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 Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. to Mr. Grylls regarding successful tests of Keenol gear lubricant.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 114\2\ scan0024 | |
| Date | 26th February 1934 | |
| LONDON OFFICE: 17, VICTORIA STREET, WESTMINSTER, S.W.1 TELEPHONE: VICTORIA 4278-4279 TELEGRAMS: OFFISLUNDA, SOWEST, LONDON [LOGO: THE SOCIETY OF MOTOR MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS] [LOGO: BALL & ROLLER R&M BEARINGS] [LOGO: MACHINE TOOL TRADES ASSOCIATION] TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "BEARINGS, NEWARK" TELEGRAPHIC CODE: BENTLEY'S TELEPHONE NOS: NEWARK 456, 457 & 458 CONTRACTORS TO H.M. ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE, AIR BOARD, COLONIAL OFFICES &C. RANSOME & MARLES BEARING Co., LTD., [LOGO: NATIONAL SCHEME FOR DISABLED MEN] [LOGO: ENGINEERING AND ALLIED EMPLOYERS' NATIONAL FEDERATION 1896] MANUFACTURERS OF BALL & ROLLER BEARINGS NEWARK ON TRENT. BRANCH OFFICES: LONDON, BIRMINGHAM, MANCHESTER, LEEDS, SHEFFIELD BRISTOL, GLASGOW, NEWCASTLE, BELFAST. IN YOUR REPLY PLEASE QUOTE TECH.DEPT. FOH/EMB. Handwritten: X3807 Handwritten: GRYLLS Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Limited, D E R B Y. For the attention of Mr. Grylls. 26th February, 1934. Dear Sirs, GEAR LUBRICANT. With reference to our telephone conversation of to-day, and with particular regard to the above, the manufacturer of Keenol lubricant is Messrs. Keenol Lubricants Limited, Murray Works, Warton Road, London, E.15. As mentioned during our conversation, some recent tests on a spiral bevel rear axle have indicated that their latest gear oil is very satisfactory for the gears, and has not been in any way detrimental to the bearings, and from the information we received, it would certainly appear that this is well worth trying. Always assuring you of our best attention. We are, Yours faithfully, RANSOME & MARLES BEARING CO. LTD. [Signature] for MANAGING DIRECTOR. | ||