference Sales Department (Cable estimating) A.G., the cable we have in mind is 7 m/m overall diameter Neoprene with 40/36 tin copper core. We have had several samples of this cable from you for use on our cars. This should not be confused with the other type which you are making up for us for use on our aero engines which has a varnished cotton covered braiding over the Neoprene. Yours faithfully, FOR ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. | ||