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 a supplier regarding a sample of weatherproof tape for covering motor-car laminated springs.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 154\1\ scan0006 | |
| Date | 29th January 1923 | |
| CONTRACTORS TO THE ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE, INDIA OFFICE & G.P.O. TELEGRAMS: "CONNOLLYS BLACKLEY." TELEPHONE: CHEETHAM HILL 640 641 CODES: A.B.C. 5TH EDITION AND PRIVATE. INSULATED WIRE & CABLE MANUFACTURERS, &c. COTTON & SILK COVERED WIRES. CONNOLLYS (BLACKLEY) LTD. Sole Makers of "CONNOLLYS' PATENT ENAMEL WIRE & "BLACKLEY TAPE." TRADE MARK BLACKLEY VALE MILLS, BLACKLEY, WT/NB. MANCHESTER, 29th January 1923 Messrs. Rolls-Royce Limited, D E R B Y. Dear Sirs, For attention of Chief Designer. We enclose herewith a sample of an efficient and inexpensive covering for motor-car laminated springs. This comprises an unbreakable weatherproof tape sufficiently elastic to allow for spring movement. It is easily applied, will never work loose, and the cost of 2 - 1 lb. rolls, sufficient for one car, is 6/9d. The appearance is good and the tape can be washed with water, without deterioration, or may be black enamelled after application to the spring. A heavier tape could be supplied, if preferred, to meet with any requirements you may have. Yours faithfully, CONNOLLYS (BLACKLEY) LIMITED. Director. [STAMP: RECEIVED JAN 30 1923] | ||