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).
Inquiry to Ransome & Marles Ltd. about the availability and specifications of a double purpose bearing for a gearbox layshaft.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 114\2\ scan0039 | |
| Date | 27th April 1934 | |
| X3507 Exptl. Dept. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls}20/KW. 27th April, 1934. Messrs. Ransome & Marles Ltd., Newark. Dear Sirs, Double Purpose Bearings. We want to try one of this type of Bearing for the layshaft in the gearbox. The inside and outside diameters are 7/8" and 2½". Will you please let us know whether you make bearings of this size. If so, what is the overall width? We should also like to know the capacity of the bearing at 2000 R.P.M. Yours faithfully, FOR ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. | ||