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Electrical experimental record sheet for an ignition coil in a case moulded of X616B powder.3rd Apr 1930Box 61 \ 1  scan0141
The testing of varnished insulating paper for ignition coils.31th Oct 1930Box 61 \ 1  scan0142
New wax, Hallowax, for impregnating electrical apparatus, comparing its properties to standard Paraffin Wax.1st Nov 1930Box 61 \ 1  scan0143
Letter from Ellison Insulations regarding samples and literature for Ellison Plastic Compound and Tufnol.3rd Nov 1930Box 61 \ 1  scan0144
Test report on the breakdown voltage of a 'Tufnol' sheet sample.4th Nov 1930Box 61 \ 1  scan0145
Testing of a new, thinner sample of insulating paper for ignition coils.12th Nov 1930Box 61 \ 1  scan0146
Inquiry regarding the testing of Hallowax to determine if it is superior to the current wax in use.22th Nov 1930Box 61 \ 1  scan0147
Delay of tests on Halowax due to more urgent work.24th Nov 1930Box 61 \ 1  scan0148
Submission of waxed insulating paper samples from the L.P.S. Electrical Company for testing.28th Nov 1930Box 61 \ 1  scan0149
Cover letter for a report on tests conducted on Halowax impregnating compound.1st Dec 1930Box 61 \ 1  scan0150
Test results comparing Hallowax impregnating compound to standard paraffin wax.4th Dec 1930Box 61 \ 1  scan0151
Test results for varnished and waxed insulated paper for ignition coil secondaries.4th Dec 1930Box 61 \ 1  scan0152
Letter from Joseph Lucas Ltd. to H. Royce concerning a report on lacquering cable harnesses.3rd Mar 1931Box 61 \ 1  scan0153
Material and application method for harness cable varnish.26th Feb 1931Box 61 \ 1  scan0154
Acknowledgement letter to Joseph Lucas, Limited regarding particulars of Harness Cable Varnish.4th Mar 1931Box 61 \ 1  scan0155
Request to The British Celanese, Ltd. for a sample of colourless Cellulose Varnish for testing on braided cables.4th Mar 1931Box 61 \ 1  scan0156
Letter from British Celanese Limited forwarding an enquiry about varnish to their Head Office.5th Mar 1931Box 61 \ 1  scan0157
Quotation letter from British Celanese Limited for various cable-treating lacquers and dopes.6th Mar 1931Box 61 \ 1  scan0158
Letter from British Celanese Limited regarding the supply of thinners and dopes for testing.6th Mar 1931Box 61 \ 1  scan0159
Electrical tests of Aero H.T. ignition cable sleeves made from different moulding powders.6th Mar 1931Box 61 \ 1  scan0160
Cover memo for reports on tests of insulating and synthetic moulded materials.9th Mar 1931Box 61 \ 1  scan0161
Insulation tests on discs moulded from various synthetic powders.5th Mar 1931Box 61 \ 1  scan0162
Leakage conductance tests on various insulating materials.9th Mar 1931Box 61 \ 1  scan0163
Hygroscopicity tests of various synthetic moulded materials.9th Mar 1931Box 61 \ 1  scan0164
Letter to H.D. Symons & Co. Ltd. regarding E.R.A. electrodes and apparatus.19th Mar 1931Box 61 \ 1  scan0165
Letter from H.D. Symons & Co. Ltd. providing particulars of Standard E.R.A. Electrodes.23th Mar 1931Box 61 \ 1  scan0166
Letter from H.D. Symons & Company Limited regarding a novel method for testing conductance on sheet insulating materials.23th Mar 1931Box 61 \ 1  scan0167
Letter from an electrical insulation specialist regarding a new method for testing waxed paper.23th Mar 1931Box 61 \ 1  scan0168
Letter from electrical insulation specialists H.D. Symons & Co. Ltd. discussing methods for high-pressure leakage tests on insulating papers.23th Mar 1931Box 61 \ 1  scan0169
Letter from H.D. Symons & Co. Ltd. discussing conductance test results on waxed paper.23th Mar 1931Box 61 \ 1  scan0170
Letter discussing the relative value of testing insulating papers using single versus multi-layer methods at different voltages.27th Mar 1931Box 61 \ 1  scan0171
Letter to Messrs. H. D. Symons & Co. Ltd. about the use of a high voltage test apparatus.27th Mar 1931Box 61 \ 1  scan0172
Request to manufacture four brass testing electrodes for laboratory use to an E.R.A. specification.27th Mar 1931Box 61 \ 1  scan0173
Request to obtain a publication about determining the electric strength of fibrous insulating materials.30th Mar 1931Box 61 \ 1  scan0174
The testing of 'Mouldrite' synthetic moulding powder for leakage conductance.2nd Apr 1931Box 61 \ 1  scan0175
D.T.D. and B.S. specifications for flexible and vulcanised fibre.8th Apr 1931Box 61 \ 1  scan0176
Continuation of a report on the leakage conductance and breakdown voltage of wax paper.6th Dec 1930Box 61 \ 1  scan0177
Letter discussing tests of insulating papers and enclosing related diagrams and specifications.11th Mar 1931Box 61 \ 1  scan0178
Letter explaining the function of a rectifier and a spark gap in an electrical circuit.11th Mar 1931Box 61 \ 1  scan0179
Letter to Mr. Symons of H.D. Symons & Co. Ltd. discussing the electrical principles and components of H.T. systems.11th Mar 1931Box 61 \ 1  scan0180
Letter to H.D. Symons & Co. Ltd. discussing the suitability of rectifying valves for testing equipment.11th Mar 1931Box 61 \ 1  scan0181
Letter from the Society of British Aircraft Constructors regarding the cancellation of an overlapping material specification for fibre.7th Apr 1931Box 61 \ 1  scan0182
The testing of insulating sleeves moulded in British Dyestuffs Powder.4th Apr 1931Box 61 \ 1  scan0183
Conversation about a synthetic moulding powder from B.T.H. Co. and suggesting a sample be obtained for testing.8th Jul 1931Box 61 \ 1  scan0184
Request to The British Thomson-Houston Co. Ltd. for a sample of Bakelite moulding powder and a drawing of a ferrule.17th Nov 1931Box 61 \ 1  scan0185
Letter regarding a sample of Fabrolite moulding powder and an attached blueprint for a small ferrule.18th Nov 1931Box 61 \ 1  scan0186
Letter regarding a sample of Fabrolite Moulding Powder being sent for trial.18th Nov 1931Box 61 \ 1  scan0187
The receipt of a B.T.H. Fabrolite moulding powder sample for electrical testing.23th Nov 1931Box 61 \ 1  scan0188
Letter to The British Thomson-Houston Co. Ltd requesting moulding instructions for a 'Fabrolite' powder sample which is sticking.25th Nov 1931Box 61 \ 1  scan0189
Letter providing technical advice on the use of Fabrolite Moulding Powder.27th Nov 1931Box 61 \ 1  scan0190
Letter to The British Thomson-Houston Co. Ltd. about testing Fabrolite powder for mouldings.30th Nov 1931Box 61 \ 1  scan0191
Letter from The British Thomson-Houston Company Ltd regarding a visit by Mr. Crossling to deliver Fabrolite powder.1st Dec 1931Box 61 \ 1  scan0192
Inquiry to Bakelite Ltd. regarding moulding powder for experiments with self-lubricating bearings.14th Dec 1931Box 61 \ 1  scan0193
Letter from Bakelite Limited regarding a special moulding material for self-lubricating bearings.16th Dec 1931Box 61 \ 1  scan0194
Letter to Bakelite Ltd. regarding self-lubricating moulded bakelite bearings and arranging a meeting.18th Dec 1931Box 61 \ 1  scan0195
Experiments on Bakelite self-lubricating bearings for starter motors.15th Jan 1932Box 61 \ 1  scan0196
Letter to The Brush Electrical Engineering Co Ltd. requesting samples of self-lubricating bushes.29th Jan 1932Box 61 \ 1  scan0197
Development of Bakelite oilless bushes for a starter motor.29th Jan 1932Box 61 \ 1  scan0198
Letter from The Brush Electrical Engineering Co. Ltd. regarding a query on lubrication bushes for tramway and omnibus trolley gear.30th Jan 1932Box 61 \ 1  scan0199
Inquiry to Brecknell Willis & Co. regarding self-lubricating bearings for trolley pulleys.1st Feb 1932Box 61 \ 1  scan0200
Letter from Brecknell, Willis & Co. Ltd. regarding the supply and composition of self-lubricating bushes.2nd Feb 1932Box 61 \ 1  scan0201
Letter acknowledging an enquiry response regarding self-lubricating bushes.3rd Feb 1932Box 61 \ 1  scan0202
Proposal from Mr. Brock to experiment with a self-lubricating material for mouldings from B.T.H.19th Feb 1932Box 61 \ 1  scan0203
Visit to B.T.H. Coventry regarding self-lubricating materials for mouldings and timing gears.13th Jan 1932Box 61 \ 1  scan0204
New mouldable insulating material found in Bosch products and recommending it be tested.23th Mar 1932Box 61 \ 1  scan0205
Tracking tests of Bosch moulded insulation compared to a standard bakelite material.1st Apr 1932Box 61 \ 1  scan0206
Tests conducted on Bakelite Co's powder grade X 20 - 5 for use in aero H.T. cable insulating sleeves.20th May 1932Box 61 \ 1  scan0207
Test report on insulating sleeves moulded with a new Bakelite powder, grade X20-5.19th May 1932Box 61 \ 1  scan0208
Sourcing and testing new Bakelite type materials.23th May 1932Box 61 \ 1  scan0209
Required sample quantities for testing insulating papers.13th Jul 1932Box 61 \ 1  scan0210
Request to obtain a roll of plain white insulation paper from Brittains for experiments.17th Aug 1932Box 61 \ 1  scan0211
Laboratory test report on two samples of Brittan's plain white paper impregnated by Messrs Symons for insulation properties.1st Oct 1932Box 61 \ 1  scan0212
Test results for L.P.S. Insulating Paper Grade 745/S, which was found to be of inferior quality and not recommended for production.7th Oct 1932Box 61 \ 1  scan0213
Request to order Bakelaque insulating tubes of two different specified sizes.11th Oct 1933Box 61 \ 1  scan0214
Laboratory test results for L.P.S. Paraffin Wax Insulated Paper, Grade 503.25th Oct 1932Box 61 \ 1  scan0215
Comparison of breakdown voltage test results for waxed papers between company tests (R.R.) and those from Symons.31th Oct 1932Box 61 \ 1  scan0216
Test results on waxed papers and the reliability of figures from another party.31th Oct 1932Box 61 \ 1  scan0217
Graph showing the variation of capacity and insulation resistance with temperature for four Lucas condensers.10th Feb 1933Box 61 \ 1  scan0218
Graph showing the variation of capacity and insulation resistance with temperature for two Delco-Remy condensers.10th Apr 1933Box 61 \ 1  scan0219
Graph showing the variation of capacity and insulation resistance with temperature for three T.C.C. condensers.18th May 1933Box 61 \ 1  scan0220
Letter from Bakelite Limited sending brochures on moulding materials, gears, pinions, and varnish.7th Apr 1934Box 61 \ 1  scan0221
Letter from Hadfields (Merton) Ltd requesting an appointment to discuss insulating varnishes and compounds.7th Jan 1935Box 61 \ 1  scan0222
Letter to Messrs. Hadfields (Merton) Ltd. arranging a meeting with Mr. Britton and Mr. Ryman.8th Jan 1935Box 61 \ 1  scan0223
Recommending grade 745S waxed paper for coil insulation after testing.12th Jan 1935Box 61 \ 1  scan0224
Request to test 'Formapex' insulating material as a potential alternative to 'Bakerlaque'.5th Feb 1935Box 61 \ 1  scan0225
Laboratory test results for Formapex insulating materials, recommending the CS grade as a suitable alternative to Bakerlaque.15th Mar 1935Box 61 \ 1  scan0226
Letter from Hadfields (Merton) Ltd. arranging a visit from their technical expert to discuss varnish.26th Apr 1935Box 61 \ 1  scan0227
Letter from Hadfields (Merton) Limited confirming the despatch of trial samples of insulating varnish and thinners.9th May 1935Box 61 \ 1  scan0228
Letter from Hadfields (Merton) Limited advising of a delay in handling a specification due to the illness of their technical expert.12th Jul 1935Box 61 \ 1  scan0229
The impregnation of paper with Seekay Wax for insulation purposes.6th Aug 1935Box 61 \ 1  scan0230
Letter to Ellison Insulations Ltd. inquiring about the production of a small insulated rocker block.6th Aug 1935Box 61 \ 1  scan0231
Blueprint for a modified rocker block.18th Jul 1935Box 61 \ 1  scan0232
Letter from Imperial Chemical Industries concerning a report and samples of paper impregnated with Seekay Wax.18th Jul 1935Box 61 \ 1  scan0233
Letter from Imperial Chemical Industries detailing the results of testing wire impregnated with Seekay Wax.7th Aug 1935Box 61 \ 1  scan0234
Letter from Ellison Insulations Ltd. regarding the supply and design of machined rocker blocks.14th Aug 1935Box 61 \ 1  scan0235
Advice note from Ellison Insulations for the dispatch of Tufnol Blocks.14th Aug 1935Box 61 \ 1  scan0236
Request for information on the specific inductivity and resistivity of Seekay Wax.29th Aug 1935Box 61 \ 1  scan0237
Negative electrical performance of ignition coils vacuum impregnated with Seekay Wax.29th Aug 1935Box 61 \ 1  scan0238
Letter from Ellison Insulations regarding the supply and specifications of Tufnol materials.29th Aug 1935Box 61 \ 1  scan0239
Paper on the use of plastics as engineering materials, detailing their properties, classifications, and applications.12th Jan 1934Box 61 \ 1  scan0240


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