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).
Letter advising against using 'Euralite' as a substitute for asbestos under the floorboards of 'Phantom' cars due to its unsuitability for heat resistance.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 74\3\ scan0182 | |
| Date | 17th September 1926 | |
| COPY. Sg{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD}5/M/17926. 17th September, 1926. Messrs Hooper & Co, Ltd., St.{Capt. P. R. Strong} James's Street, S.W.1. Dear Sirs, Re: Asbestos under floorboards of 'Phantom' Cars. We have been given to understand that your Company proposes using 'Euralite' instead of Asbestos. As this is not in accordance with our Works recommendations, we have enquired into the respective merits of the two materials and are informed by the Manufacturer who makes both, that 'Euralite' is quite unsuitable for our purpose. It is a mixture of cement and asbestos; it is brittle and is marketed for an entirely different purpose - i.e. in connection with fire proofing, as distinct from heat resistance. We shall be glad, therefore, if you will see that instructions are given to your people to continue to use the Asbestos millboard. Yours faithfully, for Rolls-Royce, Limited, (Sd). A.F. Sidgreaves. General Sales Manager. | ||