Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| Scan001 | Inquiry about the supply of Miller cord tyres for experimental testing. | ||
| View original record | X4527 Hs6/LG. 2nd. March 1922. The Industrial Rubber Products Ltd., Brook House, Tottenham Court Rd., London W.1. Dear Sirs, Our Mr. Chichester has recommended that we should make tests on Miller cord… | ||
| Scan002 | Quotation from Industrial Rubber Products Ltd. for a trial set of Miller Cord Tyres and Tubes. | ||
| View original record | X4527 TELEGRAMS: INDRUPRO, WESTCENT, LONDON. DIRECTORS: THE VISCOUNT GRIMSTON. ERNEST D. BURLEY. JOHN COOPER. TELEPHONE: MUSEUM 4363 4364. INDUSTRIAL RUBBER PRODUCTS LIMITED. Sole Distributors for the… | ||
| Scan003 | Letter from Industrial Rubber Products Ltd. detailing an increased mileage guarantee for tyres. | ||
| View original record | From INDUSTRIAL RUBBER PRODUCTS, Ltd. To: ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. Continuation Sheet No. 1 Date: 11.3.22. WMA Although in the ordinary way the above tyres would be guaranteed by us for at least 5,000… | ||
| Scan004 | Guarantee certificate for a 'Miller Cover', outlining the terms for repair or replacement. | ||
| View original record | We the undersigned Guarantee Miller Cover No size against all possible damage which may be suffered by the cover, including damage caused by cuts bursts overloading underinflation bad alignment etc.… | ||
| Scan005 | Query about tire sizes from Industrial Rubber Products Limited. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 950 s (20 T) (S.B. 972. 14-4-20) G 2674 X4527 S/W. Hr. Industrial Rubber Products Limited In continuation of my memo of Feb. 15. H. raised the question of tire sizes, and what were these people… | ||
| Scan006 | Tire suppliers, tire sizes, and the associated commercial considerations. | ||
| View original record | H. HV Industrial Rubber Products Co. Ltd. On receipt of your memo of 14/2, I wrote and asked Mr. Cooper for information on the question of tire sizes. I have today received his reply and attach same:… | ||
| Scan007 | Letter from Industrial Rubber Products discussing Miller tire sizes and options for a customer's vehicle. | ||
| View original record | Telephone: Museum 4363, 4364. INDUSTRIAL RUBBER PRODUCTS. LIMITED. Miller Tires. Brook House, 191-192, Tottenham Court Road, LONDON, W. 1. S. R. Chichester, Esq., Coombe House, Chieveley, Newbury,… | ||
| Scan008 | Letter from Industrial Rubber Products Ltd. regarding tire sizes and an enclosed booklet. | ||
| View original record | From INDUSTRIAL RUBBER PRODUCTS, Ltd. Continuation Sheet. 1. S.R.Chichester, Esq., Date. 16/2/22. We also enclose a booklet recently published by the Rubber Association of America, Inc. on the subject… | ||
| Scan009 | Memo requesting a matter be classified into 'Works' or 'Experimental' channels. | ||
| View original record | X4527 Hr. Will you kindly put this in the right channels - Wor. or Experimental? I will have inspection as explained also - C.R. 13.2.22 | ||
| Scan010 | Correspondence with Mr. Cooper of Industrial Rubber Products Limited regarding tire discounts and company history. | ||
| View original record | H. c. To Hr. ( for W ) re Tires and the Industrial Rubber Products Limited. ---:--- Please read the two XXX attached letters from Mr. Cooper, one of the Directors of the above-mentioned Company, and… | ||
| Scan011 | Correspondence and business dealings with Industrial Rubber Products Limited concerning tires and discounts. | ||
| View original record | H. c. To Hr. ( for W ) re Tires and the Industrial Rubber Products Limited. ---:--- Please read the two xxx attached letters from Mr. Cooper, one of the Directors of the above-mentioned Company, and… | ||
| Scan012 | Letter from Industrial Rubber Products discussing straight-sided cord tyres versus beaded edge tyres, and proposing a test for Miller Cord Tyres. | ||
| View original record | INDUSTRIAL RUBBER PRODUCTS, LIMITED. Brook House, 191-192, Tottenham Court Road, London, W.1. February 7th.,1922. S.R. Chichester, Esq., Coombe House, Chieveley, Newbury, Berks. Dear Mr. Chichester,… | ||
| Scan013 | Letter comparing tyre mileage guarantees and costs per mile from different manufacturers. | ||
| View original record | -2- type of Miller cover on R.R. cars for 10,000 miles minimum service, we would be able to state definitely that the maximum cost for tyres to the private user for running the R.R. car will be 1.3332… | ||
| Scan014 | Letter from Industrial Rubber Products, Limited, concerning the pricing and specifications of Miller cord tyres. | ||
| View original record | INDUSTRIAL RUBBER PRODUCTS, LIMITED. Brook House, 191 & 192, Tottenham Court Rd., London, W.1. Ref. JC/MVT. February 10th.1922. S.R. Chichester, Esq., Coombe House, Chieveley, Newbury, Berks. Dear Mr.… | ||
| Scan015 | Letter detailing the features of a tyre and discussing potential manufacturing. | ||
| View original record | -2- cessive flection better than the tyres of our competitors, in fact, this is one of the main reasons why they last longer. If there is any other information I can give, please do not hesitate to… | ||
| Scan016 | Potential market for high-powered motor-boat engines, following a meeting with a Capt. Nicholson from Saunders'. | ||
| View original record | To Fl. From Hs. c. to Wor. Y45-8. Hs.3/MAJ.30.5.30. X45-8 X44-18 ENGINES FOR MOTOR-BOATS. When I was at Saunders' the other day I met Capt. Nicholson, who was rather upset because he had not received… | ||
| Scan017 | Cover note for a specification of 'Fiat' engines handed over by Captain Nicholson. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs.3/U.30.5.30.Contd. Attached herewith is a specification of the "Fiat" engines which Capt. Nicholson handed to me. Hs. | ||
| Scan018 | Chronological history of communications with Saunders regarding the suitability of Condor engines for high-speed patrol boats. | ||
| View original record | x4528. F.1/Av/JL.2.6.30. To Hs. from F. Copy to Wor. By. Py. ENGINES FOR MOTOR BOATS ------------------------ With reference to Hs3/MJ.30.5.30, the history of this job is as follows:- Saturday, 10th… | ||
| Scan019 | Follow-up letter to Saunders-Roe regarding a lack of reply to a previous correspondence. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - 15th May F3/Av/JL.15.5.30 (copy attached) addressed to Saunders-Roe. We are still waiting for a reply to this letter. We have written them today drawing their attention to the fact that we are… | ||
| Scan020 | Letter to Saunders-Roe Ltd. regarding considerations for using the Condor engine in Coastal Motor Boats. | ||
| View original record | F3/Av/JL15530. 15th May, 1930. Messrs. Saunders-Roe, Ltd., East Cowes, Isle-of-Wight. Dear Sirs, In reply to your DH/GMP.13530 of the 13th May, we note in the second paragraph that you require the… | ||
| Scan021 | Page 2 of a letter to Messrs. Saunders-Roe, Ltd. regarding the Condor Series 111B engine. | ||
| View original record | Messrs. Saunders-Roe, Ltd. 15th May. 1930. - 2 - describes the latest Condor Series 111B engine. Yours faithfully, For ROLLS-ROYCE, LTD., L. F. R. Fell (Lieutenant-Colonel) Enc. [STAMP] RECEIVED | ||
| Scan022 | Potential competition for engines for Coastal Motor Boats. | ||
| View original record | HS X 4528. To Wbr. from Sg. re Engines for Coastal Sg7/E23.9.30 Copy to Ra.Hs.Sy. Motor Boats. You will recollect that at the last conference at Derby on July 24th the above matter was discussed and… | ||
| Scan023 | Business opportunity of supplying engines for Coastal Motor Boats (C.M.B.'s) to the Admiralty and foreign governments. | ||
| View original record | To Wor. from Sg. Sg7/B23.9.30 - 2 - likelihood of the Admiralty requiring further C.M.B's at an early date and that, if this year's programme is missed, it will be a long time before we could get in.… | ||
| Scan024 | Arranging for a demonstration of an Oscilloscope by Mr. Davey of Messrs. Herbert Kennedy & Co. | ||
| View original record | X.4541 EFC. As discussed ROY7/FJ11-8-22. Mr.Davey, representing Messrs.Herbert Kennedy & Co. of London, is coming down on Tuesday next, the 15th inst., to give a demonstration of the Oscilloscope and… | ||
| Scan025 | Forthcoming demonstration of an Oscilloscope. | ||
| View original record | To Rg. from EFC. " By. " Hs. X.4541 EFCl/T14.8.22. X.4541 - RE OSCILLOSCOPE. Would you kndly note that Mr. Davey, representing Messrs. Herbert Kennedy of London, will be here tomorrow morning to give… | ||
| Scan026 | Demonstration of the Elverson Oscilloscope on a Goshawk engine. | ||
| View original record | To R. & E. from EFC. c. to W. & PN. c. to Rg. & Da. c. to Ey. & EP. c. to Wd. c. to HY. X4541 EFC1/T16.8.22. X.4541 - RE ELVERSON OSCILLOSCOPE. We were yesterday visited by a Mr. Davey of the… | ||
| Scan027 | Recommendation to purchase an apparatus for observing machinery, detailing its features and price. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- EFC1/T16.8.22. The advantage of the apparatus, therefore, is that it is put up into a form in which it is always ready for use and merely requires some kind of mechanical coupling between… | ||
| Scan028 | Providing the address for The Oscilloscope Syndicate Ltd., in relation to the Elverson Oscilloscope. | ||
| View original record | X4541/ 16.8.22. X.4541. - RE ELVERSON OSCILLOSCOPE. The address for the above is :- THE OSCILLOSCOPE SYNDICATE LTD., 47, VICTORIA STREET, WESTMINSTER, LONDON, S.W.1. | ||
| Scan029 | Revised offer for an Elverson Oscilloscope, enclosing a related letter. | ||
| View original record | X 4541 EFC from ROY. ------------------ c. to By. (crossed out) c. to Rg. (crossed out) ROY5/MG/23.10.22 -------------------------------- X.4541 - re Elverson Oscilloscope… | ||
| Scan030 | Letter from Herbert Kennedy & Co. offering discounted prices and instalment payments for Oscilloscope sets. | ||
| View original record | Copy From HERBERT KENNEDY & CO. LIMITED. Engineers. 47, Victoria Street WESTMINSTER London S.W.1 RW/EH 16th October 1922 Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd. Nightingale Road, Derby. Dear Sirs:- Your Ref. ROY… | ||
| Scan031 | Limited-time 5% discount offer for the purchase of an Elverson Oscilloscope. | ||
| View original record | X4541 To R. from EFC. c. CJ. c. ROY. c. Wd. EFC1/T24.10.22. X.4541 - RE ELVERSON OSCILLOSCOPE Further to our EFC1/T16.8.22 describing the demonstration of the above oscilloscope at our Works the… | ||
| Scan032 | Confirmation of a wire agreeing to the purchase of an Elverson Oscilloscope. | ||
| View original record | H.R. 235a (100 T) (S.H. 79S. 10-12-20) G. 2948 X4541/ CONFIRMATION OF WIRE. WEST WITTERING. 26th Oct. 1922. ROYCAR. DERBY. CLARKE - EFC1/T241022. ELVERSON OSCILLOSCOPE. I AGREE TO PURCHASE. ROYCE.… | ||
| Scan033 | Confirming the agreement to purchase an Elverson Oscilloscope via telegram. | ||
| View original record | X. 4541 To Wd. from EFC. c. ROY. EFC1/T26.10.22. X.4541 - ELVERSON OSCILLOSCOPE. Would you kindly note that in answer to my EFCL/T24.10.22, I have this morning received the following telegram from R:-… | ||
| Scan034 | Announcing the receipt and availability of an Elverson oscilloscope for aero engine use. | ||
| View original record | X. 4541 To Rg. from EFC. EFC2/T2 20.11.22. X. 4541 - RE ELVERSON OSCILLOSCOPE. Would you kindly note that we have now received a complete Elverson oscilloscope so that this will be available should… | ||
| Scan035 | From EFC to Mr. Tonge enclosing a report on the use of an oscilloscope. | ||
| View original record | X4541 To Mr. Tonge from EFC. EFC3/T10.7.23. Re OSCILLOSCOPE X.4541. Herewith please receive copy of our report EFC4/T10.7.23 re the use of our oscilloscope, as promised. EFC. DICKINSON BOND 1804 | ||
| Scan036 | The modification of an oscilloscope to make it a self-contained, portable unit. | ||
| View original record | Sent to Mr Longe for B.B. EFC4/T10.7.23. X.4541 - RE OSCILLOSCOPE. The oscilloscope which we obtained some months ago has been put into use during the last six weeks, and it is proving itself to be a… | ||
| Scan037 | Cover note discussing a previous agreement about an apparatus, enclosing an original letter from The New Oscilloscope Company Limited. | ||
| View original record | EFC. from ROY. X4541 ROY2/G21.4.26 Attached is an original communication dated the 20th instant from The New Oscilloscope Company Limited. You will recollect we discussed this some two or three years… | ||
| Scan038 | Letter from The New Oscilloscope Company Ltd. regarding a new Vibrating Wire Stroboscope. | ||
| View original record | All correspondence to be addressed to the Company and not to individuals. THE NEW OSCILLOSCOPE COMPANY LIMITED. STROBOSCOPE MAKERS AND ENGINEERS. Directors: V. Adm. B. M. Chambers C.B. (Chairman)… | ||
| Scan039 | Confirming the availability of stroboscopic apparatus in response to a query about an oscilloscope. | ||
| View original record | X4541 To ROY. from EFC. EFC1/T23.4.26. RE OSCILLOSCOPE. Answering your ROY2/WG21.4.26, I confirm that we have stroboscopic apparatus which sufficiently covers the purposes for which such apparatus is… | ||
| Scan040 | Article from 'Automotive Industries' on using a Stroborama to observe torsional crankshaft vibration. | ||
| View original record | 370 x. 4541 Oscilloscope File Automotive Industries March 5, 1927 Torsional Crankshaft Vibration Seen Through Stroborama Invention of French engineers allows degree of torsion to be read while engine… | ||
| Scan041 | Article from Automotive Industries describing the operation of a new diaphragm pump for an AC fuel supply system. | ||
| View original record | Automotive Industries March 5, 1927 369 Diaphragm Pump Utilized in New AC Fuel Supply System Operates through lever from push rods, tappets or eccentrics located either on camshaft or any other… | ||
| Scan042 | Journal page detailing a Stroborama circuit and the features of a new LaSalle V-Eight engine. | ||
| View original record | Automotive Industries March 5, 1927 STROBORAMA flash is not instantaneous the vision is not perfectly clear. In the Seguin Stroborama absolute precision has been obtained by avoiding the method of… | ||
| Scan043 | Article on solving automotive manufacturing problems through metallurgy. | ||
| View original record | 372 Automotive Industries March 5, 1927 Metallurgist Called Upon to Solve Increasing Number of Automotive Problems Service department troubles frequently eliminated in the metallurgical laboratory,… | ||
| Scan044 | Letter from The New Oscilloscope Company Limited enclosing their new catalogue. | ||
| View original record | All correspondence to be addressed to the Company and not to individuals. x4536 THE NEW OSCILLOSCOPE COMPANY LIMITED. STROBOSCOPE MAKERS AND ENGINEERS. 3, GROSVENOR GARDENS, LONDON, S.W. 1. Directors:… | ||
| Scan045 | Booklet for The Elverson Oscilloscope, also known as The Mechanical Time-Microscope. | ||
| View original record | The Elverson OSCILLOSCOPE The Mechanical Time-Microscope. NOC V4879 | ||
| Scan046 | Advertising leaflet for The Elverson Oscilloscope from The New Oscilloscope Company, Limited. | ||
| View original record | YOU WILL FIND OSCILLOSCOPE USERS EVEN AS FAR AFIELD AS INDIA AND AUSTRALIA. SEND US YOUR ENQUIRIES. OUR INFORMATION WILL COST YOU NOTHING AND ALL YOUR PARTICULARS WILL BE TREATED WITH THE STRICTEST… | ||
| Scan047 | Explaining the function and application of the Elverson Oscilloscope for machinery analysis. | ||
| View original record | 2 R.H.7923 A Cutter revolving at 125 Rpm., and Cam revolving at 250 Rpm., as seen apparently stationary by the light of the Oscilloscope lamp. Time of exposure, three minutes. R.H.7924 The Cutter and… | ||
| Scan048 | Extract from a booklet featuring testimonials and applications for an oscilloscope, including a photograph of a 'Type B' Gearbox. | ||
| View original record | 4 Extracts from Testimonials. THE SUNBEAM MOTOR CAR CO., LTD., Wolverhampton. We have found it of great value in examining high speed engine details under actual running conditions. This particularly… | ||
| Scan049 | Testimonials and applications for an oscilloscope, including a list of users. | ||
| View original record | 6 Extracts from Testimonials. THE BRISTOL AEROPLANE CO., LTD., Bristol. Observations have been made on the surging of Valve Springs, Valve bounce, Push Rod mechanism, Cam design, Oiling, etc. In all… | ||
| Scan050 | Promotional document listing users and applications for an oscilloscope, including testimonials and industry-specific uses. | ||
| View original record | 8 SOME USERS—GREAT BRITAIN—(continued). Edinburgh University. Birmingham Technical School. English Electric Co., Ltd. Gimson Shoe Machinery Co., Ltd. Glasgow University. Guy Motors, Ltd. Samuel Heap &… | ||
| Scan051 | Brochure for 'The Elverson Oscilloscope' demonstrating its stroboscopic effect on a sewing machine. | ||
| View original record | 10 THE ELVERSON The Oscilloscope is an essential Time and Labour Saving Instrument. This Photograph—taken by daylight—shows a Double Hemstitch Sewing Machine operating at 1500 R.P.M. Note how all the… | ||
| Scan052 | List of US users and applications for an oscilloscope, with user testimonials. | ||
| View original record | 12 SOME USERS—UNITED STATES OF AMERICA—(continued). Detroit Edison Co., Inc. De Laval Separator Co., Inc. Dusenbery Automobile & Motors Co.. Inc. Ford Motor Co. General Electric Co., Inc. Miller… | ||
| Scan053 | List of users and instructions for the Type 'A' Oscilloscope. | ||
| View original record | 14 SOME USERS. FRANCE. Etablissements Brampton S. A. Centre d'Etude (French Marine). Compagnie d'Application Mechanique. Etablissements Fougeirol. Etablissements Diederichs. Compagnie pour la… | ||
| Scan054 | Description of Type 'A' and 'B' oscilloscopes with a cross-section of a Type 'A' gearbox and a testimonial from Benz & Cie. | ||
| View original record | 16 More Testimonials. BENZ & CIE., Mannheim. Im Besitze Ihres Geehrten . . . wir . . . koennen Ihnen mitteilen, dass das . . . vor ca. einem Jahr bezogene Oscilloscop unsere ERWARTUNGEN VOLL UND GANZ… | ||
| Scan055 | Illustrated catalog page for 'The Elverson' Oscilloscope, types A and B. | ||
| View original record | 18 THE ELVERSON Illustration of a type “A” Oscilloscope applied to a Centrifugal at the Works of Messrs. Baird & Tatlock (London), Ltd. Note the direct connection use of the Gearbox, and the… | ||
| Scan056 | Questions and answers guide on using an oscilloscope for machinery analysis, including prices and a list of users. | ||
| View original record | 20 SOME QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. Is complete darkness essential, when using the Oscilloscope? No; only comparative darkness over the part which is being examined. The amount of darkness required also… | ||
| Scan057 | List of international oscilloscope users and an accompanying feedback postcard. | ||
| View original record | 22 STILL MORE USERS. AUSTRIA. Austro Daimler Motor Co. ARGENTINA. The Argentine Navy (2 Instruments). BELGIUM. L'Institute Aerotechnique. Minerva Motors S.A. HOLLAND. N. V. Aamij. Nederlandsche… | ||
| Scan058 | Letter from Vlies & Benson regarding a new stroboscopic apparatus called 'Stroborama' for examining motor engines. | ||
| View original record | VLIES & BENSON LIMITED. REPRESENTATIVES OF HOWARD & BULLOUGH, LTD. ACORINGTON. Telegraphic Address: FLYERS. MANCHESTER. Telephone No. 49 & 50 Central. Directors: H. H. VLIES, J. S. BENSON, F.… | ||
| Scan059 | Product brochure for the STROBORAMA, Type A stroboscope, detailing its features and applications. | ||
| View original record | RECHERCHES MÉCANIQUES & PHYSIQUES Capital : 100.000 francs Télégraphic Adress: Stroborama-Paris-04 40, Rue de l'Échiquier - PARIS Téléphone : Provence 18-35 STROBORAMA, Type A (L. & A. SEGUIN Patents)… | ||
| Scan060 | Promotional document showcasing applications of the Strobodrama, Type A, used to study a locomotive valve gear and a Pelton wheel. | ||
| View original record | A FEW APPLICATIONS OF THE STROBORAMA, TYPE A STROBORAMA used for the study of the valve gear of a locomotive blocked up and running on rollers, in broad daylight in the workshops of the Est Railway C°… | ||
| Scan061 | Letter from A.J. Ashdown, Ltd. regarding a special offer on the Ashdown Rotoscope. | ||
| View original record | SOLE DISTRIBUTORS OF THE ASHDOWN ROTOSCOPE. A. J. ASHDOWN, LTD. ENGINEERS. DIRECTORS A. J. ASHDOWN, DAVID WILSON. TELEPHONE: 0779 VICTORIA. 119, VICTORIA STREET, WESTMINSTER, LONDON, S.W.1. AJA/IT… | ||
| Scan062 | Letter from consulting engineer Frank L. Sessions regarding the use and potential purchase of an Ashdown Rotoscope. | ||
| View original record | FRANK L. SESSIONS CONSULTING ENGINEER ROCKEFELLER BUILDING CLEVELAND, OHIO May 9, 1927. Mr. A. J. Ashdown, 21 Barton Road, Letchworth, Herts, England. Dear Mr. Ashdown:- I recently used the Ashdown… | ||
| Scan063 | Brochure for the Ashdown Rotoscope shown at the 1928 British Industries Fair. | ||
| View original record | Premier Award: First Inventions Exhibition, 1924 Highly Commended: International Inventions Exhibition, 1926 SHOWING AT The British Industries Fair LONDON AND BIRMINGHAM 1928 On the Stand of The… | ||
| Scan064 | Promotional leaflet for the Ashdown Rotoscope, detailing its features and listing its users across various industries. | ||
| View original record | THE MACHINE (HALF ACTUAL SIZE) SOME IMPORTANT USERS and Some Opinions No one will question the great value of the 'slow motion' cinematograph picture in certain studies. !!! THE ASHDOWN ROTOSCOPE… | ||
| Scan065 | Photograph of a hand-cranked Rotoscope device with its internal mechanism visible. | ||
| View original record | ROTOSCOPE PATENTED AND MANUFACTURED BY KERSHAW, KERSHAW & CO. LTD. LEEDS, ENGLAND. | ||
| Scan066 | 'Stroborama' stroboscopic device for experimental work on engine components. | ||
| View original record | X. 4541 c - Mr. Beaver OY2.R.1.6.28 February 6th, 1928 Mr. Thomas Nadin, Rolls Royce Ltd., Derby, England. (Copy for attention Mr. E. W. Hives) Dear Nadin RE EXPERIMENTAL WORK "STROBORAMA" At the… | ||
| Scan067 | Letter describing the speed control of a motor and a method for determining vibration frequency. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - The second trick is the speed control of the motor. This is done roughly by a rheostat, but the fine adjustment which makes the object appear to move slowly either forward or backward, is done… | ||
| Scan068 | Letter from A. J. Ashdown, Ltd. regarding a quotation and price increase for the Ashdown Rotoscope. | ||
| View original record | IN KNOWLEDGE LIES PROGRESS SOLE DISTRIBUTORS OF THE ASHDOWN ROTOSCOPE. A. J. ASHDOWN, LTD. ENGINEERS. DIRECTORS: A. J. ASHDOWN. DAVID WILSON. TELEPHONE: 0779 VICTORIA. 119, VICTORIA STREET,… | ||
| Scan069 | 'Stroborama' apparatus, including an attached letter and a proposed demonstration. | ||
| View original record | HS By. From Wd. c. to EFC. X4541 Wd1/NJ23.2.28. Re Stroborama. Referring to the conversation I have had with you with regard to this apparatus, which I inspected on Saturday last 18th instant, I… | ||
| Scan070 | Follow-up letter from Vlies & Benson Ltd. regarding a demonstration of their Stroborama instruments. | ||
| View original record | Copy of letter from:- VLIES & BENSON LTD., 1, Brazennose Street, Manchester. 22nd February, 1928. Ref.- FW/MW. Your ref.- WD3/NJ16228. For attention of Mr.J.P.Whitehead. Messrs.Rolls-Royce Ltd.,… | ||
| Scan071 | Improving oscilloscope illumination for the Strobodrama by applying the pilot and power principle. | ||
| View original record | Y4541 To Hs. By. Wd. EFC2/T24. 2. 28. RE STROBORAMA. I am looking into the question of being able to apply the pilot and power principle to improve the illumination of our present oscilloscope… | ||
| Scan072 | Recommendation to purchase an Ashdown Rotoscope for experimental purposes to solve engine failures. | ||
| View original record | Y4541 To Wor. from Hs. Hs2/LG13.3.28. ASHDOWN ROTOSCOPE. Y4541 We recommend that we purchase for experimental purposes one of the above instruments. The cost will be £30. Briefly, the rotoscope is… | ||
| Scan073 | Letter from Maurice Olley of Rolls-Royce of America to E. W. Hives regarding experimental work on the 'Stroborama'. | ||
| View original record | 4U541 ROLLS-ROYCE OF AMERICA, INC. SPRINGFIELD, MASS. OY7.R.3.15.28 March 15th, 1928. Mr. E. W. Hives, Rolls Royce Ltd., Derby, England. Dear Mr. Hives: Re Experimental Work "Stroborama" The enclosed… | ||
| Scan074 | The retention of a 4-Goshawk-11 car for demonstration and the associated arrangements for its driver and journey. | ||
| View original record | To B.J. from Hs. X4545 HS4/LG27.9.22. Now that it has been decided to retain 4-Goshawk-11 car in London for demonstration purposes we recommend that the driver who will drive this car and look after… | ||
| Scan075 | Request for an expert driver for the Goshawk model to provide instruction in London during Show week. | ||
| View original record | X 4545 PN11/DN/28.9.22. S/W - Hs. c. to Cx. FROM PN. BJ, has asked me to reply to your Hs4/LG27.9.22 addressed to him. As we are very short of drivers in London at the moment, I want you, please, to… | ||
| Scan076 | Instructions for the preparation and appearance of Mr. Royce's Goshawk engine for trials and press photography. | ||
| View original record | X4545 To Hs. from BJ. BJ6/H29.9.22. Re Mr. Royce's Goshawk for Trials. X4545 X4219 We telephoned the following message to your office this morning, and asked you to discuss the matter with Bs., who is… | ||
| Scan077 | Dispatch of a 4-Goshawk-11 car and a colour sample to London. | ||
| View original record | X4545 R. from Hs. HS6/LG29.9.22. X4545 X4268 4-Goshawk-11. We attach copy of note we have today received from BJ. ref:- BJ6/H29.9.22. In view of this we are sending 4-Goshawk-11 car direct to London… | ||
| Scan078 | The preparation of Mr. Royce's Goshawk for trials, ensuring it has a smart appearance for demonstration and press photography. | ||
| View original record | C O P Y. To Hs. from BJ. BJ6/H29.9.22. Re. Mr. Royce's Goshawk for Trials. We telephoned the following message to your Office this morning, and asked you to discuss the matter with Bs., who is at… | ||
| Scan079 | Unsatisfactory paint finish on car 4-Goshawk-11 and arrangements for its rectification. | ||
| View original record | BJ. from Hs. c. to C. X4545 Hs5/LG29.9.22. 4-Goshawk-11. X4545 X4219 We have received a message from Mr. Barnes saying that the finish of the paint was not sufficiently good and that we should work… | ||
| Scan080 | Arranging for Mr. Warwick to visit London to answer questions regarding the Goshawk. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 135A (100 T) (S.H. 798, 10-12-20) G. 8947 X4545 PN. from Hs. Hs4/LG29.9.22. Referring to your PN11/DN28.9.22. Although your drives Messrs. Fleck and Boot are now at the works - we propose sending… | ||
| Scan081 | Telegram reporting unstable carburation and poor performance on a Goshawk demonstration vehicle. | ||
| View original record | POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS. No. of Telegram: 0232 Office Stamp: DERBY 5 OCT 22 Reference: X4545 Recd. from: La By: WD Handed in at: 1-20 M Office of Origin: London Words: 38 Received here at: 1-47 M Hives… | ||
| Scan082 | Delayed arrival, cleaning, and re-painting of a Goshawk II demonstration car. | ||
| View original record | X4545 Bs6/KW5.10.22. S/W. 4-Goshawk-II Hs5/LG29922 Unfortunately this car did not arrive in London in time to allow of our doing very much to smarten it up. We had the upholstery cleaned and one or… | ||
| Scan083 | The availability of a '4/Goshawk/11' Open Trials Car for use in London. | ||
| View original record | X 4545 HS RECEIVED OCT 10 1922 Bs8/KW9.10.22. S/W. 4/Goshawk/11. Hs2/LG61022 We are not able to tell you at present when it is likely we shall finish with this car. We require two Open Trials Cars in… | ||
| Scan084 | Performance of a 20-HP Demonstration Car after a new lower gear was fitted. | ||
| View original record | X4845 [STAMP: RECEIVED Hs OCT 10 1922] To Hs. from BJ. BJ13/H9.10.22. 20-H.P. Demonstration Car. I attach a copy of PN17/DN6.10.22, for your information. I have just seen P.N. and he says that now… | ||
| Scan085 | Critical performance review of a 20 HP demonstration car, highlighting issues with the engine and ride. | ||
| View original record | To BJ. From PN. PN17/DN6.10.22 Rolls-Royce 20 H.P. Demonstration Car. When this car was handed over to us for demonstration on Wednesday last, naturally I took it that it would be more than a fair… | ||
| Scan086 | Car testing, modifications including carburation and pistons, and future demonstration plans for a 40/50 HP car. | ||
| View original record | -2- brought Warwick - Hs's assistant - by 7.30 the same evening. Warwick worked all night on the car and this morning when I tested it with him I did find certain improvements, notably in the… | ||
| Scan087 | Performance issues, specifically vibration and a smokey exhaust, on car 4-Goshawk-11. | ||
| View original record | X4545 To P.N. from Hs. c. to B.J. Hs2/LG10.10.22. 4-GOSHAWK-11. X4545 Referring to your PN17/DN6.10.22. It would be very helpful if you could send us a further report of your impression of… | ||
| Scan088 | Change of axle ratios on the Goshawk-11 car for demonstration runs. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to E. c. to Da. c. to BY. c. to PN. c. to EP. X4525 Hs1/LG10.10.22. GOSHAWK-11 AXLE RATIOS X4256 X4545 At Sales request we have changed the axle ratio on 4-Goshawk-11 car… | ||
| Scan089 | From Hr. to Hs. attaching a document concerning Demonstration Runs. | ||
| View original record | X4545 To Hs. from Hr. Hr1/H12.10.22. Demonstration Runs. I attach hereto memo' ref. BJ4/H11.10.22. with regard to Demonstration Runs, which will probably be of interest to you. Hr. Hh Enc. RECEIVED Hs… | ||
| Scan090 | Outlining the policy for conducting vehicle demonstration runs and interacting with customers. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 199 (500 H) (SD. 295. 15.3.17) M P. 176549 C O P Y. To Cx. from BJ. Copies to PN. Bgs. Hr. [Signature] Demonstration Runs. There may be occasions when PN. cannot give demonstration runs… | ||
| Scan091 | Demonstration car delivered in an unsatisfactory condition, the resulting failure, and preparation for a conference. | ||
| View original record | X4545 Hs OCT 24 1922 RECEIVED To P.N. from B.J. Copy to Hs. BJ15/H23.10.22. 20 H.P. Demonstration Car. Thank you for your PN27/DN20.10.22, and with reference to PN17/DN6.10.22, I gather that the car… | ||
| Scan092 | The return of Mr. Royce's experimental car, loaned until the Goshawk Trials cars were ready. | ||
| View original record | X4545 To C. from Hs. Hs1/LG15.11.22. 4. Goshawk-11. Experimental Car. X4219 X4545 We should like to know from you when you expect that you will have finished with Mr. Royce's experimental car. You… | ||
| Scan093 | The disposal of the '4 Goshawk 11' Experimental Car. | ||
| View original record | y4545 Bk21/DN/20.11.22. S/W. Hs. 20th November 1 9 2 2 . 4 Goshawk 11. Experimental Car. We can dispense with the use of the above car now. Will you please advise us whether you would like it sent to… | ||
| Scan094 | Requesting the transfer of a 4-Goshawk-11 to Derby, along with a report on its behaviour and criticisms. | ||
| View original record | X4545 Bk. from Hs. Hs3/LG21.11.22. 4-Goshawk-11. X4545 X4198 X4219 With reference to your memo. Bk21/DN20.11.22. Will you please send 4-Goshawk-11 to Derby. With the car, we should also like a report… | ||
| Scan095 | Returning the '4 Goshawk 11' car due to lack of power and other engine issues. | ||
| View original record | X4545 PN6/DN/23.11.22. TO Hs. FROM PN. 4 Goshawk 11. This car has been returned to you today as it is of no use to us for the purposes of giving Trial runs. Its chief trouble is lack of power; in… | ||
| Scan096 | Investigation into a Goshawk-11 car's lack of power, identifying a burnt exhaust valve due to incorrect tappet adjustment. | ||
| View original record | TN. from Hs. X4545 Hs5/LG24.11.22 HS. 4. Goshawk-11. X4219 X4545 We have received 4. Goshawk.11 car at the Works and we are keenly interested in your complaint as regards lack of power, because after… | ||
| Scan097 | The testing and interchange of rear axles between a 7-Goshawk-11 and a London Demonstration Car. | ||
| View original record | X 4545 18.12.22. REAR AXLES FITTED TO 7-GOSHAWK-11 & LONDON DEMONSTRATION CAR(LANDAULET). X4756 X4545 Axle fitted to 7-Goshawk-11 - Derby to London Fairly good at low speeds - uneven over 25 m.p.h.… | ||
| Scan098 | Poor performance of the Salamanca 20 HP trials chassis following comparative tests. | ||
| View original record | /46 X4545 PN1/DN/20.1.23. TO EJ. [Strikethrough] c. to Hs. " " EP. [Strikethrough] RE SALAMANCA TRIALS CHASSIS - 20 H.P. Referring to the tests made yesterday of the Salamanca chassis relatively to… | ||
| Scan099 | Dynamo rattle, squeaking brakes, and a valve timing boom on a 20 HP Open Demonstration Car. | ||
| View original record | To PN. from Hs. c. to BJ. c. to EP. X4545 Hs3/LG2.2.23. RE. 20 HP. OPEN DEMONSTRATION CAR, 40G5. X 4545 (crossed out) X 4257 We have passed your memo. ref. PN2/DN31.1.23 re. the above, on to EP. as… | ||
| Scan100 | Issues with dynamo rattles and squeaking brakes on a 20 HP Demonstration Car. | ||
| View original record | X4545 H's PN. c. to Hs. Cambo Bks. EP4/H3.2.23. re. 20 H.P. Demonstration Car. RECEIVED FEB 5 1923 Replying to your PN2/DN31.1.23, we would deal with the points mentioned as follows:- DYNAMO RATTLES.… | ||
| Scan101 | 'Engine Boom' or 'Induction roar' issue and potential solutions for the 20 H.P car. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - EP4/H3.2.23. ENGINE BOOM. In this case I take it you refer to the "Induction roar", which, as explained to you at our last meeting, we were afraid would exist on an engine which gave good power… | ||
| Scan102 | Test report on a 20 HP open touring trials car detailing various noises, creaks, and a gear lever fault. | ||
| View original record | X4545 To PN. from BJ. Copies to: PN. AN. EV. Hs. MP. BJ11/H26.3.23. Re 40-G-5. The 20 h.p. open touring trials car which I tried this week-end seemed to run quite nicely provided the temperature was… | ||
| Scan103 | Strengthening shock absorbers and testing settings for the 20 HP Trials Cars. | ||
| View original record | EP. from Hs. Hs1/LG11.5.23. RE. LONDON 20 HP. TRIALS CARS. Referring to Bkl/DN/8.5.23 attached. PN. is evidently acting on the information contained in R's memo. when he was at Le Canadel and after… | ||
| Scan104 | Carburettor restrictor issues in 20 HP demonstration cars following a visit. | ||
| View original record | X4545 To Hs. & EP. from R. c. to CJ. BJ. c. to PN. BY. R7/M16.7.23. RE. 20 HP. DEOMONSTRATION CARS. V4545 VISIT TO W.W. - BY, BJ. AND PN ON 13.7.23. V4228 The blue and grey open cars appear to have… | ||
| Scan105 | Extract from an Inspection Report detailing owner criticisms of a 20-HP Chassis. | ||
| View original record | BY. Hs. X4545 EP/Thn16/H10.1.24. re. 20-HP Chassis. Below we give you an extract of an Inspection Report from St. which we are asked by Sales Dept. to bring to your notice:- "The owner had two… | ||
| Scan106 | Booming and vibration issues with the 20-HP silencer and modifications for demonstration cars. | ||
| View original record | HS X4545 BY c. Hs. c. Wor. EP/Thn5/H28.1.24. re. 20-HP. Silencer - Booming & Vibration. With reference to our memo EP1/H25.1.24, we attach herewith copy of memo we have received from Sales Dept.. We… | ||
| Scan107 | Request to arrange for new exhaust pipes and silencer supports to be fitted to 20-HP demonstration cars. | ||
| View original record | To EP. c. to Bk. PN21/DN/24.1.24. I should be glad if you would please arrange for each of our Demonstration 20-HP cars to have the new Exhaust Pipe and also Exhaust Silencer Support fitted as early… | ||
| Scan108 | Customer usage and the future loading of a 20 HP chassis, in light of a report on Trials Car GH-39. | ||
| View original record | X4545 To Hm from BJ. Chassis No. GH-39 - Trials Car. BJ6/H18.3.24. Copies to DI. Hs. In view of the report attached to your memorandum Hm3/W14.3.24, doubtless those responsible at the Works will be… | ||
| Scan109 | Use of 11-tooth versus 12-tooth axles on 20 HP demonstration cars and associated customer complaints. | ||
| View original record | 445245 PN3/DN/11.7.24. TO Hs c. to EP " BJ FROM PN At the present time we have 11-tooth axles on all our 20 HP Demonstration cars, including the Open bodies. These axles are good ones and we have… | ||
| Scan110 | Steering stiffness and exhaust boom issues during GMK-65 trials. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten: X4545 W/S PN. c. Hs. c. CWB. EP4/H22.9.24. Handwritten: X4264 X4238 X4545 re. GMK-65. TRIALS. With reference to your PN3/DN18.9.24. - there should not be the necessity for "putting… | ||
| Scan111 | Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. regarding issues with security bolts on cord tyres. | ||
| View original record | X4546 C O P Y. Dunlop Rubber Co. Fort Dunlop, Erdington, Birmingham. 26th, July 1922. dictated 25th. X4050 Y4546 Service Manager, WS.GG.24.267. Messrs.Rolls-Royce Ltd., Nightingale Rd., Derby. Dear… | ||
| Scan112 | Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. recommending against the use of security bolts with cord tyres following a series of tests. | ||
| View original record | contd:- -2- contained on pages 23 and 24 of the enclosed booklet "Dunlop Tyres 1921/22", and also on page 15 of the booklet - "The care of Tyres" enclosed herewith. In addition we have under. taken a… | ||
| Scan113 | Letter discussing a recommendation from Dunlop to abandon the use of security bolts on tyres. | ||
| View original record | X4546 Hs. from BY. BY9-P27.7.22. I am handing you herewith a letter I have received from Mr Bond, Service Manager for the Dunlop Company, confirming his conversation with us at Derby, and urging us to… | ||
| Scan114 | Recommendation by tyre manufacturers to abandon the use of security bolts, particularly with cord tyres. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs. c. to C.J. c. to E. c. to Ds. d. to HY. e. to EF. COPY. X4526 HHS/LG10.8.22. SECURITY BOLTS FOR TYRES X.4080 X.4546. The Dunlop Co. have now followed the lead of the Michelin Co. and… | ||
| Scan115 | The effectiveness of security bolts for tyres, referencing issues and communication with Dunlop. | ||
| View original record | Contd:- -2- when they have had security bolts fitted. They have communicated with the Dunlop people who have proved that the reason the tyres were coming off was because the tubes were being chafed by… | ||
| Scan116 | Instructions and report for a beaded edge tyre deflation test. | ||
| View original record | RR26 (10M BKS) (SH 658 5-11-20) MP 221103 X4546 ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. INSTRUCTIONS To. Mr Haines Order No. Customer's No. Test with beaded edge tyres on deflation with & without security bolts. Two tyres… | ||
| Scan117 | The policy change to abandon the use of security bolts with Dunlop or Michelin cord tyres. | ||
| View original record | Hs X4546 W/RP. c. EP. c. Hs. c. S.Dept. RECEIVED AUG 10 1922 BY/LL/H. 9. 8. 22. DUNLOP OR MICHELIN CORD TYRES. RE SECURITY BOLTS. ----------------------- Referring to D/BF/WHS/OG. 8.8.22. our attitude… | ||
| Scan118 | Repairs to an Amateur Driven Goshawk vehicle, including a broken oil pipe and a lost tyre locking ring. | ||
| View original record | X.4546 P/Hs. We4/Go 25.8.22. AMATEUR DRIVEN GOSHAWK-7-11. X.4086. X.4546 Your memo. Hs8/LG22.8.22 to hand. Both top and bottom rubber connections from radiator to engine were renewed. The oil pipe… | ||
| Scan119 | Issues with security bolts on cord tyres, referencing trials by the Dunlop Company and customer feedback. | ||
| View original record | X4546 W/B. c. S/Dr. c. Hs. BY7-P28.8.22. 31-KG AND 38-KG. RE SECURITY BOLTS. X4546 Referring to Bs5/C16822 the position in regard to security bolts is as explained in my memo BY6-P22722 to Sales.… | ||
| Scan120 | Recommending the deletion of security bolts for all beaded edge tyres based on supplier responsibility and testing. | ||
| View original record | BY7-P28.8.22. contd. - 2 - they would like to take the responsibility of supplying him with new tubes and covers, if necessary, if he would run them without security bolts. He agreed to this and the… | ||
| Scan121 | Cover letter distributing standardisation sheets for the deletion of tyre security bolts, valve guide bushes, and an exhaust heated throttle. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs. c. WJ & BJ. c. Wor. c. EP. c. Da. c. By. c. PN. c. EWT for R.R.Inc. c. Rg. X4546 Hs2/T5.10.22. Herewith please receive for your permanent reference copies of the following completed… | ||
| Scan122 | Standardisation document regarding the deletion of security bolts for tyres. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 755 (5 H) (S.J. 297, 12-10-21) G. 3057. Y4546 Completed 5.10.22 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts. Deletion of security bolts for tyres. Origin. To avoid tyre failures.… | ||
| Scan123 | Internal memorandum regarding the standardisation of deleting security bolts for tyres. | ||
| View original record | X4546 Hs. ~~c.c. to BY.~~ EP3/H6.10.22 re. DELETION OF SECURITY BOLTS FOR TYRES. With reference to the above, which is now standardised, I attach herewith copy of memo which I have received from H. on… | ||
| Scan124 | Use and safety of security bolts for tires, referencing a customer incident and Dunlop's advice. | ||
| View original record | E.P. Have you any remarks please. The Dunlop case seems so feeble that I can hardly understand it. H 3/10/22 SECURITY BOLTS FOR TIRES. With reference to EP's Memo No. 257 upon the above subject, in… | ||
| Scan125 | Supply of security bolts suitable for Cord tires. | ||
| View original record | -2- Their objection to supplying security bolts which are suitable to the beads of Cord tires appears somewhat ridiculous. There are hundreds of places about a motor car where wrong parts might… | ||
| Scan126 | Discontinuation of security bolts for tyres and bolt valves on inner tubes. | ||
| View original record | V4546 c. to Hs. EP16/023.7.23. Re. Deletion of Security Bolts for Tyres and Bolt Valves on Inner Tubes. ------------------ V4546 The question has been raised by BJ. as to whether it is in order for… | ||
| Scan127 | Security bolts and bolt valves in relation to tyres coming off rims, and correspondence with Dunlop. | ||
| View original record | X4546 W/S H. c. BJ c. Wor. c. BY. c. Hs. EP7/H20.8.23. re. Security Bolts and Bolt Valves. With reference to your H2/TB17/8/23 - in reply to the first paragraph of this memo, this question has been… | ||
| Scan128 | Issues and experiments related to security bolts and bolt valves for tyres. | ||
| View original record | SECURITY BOLTS AND BOLT VALVES. 1. Dunlops did not, in the first instance, force on to us against R's very strong opinion, the proposal to eliminate the security bolt and bolt valve. 2. H. seems to… | ||
| Scan129 | Use of security bolts and bolt valves to prevent tyres coming off the rims. | ||
| View original record | X45246 [redacted] c. to WBr. c. to Hs. EP1/H21.8.23. re. Security Bolts and Bolt Valves. With further reference to the above, you will have seen my further memo to Sales Department, reference… | ||
| Scan130 | Urgent internal memo concerning a tyre failure incident and the need for security bolts on Dunlop Cord Tyres. | ||
| View original record | COPY. H2/TB/17.8.23. URGENT. S/W EP. from H. C. to Wor. c. to BJ. Re:-Security Bolts & Bolt Valves. With further reference to my H2/H26.7.23 and to Wor6/M26.7.23, in view of BJ's return next Monday… | ||
| Scan131 | Security bolts and bolt valves in response to tires coming off a customer's car. | ||
| View original record | X4546 URGENT. H5/SP/30.8.23. S/W. SP. c. to BJ. c. to By. c. to Wor. c. to Hs. Re:- Security Bolts and Bolt Valves. We attach a copy of a letter we have to-day received from Messrs. Myers & Burnell of… | ||
| Scan132 | Letter to a carriage builder concerning a tyre pressure issue, quoting a Dunlop report. | ||
| View original record | No. H4/EF/30823. 30th August 1923. Messrs. Myers & Burnell, Automobile Carriage Builders, Davygate, YORK. Dear Sirs, We have to thank you for your letter of the 29th of August, having reference to… | ||
| Scan133 | Letter to Messrs. Myers & Burnell regarding tyre pressures for Sir Lycett Green's driver. | ||
| View original record | Messrs. Myers & Burnell. - 2 - 30th August, 1923. and it would therefore be advisable, perhaps, to ask Sir Lycett Green's driver to check the tire pressures from time to time, and to see that they are… | ||
| Scan134 | Letter from an automobile carriage builder regarding tyre trouble on a customer's car, where the tyres are coming off the rims. | ||
| View original record | HS Copy MYERS & BURNELL, Telephone No.477. AUTOMOBILE CARRIAGE BUILDERS, DAVYDATE, YORK. C/HD. August, 29th, 1923. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., 14/15, Conduit Street, London. W. 1. Dear Sirs, Re:- 40/50… | ||
| Scan135 | Customer's ongoing tyre issues, comparing beaded edge and straight sided tyres with the Dunlop Company. | ||
| View original record | Y4546 W/S. (TM) e.p. [Struck through] e.f. [Struck through] c. or. [Struck through] c. Ms. BY18-P31.8.23. SECURITY BOLTS & BOLT VALVES. Y4546 Referring to MS/EP30823, we note that Sir Lycett Green is… | ||
| Scan136 | Recommendation to discourage clients from using beaded edge cord tyres. | ||
| View original record | BY18-P31.8.23. contd. - 2 - We certainly feel that every effort should be made to discourage clients using beaded edge cord tyres, pointing out to them the fact that such tyres are not to be compared… | ||
| Scan137 | Tyres coming off the wheels of Chassis No. 18-EE, and the subsequent fitting of security bolts. | ||
| View original record | X4546 c. to Hs. EP/HS18/05.9.23. dict.4.9.23. Re. Tyres not fitted with Security Bolts and Bolt Valves. With further reference to the above, we are in receipt of a report from the Inspection Departmnt… | ||
| Scan138 | Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. to arrange a meeting regarding security bolts and bolt valves. | ||
| View original record | X4546 COPY. EF. & Hs. Mailing Dept. ---------- 1320. BY5-P7923. Attention of Mr Foull. September 7/23. Friday. Messrs. The Dunlop Rubber Co.Ltd., Fort Dunlop (Development Department) Erdington,… | ||
| Scan139 | Meeting with the Dunlop Company regarding the causes of tyre failures and leaving the rim. | ||
| View original record | X4546 B.I. W/C (H) R. (PH) C. (E) Wor. C. Hs. BYS-P14.9.23. SECURITY BOLTS. The earliest date we were able to arrange a meeting convenient to both ourselves and the Dunlop Co, was Thursday the 13th… | ||
| Scan140 | Report citing three case studies from the Dunlop Company regarding tyre failures and the effectiveness of security bolts. | ||
| View original record | BYS-F14.9.23. contd. - 2 - The security bolt may delay the time when the tyre leaves the rim by seconds, but not more. In proof of the facts put forward in the last paragraph, the Dunlop Company… | ||
| Scan141 | The effectiveness and dangers of security bolts for tyres, citing arguments from the Dunlop Company. | ||
| View original record | BY5-F14.9.23. contd. - 3 - The Dunlop Co, urged with much force that the word 'security' in connection with the tyre bolt, gives a driver a false sense of reliability and security from covers leaving… | ||
| Scan142 | Technical discussion on Dunlop tyre safety, pressure gauges, and the use of security bolts. | ||
| View original record | BY5-F14.9.23. contd. - 4 - The Dunlop Co. are emphatic in stating that the only tyre which is safe from the point of view of it not being possible to force it off the rim, even when deflated, is the… | ||
| Scan143 | Tyre deflation, the discontinuation of security bolts, and the importance of checking tyre pressure with a reliable gauge. | ||
| View original record | BY5-F14.9.23. contd. - 5 - abandoned the use of the so called security bolt was because the bolt itself, even when made to correct dimensions, was a very prolific cause of slow deflation, and they… | ||
| Scan144 | Extract from a memo concerning a Dunlop tire failure on Chassis 68-LK due to the absence of security bolts. | ||
| View original record | BM. c. to Hs.- X4546 EP/HS27/012.10.23. Re. Chassis 68-LK. - Holt. ---------------------- An extract from memo' No. 5496, reference St3/IN/ 11.10.23. reads as follows :- "The car is fitted with Dunlop… | ||
| Scan145 | Fitting of a locking device for straight-sided rims on chassis and cars already in customers' hands. | ||
| View original record | Lu546 ~~BY~~ c. Wor. c. Hx. c. Hs. re. Locking Device for Straight Sided Rims. With further reference to memos EP1/H24.8.25. and Thn3/H31.8.25. This locking device has now been fitted to all chassis… | ||
| Scan146 | Enquiry for an electrostatic voltmeter for insulation tests, with a list of five suggested suppliers. | ||
| View original record | Wd/Ms. from EFC. X 4563- EFC5/T21.11.22. X.4563 - RE ELECTROSTATIC VOLTMETER FOR INSULATION TESTS. Would you kindly make enquiries for an electrostatic volumeter reading up to 5000 volts. We suggest… | ||
| Scan147 | Follow-up enquiry regarding an electrostatic voltmeter for insulation tests. | ||
| View original record | X4563 To Wd/Ms. from EFC. EFC3/T6.12.22. X.4563 - RE ELECTROSTATIC VOLTMETER FOR INSULATION TESTS As we have not yet heard anything with regard to the above, we attach a further copy of our enquiry… | ||
| Scan148 | Postponement of a visit from Cambridge & Paul Instrument Co. regarding an electrostatic voltmeter. | ||
| View original record | To ROY/GEA. from EFC. X4563 EFC3/T25.1.23. X.4563 - ELECTROSTATIC VOLTMETER X3646 With reference to the letter from the Cambridge & Paul Instrument Co. of the 23rd. inst. suggesting a visit of their… | ||
| Scan149 | Request for particulars and prices for an Electrostatic Voltmeter from multiple suppliers. | ||
| View original record | Y4563 Messrs:- ✓Evershed & Vignoles Ltd., Acton Lane Works, Chiswick, W.4. ✓Ferranti Ltd., Hollinwood. ✓Johnson & Philips Ltd., Charlton, London, S.E.7. ✓Walsall Electrical Co.Ltd., 57, Bridge St.,… | ||
| Scan150 | Letter from The Walsall Electrical Co. Ltd. declining to quote for an Electrostatic Voltmeter but offering catalogues for other products. | ||
| View original record | X4563 Telegrams: 'ELECTRICAL, WALSALL' GENERAL CONDITIONS OF TENDER ON BACK OF THIS FORM Telephone: 45 WALSALL. Contractors to THE ADMIRALTY, THE COLONIAL GOVERNMENTS, ITALIAN GOVERNMENT, LONDON… | ||
| Scan151 | Letter from Evershed & Vignoles unable to quote for Electrostatic Voltmeters and enclosing their general list. | ||
| View original record | X4563 EVERSHED & VIGNOLES LTD ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS TELEPHONE: CHISWICK 1370 - 1371. TELEGRAMS: "DOROTHEA, CHISK, LONDON" CODES { A.B.C. FIFTH EDITION ENGINEERING SECOND EDITION MARCONI INTERNATIONAL… | ||
| Scan152 | Letter from Ferranti Limited unable to supply Electrostatic Voltmeters and referring the inquiry to another company. | ||
| View original record | X4563 ALL COMMUNICATIONS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY. FERRANTI LIMITED, ELECTRICAL & GENERAL ENGINEERS, HOLLINWOOD, LANCASHIRE. [Logo: THE BRITISH ELECTRICAL AND ALLIED MANUFACTURERS'… | ||
| Scan153 | Letter from Johnson & Phillips Ltd. replying to an enquiry about Electrostatic Volt-meters. | ||
| View original record | 152 ON ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & INDIA OFFICE LISTS. ESTABLISHED 1875. JOHNSON & PHILLIPS, LIMITED CABLE MAKERS & ENGINEERS TELEPHONES: GREENWICH, 400 (5 Lines) GREENWICH, 47 (Buyer only) TELEGRAMS:… | ||
| Scan154 | Request for particulars and prices for an Electrostatic Voltmeter reading up to 5000 volts, sent to three different instrument companies. | ||
| View original record | X4563 Kelvin, Bottomley & Baird, 16-20, Cambridge Street, Glasgow. The Cambridge & Paul Instrument Co., 45, Grosvenor Place, London,S.W. Everett Edgcumbe & Co.Ltd., 117, Victoria Street, Westminster,… | ||
| Scan155 | Quotation from Everett, Edgcumbe & Co. Ltd for an Electrostatic Voltmeter. | ||
| View original record | ON ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE AND INDIA OFFICE LISTS. CONTRACTORS TO H.M. GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS AND TO THE PRINCIPAL ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER UNDERTAKINGS. WORKS - COLLINDALE WORKS, HENDON, N.W.9.… | ||
| Scan156 | Product specification sheet for High Tension Electrostatic Voltmeters. | ||
| View original record | Supersedes Sheet 15/1504. Sheet 15. 2107. EVERETT EDGCUMBE & CO LTD MANUFACTURERS OF ELECTRICAL MEASURING INSTRUMENTS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. Colindale Works, HENDON, N.W. 9. Trade E E C Mark.… | ||
| Scan157 | Specification sheet for various types of electrostatic voltmeters and their accessories. | ||
| View original record | Sheet 15`ctd. 2107. ELECTROSTATIC VOLTMETERS. Switchboard Pattern. For direct connection to the circuit. For A.C. and D.C. Note. Up to a working pressure of 8,000 volts alternating, or 12,000 volts… | ||
| Scan158 | Letter from The Cambridge and Paul Instrument Company regarding a quotation for an instrument with a special multiplier. | ||
| View original record | TELEGRAMS: UNIPIVOT, SOWEST, LONDON CODES: A.B.C. (5TH AND 6TH EDITIONS); WESTERN UNION; BENTLEY'S. TELEPHONE: VICTORIA 7640 (2 LINES) THE CAMBRIDGE AND PAUL INSTRUMENT COMPANY, LIMITED. INCORPORATING… | ||
| Scan159 | Letter from The Cambridge and Paul Instrument Co. arranging a visit to discuss an enquiry for an Electro Static Voltmeter. | ||
| View original record | TELEGRAMS: UNIPIVOT, SOWEST, LONDON. CODES: A.B.C. (5TH AND 6TH EDITIONS); WESTERN UNION; BENTLEY'S. TELEPHONE: VICTORIA 7640 (2 LINES) THE CAMBRIDGE AND PAUL INSTRUMENT COMPANY, LIMITED.… | ||
| Scan160 | Quotation from The Cambridge and Paul Instrument Company for an electrostatic voltmeter and a shunted condenser. | ||
| View original record | TELEGRAMS: UNIPivot, Sowest, London. CODES: A.B.C. (5th and 6th Editions); Western Union; Bentley's. TELEPHONE: VICTORIA 7640 (2 Lines) QUOTATION THE CAMBRIDGE AND PAUL INSTRUMENT COMPANY, LIMITED,… | ||
| Scan161 | Updated quotation for a high-voltage electrostatic voltmeter. | ||
| View original record | X4563. To ROY. from EFC EFC2/T10.5.23. X.4563 - RE ELECTROSTATIC VOLTMETER. Referring to the letter ref.D/CH.7996 of the 22nd December last from Messrs. Everett, Edgecumbe & Co.Ltd., in answer to your… | ||
| Scan162 | Enquiry sent to Everett, Edgcumbe & Co. about extending the range of an Electrostatic Voltmeter. | ||
| View original record | EFC. X4563 ROY/GEA2/FJ17.5.23. X.4563 - RE ELECTROSTATIC VOLTMETER. In accordance with your memo.-EFC2/T10.5.23, we sent your enquiry to Everett, Edgcumbe & Co., asking if it was possible to extend… | ||
| Scan163 | Letter from Everett, Edgcumbe & Co. Ltd. confirming pricing and specifications for electrostatic voltmeters. | ||
| View original record | Copy of letter received from:- EVERETT, EDGCUMBE & CO.LTD., 117, VICTORIA STREET, WESTMINSTER, LONDON, S.W.1. Ref.-ROY/GEA9/FJ. D/AP.1044. 14th May, 1923. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby. Gentlemen,… | ||
| Scan164 | Quotations for an oscillograph, rectifying valve, and electrostatic voltmeter. | ||
| View original record | X4563 To R. from EFC. c.c. CJ. EFCS/T23.5.23. RE OSCILLOGRAPH, RECTIFYING VALVE AND ELECTROSTATIC VOLTMETER. X3985 X3646 X4563 OSCILLOGRAPH. After some amount of correspondence with the Cambridge &… | ||
| Scan165 | Specifications for an intermediate instrument and seeking confirmation on oscillograph expenditure. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- EFCG/T23.5.23. It is thought that an intermediate instrument giving 0 to 5000K and 0 to 15,000 volts would be most generally suitable. Before proceeding further we should be glad to have… | ||
| Scan166 | Pamphlet detailing Lord Kelvin's High Tension Electrostatic Voltmeters from Kelvin Bottomley & Baird Ltd. | ||
| View original record | X4863 KELVIN BOTTOMLEY & BAIRD LTD. KBB GLASGOW & LONDON LORD KELVIN'S High Tension Electrostatic Voltmeters THESE instruments are made in two different forms, capable of measuring voltages from 500… | ||
| Scan167 | Instruction and specification sheet for Vertical Electrostatic Voltmeters and Portable Volt Balances. | ||
| View original record | KELVIN BOTTOMLEY & BAIRD LTD. (KBB) GLASGOW & LONDON List No. | Ranges obtained in Volts. | PRICE. | CODE WORD. 1128 | 500 – 2,000, 1,000 – 4,000, 2,000 – 8,000 | £21 0 0 | Debar 1129 | 500 – 3,000,… | ||
| Scan168 | Instruction sheet detailing a quotation from Messrs Everett Edgecumbe & Co Ltd for an Electrostatic High Tension Voltmeter. | ||
| View original record | X.4563 ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. INSTRUCTIONS. To 876 Date 16-6-1924 Order No. W.A.44 Customer's No. X.4563. Electrostatic High Tension Voltmeter. The quotation (for the above) from Messrs Everett Edgecumbe &… | ||
| Scan169 | Instruction sheet discussing quotes for a condenser and voltmeter from suppliers. | ||
| View original record | RR 238 (150 BKS.) (BH57. 29-6-20.) MP 224388 ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. INSTRUCTIONS. To_____________________________________19___ Order No._________________ Customer's No.__________ pole is earthed, and is… | ||
| Scan170 | Requesting the purchase of an accelerometer to compare car acceleration, measure gradients, and braking effect. | ||
| View original record | Wor. from Hs. c. to Wd. X4564 Hs4/LG15.11.22. We wish to order an Accelerometer. This instrument will cost us about £8. 10. 0. By means of it we shall be able to compare acceleration on different cars… | ||
| Scan171 | Letter to Elliott Bros. regarding dissatisfaction with a non-recording accelerometer and a request to trial a recording model. | ||
| View original record | X4564 Hs/Rn1/LG. 15th. May 1923. Messrs. Elliott Bros., 1, Central Buildings, Westminster, London, S.W.1 Dear Sirs, About 4 months ago we purchased a non-recording Accelerometer from you. We have not… | ||
| Scan172 | Follow-up letter to Messrs. Elliott Bros. regarding a previous communication about a Recording Accelerometer. | ||
| View original record | X4564 Hs/Bml/LG. Messrs. Elliott Bros., 1, Central Buildings, Westminster, London S.W.1. 4th. June 1923. Dear Sirs, We wrote you on the 15th.ult. with regard to a Recording Accelerometer and have not… | ||
| Scan173 | Letter from Elliott Brothers (London) Ltd. regarding a missing previous correspondence about a Recording Accelerometer. | ||
| View original record | X4564 CONTRACTORS TO THE BRITISH AND FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS. BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS LATE MAJESTY KING EDWARD VII. ELLIOTT BROTHERS (LONDON) LTD. ESTABLISHED 1800. ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL ENGINEERS.… | ||
| Scan174 | Letter to Messrs. Elliott Bros. attaching a copy of a previous, untraced letter. | ||
| View original record | X4564 Hs/Rml/LG. MADE AT CROXLEY 6th. June 1923. Messrs. Elliott Bros., 1, Central Buildings, Westminster, London, S.W.1. 1804 Dear Sirs, Ref. AWA/D. In reply to your letter of the 5th. inst. We note… | ||
| Scan175 | Letter from Elliott Brothers (London) Ltd. regarding a faulty Indicating Accelerometer. | ||
| View original record | X4564 CONTRACTORS TO THE BRITISH AND FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS. BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS LATE MAJESTY KING EDWARD VII. ELLIOTT BROTHERS (LONDON) LTD. Established 1800. ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL ENGINEERS.… | ||
| Scan176 | Letter from Elliott Brothers regarding the examination of a faulty accelerometer and requesting test results for a new one. | ||
| View original record | From ELLIOTT BROTHERS (London) LIMITED. Sheet No. 2. To Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Limited. Date 8/6/23. the former instrument as we should like to examine the cause of the trouble. Each of these… | ||
| Scan177 | Second Accelerometer being sent by Messrs. Elliott Bros for checking purposes. | ||
| View original record | XC564 Wd. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rml/LGl 2.6.23. Messrs. Elliott Bros. are sending us a second Accelerometer with which we are going to check the one we have now. Will you please let us have this instrument… | ||
| Scan178 | Receipt of a new accelerometer from Elliott Bros. in exchange for an older one, and clarifying ownership for accounting. | ||
| View original record | X4564 Hs. Wd/Dn3/HP19.6.23. Please note that we have received from Messrs. Elliott Bros. London., one Accelerometer No.358 which we are instructing the stores to send to your department. On the advice… | ||
| Scan179 | Letter to Elliott Bros. confirming receipt of a second accelerometer and outlining plans for testing. | ||
| View original record | X4584 Hs/Rml/LG. 19th. June 1923. Messrs. Elliott Bros., 1, Central Buildings, Westminster, London, S.W.1. Dear Sirs, We are in receipt of the second Accelerometer and thank you for letting us have… | ||
| Scan180 | Return of accelerometer No.323 to Messrs. Elliott Bros. and the retention of No.358 as an exchange. | ||
| View original record | X4564 Wd. from Hs/Rn. c. to Chat. c. to BP. Hs/Rm1/LG22.6.23. We are sending into the Stores - 1 Accelerometer No.323 to be returned to Messrs. Elliott Bros. - to O.O.instructions. We are keeping… | ||
| Scan181 | Correspondence with Messrs. Elliott Bros. regarding the testing and return of an accelerometer. | ||
| View original record | X4584 Hs/Rm2/LG. 22nd. June 1923. Messrs. Elliott Bros., 1, Central Buildings, Westminster, London, S.W.1. Dear Sirs, We have returned to you under separate cover the original Accelerometer No.323 and… | ||
| Scan182 | Letter from Elliott Brothers Ltd. regarding a quote to adapt an instrument with a special scale. | ||
| View original record | X4564 CONTRACTORS TO THE BRITISH AND FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS. BY APPOINTMENT TO THE LATE MAJESTY KING EDWARD VII. ELLIOTT BROTHERS (LONDON) LTD. ESTABLISHED 1800. ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL ENGINEERS.… | ||
| Scan183 | Page 2 of a letter from Elliott Brothers (London) Limited regarding a recorder on trial and its price. | ||
| View original record | From ELLIOTT BROTHERS (London) LIMITED. Sheet No. 2. To Date 6/7/23. your requirements also, as owing to the fact that in a recorder there is only an angular deflection of about 15 degrees, and… | ||
| Scan184 | Diagram of an accelerometer and gradient meter scale. | ||
| View original record | Wood Base Say 6 1/2 x 5 1/2 approx. ACCELERATION FEET PER SEC. PER SEC 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 RETARDATION LBS PER TON OF 2240 LBS 100 200 300 400 500 UPWARD GRADIENT 1 in 5 1 in 10 15 20 25 50 DOWNWARD… | ||
| Scan185 | Methods of measuring car suspension performance using accelerometers and seismographs. | ||
| View original record | To OY. from Hs/Rn. X4564 Hs/Rml/LG21.4.26. SUSPENSION. X8410 X3900 We were very interested in your remarks re. Suspension. We thank you for the sketch of the Accelerometer given in CY3/E31626. We are… | ||
| Scan186 | Trial offer from The Cambridge Instrument Company for Recording Accelerometers. | ||
| View original record | x4564 Rg. from ROY. c. to Hs. ROY6/MG12.9.28 The Cambridge Instrument Company, in conjunction with the Railway Engineers, are developing a range of Recording Accelerometers, and, should we be… | ||
| Scan187 | Brochure for Cambridge Recording Accelerometers (Collins' Patent), detailing typical test records and device specifications. | ||
| View original record | TYPICAL RECORDS. Photographically Enlarged. Fig. 18. Record showing the vertical accelerations of a passenger lift travelling in an upward direction. The acceleration at the start, A, is clearly… | ||
| Scan188 | Introduction and technical description of recording accelerometers, including a standard pattern model. | ||
| View original record | INTRODUCTION MEASUREMENTS of the accelerations of moving objects are of value, not only in giving information regarding the changes in the rate at which they move and the effect of obstructions,… | ||
| Scan189 | The function and use of various recording accelerometers and associated equipment for data analysis. | ||
| View original record | RECORDING ACCELEROMETERS. Fig. 4. 11 x 5 x 10 inches. Fig. 5. Accelerometer making Two Simultaneous Records. FOR some purposes it is convenient to have a record of the accelerations in two planes at… | ||
| Scan190 | Collection of graphical records showing vibration and acceleration measurements from various sources. | ||
| View original record | TYPICAL RECORDS. Fig. 9. Reproduction (actual size) of a record obtained on the ram of a shaping machine with quick return motion. The "ripples" are due to imperfectly formed teeth in the driving… | ||