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 Edward G. Herbert Ltd. to the Experimental Dept. regarding an Olsen Spring Tester and the enclosed catalogue.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 154a\2\ scan0150 | |
| Date | 7th July 1939 | |
| 1305 EDWARD G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} HERBERT LTD. Mechanical Engineers ATLAS WORKS, LEVENSHULME, MANCHESTER, 19 DIRECTORS: C. NORMAN FLETCHER, M.I.MECH.E., F.C.I.S. MANAGING DIRECTOR GEO. A.{Mr Adams} MARRIOTT, F.S.A.A. SEDGLEY FLETCHER. S. BERNICE SMITH. JOHN HEATON, A.C.I.S. ALAN KIERNAN, A.M.I.MECH.E. TELEPHONE - RUSHOLME 4176 TELEGRAMS:- "TESTED, MANCHESTER" CODES:- ABC 5TH EDITION, LIEBERS 5 LETTER AND OWN. CNF/NP. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/AFM{Anthony F. Martindale}7/R.{Sir Henry Royce} 7th July, 1939. Rolls Royce Ltd., Experimental Dept., Derby. AFM{Anthony F. Martindale} Dear Sirs, Re - Olsen Spring Tester. Top shelf of Safe. Replying to your letter of the 6th instant, we have pleasure in enclosing herewith, copy of the Olsen Catalogue 10, part B, which deals with various Spring Testing Machines. The particular type of machine suitable for your work is either the machine illustrated by plate 448 on page 26, or with motor drive plate 459 on page 27; alternatively, the Static and Vibratory Machine on page 28. As you will see all these machines work up to a maximum load of 6,000 lbs. As Messrs. Olsen have recently withdrawn their price list, we have today cabled for prices of these machines, and will send you a quotation immediately we receive this information. Yours faithfully, FOR EDWARD G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} HERBERT LIMITED. C Norman Fletcher MANAGING DIRECTOR. pro M ENCLOSURE Contractors to the Admiralty, War Office, Air Ministry, India Office, Crown Agents, Dominion and Foreign Governments, etc. | ||