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).
Proposal from J. & A. Hillman Ltd to test their patented fan belts, brake linings, and flexible couplings.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 135\1\ scan0040 | |
| Date | 20th August 1936 | |
| Telegrams: HILLMAN DUDLEY Telephone: 2476 DUDLEY (PRIVATE BRANCH EXCHANGE) LONDON: 39, VICTORIA ST.{Capt. P. R. Strong} S.W.1. TELEPHONE: VICTORIA 4320 (2 Lines) J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} & A.{Mr Adams} HILLMAN LTD DUDLEY Worcs. HILLMAN DUDLEY MANUFACTURERS OF "FLECTOR" FABRIC COUPLINGS AND "EGRYPTA" BRAKE LININGS. (REGD) Ref:- AHS/ML/PF. 20th August, 1936. Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd., Derby. Dear Sirs, For the attention of Mr. Hives. Experimental Dept., Would you kindly let us have your consideration with regard to testing out the following:- Hillman Cebon Special Construction Fan Belts Patent No. 390340. "Egypta" Brake Lining & "Egypta" Clutch Rings. Hillman Patent Fabric Flexible Couplings. The above are fitted as a standard by many well-known makes, and our Hillman Couplings are, we claim, the strongest and most efficient on the market. Our Fan Belts are made to our own patent construction and we will be very pleased to submit samples for test and to quote against any enquiries you care to send us. Yours faithfully, A.H. Sunman Sales Manager. Handwritten text: Steadman, Do you know anything of these fan belts. Worth testing? | ||