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).
Difference of opinion with supplier Super Oil Seals Limited regarding responsibility for oil seals.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 84\4\ scan0103 | |
| Date | 19th September 1936 | |
| [Handwritten top left] X202 7 [Typed] To BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} from ROY.{Sir Henry Royce} c. to S. [Struck through] c. to Ba. [Struck through] c. to HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} [Struck through] [Handwritten annotation] GRY{Shadwell Grylls} - This is a rediculous situation. What about the seals that were sent to France? Have we done any tests here? Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} [Typed] There seems to be some difference of opinion between this Company and Super Oil Seals Limited regarding the supply of oil seals we have ordered for 25/30 HP. Piece No. 20616 and Bentley Piece Nos: {1751 1831} Phantom III " " and I have accordingly asked them to put in writing their views on the matter. Attached is copy of their communication on the subject. Will you kindly advise. It will be noted they take up a definite stand that they will take no responsibility whatever for the use of such Seals in our manufactures, and if it is agreed, they proceed with our order on this understanding. Will you kindly advise, so that we can confirm to them, or otherwise. ROY.{Sir Henry Royce} [Signature] Att. Copy of letter dated 17.9.36 | ||