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).
Sample 'Lotus' Belt, a steel chain with rubber bearing plates.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 55\2\ Scan181 | |
| Date | 11th June 1927 | |
| Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} from ROY.{Sir Henry Royce} ROY{Sir Henry Royce}3/MG11.6.27 X196 Herewith a sample "Lotus" Belt - which may be of interest. It is actually Steel Chain throughout, each link having a raised cup bearing; the side or Bearing Plates are made from specially tested Rubber, giving silent running; in addition to which they claim it is stretchless and will not slip. They will gladly make up a belt to our size and type for trial if desired. Please say. ROY{Sir Henry Royce} ENCLOSURE. sample and leaflet ENCLOSURE No 515 | ||