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).
Request for six 'Gaco' material oil seals with specified dimensions and a query about their temperature resistance.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 92\5\ scan0142 | |
| Date | 10th August 1937 | |
| Copy to Roy.{Sir Henry Royce} " " G/JWH. 302 10th August 1937. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls}11/AP. Messrs George Angus & Co.Ltd., 7 Bury Street, St.{Capt. P. R. Strong} Mary Axe, LONDON E.C.3. For the attention of Mr.H.E.Beck. Dear Sirs, Will you please let us have as soon as possible six oil seals in your 'Gaco' material, having the following dimensions:- Outside diameter 1¾" Width ¼" To run on a shaft 1½" diameter at a maximum speed of 1000 R.P.M. and at a maximum oil temperature of 130°C. We should be glad if you would let us know whether 'Gaco' material will withstand this temperature indefinitely. Yours faithfully, FOR ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. | ||