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 Alexander Duckham & Co Ltd regarding the recommendation and properties of K.G. 24 grease.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 145\3\ scan0203 | |
| Date | 7th February 1939 | |
| Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 1029/1235 File Please ALEXANDER DUCKHAM & CO LTD Lubrication Technologists CHAIRMAN & GOVERNING DIRECTOR: ALEXANDER DUCKHAM, F.C.S., M.I.P.T. DIRECTORS: J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} M.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} BAXTER. S. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} BOWREY, B.Sc., F.I.C., F.C.S. PROFESSOR J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} S. S. BRAME, C.B.E., F.I.C., F.C.S. JACK E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} DUCKHAM, A.M.I.P.T. D.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} A.{Mr Adams} HART, M.I.P.T. G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} T. JOYCE. RESEARCH LABORATORIES HOLYPORT RD.,FULHAM,LONDON,S.W.6. (Head Office: Duckham House, 16, Cannon St.{Capt. P. R. Strong}, E.C.4) TELEGRAMS: ADCOIDISE, LONDON TELEPHONE: FULHAM 0031 Your Ref: Our Ref: Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/JBD.{John B. Dixon - Fuel Systems}6/JH J.B.P. Ought to Try SEB/GMB 7th February 1939. Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd., Experimental Department, Derby. Dear Sirs: In reply to your letter of January (? February) 3rd, 1939, we have pleasure in recommending our K.G. 24 Grease as a means of overcoming the melting-out difficulty experienced with K.G.20. K.G.24 is made from soda-base grease, and the melting point, though ill-defined, is approximately 275°F.{Mr Friese} as compared with 210°F for K.G.20. A pound sample of K.G.24 is being forwarded under separate cover. We append a list of our principal greases, with approximate melting points, penetration numbers and other data. Yours faithfully, FOR ALEXANDER DUCKHAM & CO. LTD. S.E. BOWREY Chief Chemist /ENCL/ No order will be legally binding on the Company unless on its own official contract note. | ||