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 S. Smith & Sons responding to criticism about copper pipe fitting arrangements on Jackall Fittings.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 139\2\ scan0174 | |
| Date | 27th December 1934 | |
| X3117 CONTRACTORS TO ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY [Left Crest] ENGINEERING AND ALLIED EMPLOYERS NATIONAL FEDERATION 1896 [Right Crest] BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS MAJESTY THE KING TELEPHONE: GLADSTONE 3333 (20 LINES) TELEGRAMS: SPEEDOFAC, PHONE, LONDON. CABLES: SPEEDOFAC, LONDON. CODES: MARCONI, COMMERCIAL, BENTLEY'S. S. Smith & Sons (Motor Accessories) Ltd CRICKLEWOOD WORKS LONDON, N.W.2 [Left Panel] BRANCHES AT PARIS MILAN SYDNEY WELLINGTON AGENCIES AND SERVICE STATIONS THROUGHOUT THE BRITISH EMPIRE AND IN ALL THE PRINCIPAL COUNTRIES [Right Panel] SHOWROOMS & DEPOTS 179-185 GT PORTLAND ST LONDON, W.1. 26-33, COX ST LIVERY ST BIRMINGHAM 14a, JACKSONS ROW DEANSGATE MANCHESTER 21, DRURY STREET GLASGOW DUBLIN & BELFAST Please quote our reference: S.1. SALES DIRECTOR'S OFFICE. 27th December 1934. Messrs.Rolls Royce Ld, DERBY. Attention of Mr.Rowbotham. Dear Sirs, JACKALLS. The writer duly passed on your criticisms regarding the copper pipe fitting arrangements to our Jackall Fitting Manager who has replied as follows:- "I am in receipt of your memo of the 20th inst, and also impression of your letter to Messrs. Rolls Royce of the same date. I note your remarks, that Mr.Rowbotham adversely criticised the copper tube arrangements, which gives me the impression that he would like the copper tube secured in the same manner as that in which they secure their own copper pipes. This can easily be done if they will sanction our drilling their chassis for this purpose. As the set is installed at present we do not drill a single hole. It was very unfortunate that the fixing clips that secure the tube could not be found to enable us to complete the job because, if these are fitted properly it is a very satisfactory job and to my mind equally as good as drilling the chassis. We have not had a single complaint of the tube working loose. I would suggest that should we have to visit Derby any time in the near future, that we make a point of inspecting the 5-B-IV tubes to see if they have been securely connected. (Continued).. | ||