Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| 05-page01 | Oil retention issue with the Universal Joint and a suggested design improvement for the end caps. | ||
| View original record | REF. 37 (vi) 29th Sept. 1911. Z 5/2 Mr. Bailey 29-9-11 A point which should be kept in mind for future attention is that our Universal Joint between the engine and gear box does not retain oil as… | ||
| 05-page02 | From the Technical Committee regarding developments for a Universal Joint and Clutches. | ||
| View original record | Z 512 N20/B161011. 16th October 1911. Re Technical Committee. Mr. Johnson 16-10-11 With reference to your remarks on the attached papers - (A) Universal Joint. The Drawing Office were instructed to go… | ||
| 05-page03 | Experimental log for an oil-retaining clutch coupling. | ||
| View original record | alt. R.A.F. XS12 X866 Section. 1000 DESCRIPTION:- Experimental Clutch Coupling (oil retaining) Date sheet from office. 17-10-11 Date received. 30-10-11 Date Works instruction. 30-10-11 Material… | ||
| 05-page04 | To standardize the maximum load on springs. | ||
| View original record | R.P. 1 of .200.W.400 Galls. 12 yds. 1/9/12 Maximum load on springs to be made standard file 10/9/12 H.R. | ||
| 05-page05 | Redesign of the coupling between the engine and gearbox to reduce over-running noise. | ||
| View original record | Copy. 4th meeting 17th November.1911 R4/D171111 C.J. Z512. Over-running noise caused by the coupling between the engine and the gear box. ------------------------------------------ I am not satisfied… | ||
| 05-page06 | Engine induction pipe pressure and its effect on a rattling coupling. | ||
| View original record | (2) of the engine when air is admitted to the induction pipe and when the induction pipe has in it a considerable vacuum, i.e. the pressure considerably below the atmosphere. This would make a great… | ||
| 05-page07 | Minutes from the 87th meeting regarding the reduction of clearance in a gearbox universal joint to fix knocking. | ||
| View original record | 87th Meeting Re Clearance in Universal joint on gear box. Nov. 28. 11. Mr. Platford submitted a universal joint which had been running for some time, and reported that it caused trouble from knocking.… | ||
| 05-page08 | Meeting notes regarding clearance in the universal joint on the gearbox. | ||
| View original record | 102nd Meeting Clearance in universal joint on gear box. It had been agreed that the clearance for endways movement on the pins should be reduced to a total of .005." Mr. Bailey reported that on… | ||
| 05-page09 | Modifications to clutch couplings to improve oil retention and reduce wear for the 2100 series. | ||
| View original record | X 512 Re Clutch Couplings. Mr Johnson 19.3.12. TEH6/119312. With reference to your attached note CJ20/C16312, a modified clutch coupling (in which arrangements have been made so that the oil will be… | ||
| 05-page10 | Departmental memo discussing improvements to universal joint engine couplings and proposing a trial on car no. 1601. | ||
| View original record | A.R. 5173 (100 Bks) 1X11 E.P. 1780. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES. 813 (TWO LINES). DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of Person… | ||
| 05-page11 | Advising against experimenting with a new clutch coupling for the chassis. | ||
| View original record | X512 CC/GER. c. Hs. BYS/H. 13.4.26. CLUTCH COUPLINGS. (ALPS) I do not see any advantage in the proposal to start off experimenting with the new coupling for the chassis, at the present moment. We have… | ||
| 05-page12 | Confirming an order for three fabric couplings from Messrs. Hillman. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from ROY. X512 ROY15/MR23.4.28 We have ordered a further 3 Fabric Couplings ex Messrs. Hillman. These should be to hand shortly. Meantime I would remind you such samples were submitted in June… | ||
| 05-page13 | Confirming the order and despatch of three Hillman Fabric Couplings against blueprint G.74711. | ||
| View original record | ALLOWED TIME & BURDEN J- 7512 ? Hs. ROY/HS2/P.28.4.26. 40/50HP As requested, we have ordered from Messrs J.& A. Hillman Ltd. three Hillman Fabric Couplings to our blue-print G.74711. These have been… | ||
| 05-page14 | Revised standard allowed time and burden sheet for an assembly. | ||
| View original record | ALLOWED TIME & BURDEN REVISED STANDARD. Sic 4170 SHEET No. 3(C) ASSEMBLY No. E14054 LABOUR BURDEN RATE AMOUNT TOTAL TOTAL OPERATING ALLOWED TIME TOTAL SET-UP ALLOWED TIME TOTAL ALLOWED TIME 19 C11417… | ||
| 05-page15 | Request for the procurement of various Alpe Couplings without any drilling. | ||
| View original record | Roy. from Ha/Rn. X512 Ha/Rn3/LG4.6.28. Will you please obtain for us the following Alpe Couplings :- Disc dia. 4½": 2 off .5" thick. 2 " .75" " 2 " 1.00" " No drilling of any sort - the flexibility to… | ||
| 05-page16 | Test report on Hardy fabric couplings, detailing different setups and failure modes. | ||
| View original record | X512. HARDY FABRIC COUPLING TESTS These tests were run on a joggling rig of similar dimensions to that used some time ago. In this case however, the power was supplied by a D.C. variable speed… | ||
| 05-page17 | Results of four sequential tests (Nos. 3, 4, 5, and 6) on a fabric disc coupling attachment. | ||
| View original record | -3- TEST No 3. It was suggested that the spigoted-stud attachment of the fabric to the spiders was too solid, and that this was the probable cause of the early failure of Nos. 2A and 2B. For this test… | ||
| 05-page18 | Test report for Test No. 7, a 50-hour repeat test on disc plates fastened with specific rivets. | ||
| View original record | -3- / TEST No 7. This was a repeat test of No 1. i.e. the disc plates fastened with C.73572. rivets, and a general arrangement to Ex.3938. This ran for 50 hrs. and was in perfect condition at the end… | ||
| 05-page19 | Chasing a report on Hillman fabric engine driving couplings for potential cost savings. | ||
| View original record | He. - from Royce. X512. ROY/MS/11/P.11.2.30. FABRIC ENGINE DRIVING COUPLINGS Further to our memo ROY/MS1/P.14.12.29, we would draw your attention to the fact that we are still waiting your report on… | ||
| 05-page20 | Letter to Hardy Spicer & Co. Ltd. concerning failures with fabric couplings. | ||
| View original record | Expl. Dept. Ha/Rn.4/MJ. May 30th,1930. Messrs. Hardy Spicer & Co.Ltd., Birch Road, Witton, Birmingham. Dear Sirs, We have recently experienced a considerable amount of trouble with our fabric… | ||
| 05-page21 | Letter from Hardy Spicer & Co. Ltd. acknowledging a complaint and arranging a visit. | ||
| View original record | Y512. TELEGRAMS & CABLES: "AUTOJOINTS, BIRMINGHAM" Code: BENTLEY'S PHRASE Telephone: BIRMINGHAM, EAST, 121-2-3. Hardy Spicer & Co., Ltd. Manufacturers & Patentees of the HARDY "FABRIC" COUPLINGS &… | ||
| 05-page22 | Fabric coupling failures and the suggestion to test a 'Harmetic' coupling disc from a third-party supplier. | ||
| View original record | Hs To BF from Sg. Copy to Hs. re Fabric Coupling Failures and the Quarterly Complaints. I note it says in the Minutes of the meeting held last week that the Experimental Dept. and the Repair Dept.… | ||
| 05-page23 | 'Fabric Couplings' and sending a drawing to the Universal Ball Bearing Repair and Manufacturing Co. | ||
| View original record | yslw, Hs. BY3/J.3.10.30. (88) 430 Re Fabric Couplings. Referring to your memo Sgl1/E.1.10.30, we have not tried the 'Hermetic' Coupling Disc, but are sending a drawing of our present coupling to the… | ||
| 05-page24 | Internal office order to purchase one dozen fabric couplings from Hardy Spicer & Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | X 512 O.O. From Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.1/WJ.6.10.30. Will you please order for us from Messrs. Hardy Spicer & Co. Ltd., Birch Rd., Witton, BIRMINGHAM, - One dozen fabric couplings to their specification as per… | ||
| 05-page25 | Letter from Hardy Spicer & Co. Ltd. confirming the supply of two experimental fabric discs for testing, marked 'A' and 'B'. | ||
| View original record | Telegrams & Cables: 'AUTOJOINTS, BIRMINGHAM' Code: BENTLEYS PHRASE. Telephone: BIRMINGHAM, EAST, 1431-4-5. Hardy Spicer & Co., Ltd. Registered Offices and Works Birch Road, Witton, Birmingham.… | ||
| 05-page26 | Letter to Hardy Spicer & Co. Ltd. regarding the testing and supply of modified fabric coupling discs and requesting specifications for a new coupling. | ||
| View original record | X572 Hs/382/AD. 6th October, 1930. Messrs. Hardy Spicer & Co.Ltd. Birch Rd. Witton. Birmingham. For the attention of Mr. K.L. Hardy. Dear Sirs, You will recollect that in June last your Mr. E.J. Hardy… | ||
| 05-page27 | Letter from supplier Hardy Spicer & Co. Ltd. discussing the construction and specifications of discs. | ||
| View original record | Telegrams & Cables 'AUTOJOINTS, BIRMINGHAM' Code: BENTLEY'S PHRASE. X512. Hardy Spicer & Co., Ltd. Telephone BIRMINGHAM, EAST, 1221-2-3. Manufacturers & Patentees of the HARDY FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS &… | ||
| 05-page28 | Letter from Hermetic Rubber Co Ltd regarding their 'Hermetic' Flexible Fabric Coupling and confirming an appointment. | ||
| View original record | CONTRACTORS TO H. M. GOVERNMENT Telephone: EDGBASTON 2342 4512V HERMETIC RUBBER Co Ltd FORMERLY The SELF-SEALING RUBBER CO. LTD. ESTABLISHED 1895 Telegrams: 'HERMETIC BIRMINGHAM' PATENTEES &… | ||
| 05-page29 | Forwarding a copy of a letter from Hermetic Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the supply of 12 fabric couplings. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Rm. Y512 BY/Mtn6/N.12.11.30. Re: Fabric Coupling G.77760. We attach hereto copy of a letter received from the Hermetic Rubber Co.Ltd., informing us that they were sending 12 couplings made in… | ||
| 05-page30 | Letter from Hermetic Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the dispatch of 12 couplings for testing. | ||
| View original record | Copy. HERMETIC RUBBER CO.LTD., "HERMETIC WORKS" RYLAND STREET, BIRMINGHAM. Nov.8th.1930. Our Ref: GC/DE. Your Ref:EY/Mtn28/N. Messrs Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. For the attention of Mr E.W.Harvey-Bailey.… | ||
| 05-page31 | Request to return a coupling to The Hermetic Rubber Co. Ltd. with observations on its failure. | ||
| View original record | Stores. From Hs/Rn. X512 Hs/Rn.3/MJ.10.2.31. Will you please return the attached coupling to The Hermetic Rubber Co. Ltd., with the following observations. - "We have now run a number of your… | ||
| 05-page32 | Letter to a supplier regarding the testing and failure of fabric couplings. | ||
| View original record | c. to BY. X512 HS/Rs.5/AJ. 10th. Feb. 1931. The Hermetic Rubber Co. Ltd., Hermetic Works, Ryland Street, Birmingham. Dear Sirs, We have now run eight of the couplings mentioned in your letter of… | ||
| 05-page33 | Sending two scrap couplings to the Hermetic Rubber Co. Ltd. for examination. | ||
| View original record | Stores. From Hs/Rn. X512. Hs/Rn.6/MJ.10.2.31. We are sending into the Stores for despatch to the Hermetic Rubber Co. Ltd., Hermetic Works, Ryland St., Birmingham - two couplings. These are scrap and… | ||
| 05-page34 | Letter from Hermetic Rubber Co. Ltd. discussing the performance of flexible fabric couplings and proposed improvements. | ||
| View original record | X512 Telegrams "HERMETIC, BIRMINGHAM" CONTRACTORS TO H. M. GOVERNMENT Telephone EDGBASTON 2342 HERMETIC RUBBER Co Ltd FORMERLY THE SELF-SEALING RUBBER CO. LTD. ESTABLISHED 1895 PATENTEES &… | ||
| 05-page35 | Letter from Hermetic Rubber Co Ltd regarding the construction of four pairs of flexible fabric couplings for testing. | ||
| View original record | x51~ Telegrams: 'HERMETIC, BIRMINGHAM' CONTRACTORS TO H.M. GOVERNMENT Telephone: EDGBASTON 2342. HERMETIC RUBBER Co Ltd FORMERLY THE SELF-SEALING RUBBER CO. LTD. ESTABLISHED 1895. PATENTEES &… | ||
| 05-page36 | Letter to Hardy Spicer & Co. Ltd. enquiring about a particularly good batch of fabric couplings stamped with the number 104. | ||
| View original record | X51 Expl. Dept. Ha/Rm.5/MJ. March 28th.1931. Messrs. Hardy Spicer & Co. Ltd., Birch Road, Witton, BIRMINGHAM. Dear Sirs, Fabric Couplings. We notice that your fabric couplings are marked with various… | ||
| 05-page37 | Letter from Hardy Spicer & Co. Ltd. clarifying disc numbering on flexible couplings and addressing a past complaint. | ||
| View original record | Telegrams & Cables: 'AUTOJOINTS, BIRMINGHAM' Code: 'BENTLEYS PHRASE' Hardy Spicer & Co.,Ltd. Telephone: BIRMINGHAM EAST, 1231-2-3 Manufacturers & Patentees of the HARDY FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS & PROPELLER… | ||
| 05-page38 | Letter from Hermetic Rubber Co Ltd concerning a Pro-Forma invoice for 8 Hermetic Couplings. | ||
| View original record | XJ72. CONTRACTORS TO H. M. GOVERNMENT Telegrams 'HERMETIC BIRMINGHAM' Telephone EDGBASTON 2342 HERMETIC RUBBER CO LTD FORMERLY THE SELF-SEALING RUBBER CO, LTD. ESTABLISHED 1895 PATENTEES &… | ||
| 05-page39 | Urgent internal request to order a specific fabric ring from Messrs. Hardy Spicer Ltd. for experiments. | ||
| View original record | 8512. Mr. Mills. O.O. From Ha/Grys. Ha/Grys.1/MJ.15.6.31. Will you please order for us from Messrs. Hardy Spicer Ltd., a fabric ring 6.500" outside diameter, 4.900" inside diameter, by .250" thick. We… | ||
| 05-page40 | Follow-up letter from Hermetic Rubber Co. Ltd. requesting test results for couplings sent previously. | ||
| View original record | Telegrams 'HERMETIC, BIRMINGHAM' CONTRACTORS TO H. M. GOVERNMENT Telephone EDGBASTON 2342 8512. HERMETIC RUBBER Co Ltd FORMERLY THE SELF-SEALING RUBBER CO. LTD. ESTABLISHED 1895 Also Trade Mark… | ||
| 05-page41 | Letter to The Hermetic Rubber Co. Ltd. explaining a delay in testing four pairs of couplings due to more important work. | ||
| View original record | 8517. Expl. Dept. Hs/Lid.12/MJ. August 27th.1931. The Hermetic Rubber Co. Ltd., "Hermetic" Works, Ryland Street, BIRMINGHAM. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your GC/ES. of the 26th.inst. We regret that… | ||
| 05-page42 | Summary of test results for fabric and hermetic couplings. | ||
| View original record | X512. FABRIC COUPLING TESTS. SUMMARY OF HERMETIC COUPLINGS. These couplings had no distinguishing marks, we therefore paired them off & the best of our ability. FLYWHEEL R.P.M. 285. INERTIA 130%… | ||
| 05-page43 | Letter to The Hermetic Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the performance testing of eight couplings. | ||
| View original record | X512. Hs/Rm.3/AD. October 5th, 1931. The Hermetic Rubber Co.Ltd, 'Hermetic' Works, Ryland St. Birmingham. Dear Sirs, We are returning to you under separate cover the eight couplings which you… | ||
| 05-page44 | Test results for various Hermetic fabric couplings on a 130% flywheel. | ||
| View original record | RESULTS OF FABRIC COUPLINGS TEST. Description. Time Run Hrs. Mins. Total Reversals Average RPM No.1 HA Hermetic 130% flywheel. 5. 30 182,620 276 No.2 HA Hermetic 130% flywheel. 3. 1 101,320 281 No.1… | ||
| 05-page45 | Arranging the dispatch of eight tested couplings to The Hermetic Rubber Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | V512. Roy. from Hs/Rm. c. Despatch Stores. Hs/Rm.6/AD6.10.31. We are sending eight couplings into the Stores. Will you please arrange for these to be despatched to The Hermetic Rubber Co.Ltd.,… | ||
| 05-page46 | Letter from the Hermetic Rubber Co Ltd concerning the results of tests on flexible fabric couplings. | ||
| View original record | Telegrams: 'HERMETIC, BIRMINGHAM' CONTRACTORS TO H. M. GOVERNMENT Telephone EDGBASTON 2342 HERMETIC RUBBER Co Ltd FORMERLY THE SELF-SEALING RUBBER CO LTD. ESTABLISHED 1895 PATENTEES & MANUFACTURERS OF… | ||
| 05-page47 | Continuation sheet of a letter from Hermetic Rubber Company Ltd. soliciting an order for couplings. | ||
| View original record | Continuation Sheet No. 1. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. you have passed as being OK. May we hope therefore that you will pass us an opening order in the near future. As the writer explained when he… | ||
| 05-page48 | Letter to The Hermetic Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the performance of tested couplings. | ||
| View original record | X562 Hs/Rn.l/AD. October 24th, 1931. The Hermetic Rubber Co.Ltd. "Hermetic" Works, Ryland St. Birmingham. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the 17th inst. We note your remarks re the… | ||
| 05-page49 | Letter from Hermetic Rubber Co Ltd discussing the production and cost of flexible fabric couplings. | ||
| View original record | X512. Telegrams: "HERMETIC, BIRMINGHAM" CONTRACTORS TO H. M. GOVERNMENT Telephone: EDGBASTON 2342 HERMETIC RUBBER Co Ltd FORMERLY THE SELF-SEALING RUBBER CO LTD. ESTABLISHED 1895 PATENTEES &… | ||
| 05-page50 | Letter to The Hermetic Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the submission and testing of new couplings. | ||
| View original record | 1512 Hs/Rm.3/AD. December 3rd, 1931. The Hermetic Rubber Co.Ltd. "Hermetic" Works, Ryland St. Birmingham. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the 1st inst. We regret that we do not see our way… | ||
| 05-page51 | The prevalent failure of the Phantom II Hardy Fabric Coupling and a suggestion for a design modification to ease replacement. | ||
| View original record | X312 Da. from Hs/GWH. c. E. By. Hs/GWH.9/HT.20.9.32. PHANTOM II. HARDY FABRIC COUPLING BETWEEN ENGINE & GEARBOX. X7305 The failure of these couplings are again becoming prevalent with the increased… | ||
| 05-page52 | Fabric coupling sent for inspection after 11,000 miles on car 19-2X. | ||
| View original record | X512 DA. from Hs/GWH. Hs/GWH.11/KT.21.9.32. Re. FABRIC COUPLING. We are sending to you the fabric coupling taken off 19-2X after 11,000 miles for your inspection. You will see the conditions these… | ||
| 05-page53 | Complaints regarding fabric couplings on the P.2 chassis, proposing a new, larger coupling for replacement. | ||
| View original record | X512 c. Hs. FABRIC COUPLING - P.2. CHASSIS. Referring to the complaints which are still occurring and the fact that even with the improved riveting the lives of the couplings on P.2 chassis are much… | ||
| 05-page54 | Standardisation of an engine coupling to resolve complaints of fabric coupling disintegration. | ||
| View original record | STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. COMPLETED 6.9.33. Description of Parts. ENGINE COUPLING R.R.SCH.255 (40/50). Origin. To remove complaint of fabric coupling disintegration. Experimental Test Report.… | ||
| 05-page55 | Details for fitting a new part to a 'P' Series chassis, including test date and costs. | ||
| View original record | The Number of the first chassis on which the new part will be fitted........ 'P' Series. Date when chassis will be handed to test. 2nd.Sept.1933. Cost of scrapped material, if any......... Nil. Cost… | ||