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 Vandervell Products Ltd. regarding the dispatch of thrust washers and bearings.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 115\3\ scan0320 | |
| Date | 13th December 1938 | |
| 1020. Redee VANDERVELL PRODUCTS Ltd. TELEGRAMS & CABLES: STEELBAK, LONDON. DIRECTORS: C. A.{Mr Adams} VANDERVELL, G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} A.{Mr Adams} VANDERVELL, M.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} P. FOSTER. TELEPHONE ACORN 2251/2. MANUFACTURERS OF PRESSED BUSHINGS, STEEL BACKED BABBITT & LEAD BRONZE BEARINGS Patented. WESTERN AVENUE, PARK ROYAL, W. 3. STEEL BACK BABBITT LINED BEARINGS HARD ROLLED BRONZE BUSHINGS FL/LT. 13th December, 1938. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. For the attention of Mr. Swindall. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the 12th December, addressed for the attention of our Mr. Johnson, referring to the four pairs of Thrust Washers without oil grooves in the face, and would advise that these are well in hand and we hope to despatch to-day. The four pairs of Bearings without oil grooves mentioned by you were sent at the request of our Mr. Johnson, and we note you are retaining same. Assuring you of our best attention at all times, Yours faithfully, VANDERVELL PRODUCTS LIMITED. [STAMP: THE SOCIETY OF MOTOR MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS LTD SMMT] | ||