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).
Potential adoption of standard nipples from supplier Messrs. Benton & Stone for cost savings.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 51\3\ Scan079 | |
| Date | 13th March 1923 | |
| X4400 c. to Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} ROY {Sir Henry Royce} /GEA6/FJ.13.3.23. You will no doubt recollect that when Mr.Milner, of Messrs.Benton & Stone, was at these works recently, he suggested that we should endeavour to use their standard nipples in place of the special nipples we now use, and they have now forwarded to us samples which we send you herewith. Will you kindly say:- (1) If the finish is satisfactory. (2) Can we use a smaller hexagon in place of the larger one. In the event of our being able to adopt their standard nipples, we should effect considerable saving. ROY. {Sir Henry Royce} [Signature] | ||