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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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Request to manufacture five Hydraulic Locking Devices for shock dampers.12th Mar 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0210
Letter to The Packless Gland Co. regarding revised inspection limits for bellows dimensions.12th Mar 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0211
The return of six blueprints for new shock absorbers.12th Mar 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0212
Requesting to increase the bolt diameter for the 20/25 model's rear damper mounting.12th Mar 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0213
Production difficulties and revised dimensional limits for Shock Damper Bellows F.85395.13th Mar 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0214
Thanking for returned shock damper system prints and requesting spare drawings.14th Mar 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0215
Proposed modification to the rear shock damper mounting for the 20/25 model.14th Mar 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0216
Letter from The Packless Gland Co. regarding an order for Bellows and Shaft Seals, discussing allowable movement and potential failures.14th Mar 1933Box 151 \ 2  scan0217
Letter from The Packless Gland Co. Ltd. discussing the lifespan and movement frequency of bellows.15th Mar 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0218
Request for the manufacture of 6 shock damper bushes to drawing or specification Hs.1336.15th Mar 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0219
Modification to the spring for the Damper Control Release Valve.16th Mar 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0220
Part replacements for the governor control to dampers on the Phantom II & 20/25 HP chassis.23th Mar 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0221
Issues and solutions for loss of load on the 40/50 Controllable Dampers for the 28-EX car.26th Mar 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0222
Letter from The Packless Gland Co. Ltd. regarding bellows assemblies, quotes for shock absorber units, and technical pressure specifications.4th Apr 1933Box 151 \ 2  scan0223
Letter from The Packless Gland Co. Ltd. regarding a pressure test on a unit.6th Apr 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0224
Letter to The Packless Gland Co. discussing issues with sticking bellows and proposing new interchangeable designs with specific compression requirements.6th Apr 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0225
Letter requesting consideration of a scheme to produce bellows with a specific length limit.6th Apr 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0226
Letter from The Packless Gland Co. Ltd. acknowledging correspondence and advising of a delay in response.9th Apr 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0227
Letter reporting the results of pressure tests conducted on Thermoflex bellows.19th Apr 1933Box 151 \ 2  scan0228
Letter from The Packless Gland Co. Ltd. detailing the test results of a bellows unit.23th Apr 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0229
Letter from The Packless Gland Co. Ltd. discussing a scheme for bellows, recommending an internal stop to limit compression.23th Apr 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0230
Letter from The Packless Gland Co. Ltd. proposing an internal stop for a bellows joint and requesting a drawing to create samples.24th Apr 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0231
Letter of complaint to The Super Oil Seal Manfg. Co. regarding the poor performance of their Gland Seals during testing.24th Apr 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0232
Modifications to dampers and bellows, including changes in length, clearance, and suitability for different models.27th Apr 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0233
Recommendation on heavier damper loads for use in Belgium and the resulting hard ride.30th Apr 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0234
Letter to The Packless Gland Co. Ltd. discussing alternative schemes for fitting a stop for bellows.2nd May 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0235
Letter from The Packless Gland Co, Ltd. discussing adjustments for bellows assemblies based on drawing N.Sch.4034.4th May 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0236
Letter to L.A. Leslie asking for a sketch with dimensions for bellows end pieces.5th May 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0237
Unsatisfactory testing procedures for controllable shock dampers and their control systems.5th May 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0238
Importance and necessity of rigorous testing procedures for controllable dampers ahead of increased production.5th May 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0239
The weight of a Shock Damper Governor Unit, both empty and full of oil.5th May 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0240
Test data sheet for bellows part number F.85395, showing free, compressed, and return lengths.5th May 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0241
Data table showing the free length, compressed length, and return length of components.5th May 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0242
Data table showing measurements for free length, compressed length, and return length of a component.29th May 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0243
Failure of a strengthened intermediate lever (F.86039) and a request for a redesigned version.29th May 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0244
Suggestion to modify the air chamber plug on the Damper Governor unit to prevent misuse.6th Jun 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0245
Suggesting modifications to the air chamber plug on a Damper Governor Unit to avoid it being mistaken for a filling plug.6th Jun 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0246
Internal request to order 24 Shock Damper Valve Springs with part number F.86005.8th Jun 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0247
Proposed anti-rolling device for the Phantom model.3rd Jun 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0248
Design and manufacture of damper control bellows.15th Jun 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0249
Cover note attaching a report on work done on shock absorber valve noise.19th Jun 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0250
Valve noise tests for a single valve type damper, detailing efforts to eliminate a 'squawk'.19th Jun 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0251
Various unsuccessful attempts to hydraulically quieten a noisy valve experiencing a 'squawk'.19th Jun 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0252
Series of experiments modifying valve and damper components to resolve a 'squawk'.19th Jun 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0253
Experiments using different diameter pipes to investigate and eliminate a 'squawk' noise from a valve damper.19th Jun 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0254
Experiments involving adding and removing restrictions to balance L.P. and HP sides.19th Jun 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0255
Blueprint showing schematics for valve noise tests on single valve dampers.19th Jun 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0256
Diagrams for valve noise tests and single valve dampers.19th Jun 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0257
Request to build a set of 4 valves and valve chambers for shock dampers, incorporating a modification to make the low pressure load 75% of the high pressure load.18th Jul 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0258
Arrangements to demonstrate the method of changing over shock dampers at a coachbuilder's.18th Jul 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0259
Design change to the main oil release hole on shock damper governor units.19th Jul 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0260
Return of shock dampers and clarifying the number of modified trials cars and chassis.25th Jul 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0261
Implementing a filter for the Damper Control Unit pump on various car models.25th Jul 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0262
Tests to overcome an oil leak from the Shock Damper Governor unit.27th Jul 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0263
Alterations and issues with governor units, including oil leaks and the need for a filter.27th Jul 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0264
Requesting the fitment of an oil cleaner to shock damper governor units to address ongoing issues with dirt.2nd Aug 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0265
Need for a filter on the shock damper governor unit to prevent issues with dirt.2nd Aug 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0266
Request for a brief summary on the RIDE CONTROL for a publicity article.3rd Aug 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0267
Complaining about terrible wing and lamp movement on trial car 9 B 130 AH.7th Aug 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0268
Brief description of the ride control and the shock absorber loading system.7th Aug 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0269
Description of the R.R. Controllable Shock Damper system, detailing its automatic and manual adjustment capabilities.3rd Mar 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0270
The scheme of controllable shock dampers.5th Mar 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0271
Description of how oil pressure in a control system varies the load on dampers via a metal bellows.5th Mar 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0272
Shock absorber tests conducted at Brooklands comparing different damper types.9th Aug 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0273
Acknowledgement of correspondence from Paris to Derby regarding 'Ride Control'.13th Aug 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0274
Letter from the Royal Arsenal inquiring about automobile suspension damping devices.20th Aug 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0275
Letter responding to a query about the general arrangement of hydraulic shock absorbers.29th Aug 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0276
Letter from the Royal Arsenal acknowledging receipt of information and drawings.31th Aug 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0277
Modifications to a Damper Control Pump to make it less susceptible to foreign matter.30th Oct 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0278
Letter from The Packless Gland Co. Ltd. concerning the inspection and packing of Shock Damper Bellows units.3rd Nov 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0279
Letter concerning the delivery and storage of units in special boxes for Shock Dampers.3rd Nov 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0280
Letter to The Packless Gland Co. Ltd. regarding the design and adjustment of bellows for shock dampers.5th Nov 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0281
Letter discussing modifications to the design and production of bellows to improve accuracy and reduce rejects.5th Nov 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0282
Letter confirming the despatch of Shock Damper Valves, part number 85875, in new packaging.7th Nov 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0283
Letter to The Packless Gland Co. Ltd. regarding a consignment of Bellows and satisfaction with the new boxes.8th Nov 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0284
Letter from The Packless Gland Co. Ltd. concerning the satisfactory packing of bellows units to avoid future rejects.9th Nov 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0285
Complaints and faults found with shock dampers, highlighting the need for greater care in production.22th Nov 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0286
Manufacturing suggestions for N.Sch.4231 and comments on the modified shock damper Hs.1584.29th Nov 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0287
Note confirming the superiority of modified Clock Dampers (Hs 1584) and authorising to proceed as drawn.17th Jan 1935Box 151 \ 2  scan0288
Request to manufacture and modify parts to test Delco inertia type shock dampers.17th Jan 1935Box 151 \ 2  scan0289
Preliminary tests of automatic lock shock dampers designed to relieve discomfort over hump-backed bridges.26th Mar 1935Box 151 \ 2  scan0290
Return of a De Ram shock absorber and the purchase of another for endurance testing.29th Apr 1935Box 151 \ 2  scan0291
Testing of Auto-Lock Shock Dampers and the urgent need for parts for a specially designed indicator.1st May 1935Box 151 \ 2  scan0292
Modification to the governor control dampers to improve performance during severe braking.13th Jun 1935Box 151 \ 2  scan0293
Request to design a braking inertia control unit to resolve issues with damper loads on Bentley cars for different markets.13th Jun 1936Box 151 \ 2  scan0294
Letter to The Packless Gland Co. Ltd. requesting updated lists of bellows sizes.24th Jun 1935Box 151 \ 2  scan0295
Complaints of shock damper knocks, identifying slack bushes as the cause and requesting a return to original tightness.11th May 1936Box 151 \ 2  scan0296
Action programme and findings regarding shock damper knocks.17th Aug 1936Box 151 \ 2  scan0297
The suitability of an American construction method for roll rod and shock damper levers and links.5th Oct 1936Box 151 \ 2  scan0298
Analysis of soft levers, connecting links, and roll rod designs for various car models.5th Oct 1936Box 151 \ 2  scan0299
The performance of Munro links and silent-bloc bushes for the roll rod.5th Oct 1936Box 151 \ 2  scan0300
Test report on the Bentley Roll Rod Lever.25th Aug 1936Box 151 \ 2  scan0301
Serration shearing test report for a Bentley roll rod lever.21th Aug 1939Box 151 \ 2  scan0302
Graph and diagram detailing the results of a Bentley Roll Rod Lever serration shearing test.21th Aug 1936Box 151 \ 2  scan0303
Test report on a shock damper connecting tube with American type rubber control pin bushes.3rd Sep 1936Box 151 \ 2  scan0304
Torsional rating test and hysteresis curve for an American type shock damper connecting tube's rubber control pin bushes.26th Aug 1936Box 151 \ 2  scan0305
Rating test graph showing deflection versus load for American type rubber control pin bushes.25th Aug 1936Box 151 \ 2  scan0306
Graph plotting load versus rebound to show tyre and spring deflections with and without a roll rod.9th Jun 1936Box 151 \ 2  scan0307
Hardness test results for a 'Delco' double lever type damper shaft and inter-lever.9th Jun 1936Box 151 \ 2  scan0308
Graph comparing Torque in LB/INS against Deflection in Degrees for various link and roll rod components.9th Oct 1936Box 151 \ 2  scan0309


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