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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).
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}
  
  


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