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 Manganese Bronze & Brass Co. Ltd. concerning an enquiry for a thrust washer and the despatch of samples.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 149a\1\ scan0301 | |
| Date | 21th September 1938 | |
| File Waterpumps 1269 HEAD OFFICE: CAXTON HOUSE, LONDON S.W.1. SPECIALISTS IN HIGH DUTY NON-FERROUS METALS. THE MANGANESE BRONZE & BRASS CO. LTD., HANDFORD WORKS IPSWICH SUFFOLK TELEPHONE: IPSWICH 2127 TELEGRAMS: BRONZE IPSWICH OUR REF. LGP/ER. YOUR REF. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Std.4/MH.{M. Huckerby} 21st September, 1938. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Experimental Department, DERBY. Dear Sirs, Further to your enquiry of the 12th instant, we have pleasure in advising you that against a recent instruction we are preparing new dies for a thrust washer as per the attached sketch. In view of the size of this washer being very close to your design EXS.1020, we feel that it might be possible for you to consider this and so avoid the charge for dies which would be necessary if we supply to your exact dimensions We thank you for giving this subject your consideration, and meanwhile wish to confirm that the two sample washers against your Order No. 70975 were despatched yesterday. Thanking you for your further instructions, Yours Faithfully, THE MANGANESE BRONZE & BRASS CO. LTD. L. G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} Palmer OILITE SALES. [Sticker] 32nd INTERNATIONAL MOTOR EXHIBITION CARS & BOATS OCT 13-22 EARLS COURT OUR STAND No. 8 GROUND FLOOR | ||