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List of suppliers for Bakelite and similar materials like Formite, Condensite, and Elo in England.9th Sep 1921Box 39 \ 3  Scan140
Confirming samples of Paxoline have been obtained for modifications relating to Continental Bakelite.10th Aug 1921Box 39 \ 3  Scan141
Order for sample Bakelite insulations for experimental purposes from Continental Fibre Co.19th Aug 1921Box 39 \ 3  Scan142
On the availability of Paxolin and Bakelite as substitute insulating materials for experimental units.19th Aug 1921Box 39 \ 3  Scan143
Page 2 of a memo regarding samples from Swiss Insulating Works Ltd. and attached recommendations.19th Aug 1921Box 39 \ 3  Scan144
Table of recommended changes to insulation materials for various electrical components.23th Aug 1921Box 39 \ 3  Scan145
Correspondence and samples of Condensite Celeron and Vulcanized fibre from Diamond State Fibre Co.23th Aug 1921Box 39 \ 3  Scan146
Letter from Rolls-Royce of America to the London office regarding material samples and an attached letter from the manufacturer.5th Aug 1921Box 39 \ 3  Scan147
Letter from Diamond State Fibre Company regarding the use of Condensite Celoron for timing gears.30th Jun 1921Box 39 \ 3  Scan148
Instruction to hand over six sample pieces of Bakelite Delecto from Springfield.26th Aug 1921Box 39 \ 3  Scan149
Quoting a letter from Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Co. Ltd. about receiving Bakelite Micarta insulation samples.25th Aug 1921Box 39 \ 3  Scan150
Modified list of substitute experimental insulation materials for electrical units.31th Aug 1921Box 39 \ 3  Scan151
Table outlining experimental insulation material changes for various electrical components.31th Aug 1921Box 39 \ 3  Scan152
Handing over Bakelite product insulations from the U.S.A for an actuator box, main switch, and battery ignition ballast.31th Aug 1921Box 39 \ 3  Scan153
The replacement of insulation materials on a ballast resistance unit and potential heat-related failure.9th Sep 1921Box 39 \ 3  Scan154
Request for particulars on standard sizes of Micarta Bakelite sheets and tubing.9th Sep 1921Box 39 \ 3  Scan155
Attaching a previously omitted report on comparative tests of Bakelite and 'Elo' mouldings.15th Sep 1921Box 39 \ 3  Scan156
The performance and adoption of Bakelite-Micarta bushes to replace fibre bushes in magnetos.16th Sep 1921Box 39 \ 3  Scan157
Recommendation to obtain Bakelite-micarta bushes from Springfield for use in magnetos.16th Sep 1921Box 39 \ 3  Scan158
Sourcing and testing of linen, cotton, and canvas Bakelite rod for magnetos.20th Sep 1921Box 39 \ 3  Scan159
Material change from fibre to linen Bakelite rod for Contact Breaker Lever bushes by North & Sons Ltd. at no extra cost.21th Sep 1921Box 39 \ 3  Scan160
Sourcing and testing of various Bakelite and similar plastic products.21th Sep 1921Box 39 \ 3  Scan161
Quality and sourcing of various insulating materials.21th Sep 1921Box 39 \ 3  Scan162
Results of comparative tests on Bakelite and 'Elo' mouldings.29th Sep 1921Box 39 \ 3  Scan163
Ordering a stock of Bakelite-Dilecto sheets and tubes, and clarifying the terminology.9th Nov 1921Box 39 \ 3  Scan164
Clarifying the composition of various insulating materials like Bakelite and Paxolin, and suggesting standardization.11th Nov 1921Box 39 \ 3  Scan165
Requesting the ordering of Bakelite-Dilecto sheets and tubes for stock.11th Nov 1921Box 39 \ 3  Scan166
Relative merits and availability of different types of Bakelite products.12th Nov 1921Box 39 \ 3  Scan167
Suppliers, pricing, and material specifications for Continental Bakelite tubes and rods.14th Nov 1921Box 39 \ 3  Scan168
Letter from Robert W. Blackwell & Co. Ltd. providing a price list for Bakelite-Dilecto and Continental Bakelite sheets.3rd Oct 1921Box 39 \ 3  Scan169
Letter from Robert W. Blackwell & Co. Ltd. regarding samples of Bakelite-Dilecto for experimental purposes.3rd Oct 1921Box 39 \ 3  Scan170
Quotation letter from Robert W. Blackwell & Co. Ltd. for the supply of Bakelite-Dilecto tubing and Bakelised Canvas.5th Oct 1921Box 39 \ 3  Scan171
Extract regarding production delays and material choices for the Goshawk engine's electrical equipment commutator.9th Nov 1921Box 39 \ 3  Scan172
Specifying the types of Bakelite products required for various applications.16th Nov 1921Box 39 \ 3  Scan173
Instruction to change washers from Hard Red Fibre to Continental Bakelite for the 40/50 & Goshawk II chassis.9th Jan 1922Box 39 \ 3  Scan174
Shrinkage of Continental Bakelite sheets and proposing tests on alternative materials like Paxolin and Bakelite Dilecto.20th Feb 1922Box 39 \ 3  Scan175
Instruction to acquire various Bakelite products for shrinking tests.6th Apr 1922Box 39 \ 3  Scan176
Heat resistance tests for two forms of asbestos moulded bakelite for the Goshawk II Commutator.23th May 1922Box 39 \ 3  Scan177
The use of mica dust as a filling for bakelite, comparing its properties to shellac, and an update on a failed commutator.25th May 1922Box 39 \ 3  Scan178
Two types of insulating bakelite powders, one with granular asbestos and one with fibrous asbestos filling.25th May 1922Box 39 \ 3  Scan179
To Mr. Brock confirming the visit of a Mouldensite representative.1st Jun 1922Box 39 \ 3  Scan180
Request for moulded Bakelite plates made from granulla and fibrous products for testing purposes.14th Jun 1922Box 39 \ 3  Scan181
Letter from Mouldensite Company regarding an order for moulding powder and its British manufacture.24th Jun 1922Box 39 \ 3  Scan182
Using Bakelite insulations for an actuator box and main switch for potential standardisation.27th Jun 1922Box 39 \ 3  Scan183
Difficulties with moulding powders and a comparison between American Bakelite and British alternatives.7th Aug 1922Box 39 \ 3  Scan184
Instructions for testing three moulded covers made from different materials (Mouldensite, Bakelite & Elo) to assess performance after heating.20th Jul 1922Box 39 \ 3  Scan185
Chasing the return of a battery ignition ballast resistance that was provided for testing.20th Jul 1922Box 39 \ 3  Scan186
The use of Bakelite insulations for an actuator box and main switch.20th Jul 1922Box 39 \ 3  Scan187
Use of bakelite dilecto washers for a 40/50 ballast resistance unit.27th Jul 1922Box 39 \ 3  Scan188
To Mr. Brock rescheduling a visit from Mouldensite representatives.31th Jul 1922Box 39 \ 3  Scan189
Letter from Westinghouse discussing the manufacturing challenges and development costs of Bakelite commutators.31th Jul 1922Box 39 \ 3  Scan190
With recommendations on the use of Bakelite moulded commutators, citing economy and potential shrinkage issues.12th Aug 1922Box 39 \ 3  Scan191
Internal inquiry regarding the manufacturing of moulded bakelite commutators in the USA and the sourcing of bakelite powder.4th Aug 1922Box 39 \ 3  Scan192
Use of Mouldensite powder with an asbestos filler for dynamo commutators.9th Aug 1922Box 39 \ 3  Scan193
Letter from the Springfield, Mass. office to London regarding Bakelite commutators.24th Aug 1922Box 39 \ 3  Scan194
Letter from General Bakelite Company regarding designs for a commutator mold.1st Sep 1922Box 39 \ 3  Scan195
Letter from the General Bakelite Company discussing the molding and supply of Bakelite materials for commutators.7th Oct 1922Box 39 \ 3  Scan196
Changes to insulation materials for a main switch, actuator box, and ballast resistance.12th Sep 1922Box 39 \ 3  Scan197
Tests of moulded insulating materials like Bakelite, including feedback from American manufacturers.14th Sep 1922Box 39 \ 3  Scan198
Production methods and the use of moulded commutators for the Goshawk starter motor.10th Aug 1922Box 39 \ 3  Scan199
Comparative tests on insulating materials Elo, black Mouldensite, and brown Mouldensite.10th Aug 1922Box 39 \ 3  Scan200
Comparative heat test of insulation specimens, detailing shrinkage and distortion.12th Sep 1922Box 39 \ 3  Scan201
Attaching information about Bakelite moulded commutators from the General Bakelite Co. of America for experimental work.21th Sep 1922Box 39 \ 3  Scan202
Letter from the American office to the UK office forwarding correspondence regarding Bakelite Commutators.22th Sep 1922Box 39 \ 3  Scan203
Attached note from Mr. Royce and a forthcoming new design for the Goshawk ignition coil.13th Nov 1922Box 39 \ 3  Scan204
Electrostatic dielectric losses and casing materials for the Goshawk ignition coil.11th Nov 1922Box 39 \ 3  Scan205
Suitable insulation materials for electrical coils, comparing stabalite, ebonite, rubber, and bakelite.11th Nov 1922Box 39 \ 3  Scan206
Analysis of ignition coil failures and proposed solutions involving insulation materials and component placement.15th Nov 1922Box 39 \ 3  Scan207
Instructions detailing tests on Goshawk ignition coil cases to investigate electrostatic and leakage effects.15th Nov 1922Box 39 \ 3  Scan208
The effects of heat on capacity, losses, and spark length in phenol materials like Elo and Bakelite.6th Nov 1918Box 39 \ 3  Scan209
Instructions for testing electrical leakage in condenser cases at high temperatures.6th Nov 1918Box 39 \ 3  Scan210
Technical notes on experiments with misfiring, spark extinction, and the properties of various insulating materials for coils.6th Nov 1918Box 39 \ 3  Scan211
Comparative strength tests of three moulding materials: 'Bakelite', 'Elo', & 'Mouldensite'.18th Dec 1922Box 39 \ 3  Scan212
Machining and comparative strength tests conducted on various insulating materials.30th Jan 1923Box 39 \ 3  Scan213
Comparative loading and high voltage breakdown tests of Stabalite and Beldalite materials at various temperatures.30th Jan 1923Box 39 \ 3  Scan214
The electrical breakdown voltage tests of various insulating materials.9th Jan 1923Box 39 \ 3  Scan215
Test results of canvas and fibre core material specimens.30th Jan 1923Box 39 \ 3  Scan216
The supplier Robert W. Blackwell & Co. Ltd., issues with their Bakelite sheets, and alternative materials.12th Mar 1928Box 39 \ 3  Scan217
Correspondence regarding a special material, N.P. Stock Fibre, for use on friction surfaces.26th Mar 1923Box 39 \ 3  Scan218
Instruction memo regarding the in-house production of GII wiring tubes.5th Jun 1923Box 39 \ 3  Scan219
Insulation issues and the standardisation of ignition coils.26th Jul 1923Box 39 \ 3  Scan220
Instruction sheet regarding a sample of Redmanol insulation varnish for experimentation and testing.20th Aug 1923Box 39 \ 3  Scan221
The comparison of sparking performance for ignition coils with cases made of various materials.3rd Sep 1923Box 39 \ 3  Scan222
Temperature tests of ignition coils housed in cases made of various materials.1st Sep 1923Box 39 \ 3  Scan223
Test report on a coil connected to six graduated spark gaps, recording sparking performance over a 120 minute period.1st Sep 1923Box 39 \ 3  Scan224
Test 2, detailing the maximum regular sparking gap over time for various insulation materials.6th Mar 1924Box 39 \ 3  Scan225
Attached report on tests conducted on Redmanol varnish.6th Mar 1924Box 39 \ 3  Scan226
Results of various tests conducted on Redmanol Varnish.6th Mar 1924Box 39 \ 3  Scan227
Cover letter for an attached report regarding further tests on Redmanol varnish.19th May 1924Box 39 \ 3  Scan228
Further tests conducted on Redmanol Varnish.16th May 1924Box 39 \ 3  Scan229
The hot and cold bursting test of a moulded commutator to determine failure points.4th Jul 1924Box 39 \ 3  Scan230
Suggestion to test a new moulded synthetic material (Bakelite) for Slipper Drive Damper Plates on an experimental car.28th Aug 1924Box 39 \ 3  Scan231
Report on Coils in Redmanol cases and a proposal from Mr. Brock to produce mouldings in-house.11th Apr 1924Box 39 \ 3  Scan232
Report on Redmanol coil cases and comparing them to Stabalite cases.29th Oct 1924Box 39 \ 3  Scan233
Expressing concerns about the potential unreliability and treacherous nature of Redmanol material for coil cases.5th Nov 1924Box 39 \ 3  Scan234
New Laminated Paper and Laminated Bakelized Canvas from J.Burns Ltd.1st Apr 1925Box 39 \ 3  Scan235
Tests of contact breaker rubbing block material, and in particular of Bone Grey fibre.1st Jul 1925Box 39 \ 3  Scan236
Comparative tests between bone grey fibre and continental bakelite, proposing the standardisation of the fibre material.1st Jul 1925Box 39 \ 3  Scan237
Hygroscopic and wear tests comparing bone grey fibre with bakelite.1st Jul 1925Box 39 \ 3  Scan238
Summary of wear tests conducted on continental bakelite and bone grey fibre components.1st Jul 1925Box 39 \ 3  Scan239


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