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 Ferodo Ltd. regarding the supply and testing of fan belts and strip material.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 135\1\ scan0114 | |
| Date | 1st February 1938 | |
| Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Std.8/AP. February 1st.1938 Messrs Ferodo Ltd., CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH. For the attention of Mr.Longley Dear Sirs, We have received the consignment of six fan belts to Lw.1518 and two belts as per the three already supplied, for which we thank you. We shall proceed immediately to carry out tests on these belts and will acquaint you with the results in due course. With regard to the Ferodo Bon-Rest S.6891 strip about which we have already communicated with you, will you please let the writer know (a) when the 48 ft. of strip (which you promised to let us have without delay) will be delivered and (b) when further supplies will be available. We require 100 ft. of this strip in addition to the production order already placed with you for fitting to experimental cars - our official order will follow immediately. We would be glad if you will do your best to let us have this material as soon as you possibly can. Yours faithfully, FOR ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. | ||