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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).
Instructions and report for a repeat test on EG2 dynamo brushes, detailing wear and performance.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 50\5\  Scan374
Date  20th November 1924
  
RR 238 (150 BKS.) (RH {R. Hollingworth} 57. 29-6-20.) MP 224355
ROLLS-ROYCE LTD.
INSTRUCTIONS.
57
To: EFC {E. Fowler Clarke - Electrical Engineer}
Order No. AC. 32.
Customer's No. X.4333. 4610
20. Nov, 1924
Repeat Test of EG2 Brushes.
A repeat test of these brushes on the standard dynamo has been made, the previous one being reported AE 25 / 22-12-24.
There has been little sparking the brushes being well polished except for a slight dull line across the positive.
The commutator finished well, but with slightly blackened segment trailing edges.
The brush wear was:-
Positive .0095"! Negative .006"! Control .008"
Signed: H.A.
This Sheet must be filed on completion of the work.
  
  


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