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 from Dunlop Rubber Co. regarding rubber engine mountings and cylinder joints.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 65\4\ scan0098 | |
| Date | 9th October 1928 | |
| X 8005 DUNLOP RUBBER CO.,LTD. TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "DUNLOPS, PHONE, BIRMINGHAM". TELEPHONE: BIRMINGHAM CENTRAL 4108 R.B.E. 25 LINES EXTENSION No. YOUR REF. OUR REF. WB.{Mr Brazier/Mr Bell}LW.5.910 FORT DUNLOP ERDINGTON BIRMINGHAM 9th Octr. '28. (Dict. 8th) Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. Attention of Mr. Robotham. Dear Sirs, Thanks for yours of the 3rd inst. (Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}4/LG) on the subject of Rubber Engine Mountings. Tests have been placed in hand with a view to obtaining blocks which will meet the new conditions suggested, and it is hoped to be in a position to provide you with some blocks for test in about a fortnight's time. During your recent visit to Fort Dunlop, you raised the question of Aero Engine Rubber Cylinder Joints. In connection with tests which we are making, we should be glad if you could see your way to let us have a copy of the drawing No. E.27806. Yours faithfully, for THE DUNLOP RUBBER CO.LTD., W Bond. Technical Director's Office. | ||