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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. {Mr H. Royce - Buyer}
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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