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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 purchase a spray gun for the Experimental Garage to handle minor repairs and painting jobs in-house.7th Jul 1936Box 155 \ 3  scan0082
Requesting the rebuild of a Trebel balancing machine for immediate testing of Ph.III shafts.28th Aug 1936Box 155 \ 3  scan0083
Letter requesting particulars of a Brake and Alignment tester from Weaver Manufacturing Co.1st Sep 1936Box 155 \ 3  scan0084
Letter from Weaver Manufacturing Company regarding their Brake and Alignment Tester.10th Sep 1936Box 155 \ 3  scan0085
Letter to The Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders Ltd regarding the suitability of brake testing machines for servo-assisted brakes.11th Sep 1936Box 155 \ 3  scan0086
Letter from British Weaver Manufacturing Co., Ltd. proposing a meeting to discuss their Brake Testers.19th Sep 1936Box 155 \ 3  scan0087
Letter to The British Weaver Manfg. Co. Ltd. arranging a meeting about Brake Testers.21th Sep 1936Box 155 \ 3  scan0088
Letter from Weaver Manufacturing Co. Ltd. proposing a trial installation of their Brake Testing Equipment.26th Sep 1936Box 155 \ 3  scan0089
Letter from the Managing Director of British Weaver MFG. CO. LTD. regarding the installation of Weaver Equipment.3rd Oct 1936Box 155 \ 3  scan0090
Letter to The British Weaver Manufacturing Co. Ltd. regarding the potential trial of a Weaver unit at the Derby works.3rd Oct 1936Box 155 \ 3  scan0091
Letter from British Weaver Manufacturing Co., Ltd. accepting an offer to install a Brake Tester in the experimental department.6th Oct 1936Box 155 \ 3  scan0092
Purchase of a Cossor Electronic Indicator to replace the Ashcroft type for shock damper research.9th Oct 1936Box 155 \ 3  scan0093
Booklet for the Cossor Electronic Engine Indicator, a cathode ray instrument.9th Oct 1936Box 155 \ 3  scan0094
Instruction and guarantee manual for the Cossor Electronic Engine Indicator.12th Oct 1936Box 155 \ 3  scan0095
Letter to The Renold & Coventry Chain Co. Ltd. regarding testing a chain for an overhead camshaft and discussing noise and vibration.12th Oct 1936Box 155 \ 3  scan0096
The order of two emery wheels for a Rotax Electric Grinder.12th Oct 1936Box 155 \ 3  scan0097
Compressed air pipe and poor lighting in No. 5 test house.30th Oct 1936Box 155 \ 3  scan0098
Letter from the Experimental Dept. requesting a further tensioner for an experimental engine chain drive.20th Nov 1936Box 155 \ 3  scan0099
Covering order to send one tensioner to a customer.20th Nov 1936Box 155 \ 3  scan0100
Need for improved rig testing equipment and facilities for aero engine and chassis development.22th Dec 1936Box 155 \ 3  scan0101
Urgent need for new equipment and facility upgrades for a testing department, citing safety and capability issues.22th Dec 1936Box 155 \ 3  scan0102
Specification document detailing test rigs for Merlin and Kestrel engine coolant and airscrew pumps.22th Dec 1936Box 155 \ 3  scan0103
List of specifications for various endurance and performance test rigs and procedures.22th Dec 1936Box 155 \ 3  scan0104
Specifications for endurance and performance test rigs for pumps, compressors, and seals.22th Dec 1936Box 155 \ 3  scan0105
Endurance test specifications for valves, springs, and related engine components.22th Dec 1936Box 155 \ 3  scan0106
Specification document for various test rigs, including those for shock absorbers, valves, springs, and coolant pumps.22th Dec 1936Box 155 \ 3  scan0107
List of performance and endurance test specifications for oil pumps, fuel pumps, gearboxes, and rear axles.22th Dec 1936Box 155 \ 3  scan0108
Specification document detailing various test rigs and workshop equipment.22th Dec 1936Box 155 \ 3  scan0109
List of requirements for workshop and test facility equipment such as pits, benches, cranes, and utilities.21th Dec 1936Box 155 \ 3  scan0110
Page detailing requirements for workshop equipment including wiring, heating tanks, pumps, and ventilation systems.21th Dec 1936Box 155 \ 3  scan0111
Summary of new tackle required for rig test equipment, specifically listing electric motors.21th Dec 1936Box 155 \ 3  scan0112
List of specifications for bed plates and fluid tanks for aero and chassis applications.21th Dec 1936Box 155 \ 3  scan0113
Miscellaneous list of office furniture, buildings, equipment, and modifications.14th Dec 1936Box 155 \ 3  scan0114
Layout diagram of an extended test rig section showing the placement of various testing equipment and a corresponding key.14th Dec 1936Box 155 \ 3  scan0115
The importance of augmenting rig testing equipment for aero engines and chassis development.22th Dec 1936Box 155 \ 3  scan0116
Need for new equipment and the reorganization of the Rig Testing Department.22th Dec 1936Box 155 \ 3  scan0117
Specification document detailing the requirements for various aero engine component test rigs.22th Dec 1936Box 155 \ 3  scan0118
Specifications for various endurance and performance tests on engine and aircraft components.22th Dec 1936Box 155 \ 3  scan0119
Endurance and performance test specifications for oil pumps, fuel pumps, air compressors, and oil seals.22th Dec 1936Box 155 \ 3  scan0120
Page detailing the setup for endurance tests on engine valves, springs, and related mechanisms.22th Dec 1936Box 155 \ 3  scan0121
Specification document detailing the requirements for various component test rigs.22th Dec 1936Box 155 \ 3  scan0122
Performance and endurance test specifications for oil pumps, fuel pumps, gearboxes, and rear axles.22th Dec 1936Box 155 \ 3  scan0123
Specification document detailing requirements for various test rigs and workshop equipment.22th Dec 1936Box 155 \ 3  scan0124
List of specifications for workshop and test facility equipment and infrastructure.2nd Dec 1936Box 155 \ 3  scan0125
List of specifications for workshop wiring, heating, pumps, and ventilation.2nd Dec 1936Box 155 \ 3  scan0126
Order for two dozen Tecalemit filters for use on experimental chassis unit beds.24th Dec 1936Box 155 \ 3  scan0127
Request to fabricate a suitable guard for testing engine fans in No. 30 Test House.5th Jan 1937Box 155 \ 3  scan0128
Request to despatch a Jaegar Rev. Counter for repair to the makers.5th Jan 1937Box 155 \ 3  scan0129
Despatch of a Jaegar rev-counter for repair.6th Jan 1937Box 155 \ 3  scan0130
Request to order two dozen Tecalemit Filters for Experimental Chassis Test Beds.16th Feb 1937Box 155 \ 3  scan0131
Letter from James Cochrane & Co. regarding 'Stroborama' and 'Stroboret' research and testing equipment.1st Mar 1937Box 155 \ 3  scan0132
Cover page for notes on the 'Stroborama' research and testing equipment for motion analysis.1st Mar 1937Box 155 \ 3  scan0133
Technical paper discussing the history and limitations of stroboscopes and introducing the 'Stroborama'.1st Mar 1937Box 155 \ 3  scan0134
The principles of stroboscopic illumination and synchronisation using the 'STROBORAMA' instrument.1st Mar 1937Box 155 \ 3  scan0135
The uses and advantages of the STROBORAMA instrument for slow-motion study of mechanical parts.1st Mar 1937Box 155 \ 3  scan0136
The various industrial and scientific applications of the STROBORAMA stroboscope.1st Mar 1937Box 155 \ 3  scan0137
The various applications and benefits of the Stroborama stroboscope across different industries.1st Mar 1937Box 155 \ 3  scan0138
Partial list of users of the 'Stroborama', categorized by state laboratories, universities, and motor works.1st Mar 1937Box 155 \ 3  scan0139
Leaflet describing the 'STROBORET' type 'R' research and testing equipment from James Cochrane & Co.1st Mar 1937Box 155 \ 3  scan0140
Leaflet describing the 'STROBORET' type 'R' research and testing equipment.31th Dec 1936Box 155 \ 3  scan0141
Excerpt from a review in 'FLIGHT' magazine about the 'STROBORAMA' device shown at the Paris Show.31th Dec 1936Box 155 \ 3  scan0142
List of companies categorized by industry, including European, American, and UK firms.31th Dec 1936Box 155 \ 3  scan0143
Promotional leaflet for the Stroboret type R and Stroborama Type C tele-tachometers.31th Dec 1936Box 155 \ 3  scan0144
Instruction manual for the STROBORET type R speed measuring instrument.31th Dec 1936Box 155 \ 3  scan0145
Product leaflet for the 'Stroborama' stroboscopic analysis equipment and its attachments.31th Dec 1936Box 155 \ 3  scan0146
Technical bulletin describing the 'Stroborama' stroboscopic apparatus and its industrial applications.9th Apr 1937Box 155 \ 3  scan0147
Request to obtain two Hoffman self-aligning bearings for a test rig.9th Apr 1937Box 155 \ 3  scan0148
Request to manufacture a 'cut-out' attachment with a throttle valve for testing exhaust silencers on a test bench.5th Aug 1937Box 155 \ 3  scan0149
Directive clarifying that the Millwrights department is responsible for manufacturing Test Tackle.24th Sep 1937Box 155 \ 3  scan0150
Order for chemical thermometers for experimental test tackle maintenance.1st Dec 1937Box 155 \ 3  scan0151
Note clarifying a request for a 14mm adaptor and six diaphragms is independent of other orders.21th Dec 1938Box 155 \ 3  scan0152
Requesting parts to complete a Sunbury type cylinder pressure unit for a detonation investigation on new engines.21th Dec 1938Box 155 \ 3  scan0153
Internal request to order diaphragms and an adaptor from Standard Telephone & Cables for experimental use.16th Jan 1939Box 155 \ 3  scan0154
Clarifying the correct use of order numbers for test beds and test tackle.10th May 1939Box 155 \ 3  scan0155
Request to obtain a Hasler device for the Experimental Garage.16th May 1939Box 155 \ 3  scan0156
Request for replacement parts for a worn Summers' Torsional Indicator.24th Jun 1939Box 155 \ 3  scan0157
Requesting the repair of a stop watch from No.2. Bed.26th Jun 1939Box 155 \ 3  scan0158
Requesting the return of Jaeger rev counter No.01187 to the makers for overhaul.22th Aug 1939Box 155 \ 3  scan0159
Order for replacement parts for the Summers Torsional Indicator.15th Dec 1939Box 155 \ 3  scan0160
Clarifying the ownership of rig test equipment being moved to the Clan Foundry.19th Jan 1940Box 155 \ 3  scan0161
Outlining a new system for the management and tracking of experimental scientific apparatus.17th Feb 1940Box 155 \ 3  scan0162
Confirming a list of motors to be taken to 'the Clan' and suggesting arranging for replacements.12th Apr 1940Box 155 \ 3  scan0163
Letter to British Belting & Asbestos, Ltd. requesting a four-yard sample of strapping for testing as suspension rebound straps.15th Nov 1940Box 155 \ 3  scan0164
Proposed program of tests for a coolant pump rig, detailing three endurance tests for different pump types.14th Mar 1941Box 155 \ 3  scan0165
Request to Timkon Ltd. for two sets of bearings urgently required for a test rig.24th Mar 1941Box 155 \ 3  scan0166
Requesting the wiring of a 10 HP motor for the Suspension Test Rig at Clan Foundry.23th Apr 1941Box 155 \ 3  scan0167
Letter requesting track access at Donnington Park for car testing.29th May 1935Box 155 \ 4  scan0001
Letter requesting track access at Donington Park for car testing.3rd Jun 1935Box 155 \ 4  scan0002
Letter to the Derby & District Motor Club requesting access to the Donington Park track for car testing.6th Jun 1935Box 155 \ 4  scan0003
Letter from the Experimental Department requesting access to Donington Park for car testing.21th Aug 1935Box 155 \ 4  scan0004
Letter to the Derby & District Motor Club at Donington Park, requesting track access for car testing.22th Aug 1935Box 155 \ 4  scan0005
Letter requesting access to the Donington Park track for car testing purposes.10th Sep 1935Box 155 \ 4  scan0006
Letter to the Derby & District Motor Club requesting the construction of a 'skid pan' at Donington Park for steering tests.16th Jan 1936Box 155 \ 4  scan0007
Letter from Donington Park Motor Race Course discussing the construction of a concrete skid pan.29th Jan 1936Box 155 \ 4  scan0008
List of requirements and specifications for a skid pan to be used for cornering tests.10th Feb 1936Box 155 \ 4  scan0009
Specifications for the construction of a skid pan for cornering tests.10th Feb 1936Box 155 \ 4  scan0010
Order for a set of Dunlop tyres for car 37-EX.11th Feb 1936Box 155 \ 4  scan0011
The proposal and costings for acquiring a concrete skid pan for vehicle steering tests.18th Feb 1936Box 155 \ 4  scan0012
Blueprint diagram for a concrete skid pan used for steering tests.19th Feb 1936Box 155 \ 4  scan0013
Letter requesting access to the Donington Park track for car testing purposes.20th Feb 1936Box 155 \ 4  scan0014


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