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Graphs showing the power consumption of pneumatic tyres under varying load, speed, and pressure.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 157\1\  scan0030
Date  11th May 1932 guessed
  
FILE UNDER DUNLOP
T 4059
POWER CONSUMPTION OF PNEUMATIC TYRES.

Top Graph:
Y-Axis: HORSE POWER
X-Axis: LOAD - LBS. PER TYRE
EFFECT OF LOAD
7.00 - 21" FORT SILENT.
40 lbs/sq'
48 MPH

Bottom Graph:
Y-Axis: POWER CONSUMPTION - HORSE POWER
Line labels: 30 lbs/sq', 35 lbs/sq', 40 lbs/sq'
EFFECT OF SPEED AND PRESSURE
7.00 - 21" FORT SILENT
LOAD - 1300 lbs.

Handwritten Note:
33 Crown Dia
27% high for transmission

Footer:
A. {Mr Adams} G. {Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} THORNTON LTD MANCHESTER
REG. DIV.
  
  
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