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 a rubber company regarding a delivery issue with a sample of Neoprene Tubing.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 149\6\ scan0087 | |
| Date | 26th October 1937 | |
| TELEPHONE, RETFORD 256-7-8. TEL. ADDRESS. RUBBER, RETFORD. ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE AND COLONIAL CONTRACTORS. THE NORTHERN RUBBER CO. LTD. VICTORIA WORKS RETFORD, NOTTS. CODES. A.B.C. 5TH & 6TH EDITIONS. BENTLEY'S. MARCONI. 1263 YOUR REF. RH{R. Hollingworth}/JBJ OUR REF. M1/CM (Mechanicals) SPECIALITIES LEATHERITE (for H.P. Steam, oils and acids) in sheet, washers, gaskets, pump cups and hydraulic U-rings. "NORDOIL" (a super resistant to petrol and paraffin). "SUPER MADOC" RENEWABLE VALVE SEATINGS for steam, hot and cold water. MANUFACTURERS OF RUBBER HOSE Delivery and suction for steam, oil, chemicals, air, water, sand blast, beer and milk. RUBBER TUBING for all purposes. RUBBER VALVES sheet, insertion, washers, strip, gaskets, buffers and cord rings. RUBBER BATH MATS soap trays, bath and sink plugs, door stops, sink mats, chain pull handles, tap washers, seat buffers and cones of all types. RUBBER GLOVES for household, post mortem, chemical works, tanners, fellmongers and electricians, the latter tested to 10,000 or 20,000 volts. RUBBER COVERED ROLLERS for printing, leather, glass and tin plate industries, and press rolls for any purpose. RUBBER COVERED WHEELS and castors. RUBBER FLOORING Perforated Mats, corrugated matting, stair treads and nosings. STAMP RUBBER (vulcanised compound) OIL RESISTING washers, sheet, strip and mouldings. HOT WATER BOTTLES air and water beds, pillows, cushions and air rings reinforced with elastic fabric. SPONGE RUBBER sheet, strip, and gaskets. RUBBER-HEADED MALLETS for assembly work. ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR SLEEVES for protecting cable leads. MILKING MACHINERY Rubber fittings for above. DOG FLAYERS balls, biscuits and bones. "MAJESTIC" Prong protective sleeves for lifting potatoes. Flexible grain drill tubes. BILLIARD & BAGATELLE CUSHIONS ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE FIRM AND NOT TO INDIVIDUALS. Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd., Derby. Dear Sirs, We have your letter of the 20th inst. and we are surprised to note the particulars you give with reference to the 24" length of 3/8" bore, 2 ply Neoprene Tubing sent with our letter of the 30th ult. We hold a Post Office signature for the parcel and are taking the matter up with them. In the meantime, however, we enclose a further length of hose herewith, and we hope that this will meet your requirements. We shall be glad to receive your further instructions. No Enclosure Yours faithfully, per THE NORTHERN RUBBER CO. LTD. All quotations subject to the usual conditions ruling in the trade, and on the understanding that deliveries may be suspended, in the event of a strike, lock-out, fire, flood, breakdown, or any other cause beyond our control. | ||