Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| img001 | Collection of newspaper clippings regarding an auction of letters from the company's co-founder and a subsequent clarification letter. | ||
| View original record | Capital letters A series of letters and documents giving an unexpected insight into the precarious financial affairs of Rolls-Royce Ltd as far back as the late 1920s are to be auctioned at Sotheby's… | ||
| img002 | Letter discussing the safety and performance of series versus parallel armature circuits for longitudinal crane cross drives. | ||
| View original record | REG. TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "ROYCE, WEST WITTERING." {TWO WORDS ONLY. TELEPHONE: CHICHESTER 210. STATION - PASSENGER & GOODS: CHICHESTER - 7 MILES. SOUTHERN RLY. "ELMSTEAD," WEST WITTERING, Nr.… | ||
| img003 | Study concluding on the design and construction of a high-speed, torsionally stiff cross shaft, likely for a crane. | ||
| View original record | (2) At the end of this study the only conclusion I can come to is that you need a high speed torsionally stiff cross shaft, which, to be effective must run at as high a speed as safety permits. To… | ||
| img004 | Letter discussing design modifications for self-adjusting and 'straight lever railway' brakes for motors and cranes. | ||
| View original record | REG. TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "ROYCE, WEST WITTERING." } TWO WORDS ONLY. TELEPHONE: CHICHESTER 210. STATION— PASSENGER & GOODS: CHICHESTER—7 MILES. SOUTHERN RLY. "ELMSTEAD," WEST WITTERING, NR.… | ||
| img005 | Study concluding on the design and construction of a high-speed, torsionally stiff cross shaft using a drawn tube. | ||
| View original record | (2) At the end of this study the only conclusion I can come to is that you need a high speed torsionally stiff cross shaft, which, to be effective must run at as high a speed as safety permits. To… | ||
| img006 | Letter discussing design flaws and potential solutions for a crane's cross-shaft, brakes, and motor system. | ||
| View original record | Reg. TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "ROYCE, WEST WITTERING." } TWO WORDS ONLY. TELEPHONE: CHICHESTER 210. STATION—PASSENGER & GOODS : CHICHESTER—7 MILES. SOUTHERN RLY. "ELMSTEAD," WEST WITTERING, NR.… | ||
| img007 | Postscript discussing the design and testing of longitudinal brakes, including a diagram. | ||
| View original record | Sheet 2. P.S. Referring to longitudinal brakes, when there is one on each side they must be very equal and simultaneously applied, or they will be dangerous. I therefore think that the straight lever… | ||
| img008 | Letter to Mr. Bentley discussing design modifications for small 2-pole motors and DC/AC brush holders. | ||
| View original record | (1) West Wittering Nov 24/29 Sunday Dear Mr Bentley Re small 2 poles for 400v. The difficulty was thought to be due to the unreliability of thin sections of thick castings so that a wrought tubular… | ||
| img009 | Document with sketches discussing design improvements for a spring and clutch mechanism to prevent breakage and reduce stress. | ||
| View original record | (2) Naturally we are all out to increase the efficiency and decrease the cost & I believe this best way is to make the most reliable job possible. I am sending you further sketch of my suggested… | ||
| img010 | Suggestions for improvements to a new standard crab mechanism design. | ||
| View original record | u. Crab (new standard) I believe the few suggestions I made are valuable. (1) To cantilever the lifting motor end of the crab, (a) equalizes somewhat the load on the axles. good for bearings &… | ||
| img011 | Letter of advice regarding design philosophy, cautioning against rushing into production without thorough testing and consideration. | ||
| View original record | (4) or make tools or expensive patterns until we are both satisfied with the design & they have been made experimentally by hand & (3) they have been thoroughly tested Please excuse a note at the… | ||
| img012 | Letter with a hand-drawn diagram and notes discussing a design for A.C. & D.C. brush-holders. | ||
| View original record | Reg. TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "ROYCE, WEST WITTERING." TWO WORDS ONLY. TELEPHONE: CHICHESTER 210. STATION— PASSENGER & GOODS: CHICHESTER—7 MILES. SOUTHERN RLY. "ELMSTEAD," WEST WITTERING, NR. CHICHESTER.… | ||
| img013 | Pencil sketches of various mechanical components. | ||
| View original record | "MARTLET" MR WILLETT. MAW. MR. CHICHESTER. | ||
| img014 | Letter with sketches discussing the design of a spring for a 3-phase slip ring motor brush. | ||
| View original record | Not finally seen by W Royce. 2 REG. TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "ROYCE, WEST WITTERING." {TWO WORDS ONLY.} TELEPHONE: CHICHESTER 210. STATION— PASSENGER & GOODS: CHICHESTER—7 MILES. SOUTHERN RLY. "ELMSTEAD,"… | ||
| img015 | Design specifications and sketch for a D.C. electro motor. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten note at top:] Not finally seen by Mr Royce. REG. TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "ROYCE, WEST WITTERING." } TWO WORDS ONLY. TELEPHONE: CHICHESTER 210. STATION— PASSENGER & GOODS: CHICHESTER—7 MILES.… | ||
| img016 | Recommendation to use smaller, fine-threaded nuts and bolts, and to ensure they are properly locked for safety. | ||
| View original record | REG. TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "ROYCE, WEST WITTERING." } TWO WORDS ONLY. TELEPHONE: CHICHESTER 210. STATION— PASSENGER & GOODS : CHICHESTER—7 MILES. SOUTHERN RLY. "ELMSTEAD," WEST WITTERING, NR.… | ||
| img017 | Letter to F.H. Royce regarding motor repairs and discussions with Messrs. Merz & McLellan. | ||
| View original record | FILE GM10629GC. 10th June, 1929. F.H. Royce Esq., "Elmstead", West Wittering, NR. CHICHESTER. Dear Mr. Royce, Re Messrs. Merz & McLellan. In reply to your letter of the 4th inst., I had an interview… | ||
| img018 | Design sketch and notes for a standard geared industrial motor, possibly for crane work. | ||
| View original record | Mr Bentley Mr Hullet Mr Blacmale for R Standard geared Motor 25/3/29 max Torque type prefered Could be a regulated type perhaps for here enclosed & pulley perhaps, belt drive [Drawing notes:] high… | ||
| img019 | Sketch and description of a standard geared motor with an internal reduction gear. | ||
| View original record | Copy of Sketch, from Mr Royce. STANDARD GEARED MOTOR Max torque type preferred could be registered type perhaps. makes a convenient & satisfactory belt drive. High speed & efficient motor to lower… | ||
| img020 | Blueprint sketch and notes for a standard geared industrial motor. | ||
| View original record | Copy of Sketch, from Mr Royce. STANDARD GEARED MOTOR Max torque type prefferred could be registered type perhaps makes a convenient & satisfactory belt drive. High speed & efficient motor to lower… | ||
| img021 | Letter discussing the critical importance of thoroughly testing and developing a specimen design before starting large scale production. | ||
| View original record | Top left annotations: C & P Mitchell unit all or nth swelling Top middle annotations: Letter Enclosed for Mr Kenyon & Rudg Ngar to approve (Re Thorough testing & developing standard units) Top right… | ||
| img022 | Letter discussing design standardization, wheel flange issues, and vehicle testing. | ||
| View original record | 2 how sure you feel about the design & however simple the part, a motto for your designs, should be framed & hung in the drawing office Well tested standard units must always be used & exactly as… | ||
| img023 | Letter from F.H. Royce to Mr. Bentley regarding the critical importance of thoroughly testing and developing standard units before production. | ||
| View original record | Le Canadel Dear Mr. Bentley, are you not M.I.E.E. & M.I.M.E. ? (Re Thoroughly Testing and Developing Standard Units) Mr. Hulley is a little anxious that you propose making a fairly large number of… | ||
| img024 | Letter responding to a report with feedback on motor design, bearings, and oil retention, including hand-drawn diagrams. | ||
| View original record | Reg. TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "ROYCE, WEST WITTERING." TWO WORDS ONLY. TELEPHONE: CHICHESTER 210. STATION - PASSENGER & GOODS: CHICHESTER - 7 MILES. SOUTHERN RLY. "ELMSTEAD," WEST WITTERING, NR.… | ||
| img025 | Continued letter from F. H. Royce discussing bearing, shaft, and lubrication specifications. | ||
| View original record | REG. TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "ROYCE, WEST WITTERING." } TWO WORDS ONLY. TELEPHONE: CHICHESTER 210. STATION— PASSENGER & GOODS: CHICHESTER—7 MILES. SOUTHERN RLY. "ELMSTEAD," WEST WITTERING, NR.… | ||
| img026 | Letter from F.H. Royce regarding production losses due to excessive overtime and the need to increase staff. | ||
| View original record | Ackd 21/6/28 "ELMSTEAD", WEST WITTERING. COPIES TO: Mr. Claremont. " Hulley. " Allcock. " Tremewan. " Bentley. " Kenyon. 9th. June 1928. Mr. Coley. ROYCE LTD. MANCHESTER. Dear Mr. Coley, As far as we… | ||
| img027 | Letter discussing production scheduling, material ordering, and managing work in progress to improve efficiency and turnover. | ||
| View original record | 2oha 21/6/28 VB Copy to Mr. Claremont. " Alcock. " Hulley. "ELMSTEAD" WEST WITTERING. 9th. June 1928. Messrs Bentley, Coley, & Kenyon. ROYCE LTD. MANCHESTER. Dear Mr. Bentley, Coley, Kenyon, Regarding… | ||
| img028 | Page 2 of a memo from F. H. Royce detailing the necessity of reducing production costs, including cost breakdowns and targets. | ||
| View original record | (contd.) (2) Cost of production, starting with the designs to the erection, will have to be reduced because: (1) Mr. Bentley gets us the best price for the work, and we must have an average of £15,000… | ||
| img029 | Letter discussing production efficiency, scheduling, and management of capital for increased turnover. | ||
| View original record | Toka 21/6/28 JB Copy to Mr. Claremont. " " Allcock. " " Hulley. "ELMSTEAD". WEST WITTERING. 9th. June 1928. Messrs Bentley, Coley, & Kenyon. ROYCE LTD. MANCHESTER. Dear Mr. Bentley, [Struck through]… | ||
| img030 | Letter proposing the in-house manufacture of crane motors and outlining design suggestions. | ||
| View original record | "ELMSTEAD" WEST WITTERING. CHICHESTER. To The Directors of ROYCE LTD. Copy to Mr. Bentley. ✓ Coley. 28th. August 1928. My dear Mr. Claremont, Mr. Allcock, Mr. Hulley. CRANE MOTORS. The reason why we… | ||
| img031 | Letter from F.H. Royce discussing proposals for crane motor design, including gearing, A.C. motors, and insulators. | ||
| View original record | (2) (6) It is proposed that a higher speed and higher rating be given to the motors for crane work so that they can be of small dimensions and light-weight. In standard design there should be… | ||
| img032 | Letter from F.H. Royce concerning a suggestion for a crane brake auto adjustment. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE No. CHICHESTER 210. REGD. TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "ROYCE, WEST WITTERING." STATION—PASSENGER AND GOODS: CHICHESTER—7 MILES. SOUTHERN RAILWAY. "ELMSTEAD," WEST WITTERING, NR. CHICHESTER. 9th.… | ||
| img033 | Hand-drawn sketch of a brake automatic adjustment mechanism. | ||
| View original record | Mr. Bentley Copy & Mr Beaumont for provisional re Clayton-brake automatic adjustment Royce Ltd. B. LEVER TO SOLENOID C. RATCHET WHEEL Keyed to H SPRING PRESSING E AND B AGAINST C. FIBRE DISC BETWEEN.… | ||
| img034 | Letter to F.H. Royce regarding the preliminary design and a new detailed drawing for an A.C. Motor, No. B.456. | ||
| View original record | FILE JGM.2828.GC. 2nd August 1928. F.H.Royce Esq., C/o.Mr.Walter Aubin, Tydd, St.Giles Fen, Wisbech, Cambs. Dear Mr Royce, Re Drawing No.B.456 - A.C.Motor. I thank you for your letter of the 28th… | ||
| img035 | Proposing a new general arrangement drawing for an A.C. Motor for approval. | ||
| View original record | K543 (200H) June 1928. ROYCE LTD., TRAFFORD PARK. GC. 31-7-28. To Mr................File............... Name of Customer .................... Order No.......................... Attached hereto is a… | ||
| img036 | Letter from F.H. Royce to Mr. J.C. Bentley regarding design suggestions for a B.456 A.C. Motor. | ||
| View original record | Reg. TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "ROYCE, WEST WITTERING" (TWO WORDS ONLY) TELEPHONE: CHICHESTER 210. STATION - PASSENGER & GOODS: CHICHESTER - 7 MILES. L. B. & S. C. RLY. "ELMSTEAD," WEST WITTERING, NR.… | ||
| img037 | Letter discussing the design of continuous current brake magnets. | ||
| View original record | REG. TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "ROYCE, WEST WITTERING" {TWO WORDS ONLY. TELEPHONE: CHICHESTER 210. STATION— CHICHESTER—7 MILES. PASSENGER & GOODS: L. B. & S. C. RLY. "ELMSTEAD," WEST WITTERING, NR.… | ||
| img038 | Letter from F.H. Royce discussing the selection of insulation materials like bakelite, micanite, and stoneware for various electrical components. | ||
| View original record | REG. TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "ROYCE, WEST WITTERING" {TWO WORDS ONLY} TELEPHONE: CHICHESTER 210. STATION— PASSENGER & GOODS: CHICHESTER—7 MILES. L. B. & S. C. RLY. "ELMSTEAD," WEST WITTERING, NR.… | ||
| img039 | Letter detailing design specifications for continuous current motors, including bearings, shaft, and brush holders. | ||
| View original record | Reg. TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "ROYCE, WEST WITTERING" {TWO WORDS ONLY} TELEPHONE: CHICHESTER 210. STATION- PASSENGER & GOODS: CHICHESTER - 7 MILES. L. B. & S. C. RLY. "ELMSTEAD," WEST WITTERING, NR.… | ||
| img040 | Technical letter with diagrams discussing the design and materials of brush holders, springs, and commutators. | ||
| View original record | (2) (1) Naturally you use pigtail, but it is not clear where they are fastened to the brush holders. The spring pressure in the specimen appears to be quite inadequate, and from the dimensions of the… | ||
| img041 | Letter discussing specifications for alternating current cranes and motors. | ||
| View original record | REG. TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "ROYCE, WEST WITTERING." } TWO WORDS ONLY. TELEPHONE: CHICHESTER 210. STATION—PASSENGER & GOODS : CHICHESTER—7 MILES. SOUTHERN RLY. "ELMSTEAD," WEST WITTERING, NR.… | ||
| img042 | Letter regarding gear cutting machinery, the scrapping of old cutters, and modifications to gears. | ||
| View original record | Reg. TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "ROYCE, WEST WITTERING." TWO WORDS ONLY. TELEPHONE: CHICHESTER 210. STATION—PASSENGER & GOODS : CHICHESTER—7 MILES. SOUTHERN RLY. [Handwritten note: Ackd 21/6/28] "ELMSTEAD,"… | ||
| img043 | Hand-drawn pencil sketches on the reverse of a typed memo. | ||
| View original record | "GASTONS" W.M. MILLETT MR. CHICHESTER | ||
| img044 | Letter from F.H. Royce discussing design proposals and questions for alternating current motors. | ||
| View original record | REG. TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "ROYCE, WEST WITTERING" } TWO WORDS ONLY. TELEPHONE: CHICHESTER 210. STATION- PASSENGER & GOODS: CHICHESTER-7 MILES. L. B. & S. C. RLY. "ELMSTEAD," WEST WITTERING, NR.… | ||
| img045 | Letter to F.H. Royce regarding a telegram about Chilean dynamos, explaining constraints on changing bearing types and supplying specific brush holders. | ||
| View original record | E.1801. 10328. F.H. Royce Esq., La Villa Mimosa, Par le Lavandou, Var, FRANCE. 10th March, 1928. Dear Sir, Re Chilean Dynamos ----------------- We beg to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of you… | ||
| img046 | Page 2 of a letter with a postscript specifying 'No Gap' type ball bearings suitable for a 15° tilt. | ||
| View original record | 2 Trusting the foregoing information will help to clear up the points you have raised and thanking you for your kind interest. We are, Yours faithfully, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF ROYCE, LIMITED, Bentley… | ||
| img047 | Letter to Mr. Bentley discussing the design of a dynamo, with criticisms on lubrication, bearings, and accessibility. | ||
| View original record | Le Chuadel. Saturday afternoon. 10/3/28 Dear Mr Bentley, Many thanks for one of your long & very interesting letters, the blue of the dynamo design and the two proofs on Mannie Diesels, they are all… | ||
| img048 | Technical letter with sketches discussing a ball bearing design with a split conical bush and insulation methods. | ||
| View original record | 5 Here is a type of ball bearing which is fitted with a split bush conical on the outside so that it can be tightened on a parallel shaft, not necessary exactly to size, you could use this or by using… | ||
| img049 | Letter discussing the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of using Fynn-Weichsel design induction motors. | ||
| View original record | FROM R. (At Le Canadel.) C. to Mr. Bentley of Royce Ltd. R3/M27.2.28. REC'D, & DESPATCHED FROM WW. 1.3.28. re. INDUCTION MOTORS OF UNITY POWER FACTOR. FYNN-WEICHSEL DESIGN. Many thanks for yours dated… | ||
| img050 | Letter from F.H. Royce to Mr. Bentley regarding the lubrication of ball and plain bearings. | ||
| View original record | COPY. 19th January, 1928. La Villa mimosa, Le Canadel, Par Le Lavandou, V A R, FRANCE. Dear Mr. Bentley, Regarding the lubrication of ball bearings. Hoffman's advice seems the practical, they say. Use… | ||
| img051 | Letter to F.H. Royce acknowledging receipt of his correspondence and a copy of a document on insulating varnishes. | ||
| View original record | FILE J.C.B C.C. 19128.CM. 19th January. 1928. F.H. Royce Esq, "Elmstead" West Wittering, Nr.Chichester. Dear Mr. Royce, I beg to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 13th instant, together… | ||
| img052 | Letter from F.H. Royce regarding a publication on 'Insulating Varnishes in Electrotechnics'. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE No. CHICHESTER 210. REGD. TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "ROYCE, WEST WITTERING." STATION—PASSENGER AND GOODS: CHICHESTER—7 MILES. SOUTHERN RAILWAY. "ELMSTEAD," WEST WITTERING, NR. CHICHESTER. 13.… | ||
| img053 | Letter acknowledging correspondence and requesting a spare copy of the book 'Insulating Varnishes in Electrotechnics'. | ||
| View original record | -FILE- GM.3128.GC. 3rd January 1928. F.H.Royce Esq., "Elmstead", West Wittering, Nr.Chichester. Dear Sir, "Insulating Varnishes in Electrotechnics" I beg to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the… | ||
| img054 | Letter to F.H. Royce acknowledging correspondence regarding B.T.H. interchangeable A.C. and D.C. motors, advising that sketches are being prepared. | ||
| View original record | FILE GC.171227GM. 17th December, 1927. F.H. Royce Esq., "Elmstead", West Wittering, CHICHESTER. Dear Mr. Royce, We are in receipt of your letter of the 15th inst., together with page from "The… | ||
| img055 | Letter to F.H. Royce regarding sketches for a brake magnet piston and arrangements for cranes. | ||
| View original record | FILE J.C.B. GC61227GM. 6th December, 1927. F.H. Royce Esq., "Elmstead", West Wittering, CHICHESTER. Dear Mr. Royce, I have your letter of the 3rd inst., together with sketches of the piston for the… | ||
| img056 | Letter discussing design suggestions for a solenoid piston and tube assembly. | ||
| View original record | Test Mttg. 3/12/29. My dear Mr. Bentley, I think you will get the 3 phase Solenoid all right very soon now; my suggestions are. I had thought of the single thread and tube to hold the piston but… | ||
| img057 | Letter discussing railway cranes, design suggestions for brakes and wheels, and material choices for insulation. | ||
| View original record | Regarding G.W.R. Cranes. I am sorry I do not know Mr. Collet, and do not know how I can help, perhaps it would be good to ask Mr. Halley if he would go, if you could arrange an appointment with the… | ||
| img058 | Letter to F.H. Royce concerning the layout and design specifications for a 3 Phase Brake Solenoid. | ||
| View original record | FILE J.C.B. G.C. 291127.GM. 29th November, 1927. F.H. Royce Esq, "Elmstead", West Wittering, Nr. Chichester. Dear Sir, 3 Phase Brake Solenoid. With further reference to your letter of the 15th instant… | ||
| img059 | Letter to F.H. Royce detailing piston design alternatives, insulating materials, and enclosing correspondence from other suppliers. | ||
| View original record | F.H. Royce Esq. 2. tapped holes, one at each end, central, with wide face. With regard to the joint between the moving core and plunger rod you will see that we have followed out your suggestions in… | ||
| img060 | Page 3 of a typed letter addressed to F.H. Royce Esq. signed by W.O. Bentley. | ||
| View original record | F.H. Royce Esq. 3. interested in looking through this publication. we are, Yours faithfully, W.O. Bentley B/RB. | ||
| img061 | Letter confirming the procurement of 'Sindanyo' material and review of notes on a brake magnet. | ||
| View original record | FILE GM.151127.GC, 15th November 1927. F.H.Royce Esq., "Elmstead", West Wittering, Nr. Chichester. Dear Mr.Royce, I beg to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 14th inst; and I am obtaining for… | ||
| img062 | Request to source a piece of Black Matt Finish 'Sindanyo' from a supplier and to query its drillability. | ||
| View original record | K543. (200H) June, 1927. ROYCE LTD., TRAFFORD PARK. 15-11-27..........192 To Mr Blackburn. Name of Customer.................. Order No................... [Stamp: FILE] With reference to the attached… | ||
| img063 | Letter discussing design decisions for brake solenoids, including the placement of the magnet and the use of an air dash pot. | ||
| View original record | Reg. TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "ROYCE, WEST WITTERING" | TWO WORDS ONLY. TELEPHONE: CHICHESTER 210. STATION— PASSENGER & GOODS: CHICHESTER—7 MILES. L. B. & S. C. RLY. "ELMSTEAD," WEST WITTERING, Nr.… | ||
| img064 | Letter from F.H. Royce recommending the purchase of a Sunderland Gear Plainer to improve the plant for Royce Ltd. | ||
| View original record | Copy to - Mr. Coley. Copy to - Mr. Bentley. Copy to - Mr. Kenyon. "ELMSTEAD", WEST WITTERING. CHICHESTER. 10th. Aug. 1927. Dear Mr. Haldenby, I have been considering some improved plant for Royce Ltd.… | ||
| img065 | Brief typed letter acknowledging receipt of correspondence from F. H. Royce. | ||
| View original record | Mr. Bentley. ~~Mr. Colley.~~ ~~Mr. Kenyon.~~ 8th August. 1927. F. H. Royce, Esq., "Elmstead", West Wittering. near Chichester. Dear Mr. Royce, Thank you for your favour of the 6th instant safely to… | ||
| img066 | Letter regarding a handbook on Gear Planers and the potential purchase of a number 19 machine. | ||
| View original record | For Bentley. F. H. Royce, Esqr., C/o Mr. Walter Aubin, Tydd St. Giles, Wisbech. Third August 1927 Dear Mr. Royce, The enclosed hand book on Gear Planers will, I am sure, be of interest to you. I have… | ||
| img067 | Letter to F.H. Royce arranging Mr. Coley's travel to London for a follow-up meeting. | ||
| View original record | To Bentley GM.22727. 22nd. July 1927. F. H. Royce Esq., c/o Hotel Russell, Russell Square, LONDON. W.C.1. Dear Mr. Royce, We have your letter of the 20th. inst., and although we have not had time to… | ||
| img068 | Letter to F. H. Royce confirming travel arrangements and arrival time in Chichester. | ||
| View original record | Mr. Bentley. Mr.--Coley. Mr.--Kenyon. 14th July. 1927. F. H. Royce, Esq., "Elmstead", West Wittering. near Chichester. Dear Mr. Royce, Thanks for telegram to hand. We are proceeding accordingly and… | ||
| img069 | Letter of acknowledgement to F. H. Royce regarding his recent correspondence. | ||
| View original record | Mr Batley 7th July. 1927. F. H. Royce, Esq., "Elmstead", West Wittering, near Chichester. Dear Mr. Royce, I am in receipt of your letter of the 5th instant for which I thank you. The contents of your… | ||
| img070 | Letter to Mr. E. Coley regarding design difficulties and faults with the Ley's Transporter project. | ||
| View original record | Copy for Mr. Bauslay. 5th. July 1927. Mr. E. Coley. Messrs Royce Ltd. MANCHESTER. My dear Mr. Coley, I regret I have not been able to write to you sooner. I conclude that the pressure upon your time… | ||
| img071 | Critique and suggestion for design improvements to a transporter, covering bogies, collector gear, and conductor bars. | ||
| View original record | (2) is that you have not. Has anyone else a really good design, and if so, have you studied how they meet the various difficulties, and their general scheme and detail, because I think the Royce Ltd.… | ||
| img072 | Technical document detailing the design and potential defects of an insulated conductor system. | ||
| View original record | (3) say lower and less difficult to insulate, or for the object of the doubtful insulation avoiding the required high insulation of a public or large distribution plant. (1) The conductors should be… | ||
| img073 | Typed memorandum with numbered points and sketches providing feedback on engineering design choices. | ||
| View original record | (4) (8) I cannot understand the reason for the rods to bring the current to the bars. They are shewn passing down close to the sides of the 12 X 6s. in the form of long bolts with insulating tubes.… | ||
| img074 | Letter from F.H. Royce discussing the approval process for new work and the cost-effectiveness of good design over poor work. | ||
| View original record | putting into execution. (15) At R-R as a rule I personally approve of all new work that is to become standard for production, before it is put into the Experimental shop to be made experi-mentally.… | ||
| img075 | Letter from F.H. Royce to Mr. E. Coley discussing design issues with electrical conductors and proposing modifications. | ||
| View original record | C. to Mr. Claremont. " " Hulley. " " Adcock. " " Bentley. " " Kenyon. "ELMSTEAD" WEST WITTERING. CHICHESTER. Mr. E. Coley. Royce Ltd. 14. June 1927. Dear Mr. Coley, I was very distressed to hear about… | ||
| img076 | Letter from F.H. Royce to Mr. Bentley concerning the importance of thorough testing and standardization of components. | ||
| View original record | COPY Le Canadel Dear Mr. Bentley, are you not M.I.E.E. & M.I.M.E. ? (Re Thoroughly Testing and Developing Standard Units) Mr. Hulley is a little anxious that you propose making a fairly large number… | ||
| img077 | Letter emphasizing the critical importance of severe testing and standardization for new components. | ||
| View original record | Dear Mr. Bentley, are you not M.I.E.E. & M.I.M.E. ? (Re Thoroughly Testing and Developing Standard Units) Mr. Hulley is a little anxious that you propose making a fairly large number of alternating… | ||
| img078 | Letter to F.H. Royce regarding design modifications for generators on Chilean Naval Boats. | ||
| View original record | E.1801. 26328. F.H. Royce Esq., La Villa Mimosa, Pav Le Lavandou, Var FRANCE. 2nd April, 1928. Dear Mr. Royce, Generators for Chilean Naval Boats --------------------------------- Since I received… | ||
| img079 | Technical discussion on bearing types, insulation materials like Bakelite, and component design for armatures. | ||
| View original record | (5). We have used the type of bearing referred to viz. one on a split taper sleeve, and have not had good results. We have had many failures of this type. (6). We have had the greatest success from… | ||
| img080 | The concluding page of a letter signed by J.C. Bentley. | ||
| View original record | 3 looking forward to your further comments. i remain, Yours faithfully, JC Bentley | ||
| img081 | Letter to F.H. Royce discussing designs for brake magnets and terminal boxes, and detailing tests on different insulator fillings. | ||
| View original record | GM.231127.GC. F.H.Royce Esq., "Elmstead", West Wittering, Chichester. 23rd November 1927. Dear Mr.Royce, I am in receipt of your letter of the 19th inst; respecting Brake Magnet, and I have also… | ||
| img082 | Technical memo discussing the performance of insulators, collector gears, and pulleys, including comparisons with German designs. | ||
| View original record | 2. fillings. I recently received a very good report of a filling consisting of bitumen and powdered glass, as against sulphur and powdered glass. The preliminary high tension breakdown tests we have… | ||
| img083 | Letter discussing the comparison and testing of insulators and collector gear designs, including German samples. | ||
| View original record | recently received a very good report of a filling consisting of bitumen and powdered glass, as against sulphur and powdered glass. The preliminary high tension break-down tests we have already carried… | ||
| img084 | Blueprint for an outdoor type insulator for supporting a grooved trolley wire. | ||
| View original record | Malleable Iron Casting. Insulator, for outdoor use, to be exactly the same as for indoor except Malleable iron hood to be used, in place of top filling No N26, as shown. INSULATOR for supporting… | ||
| img085 | Blueprint for an indoor type insulator used for supporting a grooved trolley wire. | ||
| View original record | N26 N22 N29 N27 - N26 but with 4 holes (2 for filling) instead of 2. Stem to be shortened to 3/4". Unscrewed portion to be undercut. - 1/32" thick washer made from No 1 Grade Varnish-Fabric Board. -… | ||
| img086 | Letter responding to F.H. Royce regarding design considerations for alternating current motors. | ||
| View original record | GC 4628 JCM. 4th June, 1928. F.H. Royce Esq., "Elmstead", West Wittering, Nr. CHICHESTER. Dear Mr. Royce, ALTERNATING CURRENT MOTORS In reply to your letter of the 19th ultimo., this has been… | ||
| img087 | Typed memorandum discussing design considerations for A.C. motors, particularly for crane and industrial applications. | ||
| View original record | users and customers do not ask for easily renewable races, so why spend the money and time on exacting cones when there is no necessity. (4) We have hardly arrived at the stage of one A.C. voltage and… | ||
| img088 | Brake systems, motor generator sets, and the comparison of A.C. and D.C. crane motors. | ||
| View original record | 3 The device consists of a second brake pulley with a hand applied brake strap or shoes. We first of all apply force to the hand lever operating this brake, then we put the controller handle on the… | ||
| img089 | Technical discussion on the design and operation of motors for cranes, comparing AC and DC systems. | ||
| View original record | hand applied brake strap or shoes. We first of all apply force to the hand lever operating this brake, then we put the controller handle on the first step afterwards decreasing the force applied until… | ||
| img090 | Material choices for insulation, machine components, and internal company logistics. | ||
| View original record | 4 (14) We are finding even the best qualities of Bakelite insulation, i.e., Fabric or Bakelised paper, to be very treacherous, and if for any reason an arc travels across a flat surface it immediately… | ||
| img091 | Responding to points on materials like Bakelite, machine yoke design, iron castings, office logistics, and production turnover. | ||
| View original record | treacherous, and if for any reason an arc travels across a flat surface it immediately carbonizes the surface and the spindle or terminal is earthed. For terminal bushings, either inside or outside… | ||
| img092 | Production efficiency, competition, staff morale, and component specifications. | ||
| View original record | in the event of the two wooden huts being released, I would suggest that we re-erect one, if not two, of these and make them into a canteen for the workers. Item 7. We can make our own A.C. Crane… | ||
| img093 | Various business points including staff welfare, production costs, pricing strategy, and brand reputation. | ||
| View original record | 5 Item 6. provide a canteen where they can have their meals. In the event of the two wooden huts being released, I would suggest that we re-erect one, if not two, of these and make them into a canteen… | ||
| img094 | Revised methods for keying, insulators, bearings, and motors, referencing specific drawings. | ||
| View original record | 6 In regard to the revised method of keying, I think this method would be very effective and would enable us to omit the key stops we now fit in many cases to prevent the keys slacking back. As a… | ||
| img095 | Component improvements for cranes, including insulators, bearings, and motor drawings. | ||
| View original record | this method would be very effective and would enable us to omit the key stops we now fit in many cases to prevent the keys slacking back. As a matter of fact a very similar key has been adopted by one… | ||
| img096 | Correspondence regarding the design and inspection of 3 Phase Brake Magnets. | ||
| View original record | GM.121127.GC. 12th November 1927. F.H.Royce Esq., "Elmstead" West Wittering, Nr. Chichester. Dear Sir, We enclose herewith for your inspection, two further drawings of 3 Phase Brake Magnets. The first… | ||
| img097 | Letter detailing the proposed design of a brake magnet and the procurement of Stalloy Stampings. | ||
| View original record | 2. Drawing No. B.155 shews the brake magnet as I would propose to make it. The coils will be rigidly held without them actually touching the case. Articulated connections between moving core and… | ||
| img098 | Letter to F.H. Royce listing samples, literature, and catalogues being sent under separate cover. | ||
| View original record | GM.311027.GC. F.H.Royce Esq., West Wittering, Nr.Chichester. 31st October 1927. Dear Mr.Royce, In accordance with the request made to me on Saturday October 22nd, I have pleasure in sending you under… | ||
| img099 | List of brochures and material samples, including various finishes, paints, publications, and tapes. | ||
| View original record | 2. Brochure. Samples as follows:- (a). "Ebony Sindanyo" "Matt" finish. (b). -do- Standard finish. (c). -do- Enamel finish. (d). -do- Natural finish. (10). Robert Bowran & Co.,Ltd. (a). Literature -… | ||
| img100 | Letter to F.H. Royce discussing blueprints for 3-phase Brake Magnets and a new coil clamping method. | ||
| View original record | FILE J.C.B. GC.291027 -G.M. 29th October, 1927. F.H.Royce Esq., "Elmstead", West Wittering, Nr. CHICHESTER. Dear Mr. Royce, I am sending enclosed herewith, two Blue Prints, shewing respectively:- (A).… | ||
| img101 | Recommending the adoption of the Sunderland gear cutting system and describing an operating magnet. | ||
| View original record | 6th August. 1927. Messrs. Coley, Bentley and Kenyon and the Directors of Royce Limited. Regarding gear cutting, I recommend that for all the larger and common gears we adopt Sunderland system. I… | ||
| img102 | Letter to F.H. Royce regarding a troublesome transporter machine with failing runner wheels due to lubrication issues. | ||
| View original record | For Beatty 11th July. 1927. F. H. Royce, Esq., "Elmstead" West Wittering, near Chichester. Dear Mr. Royce, Your note of the 9th instant to hand with sketches, copies of which have been made and… | ||
| img103 | Letter to F. H. Royce discussing issues with a subcontractor's work and proposing a meeting. | ||
| View original record | 2. F. H. Royce, Esq., West Wittering. 11th July. 1927. Messrs. Taylor & Hubbard of Leicester were our Customers and were themselves sub-contractors to the Underfeed Stoker Company of London, who were… | ||