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 Vandervell Products Ltd. regarding the supply of Tri-metal and Babbitt bearings and Thrust Washers.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 115\2\ scan0460 | |
| Date | 3rd May 1939 | |
| VANDERVELL PRODUCTS Ltd. TELEGRAMS & CABLES: STEELBAK, LONDON. DIRECTORS: C.A.VANDERVELL, G.A.VANDERVELL, M.P.FOSTER. TELEPHONE ACORN 2251/2. MANUFACTURERS OF PRESSED BUSHINGS, STEEL BACKED BABBITT & LEAD BRONZE BEARINGS. Patented. WESTERN AVENUE, PARK ROYAL, W.3. STEEL BACK BABBITT LINED BEARINGS HARD ROLLED BRONZE BUSHINGS FL/LT. 3rd May, 1939. Messrs.Rolls Royce Ltd., Experimental Department, DERBY. Dear Sirs, Your Reference:- Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Swdl.{Len H. Swindell}7/MH.{M. Huckerby} We thank you for your letter of the 2nd instant, confirming the recent discussion with our Mr.Johnson on Tri-metal Main Bearings, and are arranging to supply Thrust Washers to the dimensions given by you. We note that in addition to the 3 Sets of Tri-metal Bearings, you require 2 similar Sets in Babbitt, and propose adding these to your Order No.91979, which we trust will meet with your approval. With regard to the spare Tri-metal Bearings for the 2.736" diameter crank, we have already made arrangements to make up sufficient intermediate Bearings to complete the Set now on hand, and these will be despatched to you at the earliest possible moment. Assuring you of our best attention at all times. Yours faithfully, VANDERVELL PRODUCTS LIMITED. [Stamp: THE SOCIETY OF MOTOR MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS LTD] | ||