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 Metalastik Ltd regarding their patented crankshaft torsion damper and an offer to design a custom version.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 132\1\ scan0006 | |
| Date | 16th December 1937 | |
| DIRECTORS: H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} BURTON A.{Mr Adams} G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} BARRETT M.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} HEILBUT TELEPHONE 24531 (4 lines) TELEGRAMS "METALASTIK LEICESTER" METALASTIK LTD EVINGTON VALLEY ROAD LEICESTER PATENTEES AND MANUFACTURERS OF RUBBER-METAL BONDED DEVICES FOR ELIMINATION OF VIBRATION, ETC. REF. MG/PS December 16th.1937. Messrs Rolls Royce Ltd. Derby. Attention of Mr.Leslie. Dear Sirs, Referring to the writer's visit at your works when you said that you would get in touch with us about our patent Metalastik Crankshaft Torsion Damper you also mentioned that you were not satisfied with the Cadillac torsion damper which is identical in principle to ours. It must not be forgotten that the Cadillac damper is especially designed to meet the requirements of their car only. If you would let us have particulars we would be glad to design a damper for you. Yours faithfully METALASTIK LIMITED M.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} Goldschmidt General Manager. | ||