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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).
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Test report detailing wear results for first and second samples of Bone grey fibre.1st Jul 1925Box 39 \ 3  Scan240
Test results for two samples of bone grey fibre, measuring wear after mileage on different chassis.17th Jun 1925Box 39 \ 3  Scan241
Proposal to source Varnished Fabric Boards from a new supplier as an alternative to Continental Bakelite for chassis electrical equipment.24th Aug 1925Box 39 \ 3  Scan242
Letter from a supplier discussing two grades of varnished fabric board for use in different components.19th Aug 1925Box 39 \ 3  Scan243
Price list and offer for two grades of Varnished Fabric Board from The Micanite & Insulators Co. Ltd.26th Aug 1925Box 39 \ 3  Scan244
Requesting an electrical capacity check on samples of Grade Varnished Fabric Board against standard Bakelite material.26th Aug 1925Box 39 \ 3  Scan245
ROY to EFC regarding Bakelite samples and pricing from supplier Spauldings.6th Oct 1925Box 39 \ 3  Scan246
Letter from Spauldings Ltd regarding a price list and sample of Canvas Bakelite Sheets.29th Sep 1925Box 39 \ 3  Scan247
Price list for Spauldings' Bakelite Canvas of varying thicknesses.27th Oct 1925Box 39 \ 3  Scan248
Comparing the machining properties of Grey Fibre and Bakelite samples.27th Oct 1925Box 39 \ 3  Scan249
Test results on samples of Bakelite Insulating Materials and Bone Grey Fibre.2nd Nov 1925Box 39 \ 3  Scan250
Comparing insulation materials like Bakelite Duresto, bone grey fibre, and black bakelite micarta.2nd Nov 1925Box 39 \ 3  Scan251
Comparison table of tests on various varnished fabric boards and Bakelite materials.2nd Nov 1928Box 39 \ 3  Scan252
Test report comparing varnished fabric board with continental bakelite.15th Sep 1925Box 39 \ 3  Scan253
Test report on material samples, including various types of bakelite, supplied by Spauldings Ltd.30th Oct 1925Box 39 \ 3  Scan254
Notes on synthetic insulation materials for electrical engineering, their production, and moulding process.1st Nov 1925Box 39 \ 3  Scan255
Comparison of properties for Synthetic, Rubbers, and Fibres, with details on synthetic moulding powder.1st Nov 1925Box 39 \ 3  Scan256
The manufacture and application of synthetic resin-based insulating materials.7th Jun 1926Box 39 \ 3  Scan257
High-tension test report on the dielectric strength of various coil case materials.7th Jun 1926Box 39 \ 3  Scan258
Comparing the insulation characteristics of yellow and brown 'abakelite' for dynamo brushes.16th Jul 1926Box 39 \ 3  Scan259
Two samples of Laminated Bakelite for insulation purposes.9th Sep 1926Box 39 \ 3  Scan260
Investigation and testing of Varnish Fabric Board samples from Micanite & Insulators Co. Ltd.13th Sep 1926Box 39 \ 3  Scan261
High tension D.C. tests of various insulating materials such as bakelite and redmanol.16th Sep 1926Box 39 \ 3  Scan262
Circuit diagram for a high-voltage testing apparatus using a valve rectifier.16th Sep 1926Box 39 \ 3  Scan263
Characteristics and results of an electrical insulation test system.16th Sep 1926Box 39 \ 3  Scan264
Tests on bakelised plates and coil cases, investigating issues with insulation resistance and leakage currents.16th Sep 1926Box 39 \ 3  Scan265
Test results comparing leakage in Redmanol and Stabalite coil cases at various temperatures.16th Sep 1926Box 39 \ 3  Scan266
Test results for coil cases at 100°C, showing readings from successive tests.16th Sep 1926Box 39 \ 3  Scan267
Test results and leakage figures for various sheet insulation materials.16th Sep 1926Box 39 \ 3  Scan268
Series of six hand-drawn graphs on blue grid paper plotting data at various temperatures.20th Sep 1926Box 39 \ 3  Scan269
Blank document with a red ink stamp from the Print Room.20th Sep 1926Box 39 \ 3  Scan270
General inferences from tests on various coil case materials, comparing their performance under heat.16th Sep 1926Box 39 \ 3  Scan271
The poor electrical test results of varnished fabric board samples from The Micanite & Insulators Co. Ltd.16th Sep 1926Box 39 \ 3  Scan272
Requesting further testing on three Elo coil cases after a 5-week oven heat treatment.29th Oct 1926Box 39 \ 3  Scan273
Portable rectifying unit for high voltage D.C. insulation testing.29th Apr 1927Box 39 \ 3  Scan274
Continued description of a method for obtaining high D.C. voltage for insulation testing using a valve, condensers, and a spark gap.29th Apr 1927Box 39 \ 3  Scan275
Description of an apparatus and its uses for testing D.C. insulation resistance on H.T. components.12th Sep 1926Box 39 \ 3  Scan276
The final development of apparatus for insulation tests on redmanol coil cases.12th Sep 1926Box 39 \ 3  Scan277
Circuit diagram of a High Tension Rectifying Unit for H.T.D.C. tests of insulation.29th Apr 1927Box 39 \ 3  Scan278
Blank page with a date stamp in the bottom right corner.29th Apr 1927Box 39 \ 3  Scan279
Connection diagram for high-tension direct current (HTDC) tests of insulation using a trembler coil and rectifying valve.29th Apr 1927Box 39 \ 3  Scan280
Blank folded document with two punch holes and a date stamp.29th Apr 1927Box 39 \ 3  Scan281
High tension DC testing procedures for Redmanol coil cases at high temperatures.4th May 1927Box 39 \ 3  Scan282
Test report page detailing condenser and coil case performance with tables of results.4th May 1927Box 39 \ 3  Scan283
Continuation of a test results table showing leakage, peak volts, and ratio megohms for different cases.13th Apr 1927Box 39 \ 3  Scan284
Development of a production test for Redmanol ignition coil cases.13th Apr 1927Box 39 \ 3  Scan285
Test report tabulating the results of resistance (Megohms) measurements at various temperatures.8th Jun 1927Box 39 \ 3  Scan286
Specification for an insulation test at temperature for Redmanol coil cases.8th Jun 1927Box 39 \ 3  Scan287
Asking about the cause of bakelite tracking on H.T. ignition parts.7th Mar 1928Box 39 \ 3  Scan288
Requesting information on the composition of Redmanol and Mouldensite mouldings to address the issue of 'tracking', and inquiring about alternative non-resinous materials.14th Mar 1928Box 39 \ 3  Scan289
Inquiry to Bakelite Limited regarding electrical 'tracking' issues with their Redmanol powder used for mouldings.14th Mar 1928Box 39 \ 3  Scan290
Tests on bakelite tracking, including the effects of powdered filling and the potential solution of varnishing surfaces.14th Mar 1928Box 39 \ 3  Scan291
Methods to prevent Bakelite tracking in distributor heads, considering different fillers and materials.12th Mar 1928Box 39 \ 3  Scan292
Instruction sheet proposing a tracking test on a bakelite sample to compare plain glazed versus varnished surfaces.13th Mar 1928Box 39 \ 3  Scan293
Instructions regarding the use of synthetic resin and shellac varnishes on a distributor head to prevent H.T. spark issues.1st Jan 1919Box 39 \ 3  Scan294
Letter from Bakelite Limited responding to a query about the suitability of their material where electrical sparking occurs.15th Mar 1928Box 39 \ 3  Scan295
Tests on the electrical tracking properties of pure and filled Bakelite.23th Mar 1928Box 39 \ 3  Scan296
Inquiries into the composition of Redmanol and Mouldensite moulding powders.24th Mar 1928Box 39 \ 3  Scan297
Covering memo for an assistant's report regarding varnished battery ignition distributor moulded heads.30th Mar 1928Box 39 \ 3  Scan298
Instruction sheet detailing an experiment with various varnishes on battery ignition distributor moulded heads to prevent tracking.27th Mar 1928Box 39 \ 3  Scan299
Instructions for testing various varnishes on distributor heads and fitting them to specific chassis for testing.8th Dec 1924Box 39 \ 3  Scan300
Letter from Bakelite Limited regarding the composition of their mouldings made from Redmanol and Mouldensite for 'tracking' tests.16th Apr 1928Box 39 \ 3  Scan301
Brief memo to Mr. Brock accompanying a paper titled 'Synthetic Resins' and requesting its return.8th May 1928Box 39 \ 3  Scan302
Instruction note regarding moulded disc samples made from Beetle Manufacturing Co. powder, requesting test results.5th Jun 1928Box 39 \ 3  Scan303
Test report on coil cases and discs made from experimental moulding powders.9th Jul 1928Box 39 \ 3  Scan304
Comparison test between the British product Bakelaque and continental bakelite for insulation.3rd Sep 1928Box 39 \ 3  Scan305
The testing of British-manufactured Bakelite Linen Sheets against American-made ones.28th Sep 1928Box 39 \ 3  Scan306
Instruction sheet comparing 'Bakelaque' sheet insulation to Continental Bakelite.20th Oct 1928Box 39 \ 3  Scan307
Instructions for a material test using a trembler coil apparatus, with temperature varied and results recorded at 20° intervals.1st Dec 1924Box 39 \ 3  Scan308
Table of leakage measurements in micro-mhos/mils for various materials at different angles.1st Dec 1924Box 39 \ 3  Scan309
The results of heating tests on 'Bakelogue' material regarding leakage and breakdown.1st Dec 1924Box 39 \ 3  Scan310
Material comparison report testing the voltage breakdown and punchability of different bakelite and paper samples.1st Dec 1924Box 39 \ 3  Scan311
Test results and notes on cloth base Bakelaque for potential use in experimental cars.1st Dec 1924Box 39 \ 3  Scan312
The test results of Bakelaque insulation compared to the standard continental bakelite.25th Oct 1928Box 39 \ 3  Scan313
Request to manufacture various insulation parts from Super-Bakelaque linen base material.16th Jan 1929Box 39 \ 3  Scan314
Production status of parts made from bakelaque.24th May 1929Box 39 \ 3  Scan315
The replacement of ebonite parts with bakelite mouldings on S.S. starter systems.3rd Jun 1929Box 39 \ 3  Scan316
Receipt of Super-Bakelaque insulation parts and instructions for fitting them to a 20 HP armature machine.28th Jun 1929Box 39 \ 3  Scan317
Alternative British-made moulding powders to the standard Redmanol used for coil cases.4th Nov 1929Box 39 \ 3  Scan318
Unsuitability of Celeron and other powders for moulding compared to Redmanol.6th Nov 1929Box 39 \ 3  Scan319
Request to test a sample of bakelaque for its insulation qualities due to concerns about its appearance and potential under-curing.24th Feb 1930Box 39 \ 3  Scan320
The electrical and mechanical properties of Bakelaque sheet insulation.28th Feb 1930Box 39 \ 3  Scan321
Test report on a production sample of Bakelaque sheet insulation, comparing its performance to an original sample.28th Feb 1930Box 39 \ 3  Scan322
The electrical properties and finish of a tested piece of bakelaque compared to other samples.8th Jan 1930Box 39 \ 3  Scan323
Electrical experimental record sheet for Safe Bakelague insulating material on dynamo S.S.7.8th Jan 1930Box 39 \ 3  Scan324
Cross-reference note for information relating to Bakelite products.1st Mar 1930Box 39 \ 3  Scan325
Design of blinds for car radiators to regulate water temperature.29th Jan 1919Box 39 \ 4  Scan001
Use of blinds, specifically fine gauze, for car radiators to control water temperature.29th Jan 1919Box 39 \ 4  Scan002
Laws of gaseous flow through a gauze blind on a chassis radiator.31th Jan 1919Box 39 \ 4  Scan003
Radiator and radiator shutter design, focusing on tube sizes for various applications.26th Apr 1917Box 39 \ 4  Scan004
Design proposal for a hand-operated, multi-blade radiator shutter with potential for future power operation.3rd Apr 1919Box 39 \ 4  Scan005
Development of a water temperature gauge and radiator louvres, and the impact of low-grade petrol.3rd Apr 1919Box 39 \ 4  Scan006
Development of radiator louvres to improve engine performance in cold weather.9th Apr 1919Box 39 \ 4  Scan007
The performance of an engine using benzol fuel from Birchenwood Collieries.9th Apr 1919Box 39 \ 4  Scan008
Design and placement of louvres for future radiators.9th Apr 1919Box 39 \ 4  Scan009
Design and fitting of a manually operated louvre frame for radiators, with potential for future thermostat control.1st May 1919Box 39 \ 4  Scan010
The placement of thermostats and the requirement for thermometers on production vehicles.1st May 1919Box 39 \ 4  Scan011
Design and construction methods for 40/50 HP radiator shutters.13th May 1919Box 39 \ 4  Scan012
Instructions on finishing and fitting radiator shutters, including the necessary modification to the vent pipe.13th May 1919Box 39 \ 4  Scan013
Radiator shutters and controls for the 40/50 HP model.17th May 1919Box 39 \ 4  Scan014


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