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).
Requesting parts to complete a Sunbury type cylinder pressure unit for a detonation investigation on new engines.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 155\3\ scan0153 | |
| Date | 21th December 1938 | |
| SWDC Please let me know prices Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} To - Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Lr{Mr Ellor}/HWS.9/JS.{Mr Johnson's Secretary}21.12.38. Re. Detonation Investigation on New Engines. 30/Nov We have obtained a Sunbury type cylinder pressure unit from the CI. Department, but the following items are necessary to complete the equipment :- (a) Diaphragms (max. 1000 lb/sq.in.) type T.L. 16.201/32 - say six off. (b) 14 mm. adaptor (old number T.L. 16.94) for type T.L. 16.201 cylinder pressure unit. One off. We should be obliged if you will obtain these items from Messrs. Standard Telephones & Cables Please. ---------------- Lr{Mr Ellor}/HWS Lr{Mr Ellor}/HWS. | ||