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 to George Angus & Co., Ltd. for three oil seals in 'Gaco' material for testing.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 84\4\ scan0288 | |
| Date | 13th September 1937 | |
| (Experimental Dept.) 207 Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry{Shadwell Grylls}1/R.{Sir Henry Royce} 13th Sept. 1937. Messrs. George Angus & Co.,Ltd., 7, Bury Street, St.{Capt. P. R. Strong} Mary Axe, E.C.3. Dear Sirs, Will you please let us have for test as soon as possible three oil seals in "Gaco" material to the following dimensions:- Outside diameter 2 3/4", width 1/4" to run on a shaft 1-11/16" diameter, max. speed of the shaft 4,500 r.p.m. These will be used on the rear axle pinion shaft, and will operate at temperatures up to 130°C. We shall be glad to know how soon we can have these for test. Yours faithfully, For ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. | ||