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).
Using alternative materials like sheet brass between plates to prevent seizure.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 67\2\ scan0026 | |
| Date | 31th May 1920 | |
| Contd. -2- R4/C31.5.20. of these leaves over about 4 square inches of surface. If the ferodo does not promise to be successful, I think it would be wise to try the effect of other material, such as sheet brass. If a sheet of metal is fitted between the plates I think it will be found that half the longitudinal movement is taken on each side of the plate. Such metal as brass might also prevent seizure R.{Sir Henry Royce} | ||