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 regarding brake squeak issues and arranging a meeting to discuss a new material.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 26\4\ Scan354 | |
| Date | 29th November 1927 | |
| C & S. O.{Mr Oldham} 303 EDD. X3409 BRITISH BELTING & ASBESTOS LTD MANUFACTURERS OF TEXTILE BELTINGS & FRICTION FABRICS PHONE - WHOLESALE DEPT CENTRAL 979 SERVICE DEPT HOP. 6875 TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS 'SCANDINAVIA' (BOROH) LONDON 59, Southwark Street. London S.E.1 WORKS - SCANDINAVIA MILLS CLECKHEATON. YORKS. CLUTCH AND BRAKE LINING DEPARTMENT. 29th.November 1927. Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd., Nightingale Road, DERBY. Dear Sirs, Our Mr. E.D.Dalmaine recently reported on his interview with you and the trouble experienced with brake squeak. We have since consulted our Works as to the possibility of producing a material which will overcome the trouble and also of carrying out the test suggested. In reply, we are asked if an opportunity can be given to Major W.C.Fenton our Works Director, and a member of our Research Department to discuss the matter further with you in Derby. A reply at your convenience will be much appreciated. Yours faithfully, BRITISH BELTING & ASBESTOS LTD E.D.Dalmaine, Director TED/EEB. Handwritten note: Is this your matter By 5.12.27 Stamp: RECEIVED 30 NOV 1927 | ||