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 a push button switch cover made in Bakelite.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 34\3\ Scan087 | |
| Date | 31th January 1924 | |
| R.R. 758 (10M) (SL 72 18-7-23) MP 274954s. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Completed 21/2/24 Date 31.1.24. Description of Parts. PUSH BUTTON SWITCH COVER MADE IN BAKELITE. Origin: Improved appearance and elimination of earthing trouble. Experimental Test Report. See EP{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}14/H8.1.24. attached. Road Test Report. X No. 2641 Drawing No. Part List A Scrap and replace at all costs, including Chassis already delivered to customers. B Scrap and replace on Chassis in works. C Scrap present stock and replace on all Chassis not yet handed to test. D Use existing stock Alteration effective on future Chassis. Weight of Old Part. Weight of New Part. Difference per Car. Cost of Old Part. £ 5. 0 Cost of New Part. £ 2. 6 Difference per Car. £ 2. 6 Saving. Cost of Parts in Works which will be scrapped if commenced on:- Series.........£......... Series.........£......... Series.........£......... Signature of Mr. De LOOZE that above is correct. MY/JW 8.2.24 SIGNATURES DATE REMARKS MR. JOHNSON 2/Feb Agreed BJohnson MR. B. JOHNSON Do not wait for BTs approval, he is indisposed MR. ROYCE 5.2.24 Agreed. FHR. Not my suggestion - are we sure it is suitable to be used by a boot that may be dirty and have nails in, if so, I quite approve. MR. WORMALD 11.2.24 Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} MR. ROWLEDGE 31.1.24 Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge} MR. DAY 13.2.24 Agreed. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} MR. BAILEY 2.2.24 Agreed. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} MR. PLATFORD 31.1.24 Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} MR. ELLIOTT 13.2.24 Agreed. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} MR. NORTHEY 1.2.24 Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey} MR. HIVES 15.2.24 Agreed. E.Hives | ||