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).
Quoting a follow-up letter from 'Scandinavia' Belting Ltd. regarding the testing of 'Halo' brake materials.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 26\4\ Scan147 | |
Date | 3rd November 1921 | |
Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} from Wd.{Mr Wood/Mr Whitehead} C. to By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} [text crossed out] F.R. [stamp] X4388 Wd{Mr Wood/Mr Whitehead}13/NJ3.11.21. "Scandinavia" Belting Ltd. X4388 [STAMP: RECEIVED NOV XI] We are in receipt of a letter from these people here follows:- "It will interest us to know the result of our "test of the "Halo" Rings submitted on the 15th August "last. Several Motor Car Manufacturers have already "adopted its use. "Brake Shoes from Wound "Halo" material are now "being offered, and if you are interested we shall be "pleased to submit a sample for your inspection." Will you let me know whether you have found an opportunity of testing the "Halo" Rings referred to, and whether you would like to have samples of the wound "Halo" material for Brake Shoes. Wd.{Mr Wood/Mr Whitehead} [signature] | ||