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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 Ferodo Limited discussing issues with stencilling on servo motor clutch discs.17th Jul 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0197
Notification of the change in designation for A.M.R.2. Ferodo Material for Bentley and 20/25-HP Chassis.21th Jul 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0198
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. confirming a visit to discuss the lining of a servo motor.27th Jul 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0199
Letter to Messrs Ferodo Ltd. following a visit, requesting the urgent supply of undrilled linings.9th Aug 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0200
Letter from Ferodo Limited regarding the dispatch of linings and a query about servo motor torque.11th Aug 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0201
Despatching four Ferodo clutch brake linings to Ferodo Ltd. for examination following customer complaints.21th Aug 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0202
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. regarding slipping clutches, servo torque requirements, and ongoing experiments.22th Aug 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0203
Requesting an official order for Ferodo's brake linings required for a 10,000 miles test.25th Aug 1935Box 141 \ 3  scan0204
Letter from Ferodo discussing brake servo motor test results, including torque and temperature, and arranging to examine clutch discs.25th Aug 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0205
Letter to Messrs. Ferodo Ltd. arranging a visit to their works for Mr. Field's attention.26th Aug 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0206
Letter from Ferodo Limited discussing the results of tests on a brake servo motor with different linings, RAD.13 and Ferodo Fibre 239A.30th Aug 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0207
Letter from Ferodo Limited regarding the maximum coefficient of friction in the presence of grease.1st Sep 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0208
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. regarding oil absorption in clutch discs and the performance of servo linings.1st Sep 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0209
Letter from Ferodo Limited concerning the composition of oil in clutch discs and the performance of servo linings.5th Sep 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0210
From ROY to Hs. regarding an enquiry from Richard Klinger Ltd about test results for their brake linings and gaskets.6th Sep 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0211
The decision not to test Klinger brake linings.7th Sep 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0212
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. about the performance and squeaking issues of FF.239 servo discs.13th Sep 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0213
Letter from Ferodo Limited discussing test results and performance issues of brake linings for a servo motor.27th Sep 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0214
Letter to Ferodo Ltd discussing issues and requirements for brake servo lining materials.28th Sep 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0215
Letter from Ferodo discussing the failure of 'Cotton A' servo motor linings and proposing 'Ferodo S. 3914' as a replacement.3rd Oct 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0216
Letter from Ferodo Limited concerning the supply and specifications of brake/clutch linings and discs.13th Oct 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0217
Order of 24 servo discs in S.3914 material from Messrs Ferodo for testing purposes.13th Oct 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0218
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. regarding the trial of S.3914 clutch discs, requesting further samples and discussing oil absorption issues.13th Oct 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0219
Page 2 of a letter to Ferodo Ltd. seeking suggestions for a material to overcome slipping issues.15th Nov 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0220
Letter to a supplier regarding issues with steel brake shoes and linings during testing.15th Nov 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0221
Letter from Ferodo Limited discussing the thermal expansion and heat transference properties of different brake lining materials.20th Nov 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0222
Letter from Ferodo Limited concerning brake lining rivets and materials, sheet 2.20th Jan 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0223
Graph comparing the temperatures of a brake drum and brake lining over time during continuous running.20th Jan 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0224
Confirming that servo friction discs are cleared for production after an investigation into printing effects.22th Nov 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0225
Failures of Ferodo RAD.13 clutch lining material on Bentley cars and recommending a switch back to the standard 25 HP material.18th Dec 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0226
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. regarding the examination of four failed Bentley clutch linings.13th Dec 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0227
Letter from Ferodo Limited enclosing two blueprints for a brake torque arm assembly and ram and barrel particulars.13th Dec 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0228
Inquiring about inefficient brakes on 20/25 chassis cars after washing.14th Dec 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0229
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. regarding complaints of inefficient brakes on Bentley cars fitted with MR material.14th Dec 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0230
Instructing not to order any more M.R. brake material for the 20/25 C.2. series cars.14th Dec 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0231
Sample of Chekko-E non-metallic brake lining from Cresswell's Asbestos Company.15th Dec 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0232
Ineffective brakes on 20/25 HP cars after washing.18th Dec 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0233
Letter from Ferodo Limited discussing the performance of their brake linings regarding water effects and squealing.19th Dec 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0234
Letter from Ferodo Limited detailing the properties and advantages of their bonded asbestos brake linings.20th Dec 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0235
Letter from Ferodo Limited enclosing Diagram No. 453 for the attention of Mr. Grylls.20th Dec 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0236
Graph comparing the temperatures of a brake drum and brake lining during continuous running.20th Nov 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0237
Adoption of bifurcated rivetting for brake straps and clutch plates, and the necessary modifications.21th Dec 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0238
Modifications to brake straps, linings, and clutches for Phantom II and 20/25 models.21th Dec 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0239
Testing and modifications for bifurcated rivets, brakes, and clutch components.21th Dec 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0240
Letter to Ferodo Limited regarding excessive wear of clutch liners on the Bentley chassis and a request for new lining suggestions.2nd Jan 1934Box 141 \ 3  scan0241
Standardisation of parts for bifurcated rivetting of brake linings.1st Jan 1934Box 141 \ 3  scan0242
Telegram to Ferodo Ltd. requesting a dozen RAD-5 friction discs.20th Jan 1934Box 141 \ 3  scan0243
Instructing the change of lining materials for servos, clutches, and brakes on Phantom and 20/25 HP cars.23th Jan 1934Box 141 \ 3  scan0244
Letter from Ferodo Limited discussing test results for brake servo motor linings.26th Jan 1934Box 141 \ 3  scan0245
Performance data sheet for various friction materials from Ferodo Limited.29th Jan 1934Box 141 \ 3  scan0246
Request for an opinion on 'E' quality Chekko brake liners being tested.29th Jan 1934Box 141 \ 3  scan0247
Inquiry about using AMR2 brake lining on the B2 series and its potential to cause similar issues found on Bentley brakes.29th Jan 1934Box 141 \ 3  scan0248
Letter to Ferodo Limited discussing servo motor performance and friction values.30th Jan 1934Box 141 \ 3  scan0249
Requesting a reply regarding the brake lining on the 20/25 HP model.5th Feb 1934Box 141 \ 3  scan0250
Letter to Ferodo Limited regarding tests on the heat treatment and wear of clutch fabrics.13th Feb 1934Box 141 \ 3  scan0251
Letter discussing clutch troubles, specifically slipping, smoke, judder and rapid wear of linings.13th Feb 1934Box 141 \ 3  scan0252
Clutch lining tests for a Bentley, detailing the method and results.13th Feb 1934Box 141 \ 3  scan0253
Test results table for various linings, detailing wear and performance under different temperature and slip conditions.2nd Feb 1934Box 141 \ 3  scan0254
Letter from Ferodo Limited about discrepancies in servo motor friction material test values, including a data table.2nd Feb 1934Box 141 \ 3  scan0255
Letter from Ferodo Limited acknowledging a query about the heat treatment of clutch fabrics.14th Feb 1934Box 141 \ 3  scan0256
Letter from Ferodo Limited regarding the heat treatment and trial of clutch discs.16th Feb 1934Box 141 \ 3  scan0257
Letter from Ferodo Limited confirming the despatch of two sets of Ferobestos front liners for a Bentley model.24th Feb 1934Box 141 \ 3  scan0258
Untraceable shipment of Ferodo Discs against a purchase order.27th Feb 1934Box 141 \ 3  scan0259
Confirming receipt of four G. 81042 Ferodo Discs and requesting them to be booked in.1st Mar 1934Box 141 \ 3  scan0260
Invoice from Ferodo Ltd. for liners sent without an official order.3rd Mar 1934Box 141 \ 3  scan0261
Request for a covering order to Ferodo Ltd. for Ferobestos Liners to be used for testing on a Bentley.8th Mar 1934Box 141 \ 3  scan0262
Notice regarding the new designation for chemically treated clutch linings.20th Mar 1934Box 141 \ 3  scan0263
Test results for a chemically treated Bentley clutch lining, RAD.11, by Ferodos.27th Feb 1934Box 141 \ 3  scan0264
Order for four sets of Bentley brake linings from Ferodos.20th Apr 1934Box 141 \ 3  scan0265
Unsatisfactory quality of rivetting on brake straps for experimental chassis.21th Apr 1934Box 141 \ 3  scan0266
Request to the Order Office to place an order with Ferodo for 20/25 Clutch Linings.26th Apr 1934Box 141 \ 3  scan0267
Requesting to book in 12 clutch linings collected from Ferodo Ltd.17th May 1934Box 141 \ 3  scan0268
Confirming a telephone order to Ferodo for clutch and Bentley brake linings.8th Jun 1934Box 141 \ 3  scan0269
Letter from Ferodo Limited regarding brake lining tests, coefficients of friction, and an order for brake and clutch discs.9th Jun 1934Box 141 \ 3  scan0270
Letter from Ferodo Limited regarding the submission of samples for trial.29th Oct 1931Box 141 \ 3  scan0271
Chart showing the performance characteristics of various materials tested on a Nitralloy drum.29th Oct 1931Box 141 \ 3  scan0272
Letter from Small & Parkes Ltd. discussing the merits of using cork inserts in clutch discs.11th Jun 1934Box 141 \ 3  scan0273
Page two of a letter from Small & Parkes Ltd. regarding the wear life of corks and fabric in discs.11th Jun 1934Box 141 \ 3  scan0274
Requesting an order of Bentley foot brake linings from Ferodos for direct delivery to Cricklewood.16th Jun 1934Box 141 \ 3  scan0275
Letter from Ferodo Limited confirming a meeting to present further brake lining samples and a performance meter.19th Jun 1934Box 141 \ 3  scan0276
Letter from Ferodo Limited concerning the dispatch of brake and servo motor discs and linings.21th Jun 1934Box 141 \ 3  scan0277
Letter to Ferodo Limited requesting to amend Order No. 65884 to increase the quantity of brake lining sets from 6 to 12.22th Jun 1934Box 141 \ 3  scan0278
Delay in the despatch of new brake linings from Messrs. Ferodo.22th Jun 1934Box 141 \ 3  scan0279
Request to increase an order for Bentley brake linings from 6 to 12 sets.22th Jun 1934Box 141 \ 3  scan0280
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. requesting a change in the delivery address for two batches of brake linings.25th Jun 1934Box 141 \ 3  scan0281
Letter from Ferodo Limited confirming an increase in the quantity of brake linings for order number 65834.25th Jun 1934Box 141 \ 3  scan0282
Letter from Ferodo Limited acknowledging receipt of instructions for an order of FB/4A lining.26th Jun 1934Box 141 \ 3  scan0283
Letter to Ferodo Limited providing feedback on a loaned brake indicator and associated braking test results.27th Jun 1934Box 141 \ 3  scan0284
Letter from Ferodo Limited confirming the dispatch of experimental B.Z. liners.29th Jun 1934Box 141 \ 3  scan0285
Letter to Ferodo Limited regarding test results on servo linings and requesting alternatives.12th Jul 1934Box 141 \ 3  scan0286
Letter to British Belting & Asbestos Ltd. regarding tests on servo linings and requesting new samples.12th Jul 1934Box 141 \ 3  scan0287
Letter from British Belting & Asbestos Ltd regarding servo linings for Piece No. G.56065.13th Jul 1934Box 141 \ 3  scan0288
Letter from Ferodo Limited regarding a delay in supplying Servo motor discs and the heat treatment of RAD.13 discs.19th Jul 1934Box 141 \ 3  scan0289
Letter from Ferodo Limited regarding the trial of eight servo motor moulded discs, noting potential structural weakness and the main interest in temperature effects on friction.23th Jul 1934Box 141 \ 3  scan0290
Letter to Ferodo Limited detailing the poor performance, excessive wear, and squealing of trial servo motor linings.30th Jul 1934Box 141 \ 3  scan0291
Letter detailing issues with abnormal wear, dust, and squealing in servo motor linings.30th Jul 1934Box 141 \ 3  scan0292
Letter from Ferodo Limited regarding unsatisfactory special linings, reference S.4419, for a servo motor.2nd Aug 1934Box 141 \ 3  scan0293
Concerning an invoice from Ferodo Ltd. for Ferobestos Flat Liners.4th Aug 1934Box 141 \ 3  scan0294
Letter to a supplier requesting a further supply of 'Mintex Lamina' servo linings for experimental purposes.8th Aug 1934Box 141 \ 3  scan0295
Letter confirming a supply of 'Mintex' 'Lamina' servo linings for experimental purposes.10th Aug 1934Box 141 \ 3  scan0296


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