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).
Sample of pads made from wood impregnated with synthetic resin, intended for fixing between axles and springs.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 15\6\ Scan116 | |
| Date | 16th July 1930 | |
| X728. By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} Rg.{Mr Rowledge} RECEIVED ROY{Sir Henry Royce}/GEA2/EB.16.7.30. Pads for fixing between Axles and Springs of Motor Chassis. The Le Bois Bakelise, have sent us the attached sample (to By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer}) Pad or Packing Piece, for fixing between Axles and Springs of Motor Cars. These Pads are made of wood, impregnated with synthetic resin by a special process. The senders claim, that the Pads will be found to have very high mechanical strength, and to be unaffected by heat or changing atmospheric conditions, and to be very efficient in preventing relative movement of the springs and axle. Will you kindly advise if you are interested. ROY.{Sir Henry Royce} | ||