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).
Standardisation of a fan with duralumin flanges and blades to reduce weight.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 171\1\ img042 | |
| Date | 23th September 1926 | |
| ORIGINAL COMPLETED 18.10.26 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts: FAN WITH DURALUMIN FLANGES AND BLADES. Origin: To reduce weight. Experimental Test Report: 10,000 miles in France fitted to 12-EX. Road Test Report: Condition of fan at the end of test was quite O.K. Reduces wear of fan belt. Weight of Old Part: Cost of Old Part: £ 3. 6d. Weight of New Part: Cost of New Part: £ 12. 0d. Difference per Car: Difference per Car: £ 8. 6d. increase. Signature of Mr. De LOOZE that above is correct. My/Rb.{R. Bowen} 14.10.26 Decision Box: A Scrap and replace at all costs, including Chassis already delivered to customers. SIGNATURES, DATE, REMARKS MR. C.W.B., 24.9.26, Agreed. CW B. MR. B. JOHNSON, 18.10.26, Agreed. BJ. MR. ROYCE, 25/9/26, Agreed FHR MR. WORMALD, 24.9.26, Agreed. W or. MR. ROWLEDGE, 27.9.26, Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge} MR. DAY, 27/9/26, agreed DA{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} MR. BAILEY, 11.10.26, Agreed. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} MR. PLATFORD, 27.9.26, Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} MR. ELLIOTT, 27/9/26, Agreed AE, this subject to the same attention being applied to the 20 HP chassis! MR. NORTHEY, 1.10.26, Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey} MR. HIVES, 23.9.26, Agreed. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} | ||