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 Bakelite Ltd. quoting a price for laminated rod material for steering ball joints.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 153\1\ scan0011 | |
| Date | 16th August 1937 | |
| 1300 COPY. BAKELITE LTD. 68, Victoria Street, LONDON.S.W.1. 16th August, 1937. Rolls Royce Ltd., DERBY. Dear Sirs, For the attention of Mr.F.J.Hardy. Our Birmingham Office have advised us of your letter, dated the 11th inst. REF. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FJH.{Fred J. Hardy - Chief Dev. Engineer}12/AP. from which we are pleased to note your interest in "IDELITE" BAKELITE laminated material which you propose using for ball pads in steering ball joints. As requested we have put in hand for you 3 ft. of rod which we believe would be suitable for this application and which is designated "IDELITE" BAKELITE laminated rod, Grade B.124, natural colour. We will supply this in two lengths of approximately 18" each, and the price will be 11/6d. per ft. nett, carriage paid on orders valued £2. and over. We hope that this material will give every satisfaction and shall appreciate your official confirming order in due course. Yours faithfully, For and on behalf of BAKELITE LIMITED. For Sales Manager. | ||