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 discussing the performance of an Ackeraite Pivot Thrust Washer after 7500 miles of use, comparing it to Genelite.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 41\1\ Scan093 | |
| Date | 15th August 1923 | |
| Oy2-W-31523 August 15, 1923. Mr. Claude Johnson, Rolls-Royce, Limited, London, England. (Copy for attention of Mr. Royce) (Mr. Platford) (Mr. Hives) ✓ Dear Sir: Re Ackeraite Pivot Thrust Washers Proposal Sheet No. 19 This proposal was discussed in our letter on "Contemplated Alterations" of July 25. The washer not sent to England with that letter has now run 7500 miles and shows no change in condition. This material is therefore at least as good as, if not better than, Genelite. Oy. Print A-2457 enclosed. Handwritten text: X 3681 V24605 (A large red circular stamp with the word 'COPY' is visible across the center of the document) | ||