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).
Inquiry to Ford Motor Company regarding the durability of rubberised friction fabrics for clutches.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 129\1\ scan0031 | |
| Date | 23th October 1936 | |
| X110 Exptl. Dept. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Smth.10/JH. 23rd October, 1936. A.R. Smith Esq., The Ford Motor Company Ltd., Dagenham, Essex. Dear Sir, We are interested in the question of using rubberised friction fabrics for clutches, and noticed at the Show that the replacement driven plates for your Model B were faced with such material. It has been our experience that rubberised fabrics give a smoother engagement, but are not so durable as asbestos ones. We should be grateful for any information you can give us in confirmation of this or otherwise. Yours faithfully, FOR ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. | ||