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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 Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. Ltd. regarding the supply and performance of bearings.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 136\2\  scan0072
Date  28th March 1939
  
London Office:
17, VICTORIA STREET,
WESTMINSTER, S.W. 1.
Telephone: ABBEY 3875 (2 LINES)
Telegrams:
OFFIISLUNDA, SOWEST, LONDON

BALL & ROLLER R&M BEARINGS
1153
Telegraphic Address
'BEARINGS, NEWARK'
Telegraphic Code:
BENTLEYS
Telephone Nos:
NEWARK 456-457-458-459

Contractors to H.M. Admiralty, War Office, Air Ministry, Colonial Offices &c.

RANSOME & MARLES BEARING Co., LTD.
MANUFACTURERS OF BALL & ROLLER BEARINGS
NEWARK ON TRENT.

Branch Offices:
LONDON, BIRMINGHAM, MANCHESTER, LEEDS, NOTTINGHAM AND -

Branch Offices:
SHEFFIELD, BRISTOL, GLASGOW, NEWCASTLE, DUBLIN, BELFAST.

Our Ref. Tech.Dept. FOH/AD. Your Ref. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls}6/MH.{M. Huckerby}

S.H. Grylls, Esq.,
Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Limited,
D E R B Y .

28th March, 1939.

My dear Grylls,

With reference to your letter of the 15th inst., I am sorry I have not replied earlier although the bearings will now have reached you, having been despatched from these Works on the 20th inst.

I note that the life of the bearings is not important, which is very fortunate as with such a large end float, using a standard track radius, the balls are riding right on the corner of the track, and if you have trouble due to this the only other alternative is to grind a specially wide track for your particular purpose, and I shall be interested to learn as to what results you obtain.

With reference to trying out my motor car, I must apologize for the unfortunate circumstances which rather messed-up my arrangements during my recent visit to Derby, and will certainly make sure that on my next visit you have an exclusive opportunity.

Kindest regards,

Yours sincerely,
F.O. Hickling
  
  


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