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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).
Indicator card record for Luvax shock absorbers, detailing performance at various temperatures.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 152\1\  scan0080
Date  4th January 1933
  
LUVAX SHOCK ABSORBERS - INDICATOR CARD RECORD
(46)

LENGTH OF LEVER ARM .... 8"
TYPE RMP. (Rolls-Royce)
No. I.
DATE 4.1.33

| Card No. | Speed revs | Stroke ins. | Reg. Screw turns | Temp. °C | Side | Indicator Spring lbs/sq" | Indicator Piston ø" | Valve Springs Turns Open B | Valve Springs Turns Open F | REMARKS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 401 | 440 | 1 | - | 65 | RH {R. Hollingworth} | 350 | 1/8 | 2 | 1.7/8 | Max. Pressure 680 lbs/sq.in. |
| 402 | " | " | - | 60 | " | " | " | " | " | 740 " |
| 403 | " | " | - | 55 | " | " | " | " | " | 760 " |
| 404 | " | " | - | 50 | " | " | " | " | " | 790 " |
| 405 | " | " | - | 45 | " | " | " | " | " | 800 " |
| 406 | " | " | - | 40 | " | " | " | " | " | 820 " |
| 407 | " | " | - | 35 | " | " | " | " | " | 760 " |
| 408 | " | " | - | 30 | " | " | " | " | " | 780 " |
| 409 | " | " | - | 25 | " | " | " | " | " | 790 " |
| 410 | " | " | - | 20 | " | " | " | " | " | 800 " |
  
  


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