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).
Letter from J.J. Saville & Co introducing their new 'Saville' Rustless Iron with its physical characteristics.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 76\3\ scan0143 | |
| Date | 2nd November 1921 | |
| COPY OF LETTER RECEIVED FROM:- J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} SAVILLE & CO, LIMITED. TRIUMPH STEEL WORKS, SHEFFIELD. Quote WC/JJ. Messrs Rolls Royce Ltd., Nightingale Road, D E R B Y. 2nd Nov. 1921. Dear Sirs, We beg to bring to your notice the "Saville" Rustless Iron which we are just placing on the market. This iron, after polishing is quite rustless and non-tarnishable and has the following physical characteristics: Maximum Stress 40 tons. Yield Stress. 30 tons. Elongation on 2" 25%. Reduction of Area. 60%. Izod Impact 60 ft. lbs. This is the physical test obtained from a bar in a normal condition and not requiring heat treatment of any description. No doubt you will be interested in such a material and we shall be pleased to forward you samples for trial if you will indicate the sizes most convenient for you to test. This rustless iron was referred to in the Ironmonger of Saturday last. Yours faithfully, J.J. SAVILLE & CO, LIMITED, (sgd) Charles Adams, Secretary, pro-tem. | ||