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).
Request to Ferodo Ltd. for samples of a softer fabric for bonnet rest stops.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 119\4\ scan0039 | |
| Date | 18th November 1936 | |
| 1256 1026 Experimental Department 18th November 1936. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Std.14/AP. Messrs Ferodo Ltd., CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH. For the attention of Mr.Longley. Dear Sirs, The writer understands that our Mr.Hancock was recently in touch with you concerning bonnet rest stops - the writer is now dealing with this matter and would like to try a softer more resilient strip of material than that at present used - something similar to webbing - and also of a width of approximately .800" and thickness of approximately .100 - .125" Will you please forward us samples of any suitable fabric which you may manufacture, also tell us whether it can be impregnated with graphite if necessary. Yours faithfully, FOR ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. | ||