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 to Luvax Ltd. discussing the performance and test results of a shock absorber, referencing specific diagrams.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 28\1\ Scan264 | |
| Date | 8th July 1931 guessed | |
| Messrs. Luvax Ltd. Acton, W.3. -4- Diagrams E, F, G and H show the performance of the shock absorber under the loads which we consider necessary. E and F again emphasise that the pressure in the shock absorber working chamber does not fall to atmosphere at the conclusion of each stroke, and we should imagine calls for an increase in venting capacity. Diagrams G and H were taken with a view to seeing if with thinner oil the venting capacity became adequate. Apparently it does so on the low pressure side but not on the high pressure side. At the same time the leak past the rotor increases to such an extent that the effectiveness of the shock absorber is definitely impaired. We have not taken any short stroke diagrams on this shock absorber. We shall be glad to discuss these results with your representative if you care to make an appointment. Yours faithfully, FOR ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. | ||