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).
Letter requesting the production of rubber components for testing.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 104\1\ scan0241 | |
| Date | 14th November 1934 | |
| 45005 Exptl. Dept. HS{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Les.27/KW. 14th November, 1934. The British Tyre & Rubber Co.Ltd., Leyland, Lancs. For the attention of Mr. Evans. Dear Sirs, We require a few rubbers to F.86410 for test purposes. As there is no mould available for this rubber, will you please produce them in the mould for rubber F.86436, by putting a loose ring in the mould. We are not particular about the angle of the rubber at the top as long as the outside diameter is correct. We are despatching to you the following steel inserts :- 6 off F.86396. 6 off F.86399. and require you to produce - 2 rubbers F.86410 Durometer 60 - 65 2 " F.86410 65 - 70 2 " F.86410 75 - 80 2 " F.86411 60 - 65 2 " F.86411 65 - 70 2 " F.86411 75 - 80 Will you please give these rubbers your prompt attention. When despatching them, please mark them for my attention. Yours faithfully, FOR ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. | ||