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Technical Reports
The journal functioned as a platform for engineers to publish: New machine designs, innovate mechanical systems, Improvements to existing technologies, Experimental results and Performance tests. This way, other engineers could learn from each others work
Technical correspondence, field reports, and engineering notes relating to marine propulsion systems, specifically stern tube lubrication, tail shafts, propeller shafts, and associated components
Internal engineering or product briefing document
Magazine clipping regarding boat construction.
A technical servicing note outlining maintenance guidance and design adjustments for Vista gland washers used on marine shaft systems.
Blank inspection chart template used to record measurements, clearances, and quality checks for vista neox sterntube oilbath systems.
Vista Neox Oils specifications. Reports on experiments using Neox Oils.
Collection of documents regarding research development, product specifications, performance testing and Neox research.
Engineering Procedures & Instructions. Administrative arrangements.
Correspondence regarding Vista design and manufacturing. Technical design specification. Sunvictor - KKH Report
This group of technical documents consists of internal reports, memoranda, and conference papers relating to the development and application of marine lubrication systems, stern tube glands, stabiliser mechanisms, and bearing technologies used in naval and commercial vessels during the late 1950s and early 1960s.
Design and Manufacture of Vista Glands. Agreed Statement on design and manufacture.
Technical chart outlining product specifications and recommended applications to assist with the correct selection and use of lubricants for different machinery or operating conditions.
A small collection of internal memoranda, technical notes, and business correspondence relating to the development and testing of Vickers Oil marine lubricant products, particularly the NEOX range
Internal handwritten notes concerning the development, testing and commercial promotion of NEO marine emulsifying oils and related stern tube lubrication systems, including comparisons with DW and ST oils and references to VISTA gland equipment.
Technical field report. Product development correspondence. Technical Memorandum.
Technical material on marine lubrication and sterntube systems, including engineering drawings, testing data, and related Vickers Oils documentation on product use and performance.
Collection of internal correspondence, meeting papers and industry engagement records relating to Benjamin R. Vickers & Sons Ltd and Delta Consultancy Service concerning stern seal systems, lubrication technologies and the Vista oil feed system. The documents include letters, handwritten notes, symposium invitation lists and supporting technical background material discussing industry collaboration, product development and responses to external enquiries during the 1970s–1980s. Also, Technical research reports and stern seal performance.
Technical paper reviewing the company’s role in the development of marine stern-tube lubrication systems and sealing technologies. It discusses early NEO oils, the VISTA stern seal, wartime naval applications, the introduction of NEOX and HYDROX oils, and changes in marine engineering practice.