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).
Request for a sample of synthetic rubber tubing for testing with various fuels.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 149\3\ scan0032 | |
| Date | 22th February 1939 | |
| 1263 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/JBD.{John B. Dixon - Fuel Systems}17/JH. February 22nd, 1939. The Avon India Rubber Co.Ltd., Melksham, Wilts. For the attention of E.G. Clemson. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter in answer to our query regarding the petrol hose, we sent you for investigation. We note with concern your remarks and would be obliged if you could send us at the earliest possible opportunity a two foot length of synthetic rubber tubing " internal diameter by approx. 1/4 thick and suitable for use with petrol Benzol or alcohol fuels. Could you please address this for my attention when we shall test it under similar conditions to those on which we have experienced this trouble. Yours faithfully, FOR ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. | ||