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).
The supplier Robert W. Blackwell & Co. Ltd., issues with their Bakelite sheets, and alternative materials.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 39\3\ Scan217 | |
| Date | 12th March 1928 | |
| By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} from Wd.{Mr Wood/Mr Whitehead} c. to EFC. X 3573 Wd{Mr Wood/Mr Whitehead}16/NJ12.3.23. Robert W.Blackwell & Co.Ltd., 36, Emperor's Gate, South Kensington, S.W.7. These are the people from whom we purchase the Continental Natural Bakelite linen sheets, Grade C.B.L., which we use. Last week we had an interview with their represent- ative, Mr.J.R.Harrison of Nottingham, regarding certain unsatis- factory Continental Bakelite sheets which they have supplied to us. In the course of the interview Mr.Harrison mentioned that a number of firms are using a composition known as "N.P.Stock Fibre" for friction surfaces and Blackwells have sent us a sample of same, which I send herewith to By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} They have also sent us two samples, natural colour and black, of XX.Grade Bakelite Dilecto, but for what purpose these samples have been sent I do not know. Should you desire to address a communication to Blackwells with regard to these samples, will you kindlt let me know. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} MAR 12 1928 Wd.{Mr Wood/Mr Whitehead} Samples herewith. RECEIVED | ||