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. regarding the supply of Thrust Washers and Rocker Bushes.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 115\2\ scan0411 | |
| Date | 31th January 1939 | |
| 1020. VANDERVELL PRODUCTS Ltd. TELEGRAMS & CABLES: STEELBAK, LONDON. DIRECTORS: C. A.{Mr Adams} VANDERVELL, G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} A.{Mr Adams} VANDERVELL, M.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} P. FOSTER. TELEPHONE: ACORN 2251/2. MANUFACTURERS OF PRESSED BUSHINGS, STEEL BACKED BABBITT & LEAD BRONZE BEARINGS. Patented. STEEL BACK BABBITT LINED BEARINGS HARD ROLLED BRONZE BUSHINGS WESTERN AVENUE, PARK ROYAL, W. 3. FL/LT. 31st January, 1939. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Limited, Experimental Department, DERBY. Dear Sirs, Your Reference:- Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Swdl.{Len H. Swindell}10/MH.{M. Huckerby} We thank you for your letter of the 27th January, addressed for the attention of our Mr. Johnson, and are pleased to note that you will accept the four sets of Thrust Washers .137" thick, to your Drawing No. EXS.1342 in Clevite, and are making the necessary arrangements for earliest possible delivery. With regard to the Rocker Bush Part No. EB.4198, we note your remarks concerning the question of machining an oil groove in the Plain Bushes supplied, and consider the dimensions given by you will be quite satisfactory, and still allow sufficient strength on the steel back for the press in fit. Assuring you of our best attention at all times. Yours faithfully, VANDERVELL PRODUCTS LIMITED. | ||