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).
Sourcing Petroflex piping, considering a change of supplier from Power Flexible Co. to Gabriel Mfg. Co. for a 50% cost saving.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 149\1\ scan0112 | |
| Date | 18th March 1935 | |
| Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} - from Roy.{Sir Henry Royce} ROY{Sir Henry Royce}/MS13/P.18.3.35. PETROFLEX PIPING. As you are aware, we are using Petroflex Piping FB.1677 manufactured by the Gabriel Manufacturing Co. on Bentley Chassis. We have to order for 20/25-HP 'J2' Series and Bentley 'F' Series the following flexes, which are at present supplied by the Power Flexible Co.:- Flex. Pipe F.60595. 20/25-HP Chassis 'J2' Series. " " F.60313. " " " " " " " FB.1162. Bentley " 'F' " Please advise whether these may be ordered from Gabriel Mfg. Co. There would be a saving in price of approximately 50% Roy.{Sir Henry Royce} | ||