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).
Letter regarding the supply of sample Bakelite insulation (Paxolin) for experimental purposes.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 39\3\ Scan134 | |
| Date | 4th August 1921 | |
| R.R. 1110 (10 T.) (S.H. 988. 22/2/21.) Bm. 5988/S. EFC. from Wd.{Mr Wood/Mr Whitehead} X. 3513 Wd{Mr Wood/Mr Whitehead}1/NJ4.8.21. X.3513 - Sample Bakelite Insulation for experimental purposes. In reply to yours EFC3/T14.7.21, we are in receipt of a letter from the Micanite & Insulators Co.Ltd, as follows:- "We have to inform you that our Paxolin is only "supplied with a paper base. We do not manufacture it "with an asbestos paper nor with a cotton duck base. "In accordance with your request, we are preparing "for you two samples of Admiralty Quality Paxolin "corresponding to XX. Bakelite Dilecto (paper base) each "6" x 6" x 1/16" thick for test purposes. These samples "are being sent you gratis under separate cover, and we "shall be glad if you will let us know the results of "your tests when they are completed." I will cause enquiries to be made with a view to ascertain whether the samples above referred to have arrived, and as soon as they are to hand they will be passed on to you. Now received 8/8/21 EFC Wd.{Mr Wood/Mr Whitehead} [STAMP: RECEIVED E.F.C.O. 1921] | ||