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).
Standardisation of chassis parts for a petrol filter gauze made of Monel metal wire.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 171\3\ img043 | |
| Date | 28th May 1920 | |
| R.R. 755 (5 M) (S F.{Mr Friese} 621, 2-5-19) G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 2561. COMPLETED 11.6.20. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 28.5.20. Description of Parts. ORIGINAL. Petrol Filter Gauze made of Monel metal wire. Origin. Owing to failure of present gauze used on filters. Experimental Test Report. The Monel metal wire is a definite advantage because it is less likely to corrode. Another advantage in this material is owing to the method of weaving, a much stouter gauge of wire can be used and still have a fine mesh. Signature of Exp. Dept. that above is correct. Road Test Report. One filter gauze ran 7000 miles on 49-GB. Car. Still in perfect condition. X 3701. Drawing No. F.3302 U1476. Part List. F.7321. Weight of Old Part. Cost of Old Part. £ Weight of New Part. Cost of New Part. £ Difference per Car. Difference per Car. £ E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Hives. Cost of Parts in Works and Stores which will be scrapped if commenced on: Series........... £........... Series........... £........... Series........... £........... Storekeeper advised re above. Storekeeper's Signature. Signature of Mr. DELOOZE that above is correct. SIGNATURES, DATE, REMARKS Mr. JOHNSON., 3.6.20., Agreed. C. Johnson. Mr. ROYCE., 8.6.20, Agreed FHR Mr. WORMALD., 31.5.20., Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} Mr. NADIN. Mr. PLATFORD., 29.5.20., Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} Mr. NORTHEY., 31.5.20., Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey} Mr. BAILEY., 2.6.20., Agreed. By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Mr. BARRINGTON., 31.5.20, Agreed. Bn.{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} Mr. DAY., 31.5.20., Agreed. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} | ||