computer generated boxes - folders - envelopes- any size - any quantity - 
archival specifications

Conservation By Design Limited, Europe's Premier Archival boxmakers, are pleased to introduce our new small quantity, custom made box, folder and envelope service SMART BOXES™.

In 1992 Conservation By Design Limited were the first European company to supply boxes individually made on a computer generated ox making machine. These boxes were tailor made to fit a variety of items from the Kew Gardens Parkes Collection of Oriental Paper Objects including umbrellas, hats, books etc. Until now with the exception of a few special requests we have not yet provided this facility. However, with the expansion of our manufacturing facilities, we are now able to offer this as a standard service.

Conservation By Design Limited SMART BOXES™ are designed and produced using the latest computer technology. Previously the designs which provided the best possible storage protection were prohibitively expensive for the one off or small quantity requirements of libraries, Archives and Museums, because their manufacture involved expensive tooling costs. Conservation By Design has overcome this problem by using Smart Technology to construct SMART BOXES, FOLDERS AND ENVELOPES™

SMART BOXES, FOLDERS AND ENVELOPES™ provide the most effective, economic and flexible storage solution for a wide range of cultural objects including: Books, Pamphlets, Manuscripts, Drawings, Maps, Photographs, Negatives, Film and Audio collections.

SMART BOX™ PRODUCTION
To make our SMART BOXES™ we use a Kasemake computer controlled box making machine specified for use with our range of archival folding boxboard and archival papers. Its sturdy construction allows it to cut, crease, and make holes in heavyweight solid laminated archival board, corrugated boards, foams, plastics and many other materials.]

The Kasemake's parametric design programme allows us to make complex individually sized boxes in minutes. This Windows® based software gives us complete control to adapt existing designs or to create new designs to suit specific non standard requirements.

CHOICE OF DESIGN
To construct a SMART BOX™ to your exact requirements select the style of box you would like  from our wide range of box , folder and envelope designs and provide us with the dimensions of the box or the object you wish to be stored. Once created, designs are kept on disc and held in our database for your future use. If you cannot find a suitable design we will create a new one for you.

SMART BOX CONSTRUCTION
SMART BOXES™ can be made from Conservation By Design's wide range of archival papers and boxboards. CXD believe that solid laminate board should be the first choice for archive boxes because it offers a level of protection against fire or flood that corrugated board cannot match. This technology can however be used to manufacture boxes, folders and envelopes from other materials such as corrugated board, corrugated plastic, polypropylene and plastazote foam.

We will advise you if it is more economical to manufacture the quantity required using conventional techniques.

LABELLING AND IDENTIFICATION
For easy identification of the box contents a text reference, e.g. the description of the object stored or archive reference number, can be inscribed on the box using a fade resistant ink.

SPECIAL LININGS
For the storage of delicate objects we are able to accurately cut and fit plastazote inserts within SMART BOXES™

PAPERS

The Standard Premier Range of SMART BOXES™
Made from our Premier Archival Folding Boxboard.
Available in a choice of colours: Neutral Grey or Duke Parchment.
Calliper / Thickness: 650; 1000; 1300 microns
Complies to DIN 6738:1992 Paper and Board, Class  24-85
ANSI/NIZO Z39.48-1992 (Permanence Test)
ISO CD 9706:1994 (Permanence Test)
pH 8.5; Buffered min. 2%; Reducible sulphur less than 0.5 parts per million
Neutral sized; Lignin free
Lightfast (Blue wool test 5-6); O.B.A free; Passes P.A.T Test
Evacon-R. EVA polymer adhesive pH 7.0 contains no plasticisers produced to our own specification to avoid acid hydrolysis.

Papers for Lighter Weight Folders and Envelopes
150 micron White or Grey Archival Kraft
300 micron White, Grey or Grey / White Duplex
500 micron Grey, White or Duke Parchment
Chemically refined woodfree fibre; Acid and lignin free
ph 8.5; Lightfast, minimum 5/6 Blue Wool test
Buffered with Calcium Carbonate; Neutral Sized

Special Papers
For photographs, textiles or any other application requiring unbuffered paper we recommend 80gsm, 130gsm or 250gsm pHoton™ 100% Cotton, Unbuffered, High Purity, Silver Image Safe Papers; Unsized; pH value = 6.7; Uncaledered surface to allow maximum airflow; Passes silver tarnish test, ANSI photgraphic activity test IT9.2. (ISO 10214). For full specification see our pHoton™ products catalogue.

Microchamber® Active Archival Papers
A patented range of proactive conservation materials containing a combination of molecular sieves and alkaline buffers to trap and neutralise the by-products of deterioration and airborne pollutants. Microchamber® active archival materials contribute to the preservation of the material they protect.
All Microchamber® materials pass the Photographic Activity Test.
Microchamber® Bond 64gsm; Microleaf Endpaper 130gsm Microchamber®
Microwrap 198gsm; Microchamber® Microstik® 198gsm
Microchamber® Folder Paper 240gsm; Microchamber® Duplex 122gsm
Microchamber® Silversafe Duplex White 100gsm

These papers can also be specified as envelopes or folders or as a liner to go within our Premier Archival Boxes. Microchamber™ Liners have the advantage of being replaceable after extended periods of absorbing pollutant gases.

Polypropylene Folders
Special folders and Boxes can also be made using transparent, polypropylene in a variety of thicknesse's.

EXPERTISE

Conservation By Design is a company dedicated to the design and supply of high quality conservation storage and display products grouped together under the banner to The Timecare™ Collection. We have an international reputation for innovative archival product design and knowledge of conservation principles, materials and systems. Conservation By Design supply conservation products to museums, archives, libraries and private collectors all over the world. Our long involvement in conservation helps us to understand the special requirements of storage and display within these institutions

Conservation By Design specialize in the supply of conservation quality archival papers, boards and plastics. We have the largest range of archival boxes currently available on the market and are the only British company that makes boxes, folders and envelopes from archival boxboard, which we manufacture on our premises. This gives us greater quality control and flexibility of production with regards to sizes, calliper, colour and special finishes.

At Conservation By Design we utilise our knowledge and wide variety of materials to fabricate boxes, folders and envelopes to meet your exact requirements in any style, size or quantity.