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).
Suggestion to repeat radiator experiments using substantial side plates to better carry the vertical load.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 78\3\ scan0124 | |
| Date | 9th June 1915 | |
| C O P Y. 20468 10615 To Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} for Hy.{Tom Haldenby - Plant Engineer} from R.{Sir Henry Royce} Copy to J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} " " E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} " " Na.{Mr Nadin} R1/IB9615. June 9th. 1915. Re Radiators. I understand from Mr Nadin that the experiments with the crinkled type of radiator having side plates rigidly attached, were carried out with only the very light thin side plates, which could not be expected to carry the load. I therefore suggest that we repeat these experiments with substantial side plates which will carry the whole of the vertical load. If this is not a success, add the cross bracing. I have suggested before that if these substantial side plates are a success, we fit trunnions on them just above the top of the frame. These trunnions should be made of bronze or nickel castings, with a view to doing away with the original suspension in those cars where there is not room for the type with the sphere underneath. F.H.R. | ||