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 Alexander Duckham & Co Ltd confirming a meeting to discuss lubrication matters.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 145\3\ scan0090 | |
| Date | 9th June 1937 | |
| ALEXANDER DUCKHAM & CO LTD Lubrication Technologists 1235 DIRECTORS: S.E.BOWREY, B.Sc.,F.I.C.,F.C.S PROFESSOR J.S.S.BRAME,C.B.E.,F.I.C.,F.C.S. ALEXANDER DUCKHAM, F.C.S.,M.I.P.T.(CHAIRMAN) J.E.DUCKHAM, A.M.I.P.T. D.A.HART, M.I.P.T. RESEARCH LABORATORIES HOLYPORT RD.,FULHAM,LONDON,S.W.6. (Head Office: Duckham House, 16, Cannon St.{Capt. P. R. Strong},E.C.4) TELEGRAMS: ENPEADCOL, LONDON TELEPHONE: FULHAM 0031 SEB/MBG. 9th June 1937 W. A.{Mr Adams} Robotham Esq., Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd., Derby. Dear Mr. Robotham, This is to confirm our telephone conversation of this afternoon in which you were good enough to offer me Thursday June 17th as a date for discussion of two or three matters of mutual interest. These are particularly; (1) The effect of additions to engine oil in increasing or preventing deterioration of bearing metals; (2) Prevention of cylinder corrosion during cold storage and cold running; (3) extreme pressure gear lubricants and special hypoid gear oils. I am keeping in mind that you may find it necessary to alter this appointment to Friday the 18th inst. Yours very truly, S. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Bowrey Director & Chief Chemist. | ||