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).
The mechanical efficiency of Girling Cams compared to Bentley cams in brake systems.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 120\3\ scan0124 | |
| Date | 3rd January 1935 | |
| +4456 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT REPORT. REFERENCE :- HB{C. E. Harcombe}/AFM.{Anthony F. Martindale}16/KW.3.1.35. Subject of Report:- Mechanical Efficiency of Brake System Components - Girling Cams. General Conclusions :- That Girling Cams are distinctly more efficient than Bentley cams, but in one aspect require modification at present. Copies of Report Circulated to :- E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} Report to be noted for further action by :- Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} & Exptl. Dept. Test carried out on :- Sample Girling Brake supplied by Makers. By :- HB{C. E. Harcombe}/A.F.Martindale. Test No. Date :- 3.1.35. RR 2X (30H) (63974. 6-6-34) G.C.B. | ||