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).
The testing and recommendation to adopt cotton fabric clutches using only staples.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 74\2\ scan0165 | |
| Date | 26th September 1912 | |
| Copy of report sent to Mr. Barrington. Reference EP{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}19/T26912. Exp. file C. 26.9.12. 1200. X356 Re Cotton fabric clutches in which staples alone are used. ------------------------- The above, which was recommended by Mr. Royce, has been fitted and tested in one or two cars and found quite satisfactory. I recommend that same should be adopted as standard in preference to the present one. I understand that Mr. Royce has also seen these clutches and approved of same. The only trouble appears to be the edges fraying. These should be selvedged. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} P. | ||