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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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Letter from Morgan, Crossley & Co. Ltd. regarding a material for a brake system.17th Jun 1935Box 141 \ 1  scan0039
Clarifying the use of RAD-13 and VM-30 servo linings, specifying that the Spectre model requires VM-30 linings.5th Jul 1935Box 141 \ 1  scan0040
Incorrectly fitted splined servo linings and a clearance issue on Spectre, Bentley & 25 HP models.8th Jul 1935Box 141 \ 1  scan0041
Letter from a supplier submitting four types of asbestos-based and non-asbestos friction linings for brake system experiments.24th Jul 1935Box 141 \ 1  scan0042
Letter from Morgan, Crossley & Co. Ltd. regarding the delivery of liners and offering expertise on friction materials.24th Jul 1935Box 141 \ 1  scan0043
Letter from Morgan, Crossley & Co Ltd regarding vibration damper linings and friction materials for a servo motor.19th Aug 1935Box 141 \ 1  scan0044
Letter from Morgan, Crossley & Co., Ltd. regarding material characteristics for eliminating squeak.19th Aug 1935Box 141 \ 1  scan0045
Letter to Morgan, Crossley & Co. Ltd. concerning friction linings, a damper arrangement and a servo face.23th Aug 1935Box 141 \ 1  scan0046
Letter from Morgan, Crossley & Co Ltd regarding the supply of a suitable material for vibration damper experiments.24th Aug 1935Box 141 \ 1  scan0047
Letter to Ferodo Limited regarding tests on composite brake drums and servo linings.12th Sep 1935Box 141 \ 1  scan0048
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. regarding squeaking issues with VM.30 material in servo motors and requesting samples of RAD-13.19th Sep 1935Box 141 \ 1  scan0049
Official order for brake linings from Ferodo Ltd.20th Sep 1935Box 141 \ 1  scan0050
Request to Ferodo Limited for linings for 14' Bentley shoes for the Experimental Department.20th Sep 1935Box 141 \ 1  scan0051
Letter from Ferodo Limited confirming a telephone conversation regarding the production of discs.21th Sep 1935Box 141 \ 1  scan0052
Letter to Ferodo Limited regarding the suitability of R.A.D. material and ordering 12 discs of amended VM.30 material.23th Sep 1935Box 141 \ 1  scan0053
Request to send an official order to Ferodo Ltd. for servo discs for use on Bentley and 20/25 HP models.24th Sep 1935Box 141 \ 1  scan0054
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. correcting previously quoted drawing numbers for M.R. linings.24th Sep 1935Box 141 \ 1  scan0055
Letter from Ferodo Limited regarding brake lining recommendations for an austenitic steel structure.26th Sep 1935Box 141 \ 1  scan0056
Letter from Ferodo Limited discussing the confidential results of composite brake drum trials and material expansion properties.26th Sep 1935Box 141 \ 1  scan0057
Letter from Ferodo Limited regarding the supply and despatch of linings.26th Sep 1935Box 141 \ 1  scan0058
Letter from Ferodo Limited concerning the dispatch and specifications of servo discs.4th Oct 1935Box 141 \ 1  scan0059
Letter from Ferodo Limited concerning experimental Servo discs and a new bonded asbestos lining.4th Oct 1935Box 141 \ 1  scan0060
Invoice from Ferodo Ltd. for Ferodo Liners and seeking authorization for payment.4th Oct 1935Box 141 \ 1  scan0061
Request to fit RAD-13 servo linings to vehicles 21-G-IV and 6-B-IV.7th Oct 1935Box 141 \ 1  scan0062
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. discussing brake drum liners, zinc wound linings for the Phantom III, and experiments on composite drums.7th Oct 1935Box 141 \ 1  scan0063
Request to place an official order with Messrs. Ferodo Ltd. for two types of liners.8th Oct 1935Box 141 \ 1  scan0064
The discontinuation of a black dressing on Ferodo M.R. brake linings for Bentley chassis.8th Oct 1935Box 141 \ 1  scan0065
The lack of black dressing on M.R. brake linings for Bentley vehicles.9th Oct 1935Box 141 \ 1  scan0066
Letter from Ferodo Limited discussing Austenitic iron, brake linings, composite drums, and a new zinc wire Ferodo Bonded Asbestos material.11th Oct 1935Box 141 \ 1  scan0067
Cessation of manufacturing of F.B.A. brake linings by Ferodo and a request to obtain their new S.5805 lining.16th Oct 1935Box 141 \ 1  scan0068
Letter to Ferodo Limited regarding automatic brake adjustments, brake linings, and crankshaft damper materials.17th Oct 1935Box 141 \ 1  scan0069
Ordering and fitting specifications for cast iron liners in aluminium brake housings.18th Oct 1935Box 141 \ 1  scan0070
Receiving bearings from Ransome & Marles and ordering discs from Ferodo for clutch testing.31th Oct 1935Box 141 \ 1  scan0071
Request to cut micro-structure specimens from a 'Brico' brake drum liner.5th Nov 1935Box 141 \ 1  scan0072
Order for undrilled Bentley rear footbrake linings from Ferodo's.11th Nov 1935Box 141 \ 1  scan0073
Difficulties with forged N.M.C. liners for Aluminium Composite Brake Drums, requesting an order for centrifugally cast liners.19th Nov 1935Box 141 \ 1  scan0074
Letter to Ferodo Limited regarding the analysis and testing of liners for aluminium brake drums.23th Nov 1935Box 141 \ 1  scan0075
Letter discussing issues with rivets and brakes on Phantom III and Bentley chassis.23th Nov 1935Box 141 \ 1  scan0076
The closing page of a letter concerning Mr. Grylls studying manufacturing methods in the United States.23th Nov 1935Box 141 \ 1  scan0077
Micro-examination report on 'Brico' brake liners made from 'Brimal' cast iron.19th Nov 1935Box 141 \ 1  scan0078
Page detailing the properties and handling of 'Brimal' iron, including hardness and thermal conductivity.27th Nov 1935Box 141 \ 1  scan0079
Requesting photomicrographs of millenite drums following a discussion on brake scoring on a Phantom III.27th Nov 1935Box 141 \ 1  scan0080
Requesting an order for zinc-loaded F.B.A. friction lining pieces from Ferodo Ltd.28th Nov 1935Box 141 \ 1  scan0081
Letter from Ferodo Limited detailing preliminary test results on two brake drum liners and their coefficients of expansion.30th Nov 1935Box 141 \ 1  scan0082
Invoice for Ferodo Discs for which the Stores Department has no record of receipt.3rd Dec 1935Box 141 \ 1  scan0083
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. regarding the coefficient of expansion of rings, rivet failures, and requests for photomicrographs.5th Dec 1935Box 141 \ 1  scan0084
Micro-examination report on an 'N.M.C.' Austenitic Steel Brake Liner.18th Dec 1935Box 141 \ 1  scan0085
Laboratory photomicrograph showing material grain structure.1st Oct 1935Box 141 \ 1  scan0086
The booking of six G.82602 Ferodo Discs for a works order.23th Dec 1935Box 141 \ 1  scan0087
Letter inviting the Chief Chemist of Ferodo Limited to discuss brake drum materials and 'Brimal' iron.1st Jan 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0088
Letter from Ferodo Limited arranging a meeting to discuss photomicrographs of 'Brinal'.2nd Jan 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0089
Letter to J.N. Longley of Ferodo Ltd. arranging a meeting for lunch.4th Jan 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0090
Order of F.B.A. parts with zinc bonding from Ferodo Ltd.6th Jan 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0091
Providing the maker's number for Ferodo Zinc Bonded asbestos to be fitted to experimental steel brake shoes.10th Jan 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0092
Quotation for manufacturing N.M.C. steel rings for brake liners via a centrifugal casting process.11th Jan 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0093
Instruction to bond experimental steel brake shoes with zinc instead of brass, designating the material as 'F.B.A.'.13th Jan 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0094
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. regarding the despatch and testing procedures for Bentley axle tubes and various brake drums.25th Jan 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0095
Wear test procedures for various materials and requesting a photomicrograph of 'Millenite' iron.25th Jan 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0096
Internal request to order F.B.A. pieces from Ferodo Ltd. for use with Bentley brake drums.29th Jan 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0097
Letter from Ferodo Limited discussing the receipt, testing, and supply of brake and hub components.30th Jan 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0098
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. regarding the heat treatment of S.5805 material and testing of F.B.A. brass bonding.4th Feb 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0099
Letter from Ferodo Limited concerning an issue with expansion under high temperature in supplied parts and outlining corrective actions for current and future orders.5th Feb 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0100
Fitting new Ferodo S.5806 brake material, its properties, and a temporary seizure issue.20th Feb 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0101
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. arranging a works visit and thanking them for assistance with the development of light alloy drums.24th Feb 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0102
Invoice from Ferodo Ltd. for 200 Special Brass Rivets.26th Feb 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0103
Official order for 200 special brass rivets from Ferodo Co. Ltd.2nd Mar 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0104
Letter to Ferodo Limited requesting recommendations for alternative clutch lining materials.3rd Mar 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0105
Request to dispatch two brake drums made from carbon steel and cylinder iron for testing by Ferodo's.5th Mar 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0106
Letter to Ferodo Limited regarding the testing of various brake drum materials including carbon steel, cylinder iron, and 'Lepaz' iron.5th Mar 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0107
Order for 50 sets of F.B.A. brake linings for a Phantom III, and the plan to switch to S.5805 material.11th Mar 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0108
Urgent internal memo to order brake lining material for the Phantom III hand brake.12th Mar 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0109
Letter from Ferodo Limited confirming an order for three clutch discs of M.Z. quality.18th Mar 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0110
Letter from Ferodo Limited advising on the dispatch of three M.Z. clutch discs.20th Mar 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0111
Letter to Messrs. Ferodo Ltd. urgently requesting a sample of 'Ferodo No.6' material for inspection.24th Mar 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0112
Letter from Ferodo Limited confirming the dispatch of two No.6 quality discs by passenger train.25th Mar 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0113
Order of various parts from Ferodo Ltd. for Bentley and 20/25 models.27th Mar 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0114
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. regarding the development of a brake friction lining with minimal fade for racing purposes.1st Apr 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0115
Letter to Messrs. Ferodo Ltd. requesting information on the inclusion of litharge in their materials.8th Apr 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0116
Letter from Richard Klinger Ltd. chasing blueprints for brake linings for testing.9th Apr 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0117
Letter from Ferodo Limited discussing the use and properties of Litharge (Lead Oxide) in friction and clutch linings.9th Apr 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0118
Letter from Ferodo Limited discussing the use of Litharge and Atomised Lead in rubber mixing.9th Apr 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0119
Request to order two clutch discs from Ferodos for a Ph.III Clutch.15th Apr 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0120
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. regarding information on the inclusion of litharge in rubber base friction materials.15th Apr 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0121
Recommending the use of Ferodo No.6 material for Ph.III clutches.17th Apr 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0122
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. regarding the decision to use their No.6 linings for Phantom III cars.20th Apr 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0123
Letter declining an offer for free sample brake linings due to company policy and current workload.24th Apr 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0124
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. regarding a clutch lining failure and arranging a meeting to discuss material strength.25th Apr 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0125
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. seeking confirmation about the suitability of 'No.6' material against a carbon steel flywheel.29th Apr 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0126
Letter from Ferodo Limited returning a Raybestos disc left behind by Dr. F. Llewellyn Smith.29th Apr 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0127
Internal request to order several pieces of Ferodo material with specific delivery and processing instructions.30th Apr 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0128
The standardization of Ferodo S.5805 brake linings for the Phantom III model.30th Apr 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0129
Letter to Ferodo Limited detailing the results of tensile strength tests on Ferodo 'No.6' and Raybestos 'Hyco' material samples.30th Apr 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0130
Comparison of centrifugal stress on 'Hyco' and 'No.6' materials or designs.30th Apr 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0131
Letter from Ferodo Limited's Chief Chemist discussing the performance of No. 6 type clutch material against various steel plates and cast iron.30th Apr 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0132
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. regarding flywheel and pressure plate materials for the Phantom III and Bentley models.4th May 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0133
Parts request for six 10 1/2 inch clutch discs for a 20/25 model, addressed to Ferodo.5th May 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0134
Note on the value of Ferodo Bonded Asbestos liners not to be fitted to the Phantom III Chassis brakes.5th May 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0135
Requesting an order be placed with Ferodo for six M.Z. Clutch Discs for a 25 HP clutch.5th May 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0136
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. regarding fitting Bentley shoes for the Le Mans race.9th May 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0137
Letter from Ferodo Limited regarding brake liners for Bentley shoes and a new product reference.11th May 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0138


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