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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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Authorisation to pay an invoice from Ferodo Limited for two discs.13th May 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0139
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. requesting tests on the bursting speed and fade characteristics of 'No.6' clutch facing material.14th May 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0140
Requesting a covering order for two Ferodo discs.15th May 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0141
Letter from Ferodo Limited regarding tensile tests, bursting speed, and coefficient of friction for No. 6 clutch material.15th May 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0142
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. acknowledging arrangements for a bursting speed test on facing materials.18th May 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0143
Request to send a third set of 12 Bentley shoes to Ferodo Ltd. to be lined with Ferodo VG.90 for E.R. Hall's car.20th May 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0144
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. regarding Bentley brake shoes and the use of lining material VG.90 for Le Mans.25th May 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0145
Requesting an order to be placed with Ferodos for fitting a Ph.III clutch driven plate.4th Jun 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0146
Order for Phantom III clutch facings from Ferodo.5th Jun 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0147
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. regarding quality issues and delivery delays for clutch plate facings.6th Jun 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0148
Letter from Ferodo Limited concerning the supply and dispatch of No.6 quality discs.8th Jun 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0149
Letter to Messrs. Ferodo Ltd. confirming a visit to witness slutch facing destruction tests.10th Jun 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0150
Internal request to order Ferodo clutch facings for a Phantom III.13th Jun 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0151
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. regarding the testing of a Phantom III clutch plate and ordering new clutch facings.13th Jun 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0152
Logistics for fitting and testing Ferodo clutch facings.17th Jun 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0153
Fitting of 13 1/2' clutch facings in Ferodo 'No.6' material to an old driven plate.17th Jun 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0154
Requesting an order be placed with Ferodo for Phantom III clutch linings.19th Jun 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0155
Letter from Cresswell's Asbestos Co. Ltd. offering to send a set of 'CHEKKO-W.G.2.' self-bedding brake liners for testing.19th Jun 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0156
Instruction leaflet for fitting and hardening Chekko-W.G.2 self-hardening brake lining.1st May 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0157
Product information and price list for Chekko solid head and tubular shank rivets and associated tools.22th Jun 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0158
Internal request to order six clutch discs for the Phantom III model.22th Jun 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0159
Requesting tensile strength testing on six test pieces of 'Hycoe' clutch facing material.25th Jun 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0160
Letter to Cresswell's Asbestos Co. Ltd. declining to test Chekko Linings due to other commitments.26th Jun 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0161
Sending Phantom III driven plate parts to Ferodo for testing.30th Jun 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0162
To Roy requesting an order for clutch facings from Ferodo.3rd Jul 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0163
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. concerning progress on stronger 'No.6' facings for driven plates and a proposed visit for testing.10th Jul 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0164
Letter to Messrs. Ferodo Ltd. postponing a proposed visit to their Works.13th Jul 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0165
Return of faulty clutch facings to the supplier Ferodo.16th Jul 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0166
Instructing Roy to place an order with Ferodo for two types of clutch facings.16th Jul 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0167
Letter from Ferodo Limited regarding the despatch of four S.6424 quality discs.28th Jul 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0168
Letter to supplier Messrs. Ferodo, Ltd. acknowledging receipt of facings and reminding them of an outstanding order for two different facings.3rd Aug 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0169
Letter from Ferodo Limited concerning an order for discs, discussing material qualities and delivery.4th Aug 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0170
Letter to Ferodo Limited requesting two discs of 'No.6' quality to Rm.165.5th Aug 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0171
Despatch note to Messrs. Ferodo Ltd. regarding a rejected faulty clutch facing.6th Aug 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0172
Letter from Ferodo Limited confirming an order for two discs to drawing RM.165.6th Aug 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0173
Letter from Ferodo Limited confirming prices for S.6424 quality discs with reference to drawing Rm.165.12th Aug 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0174
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. requesting samples of a low-friction brake lining material with zinc bonding for testing.12th Aug 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0175
Urgent request for RM.165 facings from the supplier Ferodo.17th Aug 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0176
Letter from Ferodo Limited confirming the dispatch of two RM.165 discs of No.6 quality.17th Aug 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0177
Letter from Ferodo Limited regarding tests on F.B.A. type brake lining material for 20/25 HP cars.19th Aug 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0178
Return of incorrect clutch facings to Ferodo Ltd for replacement.21th Aug 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0179
Letter from Ferodo Limited regarding the dispatch and branding of VM.30 discs, part number G.82827.25th Aug 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0180
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. requesting four sets of material in Bentley sizes to address squeaking issues.26th Aug 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0181
Request to officially order various sizes of friction lining from Ferodo Ltd.27th Aug 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0182
Requesting authorisation to pay an invoice from Ferodo Ltd. for G.55006 Ferodo Liners.31th Aug 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0183
Letter from Ferodo Limited confirming the despatch of requested parts in Bentley sizes.2nd Sep 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0184
Clarifying that parts mentioned in a previous memo require an official order.4th Sep 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0185
Letter to Messrs. Ferodo Limited confirming a discussion about clutch facings G.84809.22th Sep 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0186
Order for clutch discs from Ferodo with specific material, dimensions, and grinding tolerances.24th Sep 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0187
Order for two Phantom III clutch discs from Ferodo Ltd.25th Sep 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0188
Letter from Ferodo Limited confirming arrangements made for clutch facings, part number G.84809.25th Sep 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0189
Follow-up letter from Gandys Brake Lining inquiring about the test results of clutch discs supplied the previous year.30th Sep 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0190
Order be placed with Messrs. Ferodo for special Phantom III clutch discs.2nd Oct 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0191
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. regarding the manufacturing specifications for clutch facings.2nd Oct 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0192
Order for Phantom III clutch discs.12th Oct 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0193
Parts request sent to Ferodo for four clutch discs with specific dimensions and tolerances.12th Oct 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0194
Urgent order and payment for Ferodo brake linings.15th Oct 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0195
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. requesting the supply of two sets of brake linings.15th Oct 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0196
Blueprint detailing specifications for 12' brake linings, Type B.E.N.14th Jun 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0197
Order for Phantom III clutch discs from Ferodo.16th Oct 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0198
Query to supplier Ferodo Ltd. about faults with bonnet strips and a request for a graphite-impregnated alternative.19th Oct 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0199
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. regarding persistent brake squeaking issues on a Bentley and requesting information on alternative brake linings.21th Oct 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0200
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. detailing test results and issues with their S.5805 brake material.30th Oct 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0201
Issues with brake friction linings, their temperature limits, and customer complaints about squeaks.30th Oct 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0202
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. regarding an incorrectly branded order for two sets of components.4th Nov 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0203
Letter from Ferodo Limited concerning samples of scored drum liners and the despatch of other parts.4th Nov 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0204
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. regarding the Brinell hardness of a sample and potential alternative materials for liners.5th Nov 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0205
Letter from Ferodo Limited regarding incorrectly stencilled liners and their subsequent re-stencilling.5th Nov 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0206
Letter from Ferodo Limited discussing the microstructure analysis of a badly scored Millenite drum lining sample.9th Nov 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0207
The incorrect delivery of Ferodo brake linings which will be kept and a covering order requested.12th Nov 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0208
Letter discussing a disagreement over the microstructure of iron used in brake drums with Ferodo Ltd.12th Nov 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0209
Letter discussing the properties of iron and steel, specifically its scoring behaviour and performance when heated.13th Nov 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0210
Order to Ferodo Ltd. for parts needed for squeak tests.13th Nov 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0211
Letter from Ferodo Limited acknowledging a letter and advising that Mr. Longley is away in France.14th Nov 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0212
Letter from Ferodo regarding brake squeal issues on a Bentley car and recommendations for different brake lining materials.22th Oct 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0213
Page 2 of a letter from Ferodo suggesting the use of 'Bettmans Cement' as a filler for brake linings to prevent vibration.23th Nov 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0214
Requesting a copy of an untraceable official order for liners from Ferodo Ltd.23th Nov 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0215
Official order be placed with Ferodo Ltd. for materials for squeak tests.24th Nov 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0216
Official order for S.6611 material to be sent to Ferodo Ltd.28th Nov 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0217
Letter from Gandy's Brake Lining regarding the dispatch of Bearing Liners and a follow-up on Clutch Facings under test.14th Dec 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0218
Official order be sent to Messrs Ferodo Ltd for servo discs to be used on a Bentley.18th Dec 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0219
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. regarding the performance of servo discs, standardising a type, and requesting further samples for testing.18th Dec 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0220
Letter from Ferodo Limited concerning the qualities of experimental clutch servo discs and a recent quotation.21th Dec 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0221
Letter from the Experimental Department to Ferodo Ltd. discussing test results of brake drum samples S.6611 and VM.20.22th Dec 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0222
Letter discussing the ordering and testing of different brake lining materials to address squeaking issues.22th Dec 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0223
Letter from supplier Ferodo Limited regarding a delay in dispatching samples of woven tape.24th Dec 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0224
Letter from Ferodo Limited discussing the friction and wear characteristics of various brake lining materials.29th Dec 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0225
Letter from Ferodo Limited discussing the coefficient of friction and testing of materials VG.90 and Ferodo MZ.29th Dec 1936Box 141 \ 1  scan0226
Modifications to Ferodo brake liners and riveting for Phantom III and Wraith models.4th Jan 1937Box 141 \ 1  scan0227
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. discussing brake lining testing methods and a resulting front axle failure.4th Jan 1937Box 141 \ 1  scan0228
Request for a modified anvil for a bifurcated riveting machine to accommodate brake shoes with transverse ribs.4th Jan 1937Box 141 \ 1  scan0229
Order for Ferodo brake linings for Bentley cars to address squeaking complaints.7th Jan 1937Box 141 \ 1  scan0230
Letter from the Experimental Dept. to Ferodo Limited regarding the testing of linings BZ and VG.90.8th Jan 1937Box 141 \ 1  scan0231
Resolving Bentley brake squeaks by fitting new types of Ferodo linings.8th Jan 1937Box 141 \ 1  scan0232
Letter to The Bifurcated Tubular Rivet Co. regarding the modification of shoes and a new anvil.11th Jan 1939Box 141 \ 1  scan0233
Letter to a rivet company inquiring about the feasibility of riveting a specific part.15th Jan 1937Box 141 \ 1  scan0234
Letter to The Gandy Belt Mfg. Co. Ltd. regarding an untraceable previous correspondence.16th Jan 1937Box 141 \ 1  scan0235
Letter from Gandy's Brake Lining regarding a miscarried letter and enclosing a copy.18th Jan 1937Box 141 \ 1  scan0236
Letter to The Gandy Belt Mfg. Co. Ltd. regarding the testing of clutch servo friction linings.20th Jan 1937Box 141 \ 1  scan0237
Letter from Ferodo Limited confirming a telephone message about an order for S6611 liners.20th Jan 1937Box 141 \ 1  scan0238


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