We're always looking for ways to improve the #sustainability of our products and business. We're shifting the packaging of our PEL-made folders, away from plastic wrapping, to an #acidfree box that you can continue to use for #storage. No waste, no extra cost.
No, we’re not napping on the job, we’re showcasing our new (king size!) 2450 x 1800mm acid-free boards, now letting us create even larger #archival#storage and #bespoke boxes. Design your own #madetomeasure#box or #folder at https://t.co/PaIIT5Czyo. 📦
Ever wondered why binder pages for #prints and #negatives are made from different materials? We all know we need to avoid PVC (don't we? say we do) but, what #archival plastics are safe for our #photographic#collections ? Take a read of our blog post https://t.co/Uonse4jwhH
Here's your yearly reminder that you don't need to be sweating inside nitrile gloves! Nitrile finger cots just cover the ends of your fingers, keeping your dexterity and allowing your hands to breathe - without risk of contamination. #gloves#pel#conservation#cleaning
Bursting at the binding with products, new PEL catalogue is now available. View the catalogue on our website here > https://t.co/KCbeFa6D4L | or just search 'Catalogue' on our website - PDF version available
Join us @ #mandhshow 14th & 15th May talk tools, play with brushes, poke with spatulas, and leave with a copy of our new catalogue.
**Wednesday 14th 11.30am. Special on stand speaker spot from Jenny Mathiasson** talking all things metals. Don't miss it! https://t.co/AprMm6BDfR
The lines on our Usu Mino (#Kizukishi) #Japanese#paper come from the #handmade process used in its creation. Made by layering the floating #mulberry evenly on top of a 'Sugeta' a Japanese paper making tool made from bamboo, creating a screen on which the fibres settle.
Blue Monday? UV light can help conservators to analyse, assess, and treat artworks. But there are both benefits and precautions, Read more here https://t.co/tyQs7E0wV0
Looking for ways of reducing waste, particularly plastics or #packaging. Our eco-wrap #roll wrappers, devised by PEL, don't adhere to the surface of our materials. The part of the roll that could have otherwise been damaged by packing tapes is in good condition & OK for use 😀
Rolls of material, like #tyvek or tissue paper are often bound with #packing tape. This ruins the leading edge of the roll with the adhesive, or in trying to cut it off. Like the roll shown in the image above. This is often discarded as unusable.
Advent calendar it might not be, but we've opened the door to this & will be unwrapping it this week. A little underwhelming as a visual spectacle, this bit of kit will help; Reduce carbon footprint of some products, speed up lead times and increase range of sizes.
The (P)ELves have been getting both festive and creative. If you're not a newsletter subscriber, subscribe before 5/12/24 and you can join in! We make the BoXmas Baubles on our precision equipment. It's made entirely of acid-free board with no adhesives. #acidfree#cardboard
#museum30 Day 8: Storage
My main job at the RCN has been re-packing and storing the object collection. I worked with Craig from @Rackline to come up with a space-efficient storage solution and then filled them with lovely custom boxes from @preservation_e. Here’s how it’s going!
CRI is a score based upon a #light source’s ability to accurately illuminate colours compared to #daylight. In the image is one of our high CRI worklights in action at @strawbhillhouse. You can read more https://t.co/fcZGX6E3b6
Small changes can accumulate to produce big reductions in energy usage reducing environmental impact and costs. Read more in Lorraine Finch's 'Low Cost/No Cost Tips for Sustainability in Cultural Heritage' #ARA2024 >> https://t.co/aOC6IIAV7C