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).
Bearing tests carried out on the bearing test rig.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 115\1\ scan0319 | |
| Date | 20th April 1937 | |
| 1020 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT REPORT. Telex REFERENCE :- Wd.{Mr Wood/Mr Whitehead}5/RS.{Sir Henry Royce's Secretary}23.4.37. Subject of Report :- Bearing Tests carried out on the Bearing Test Rig. General Conclusion :- Of the bearings so far tested, (BZ/L, A.C.5.S. A.C.2 and A.C.6.S.) only the A.C.6.S compares favourably with the Allison BZ/L. Copies of Report Circulated to :- Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}, Lr.{Mr Ellor} E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Rg.{Mr Rowledge} Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} E/Bn.{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} Report to be noted for further action by :- Test carried out on :- Bearing Rig. (Single Cylinder Dept.) By :- I.M.G. & E.E.H. Test No. Date :- 20.4.37. RR 2X (50H) (84267. 21-6-35) G.C.B. | ||