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 The Magnolia Anti-Friction Metal Co. suggesting their 'Mamcol' packing for a water pump.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 149a\1\ scan0136 | |
| Date | 29th September 1937 | |
| 1269 THE MAGNOLIA ANTI-FRICTION METAL CO. OF GREAT BRITAIN LTD. TELEGRAMS: "MAGNOLIER, LONDON." TELEPHONE: VICTORIA 4702. DIRECTORS: E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} MILLER. T. P. MILLER. 34, VICTORIA STREET, LONDON, S.W. 1. September 29. 1937. Messrs Rolls Royce Ltd. Derby. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Std. 5/MH.{M. Huckerby} Dear Sirs, We have yours dated the 24th inst. which arrived this morning, with scheme drawing of one of your water pumps. We think our Mamcol packing could be substituted for the composition packing and will let you know shortly what spring pressures would be required. Yours faithfully, MAGNOLIA ANTI FRICTION METAL CO. OF GREAT BRITAIN [Signature] H.G.Peachey SECRETARY [Handwritten notes] Cret Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/STD | ||