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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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Urgent internal memo requesting an order for servo discs and materials from Ferodo Ltd.23th Aug 1932Box 141 \ 3  scan0097
Letter to Ferodo Limited regarding the trial and comparison of different brake lining materials for the servo system.8th Sep 1932Box 141 \ 3  scan0098
Technical drawing for a friction lining.14th May 1930Box 141 \ 3  scan0099
Testing and potential adoption of new moulded servo linings over existing cotton duck material.9th Sep 1932Box 141 \ 3  scan0100
Order of servo discs from the supplier Messrs Ferodo.9th Sep 1932Box 141 \ 3  scan0101
The testing and comparison of cotton duck and moulded servo linings.9th Sep 1932Box 141 \ 3  scan0102
Letter from Ferodo Limited acknowledging receipt of correspondence and advising of a delayed reply.10th Sep 1932Box 141 \ 3  scan0103
Letter from Ferodo Limited discussing the properties and performance of different brake disc materials.13th Sep 1932Box 141 \ 3  scan0104
Letter from Ferodo Limited concerning an order for facings made from RAD.13 material.15th Sep 1932Box 141 \ 3  scan0105
Letter to Messrs Ferodo Ltd. regarding testing of R.A.D.13 and VIM/20 materials.15th Sep 1932Box 141 \ 3  scan0106
Testing and standardisation of new RAD.13 Ferodo servo linings for the 40/50 and 20/25 HP models.28th Sep 1932Box 141 \ 3  scan0107
New servo lining sample, Ferodo RAD.13, and its implementation.10th Oct 1932Box 141 \ 3  scan0108
Internal memorandum requesting an order for servo friction linings from Ferodo Ltd.15th Oct 1932Box 141 \ 3  scan0109
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. discussing the results of tests conducted on Bonded Asbestos servo linings RAD.13 and VDM/20.17th Oct 1932Box 141 \ 3  scan0110
Letter confirming an order for 12 linings and 12 discs with specific part numbers.18th Oct 1932Box 141 \ 3  scan0111
Letter from Ferodo Limited regarding the properties of RAD.13 brake lining material and confirming an order for parts.18th Oct 1932Box 141 \ 3  scan0112
Letter to Ferodo Ltd regarding the performance and suitability of different clutch materials.26th Oct 1932Box 141 \ 3  scan0113
Letter from Ferodo Limited discussing the differences between moulded and woven fabric clutch facings for Borg & Beck clutches.31th Oct 1932Box 141 \ 3  scan0114
Letter from Ferodo Limited regarding the characteristics of a clutch facing material (RAD.13).1st Nov 1932Box 141 \ 3  scan0115
Letter to Ferodo Ltd regarding the performance of clutch materials and proposing a trial of new clutch discs for the 25 HP car.1st Nov 1932Box 141 \ 3  scan0116
Letter from Ferodo Limited discussing the friction characteristics and supply of clutch discs.7th Nov 1932Box 141 \ 3  scan0117
Order to be placed with Ferodo Ltd. for clutch linings.9th Nov 1932Box 141 \ 3  scan0118
Standardisation report on a new type of servo lining for the Phantom II and 20/25 HP chassis.10th Nov 1932Box 141 \ 3  scan0119
Implementation and cost associated with fitting a new part to a chassis.16th Nov 1932Box 141 \ 3  scan0120
Correcting a previous communication about disc quantities and referencing correspondence with Ferodo's.16th Nov 1932Box 141 \ 3  scan0121
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. regarding concentricity issues with servo fabrics and a planned drawing alteration.22th Nov 1932Box 141 \ 3  scan0122
Modifications to Ferodo servo linings by increasing the width of the dents.22th Nov 1932Box 141 \ 3  scan0123
Letter from British Belting & Asbestos Ltd. regarding 'Mintex N.M.I' brake linings supplied for test.4th Jan 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0124
Letter from Ferodo Limited arranging a visit to discuss brake/clutch discs, part number G55679.2nd Jan 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0125
Letter to Mr. Dalmaine regarding altered rear brake dimensions and testing of new linings.5th Jan 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0126
Technical drawing for a foot brake shoe.29th Sep 1932Box 141 \ 3  scan0127
Request to order 25 HP and 40/50 HP clutch discs from Messrs Ferodo Ltd.9th Jan 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0128
Letter to Messrs Ferodo Ltd regarding the successful trial and subsequent order of clutch discs.9th Jan 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0129
Blueprint for a friction lining with specifications for holes, material, and dimensions.13th Jan 1932Box 141 \ 3  scan0130
Drawing of a Friction Disc.13th Jan 1932Box 141 \ 3  scan0131
Letter regarding a forgotten drawing for a small type auxiliary shoe and an associated parts requirement.9th Jan 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0132
Drawing of an auxiliary foot brake shoe.24th Sep 1932Box 141 \ 3  scan0133
Letter from Ferodo Limited regarding satisfactory test results of RAD.13 quality Clutch Discs and placing an order for more discs for 25.HP and 40/50.HP cars.11th Jan 1938Box 141 \ 3  scan0134
Letter from British Belting & Asbestos Ltd concerning the delivery of a set of 'Mintex T' brake linings.28th Jan 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0135
Brake lining data sheets and samples from Gandys of Seacombe.15th Feb 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0136
Letter from Gandy's (The G.B.M. Co. Ltd.) regarding samples of brake linings and technical data for flexible couplings.14th Feb 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0137
Letter from Gandy's Brake Lining regarding samples of brake linings and specifications for flexible couplings.14th Feb 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0138
Letter from Gandy Belt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. requesting specifications for couplings they could supply.14th Feb 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0139
Title page for technical data concerning 'Ganold' brake lining.14th Feb 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0140
The features and benefits of 'Ganold' brake lining, which is moulded in rolls.14th Feb 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0141
Data relating to 'SAFEGUARD' standard brake lining.14th Feb 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0142
Specification sheet for 'Safeguard' brake lining, detailing its types and a table of friction coefficients.14th Feb 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0143
Specifications for 'SAFEGUARD' Brake Lining, including pressure limits and friction coefficients.14th Feb 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0144
Wear test report on a material or component named 'SAFEGUARD'.14th Feb 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0145
Data table showing the variation of a co-efficient with temperature for 'SAFEGUARD'.14th Feb 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0146
The composition and application of 'SAFEGUARD' lining for brakes.14th Feb 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0147
Test results for 'FLEXKO' brake lining material, detailing wear and friction co-efficient.14th Feb 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0148
Report of a wear test on die-pressed 'Ganold' material, detailing changes in physical properties and friction coefficients.14th Feb 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0149
Wear test report on 'Ganold' non-metallic material against a mild steel drum.14th Feb 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0150
Test of the co-efficient of friction with variable temperatures against a steel wheel.14th Feb 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0151
Data relating to 'DENSA' brake lining.14th Feb 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0152
The features and properties of 'DENSA' Brake Lining.14th Feb 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0153
Results of a wear test on a non-metallic material named 'Densa'.14th Feb 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0154
Performance data and specifications for 'DENSA' linings, including pressure tables and friction coefficients.30th Jan 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0155
Letter to The British Belting & Asbestos Ltd regarding the testing of linings.30th Jan 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0156
Inertia machine test graph for Mintex brake material on a Bentley, plotting coefficient of friction and temperature against the number of stops.27th Jul 1932Box 141 \ 3  scan0157
Inertia machine test graph showing coefficient of friction and temperature against the number of stops for a Bentley brake material.27th Jul 1932Box 141 \ 3  scan0158
Letter to Ferodo Ltd discussing the performance and wear of different brake linings.23th Feb 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0159
Letter from Ferodo Ltd. discussing the reduced performance of their asbestos brake linings on new 'Millenite' cast iron drums.28th Feb 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0160
Letter from Ferodo Limited detailing the metallurgical structure of a cast iron called Millenite and its performance.28th Feb 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0161
The delivery of clutch liners made from the wrong material and a request to investigate the deviation from the standard.1st Mar 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0162
Letter to Messrs Ferodo Ltd requesting the supply of specific brake linings.2nd Mar 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0163
Blueprint for an auxiliary (foot) brake shoe.2nd Mar 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0164
Blueprint drawing for a brake-shoe foot.29th Sep 1932Box 141 \ 3  scan0165
Technical drawing of an auxiliary (foot) brake shoe.2nd Mar 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0166
Technical drawing for a foot brake shoe.2nd Mar 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0167
Brake efficiency tests for servo linings made of R.A.D.13 material, detailing the negative effects of oil contamination.6th Mar 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0168
Urgent internal request to order two sets of brake linings for a 20/25 HP car from Ferodo Ltd.8th Mar 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0169
Covering order for AMR.2 material brake linings from Ferodo Ltd.8th Mar 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0170
Requesting feedback on a change of servo material from Cotton A to Ferodo RAD.13.9th Mar 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0171
The superior performance of Ferodo RAD.13 servo liners compared to the previous Cotton A liners.10th Mar 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0172
Servo trouble due to oil on the surfaces in two cases involving 20/25 and 40/50 HP cars.13th Mar 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0173
List of Peregrine II brake linings in stores.8th Apr 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0174
Follow-up letter from Brake Linings Limited regarding the testing of 'DURON' brake linings and their use by other firms.11th Apr 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0175
Copy of a testimonial letter from M. Campbell to Brake Linings Ltd. regarding the performance of Duron clutch and brake linings in the 'Blue Bird' car.14th Mar 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0176
Letter to Brake Linings Ltd. regarding satisfaction with standard brake linings and not conducting further tests.13th Apr 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0177
Letter to a supplier regarding an issue with brake linings and a request for specific replacement parts.27th Apr 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0178
Letter from Brake Linings Limited regarding the performance and testing of 'DURON' brake linings.19th Apr 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0179
Letter from British Belting & Asbestos Ltd confirming an order for linings.28th Apr 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0180
Graph from an inertia machine test on a dry woven friction material, plotting coefficient of friction and temperature against the number of stops.20th Oct 1932Box 141 \ 3  scan0181
Inertia machine test graph for Mintex N.M.T. Roll No. Y.1848, plotting coefficient of friction and temperature against the number of stops.24th Oct 1932Box 141 \ 3  scan0182
Inertia machine test graph showing coefficient of friction and temperature versus the number of stops for Mintex N.M.T. dry woven material.10th Nov 1932Box 141 \ 3  scan0183
Inertia machine test graph plotting coefficient of friction and temperature against the number of stops for a dry woven asbestos material.19th Oct 1932Box 141 \ 3  scan0184
Communication from Egrypta Brake Lining people, offering samples for review.29th Apr 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0185
Letter from The ECRYPTA Company promoting their 'Egypta' brake linings and clutch rings, detailing their superior manufacturing process.26th Apr 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0186
Copy of a letter from The Egrypta Company regarding the quality and price of their clutch linings, rings, and facings.26th Apr 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0187
Letter to Brake Linings Limited declining to provide a full report on Duron brake lining tests.3rd May 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0188
Letter from Brake Linings Limited regarding the testing of 'DURON' brake linings.4th May 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0189
Letter to British Belting & Asbestos Ltd. regarding a blueprint for Bentley servo lining.30th May 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0190
Drawing for a friction lining.13th Oct 1932Box 141 \ 3  scan0191
Letter from British Belting & Asbestos Ltd regarding samples for Bentley-Servo Linings.1st Jun 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0192
Letter confirming the despatch of 'Mintex N.M.S.' friction rings for testing.14th Jun 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0193
Order for 40/50 brake linings from Messrs Ferodo.22th Jun 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0194
To the Order Office to purchase linings from Ferodo Ltd.3rd Jul 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0195
Internal order for brake linings for the 20/25 HP car, specifying Ferodo AMR.2 material.5th Jul 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0196


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