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).
Letter to British Belting & Asbestos Ltd. requesting sample pieces of 'Halo' brake lining for non-squeak property testing.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 141\1\ scan0254 | |
| Date | 24th February 1937 | |
| 1181 (Experimental Dept.) Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/AFM{Anthony F. Martindale}1/R.{Sir Henry Royce} 24th February, 1937. British Belting & Asbestos Ltd., 59, Southwark Street, LONDON. S.E. 1. Dear Sirs, We should like to try some pieces of your "Halo" brake lining on one of our cars and our test rig to see if it has non-squeak properties. If you would be willing to make us some sample pieces to the drawings enclosed herewith, we will instruct our Order Office to send you an official order. Yours faithfully, For ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. | ||