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).
Quotation from James Booth & Company (1915) Limited for the supply of Beryllium Bronze Rod.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 149\4\ scan0336 | |
Date | 16th June 1937 | |
Handwritten: J.B. DIXON Seems rather costly File Handwritten: 1263. ? Handwritten: L. Evans JAMES BOOTH & COMPANY (1915) LIMITED Telephone: EAST 1221. PRIVATE BRANCH EXCHANGE. ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY Telegrams: BOOTH, BIRMINGHAM Codes: LIEBER'S 5-LETTER, A.B.C. 5TH & 6TH EDITIONS, BENTLEY'S SECOND PHRASE CODE, WESTERN UNION. REGISTERED OFFICE: ARGYLE STREET WORKS WORKS: ARGYLE STREET, SHEEPCOTE STREET. NECHELLS BIRMINGHAM, 7 PLEASE QUOTE THIS REFERENCE. SALES WA{Mr Wallis}/EDT. Your ref: Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/JBD.{John B. Dixon - Fuel Systems}19/JH. 16th June 1937. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Limited. Experimental Dept. D E R B Y. Dear Sirs, Replying to your letter of the 4th instant, our price/for Beryllium Bronze Rod would be as follows:- BERYLLIUM BRONZE ROD..(2/2¼% Be.) 56 lbs.(minimum) : 1/2" diameter @...18/6d. per lb. 56 " " : 7/16" " @...19/6d. " " NETT CASH MONTHLY. Tolerances would be similar to the British Standard Specification for Phosphor Bronze Rod, which gives the following limits:- ½" or 7/16" dia. plus/minus ."0015. It is presumed that in the event of an order the material would be required in the fully heat-treated condition. Yours faithfully, FOR JAMES BOOTH & COMPANY (1915) LIMITED. [Signature] SALES MANAGER. | ||