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 Alexander Duckham & Co. Ltd regarding the labelling of oil packages with S.A.E. viscosity numbers.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 145\3\ scan0163 | |
Date | 11th March 1938 | |
ALEXANDER DUCKHAM & Cº LTD Lubrication Technologists DIRECTORS: S.E.BOWREY, B.Sc.,F.I.C.,F.C.S. PROFESSOR J.S.S.BRAME, C.B.E.,F.I.C.,F.C.S. ALEXANDER DUCKHAM, F.C.S., M.I.P.T. (CHAIRMAN) J.E.DUCKHAM, A.M.I.P.T. D.A.HART, M.I.P.T. RESEARCH LABORATORIES HOLYPORT RD.,FULHAM,LONDON,S.W.6. (Head Office: Duckham House, 16, Cannon St.{Capt. P. R. Strong}, E.C.4) TELEGRAMS: ENPEADCOL, LONDON TELEPHONE: FULHAM 0031 SEB/GMB 11th March 1938. Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd., Derby. Dear Sirs: We have your letter of the 9th March, reference RM{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls}9/AP., regarding the viscosities of recommended oils. It has been suggested to our Sales Department that the S.A.E. viscosity numbers of our standard grades should be indicated on the packages, and we shall have pleasure in writing you further regarding the decision taken. Yours faithfully, FOR ALEXANDER DUCKHAM & CO. LTD. S.E.Bowrey Chief Chemist | ||