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From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
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Graph plotting the brake drum cooling rate against the speed of the car for various wheel configurations.12th Feb 1941Box 120 \ 1  scan0312
Graph showing the brake drum cooling rate against the speed of the car for an 11 B VI chassis with wheel cowls fitted.12th Feb 1941Box 120 \ 1  scan0313
Graph showing brake drum cooling curves at 60 MPH for a 4850 chassis.12th Feb 1941Box 120 \ 1  scan0314
Graph showing brake drum cooling rates at 40 M.P.H. for the 4B50 chassis.12th Feb 1941Box 120 \ 1  scan0315
Graph showing the effect of temperature on the wear of friction lining for clutch plates and brake drums.12th Feb 1941Box 120 \ 1  scan0316
Graph showing the effect of temperature on the wear of Ferodo M.R. friction lining.12th Feb 1941Box 120 \ 1  scan0317
Graph showing the relationship between car speed and brake drum cooling rate for a Buick 'Century' model.12th Feb 1942Box 120 \ 1  scan0318
Plating and delivery of cast iron brake drum liners and two rings.26th Mar 1941Box 120 \ 1  scan0319
Distortion issues found in narrow brake drums and a proposed solution involving a pattern modification.10th Nov 1941Box 120 \ 1  scan0320
Envelope from Leyland Motors containing photomicrographs of a brake drum.22th Jun 1942Box 120 \ 1  scan0321
Analysis of a Chromidium iron brake drum after braking tests.14th Jan 1936Box 120 \ 1  scan0322
Three photographs showing the microscopic structure of a braking surface.14th Jan 1936Box 120 \ 1  scan0323
Circular photomicrograph showing the microstructure of a material.11th Jan 1936Box 120 \ 1  scan0324
Microscopic analysis details for a Chromidium Cast Iron sample.11th Jan 1936Box 120 \ 1  scan0325
Two photomicrographs showing the structure of a material's surface.20th Jun 1935Box 120 \ 1  scan0326
Photomicrograph showing a material at 100 diameters magnification.20th Jun 1935Box 120 \ 1  scan0327
Indicating a reprint from a specific report.1st Oct 1935Box 120 \ 1  scan0328
Laboratory photomicrograph showing a material's microstructure at 100 diameters magnification.1st Oct 1935Box 120 \ 1  scan0329
Matched specimen of a special cast iron brake drum from R. Hyde & Son Ltd.1st Oct 1935Box 120 \ 1  scan0330
Photomicrograph showing a material's microstructure at 150x magnification.1st Oct 1935Box 120 \ 1  scan0331
Photomicrograph of 'Millenite' at 100 diameters magnification.20th Jun 1935Box 120 \ 1  scan0332
Photomicrograph of 'Millenite' at 150 diameters magnification.20th Jun 1935Box 120 \ 1  scan0333
Laboratory photomicrograph of 'Millenite' at 150 diameters magnification.20th Jun 1935Box 120 \ 1  scan0334
Photomicrograph of 'Millenite' at 100x magnification, part of specification no. 66.20th Jun 1935Box 120 \ 1  scan0335
Laboratory photomicrograph of a material sample at 100 diameters magnification.1st Oct 1935Box 120 \ 1  scan0336
Photomicrograph showing the microstructure of a material at 100x magnification, identified as Lake & Elliot Special.1st Oct 1935Box 120 \ 1  scan0337
Photomicrograph of a 'Lake & Elliot Special' material, specification number 118, at 150 diameters magnification.1st Oct 1935Box 120 \ 1  scan0338
Photomicrograph of 'Lake & Elliot Special' material at 100 diameters magnification.1st Oct 1935Box 120 \ 1  scan0339
Photomicrograph of a material named 'Lake & Elliot Special' for specification number 119 at 100x magnification.1st Oct 1935Box 120 \ 1  scan0340
Laboratory photomicrograph of 'Lake & Elliot Special' material, specification number 119, at 150 diameters magnification.1st Oct 1935Box 120 \ 1  scan0341
Laboratory photomicrograph of a material labelled 'Lepaz' at 150 diameters magnification.1st Oct 1935Box 120 \ 1  scan0342
Photomicrograph of a substance identified as 'Lepaz' at 100 diameters magnification.1st Oct 1935Box 120 \ 1  scan0343
Photomicrograph of a material sample identified as Spec. 'A' Brimol.20th Jun 1935Box 120 \ 1  scan0344
Photomicrograph of Brimol under specification 'A' at 100x magnification.20th Jun 1935Box 120 \ 1  scan0345
Photomicrograph of a material sample identified as Spec. 'B' Brimol at 100x magnification.20th Jun 1935Box 120 \ 1  scan0346
Photomicrograph of 'Brimol' material, specification 'B', at 100 diameters magnification.20th Jun 1935Box 120 \ 1  scan0347
Photomicrograph of 'Spec C' Brimol at 100 diameters magnification.20th Jun 1935Box 120 \ 1  scan0348
Photomicrograph of Spec 'C' Brimal at 100x magnification.20th Jun 1935Box 120 \ 1  scan0349
Photomicrograph of 'Brimol' material at 150 diameters magnification.20th Jun 1935Box 120 \ 1  scan0350
Proposal to test light alloy drums on transport cars, requesting development history and manufacturing techniques.21th Jan 1944Box 120 \ 1  scan0351
The development, issues, and manufacturing process of light alloy brake drums.9th Feb 1944Box 120 \ 1  scan0352
Casting aluminium brake drums and a list of alternative brake and hub designs.11th Aug 1941Box 120 \ 1  scan0353
Letter from New-Hudson Ltd offering their Girling braking system for 1937 productions.6th Jan 1936Box 120 \ 2  scan0001
Letter to Automotive Products Co. Ltd. requesting information on their 'Lockheed' brake systems.11th Feb 1936Box 120 \ 2  scan0002
Letter requesting information on the boiling point and types of Lockheed fluid.11th Feb 1936Box 120 \ 2  scan0003
Letter to New Hudson Ltd. concerning experiments with Girling brakes on a Bentley car.15th Apr 1936Box 120 \ 2  scan0004
Letter to Messrs. New-Hudson Ltd. concerning the design of an anti-wrapping brake linkage and rear drum shoes.23th Apr 1936Box 120 \ 2  scan0005
Letter detailing material specifications for 'shoes', including the required alloy and lining.23th Apr 1936Box 120 \ 2  scan0006
Letter to Messrs. New-Hudson Ltd. regarding the manufacture and jig drilling of a front axle forging.23th Apr 1936Box 120 \ 2  scan0007
Quotation from New-Hudson Ltd for supplying a machined front axle forging and Girling brakes.28th Apr 1936Box 120 \ 2  scan0008
Letter to New-Hudson Ltd. confirming the go-ahead for brake work.5th May 1936Box 120 \ 2  scan0009
Letter from New-Hudson Ltd regarding proceeding with brake work as instructed.6th May 1936Box 120 \ 2  scan0010
Requesting the dispatch of one front and one rear Bentley axle to New Hudson Ltd. concerning Girling Brakes.7th May 1936Box 120 \ 2  scan0011
Letter from New-Hudson Ltd concerning the Girling Brake layout for a new front axle.22th May 1936Box 120 \ 2  scan0012
Letter to Messrs. New Hudson Ltd. arranging to examine the layout of Girling Brakes for a 4 1/4 litre Bentley.23th May 1936Box 120 \ 2  scan0013
Letter from New-Hudson Ltd confirming a visit to examine the layout of Girling Brakes as applied to Bentley axles.25th May 1936Box 120 \ 2  scan0014
Letter from New-Hudson Ltd regarding the redesign of the front axle following an interview.28th May 1936Box 120 \ 2  scan0015
Letter to New-Hudson Ltd. about trialling new Girling brakes and necessary axle modifications.4th Jun 1936Box 120 \ 2  scan0016
Letter from New-Hudson Ltd concerning brake drum clearance and enclosing revised axle and brake drawings for approval.6th Jun 1936Box 120 \ 2  scan0017
Letter from New Hudson Ltd. regarding the trial of new brakes.6th Jun 1936Box 120 \ 2  scan0018
Letter to New-Hudson Ltd. approving a brake system scheme for an experimental car and discussing associated costs and drawing modifications.8th Jun 1936Box 120 \ 2  scan0019
Letter discussing the importance of a neat appearance for a hand-forged axle before examination.8th Jun 1936Box 120 \ 2  scan0020
Letter to The Automotive Products Co. Ltd. regarding drawings for Lockheed Brakes.9th Jun 1936Box 120 \ 2  scan0021
Letter from Bowden Engineers Ltd. recommending T-6-H conduit for the Bentley Car.11th Jun 1936Box 120 \ 2  scan0022
Page two of a letter from Bowden (Engineers) Ltd. about lubricator abutments.18th Apr 1936Box 120 \ 2  scan0023
Technical drawing for a Conduit Abutment.18th Apr 1936Box 120 \ 2  scan0024
Drawing of an outer casing abutment with a taper nose for car brake cables.10th Jun 1936Box 120 \ 2  scan0025
Data sheet for Bowdenex cable assemblies, detailing standard end fittings and ordering information.10th Jun 1936Box 120 \ 2  scan0026
Instructions and specifications for laying out a Bowdenex mechanism, including tables for conduits, cables, and abutments.12th Jun 1936Box 120 \ 2  scan0027
Letter from New-Hudson Ltd regarding the progress, cost, and quotation for a Girling Universal Brake system.12th Jun 1936Box 120 \ 2  scan0028
Requesting parts to be sent to the Lockheed Company for fitting brakes to a Phantom III chassis.13th Jun 1936Box 120 \ 2  scan0029
Letter from New-Hudson Ltd listing parts required to complete an order for a set of Girling Brakes.19th Jun 1936Box 120 \ 2  scan0030
Postscript to a letter requesting the loan of Hub Extractors and box spanners.19th Jun 1936Box 120 \ 2  scan0031
Request to despatch various parts and tools for Girling Brakes on a Bentley to New Hudson Ltd.22th Jun 1936Box 120 \ 2  scan0032
List of required and alternative hub removal tools for a Bentley Chassis.22th Jun 1936Box 120 \ 2  scan0033
Letter to Messrs. New-Hudson Ltd. arranging to send parts for one chassis plus 10% spares.22th Jun 1936Box 120 \ 2  scan0034
Quotation letter from New-Hudson Ltd for 400 sets of Girling Brakes.8th Jul 1936Box 120 \ 2  scan0035
Quotation from New-Hudson Ltd for 400 sets of Girling Brakes for Bentley with Rod Control.8th Jul 1936Box 120 \ 2  scan0036
Parts list for backplate assemblies.17th Jun 1936Box 120 \ 2  scan0037
Parts list for a Brake Shoe Assembly.8th Jul 1936Box 120 \ 2  scan0038
Parts list for an expander assembly and an adjuster assembly.26th Jun 1936Box 120 \ 2  scan0039
Letter to Messrs. New-Hudson Ltd. chasing an overdue front axle for a Bentley car ahead of a works shutdown.11th Jul 1936Box 120 \ 2  scan0040
Letter from New-Hudson Ltd concerning the expedited delivery of a front axle for a Bentley Car.13th Jul 1936Box 120 \ 2  scan0041
Letter from New-Hudson Ltd concerning the delayed delivery of a front axle for a Bentley Car.15th Jul 1938Box 120 \ 2  scan0042
Letter of thanks from the Works Manager of New Hudson Ltd.15th Jul 1936Box 120 \ 2  scan0043
Letter to Messrs. New-Hudson Ltd. regarding the inability to machine swivel pin holes on a Saturday due to the machine shop being closed.17th Jul 1936Box 120 \ 2  scan0044
Letter from New-Hudson Ltd. regarding production difficulties and delivery delays for Girling Brakes for the Bentley Axle.31th Jul 1936Box 120 \ 2  scan0045
Instruction to despatch a Phantom III gearbox to Automotive Products Ltd. to be fitted with a Lockheed Master Cylinder.4th Aug 1936Box 120 \ 2  scan0046
Letter to Automotive Products Co. Ltd. regarding the dispatch of a Phantom III gearbox for an experimental hydraulic braking system.4th Aug 1936Box 120 \ 2  scan0047
Letter of complaint to New Hudson Ltd. regarding a supplied front axle fitted with Girling Brakes.13th Aug 1936Box 120 \ 2  scan0048
The second page of a letter suggesting a visit.13th Aug 1936Box 120 \ 2  scan0049
Requesting an order be sent to New Hudson Ltd. for brakes and front axles.13th Aug 1936Box 120 \ 2  scan0050
Letter from New-Hudson Ltd concerning modifications to sample Girling Brake assemblies.13th Aug 1936Box 120 \ 2  scan0051
With handwritten annotations regarding placing an order for brakes and front axles from New Hudson Ltd.13th Aug 1936Box 120 \ 2  scan0052
Letter from New Hudson Ltd. regarding the supply and cost of front/rear axles and Girling brakes.28th Apr 1936Box 120 \ 2  scan0053
Letter from Automotive Products Company Ltd acknowledging receipt of a drawing for the Phantom III rear brake mechanism.19th Aug 1936Box 120 \ 2  scan0054
Letter to Automotive Products Ltd. about sending updated drawings for brake levers and brake shoes.20th Aug 1936Box 120 \ 2  scan0055
Letter from New-Hudson Ltd. proposing a meeting to discuss Girling Brakes fitted to Bentley Axles.19th Aug 1936Box 120 \ 2  scan0056
Letter to Messrs. New-Hudson Ltd. postponing a visit as Mr. Martindale is on holiday.20th Aug 1936Box 120 \ 2  scan0057
Letter to New-Hudson Ltd. proposing a date for a visit to inspect a car with axle and brake system issues.24th Aug 1936Box 120 \ 2  scan0058


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