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 report for a modified jack and handle.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 139\1\ scan0049 | |
| Date | 14th October 1935 | |
| RR 7858 (SH) 74499. 7-1-35 BM 3/2327/1. COMPLETED 30.1.36. BENTLEY STANDARDISATION of PARTS. Description of Parts. MODIFIED TYPE OF JACK & HANDLE. Origin. To obtain a Jack with easier operation and reduction of weight. Report of Experimental Test. Of two Jacks tested, one lifted 14 1/2 cwts. 117 times, after which it was found to be in good condition. The other completed jacking up a Bentley car normally 150 times. This was also found to be in good condition. Definitely easier to operate than present standard. The Jack last mentioned is now on B-56-BN{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} for 10,000 miles. Date 14.10.35. (Stamped: 28-10-35) X No. 1166. Drawing No. 20842. Part (Dunlop) List Weight of Old Part. Jack 6 lbs. 12 ozs. Handle 2 lbs. 12 ozs. Weight of New Part. Jack 2 lbs. 13 3/4 ozs. Handle 1 lb. 8 1/4 ozs. Difference per Car. 5 lbs. 2 ozs. DECREASE. Cost of Old Part. £ - 16 - 4 Cost of New Part. £ 1 - 0 - 6 Difference per Car. £ - 4 - 2 Increase. Signature from Cost Dept. that above is correct. G/H 26-10-35. Cost of Parts in Works which will be scrapped if commenced on:- Series............£......... Series............£......... Series............£......... INITIAL | DATE | REMARKS SG.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} | 29-1-36. | Agreed Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} WOR.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} | 29.10.35. | Agreed Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} C. | 29.10.35. | Agreed C. RG.{Mr Rowledge} | | DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} | 1.11.35. | Agreed DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} | 29.10.35. | Agreed as the present jack has too much weight to get under pad. By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} | 29.10.35. | Agreed ( in view your recommendations) EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} | 8.1.36. | Agreed E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} BN.{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} | 29.1.36. | Agreed SFT.{Mr Swift} | 29.10.35. | Agreed SFT.{Mr Swift} MX.{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer} | 29.10.35. | Agreed MX.{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer} HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} | 28.10.35. | Agreed Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} STAMP: J.S. JAN 29 1936 | ||