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).
Request for samples of 'Diakon' and 'Erinoid' compression moulding powders and associated technical information.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 168\3\ img166 | |
Date | 24th April 1939 | |
6119 To Roy.{Sir Henry Royce} C. to G.J.H. RM{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/IC.10/JH.24.4.39. Will you please obtain for us ½ lb. sample tins of the following powders for compression moulding :- 'Diakon' from I.C.I. (Plastics) Ltd., Nobel House, Buckingham Gate, LONDON.S.W.1. 'Erinoid' from Erinoid Ltd., Lighthill Mills, Stroud, Glos. These should be capable of withstanding temperatures of 150°F.{Mr Friese} We should like details of any special technique to be employed in moulding. We would also like to know whether the material has any injurious effects on a mould of 'ZNCH steel'. RM{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/RC.{R. Childs} | ||