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 from B. N. Purdy clarifying details for a fan belt from drawing EW.1518.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 135\1\ scan0133 | |
| Date | 4th March 1938 | |
| B. N. PURDY, Impregnated Products. LEYLAND STREET MILLS, DERBY. PHONE & TELEGRAMS DERBY 4304. Processed Cords, Tapes, Bands and Twines for all purposes. Sea and Weather resisting Cords for Maritime use. SPECIALITY. Endless Belts for High Speed Drives, Specially fabricated and processed to ensure Efficient Transmission, Grip, Strength and Durability without permanent stretch. Our Ref. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Std.4/AP Your Ref. March 4th. 1938. Messrs Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the 3rd. inst., enclosing drawing EW.1518 of a fan belt. Do we understand that this belt should be endless? If so, will you please let us have the exact length. Yours faithfully, B. N. Purdy [Handwritten note top centre: 11/35?] [Handwritten note right side: Uden Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Sry] | ||