LIBRARY AND ARCHIVE BOX MAKING SOLUTION
Protecting collections both whilst in storage and in transit has long been a challenge for those who hold collections around the world. There is plenty of information available that proves the value of the right box or enclosure, both from mechanical and environmental damage perspective. For example CollectionTrust and ICON
Space is often an issue for collection holders, as is finding the right enclosure for the right object. Although CXD can provide you with many solutions to your storage issues, if you want to take this into your own hands at your institution, we offer the KASEMAKE CXD.
OUR ESTABLISHED HISTORY WITH KASEMAKE
In 1992 CXD explored and produced the first bespoke Premier Duo™ Archival Solid core boxes made on a KASEMAKE CXD computer-aided design and boxmaking machine. In 1996 CXD sold the first European system for in-house customer use to the National Library of Scotland. Since that time we have been pleased to offer this solution to many establishments both domestically and worldwide. Please take a look at our customer list.
KASEMAKE CXD CUSTOMERS INCLUDE
• NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND, UK
• BODLEIAN LIBRARY, UK
• THE BRITISH LIBRARY, UK
• BOSTON SPA, UK
• NATIONAL LIBRARY OF WALES, UK
• JOHN RYLANDS UNIVERSITY LIBRARY, UK
• LANCASHIRE RECORD OFFICE, UK
• NATIONAL MUSEUM & GALLERIES ON MERSEYSIDE, UK
• BIRMINGHAM CENTRAL LIBRARY, UK
• GLAMORGAN RECORD OFFICE, UK
• NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF SCOTLAND, UK
• HULL RECORD OFFICE, UK
• NATIONAL LIBRARY IN PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC
• THE VATICAN SECRET ARCHIVE, VATICAN CITY
• NATIONAL LIBRARY OF IRELAND, UK
• AL JABER QATAR MUSEUMS, QATAR
• LIBRARY OF CONGRESS, WASHINGTON DC, USA
• UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY, USA
• INDIANA UNIVERSITY, LILLY LIBRARY, USA
• GAYLORD BROS., NEW YORK, USA
• NATIONAL ARCHIVES & RECORDS ADMIN, MARYLAND, USA
• QATAR MUSEUM AUTHORITY, QATAR
• EGYPTIAN NATIONAL LIBRARY, EGYPT
• QATAR NATIONAL MUSEUM, QUATAR
HOW DOES IT WORK?
The software contains an extensive library of designs conforming to the international standards for both solid board (ECMA) and corrugated board (FEFCO). Using the KASEMAKE CXD software, box designs from these libraries can be manipulated and sampled to create new designs as required. In addition, an extensive and ever-growing library of designs created specifically for the conservation of books and archive documents is included in the package. For further support there is a KASEMAKE CXD Library and Archive user-group who also share designs and knowledge of the system.
The creasing and cutting table comes in three models; ‘The Library and Archive Mini', 'The Library and Archive Mini Grand’ and ‘The Library and Archive Grand’ which differ only in the working area (WXD); 1300 x 1000mm, 1300 x 1600mm, and 1600 x 2500mm, respectively. Both tables provide the same accurate cutting and unmatched creasing of CXD Premier Duo™ Solidcore and Corrugated boxboard. KASEMAKECXD offers one tool carriage as standard which carries two cutting knives a creasing tool and a plotting pen.
WHAT DO I NEED TO HAVE ONE?
We will guide you through the process from the very start, outlining your physical, electrical and technological requirements. But in brief here are a few areas that will need consideration.
Where will I put it?
The machine comes in three sizes with overall footprints as follows:
Mini PRO 1850 x 1660mm
Mini Grand PRO 1850 x 2260mm
Grand PRO 2150 x 3160mm
Console, all models 630 x 740mm
Do I need special services?
You will also need three phase electrical supply and compressed air to the machine.
How do I get supplies for the machine?
CXD has a huge range of papers and boards that have been carefully developed with users specifically with the KASEMAKE in mind.
What if something goes wrong?
CXD and the KASEMAKE team are always at the end of the phone to deal with your issues.
Something to consider
Many KASEMAKE CXD customers offer a box and folder making service, not only to their local community but to other institutions too, providing a valuable revenue to their department. If you would like to investigate further, we can put you in touch with organisations that do this. Just ask us.
There are two knives; the ‘Tangential Drag Knife’ is designed for use with solidcore board and the ‘Electric Oscillating Knife’ is for corrugated board and foam up to 15mm thick.
At the heart of KASEMAKE CXD is the ‘Tangential Creasing Tool’ which is driven by powerful servo motors that ensure enough pressure is delivered to the creasing wheel. This power is needed to ensure that Archival Solidcore board folds well with minimum cracking along the creases.
The plotting pen uses a bleed-proof and light-fast black ink.
24 month parts warranty.
Want to know more?
If you are curious to explore further please click here. This will take you to a combined website brought to you from CXD and AG/CAD. To have an initial conversation with a member of the CXD team and to get a quotation please call +44 (0) 1234 846300.
FURTHER INFORMATION
KASEMAKE CXD DIGITAL BOOK MEASURE
For fast, easy and accurate book measuring please take a look at the KASEMAKE CXD Digital Book Measure; a tablet-based measuring device that produces error-free measurements. Read More Here.
