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).
Note regarding an improved fabric coupling sample with sewn edges from Beldam Asbestos Co. Ltd.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 142\3\ scan0151 | |
| Date | 25th February 1937 | |
| Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} 1204. A-ll WHA ROY{Sir Henry Royce}/MS13/P.25.2.37. Attached hereto is a Fabric Coupling ex Beldam Asbestos Co. Ltd., Hounslow, Middx. They claim that the sewn edges is an improvement on this type of coupling, as the edge is liable to open with the action of oil and grease, which is prevented when edges are sewn. Please say if you are interested and would like further samples. Roy.{Sir Henry Royce} | ||