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 discussing a business opportunity for cranes, including design considerations and pricing strategy.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 180\M6\ img057 | |
| Date | 29th November 1927 guessed | |
| Regarding S.W.R.. Cranes. I am sorry I do not know Mr. Collet, and do not know how I can help, perhaps it would be good to ask Mr Hulley if he would go, if you could arrange an appointment with the assistant Engineer Mr Collet, to find out if the cranes we are quoting for were suited to their requirements. Another idea would be to send the prints to me so that you could say in your letter Mr. Royce had examined the designs, but regretted that imperfect health prevented him visiting Swindon but that another of our Directors Mr R S Hall or Mr Med. E.J.C. would be pleased to do so. If they wished, You will see how extremely important it is that our designs are beyond criticism and of equal or more importance than lowness of price. It has occurred that you might consult with Mr. Cole as to the advisability of offering them a self sustaining spiral Keyed friction brake at an extra price as extra security, to either take the full load or say 2/3rds so as to make it easy for the brake to hold & more regular in the time of pulling up. If such a device could be fitted where it was not too heavy & costly, on the motor driven wheel, it might be worth its cost for extra security &c 3 idea here. I expect we shall be seeing you at Mr. Claremonts Office on Thursday Afternoon. Many thanks for your father's letter. Yrs. v.{VIENNA} Sincerely F H RoyceSir Henry Royce [Left margin note:] re insulators &c. I believe the Bakerlite firm. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Leeson is your greatest help, I do not like the large design carrying the brusholder, independently of metal. may be good for insulation but insufficient rigid & permanent. R [Bottom right note:] I should like 2 or 3 doz envelopes. printed address Royce Ltd Lusk room JM{Mr Morley}, Trafford Park & England, demi quarto. Manchester [Right margin note, sideways:] a return 1/2d envelope. This folder has for some 3 or 4 days held everything on hand. Anything suitable. | ||