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. discussing the best material for Steering Pivot Pins.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 9\7\ 07-page113 | |
| Date | 14th January 1938 | |
| Page 2. Continuation of letter from VANDERVELL PRODUCTS LTD. dated 14th January, 1938. To Messrs.Rolls-Royce, Ltd. In conclusion, we can safely say that this is the best material of which we know in connection with Steering Pivot Pins. The chances of seizure on an oscillating shaft are practically impossible, owing to the high lead content Yours faithfully, VANDERVELL PRODUCTS LIMITED, [Signature] Director. Encs. Drawings 895B, 881B, and 882B. 2 Samples to each Drawing. | ||