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 from High Duty Alloys Ltd. discussing bearing materials and arranging a meeting.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 116\2\ scan0081 | |
| Date | 29th August 1938 | |
| HIGH DUTY ALLOYS Ltd. TELEPHONE: SLOUGH 21201 (PRIVATE BRANCH EXCHANGE) TELEGRAMS: ALLOYS, SLOUGH. DIRECTORS: W. C. DEVEREUX, F.R.Ae.S., (Managing) DUNCAN McKELLAR. Our Ref HGH/IES. Your Ref......... BUCKINGHAM AVENUE, TRADING ESTATE, SLOUGH, BUCKS. 29th. August, 1938. Messrs Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby. Dear Sirs, For the attention of Mr. Salt, Experimental Dept. We suggested to Mr. Howlett of Wellworthy that it would be appropriate to meet here and discuss the present position in regard to bearing materials, and experimental bearing sets which have been made for various commercial vehicle manufacturers. Can you arrange one day next week, and if so, will you suggest a day? You will have heard from Wellworthy that they have had trouble with AC.9 material, and the Dennis people prefer to go on with bearings in AC.6. The writer was at Leyland a fortnight ago, and the Leyland Co. were of the same opinion, that is, that they would prefer to have bearings in AC.6 alloy in view of the fact that they have done so successfully in the experimental engines. We should like your comments on this point at your early convenience. Yours faithfully, For and on behalf of HIGH DUTY ALLOYS LTD. (Signature) H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} Herrington. General Manager. | ||