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 a supplier concerning the production and high cost of 'Hyco' friction facing samples for a 10' clutch.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 129\3\ scan0346 | |
| Date | 20th July 1936 | |
| Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. X1110 Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. I. WORKS: Tachbrook Road, LEAMINGTON SPA, Warwickshire. Directors E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} B. BOUGHTON. W. EMMOTT. D.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} T. BROCK. Your Ref.................. Our Ref.... TS/HTB/MBL 20th July 1936. Messrs Rolls Royce Limited., DERBY. Attention Mr. F.{Mr Friese} Ll Smith. Re "Hyco" Friction Facing. Dear Sirs, Further to our letter of the 11th inst, in which we referred to your telephone request that we arrange to have facings available suitable for our 10" Clutch, made from "Hyco" Material, would advise that we have taken this matter up with our Suppliers, and they are endeavouring to produce samples with a minimum of delay. At the same time our suppliers pointed out that in mixing the special ingredients required in small quantities, same is exceedingly wasteful, and is likely to create a high cost, but we take it that you will be quite agreeable to share with us the additional cost involved in producing these Facings to the 10" size. Your comments in due course will be appreciated. Yours faithfully, BORG & BECK COMPANY LIMITED. H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} T. Barker H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} T. Barker. | ||