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).
Use of Dermatine Washers for water pipe joints to avoid future replacements.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 76\4\ scan0044 | |
| Date | 29th January 1914 | |
| COPY. COPY. To Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} from R.{Sir Henry Royce} for Mr. Hives. Copy to E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Z 3.2.14 Copy to Na.{Mr Nadin} R9/P 29. 1. 14. Re Dermatine Washers for Water Pipe Joints. X.916. Wor{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}/Mcr25/026114. ------------------------- With reference to the Dermatine Washers for Water Pipes, I think these should be exclusively used, as it will be a great point if we can find some material that will not require new joints when the parts have to be taken down. R.{Sir Henry Royce} F.H.R. [Handwritten] Mr. Hives. Should not a set be fitted to 270Y for 10000 mile test? Please let me know. [Signature] 2.2.14 Mr Hives suggests buying a sheet & making a full set for 270Y v.{VIENNA} 3.2.14 | ||