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 Synthetic Carbon & Engineering Company Ltd. regarding the scientific construction of their carbon brushes, components and switchgear parts.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 166\1\ img119 | |
| Date | 20th February 1939 | |
| Telephone WORDSWORTH 1240 (Private Branch Exchange) Telegrams: SYNCARBON, STANMORE Sub-Contractors to ADMIRALTY Contractors to WAR OFFICE AIR MINISTRY POST OFFICE LONDON COUNTY COUNCIL CROWN AGENTS for the COLONIES PRINCIPAL RAILWAY COMPANIES NUMEROUS CORPORATIONS, ETC 6093 SYNTHETIC CARBON & ENGINEERING COMPANY LTD., Manufacturers of Carbon Brushes, Carbon Components, Brush Holders, Controller Parts and Contacts Directors: SYDNEY E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} SMITH, O.B.E., Chairman T. J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} BOORNE J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} S. BLYTH Works and Offices: CUMBERLAND ROAD STANMORE, MIDDLESEX (Adjoining Queensbury Underground Station) YOUR REF. ............ OUR REF. ........ DP/ING ROLLS-ROYCE LTD NIGHTINGALE ROAD DERBY. February 20th, 1939 for the attention of Mr.Childs Car Electrical Experimental dept Dear Sirs, During the last few months very rapid strides have been made by us in the scientific construction of BRUSH HOLDERS CONTACT & SWITCHGEAR PARTS AND SPARES In addition to technical representatives for discussion on site, we have a staff of highly-skilled draughtsmen specializing in brush-gear problems, who would welcome the chance of solving your particular difficulties. We offer best materials, sound workmanship and finish, and quick deliveries at reasonable prices for high-grade articles. These many advantages put us in the front rank of brush-holder manufacturers for serious consideration when your requirements arise. Yours faithfully, p.p. SYNTHETIC CARBON & ENGINEERING COMPANY, LTD. [Signature] Technical Representative : J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} Inglis, 10, Kineton Road, New Oscott, Sutton Coldfield. | ||