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 new, more fragile Thermoid faced clutch plate for the Phantom III, advising on careful handling.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 93\3\ scan0348 | |
| Date | 12th August 1937 | |
| NRC{N. R. Chandler} G/Mt. c. to HPS.{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr} c. to RHC.{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} 312 Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}14/JH.12.8.37. re Phantom III Clutch Plate. It is probable that a Thermoid faced plate with cushion springs will become standard on production in the near future. This type of plate is much more susceptible to damage in transit and subsequent handling than the more robust type of plate now used. We therefore take this opportunity of asking all departments both in unpacking and subsequent handling, to exercise the greatest care to avoid the risk of the facings being bruised or damaged in any way. We are writing Borg & Beck on the same lines, especially with reference to packing for transit. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/NRC.{N. R. Chandler} | ||