Small Corp - Textile Preservation, Museum Quality Exhibit Cases, Museum Displays, Silica Gel
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Case Components and Options

Vitrine or Display Cover
• 1/4” clear acrylic or 3/8" clear acrylic
• bubble free corners
Options include:
   - UV Filtering acrylic
   - Screw holes

Text Rail Collar
Welded aluminum with 5 inch label space and a powdercoat finish. Any of our powdercoat colors are available.

External Label Rails
Aluminum label holders now integrate with all our Y Cases and B Cases as well as all Flat Cases built after January 2010. (Custom options are available for other cases). Label rails hold a 5" tall insert, have a durable powdercoated finish and are available in 5" and 10" lengths. Custom lengths are available.
Options include:
   - any powdercoat finish
   - non-glare acrylic cover

Archival Deck Insert
Options include:
   - Acrylic sheet
   - Fiberboard
   - #9 Ethafoam
   - Dibond
   - Linen-wrapped
   - Powdercoated aluminum

Pedestal
Our pedestals are constructed of Medex with leveling feet. Finish options include laminate, wood veneer, painted to spec, ready to paint.

Risers and Prop Boxes
• Custom-made to fit your case
• Archival linen-wrapped
Options include:
   - Angled deck
   - #9 ethafoam — pinnable surface
   - Custom fabrics

Silica Gel Products
SmallCorp silica gel is a type A Beaded Gel with an equilibrium moisture content of 30% and an M Value of 6.8 at 50% RH. We can ship Silica Gel dry or preconditioned to meet your needs. Available in bulk or via the products below.

SmallCorp's silica gel cartridge is refillable so gel can be reconditioned and re-usedSilica Gel Cartridge — Our standard cartridge is 4” x 1” x 10” and comes with 500g of gel. It is made from high density polyethylene and polyester nonwoven fabric and transpires through both sides. It stands on edge for maximum air exposure.  The cartridge is refillable, using SmallCorp gel or other media.  Custom sizes are available.

SmallCorp offers silica gel pre-conditioned in pouches, tiles or cartridgesSilica Gel Pouch — Our standard pouch holds 250g of gel and measures 8” x 4 ½”. It is made from nonwoven polypropylene fabric to transpire through both sides. The pouch is easily shapeable to fit in irregular spaces. (Tiles also shown in photo)

Silica Gel Tiles — Tiles are available in ¼”, ½” and 1” thicknesses and hold 225g of gel per ¼” of thickness, per square foot of tile. They are made from polypropylene honeycomb and polyester nonwoven fabric. This flow-through design allows for optimal air contact with gel. Standard size is 4" x 10” with custom sizes available. These ready-to-use tiles fit beneath the display deck in SmallCorp or other cases.

Read more about silica gel options.

Silica Gel Reconditioning
We offer two systems for rapid reconditioning of gel. The small unit will handle up to 3kg of bulk gel per batch. The large unit is designed for reconditioning up to about 50kg of tiles, pouches, or cartridges and comes with a small convection oven, scales, and Extech RHT20 Datalogger. This is very convenient for traveling exhibitions where gel may need to be reconditioned on the road. These units are designed to work with our online reconditioning calculator.

SmallCorp also reconditions silica gel for our customers. Please call for details.

Dataloggers
The Extech RHT-20 is the most economical datalogger we’ve found that offers temperature and Relative Humidity readouts in addition to datalogging capabilities. Features:

• USB interface for easy setup and data download
• Selectable data sampling rate: 1 second to 24 hours
• User-programmable alarm thresholds for RH and Temperature
• LCD displays current readings, Min/Max, and alarm status
• Wi-Fi enabled
• Complete with 3.6V Lithium battery, mounting bracket with combination lock
• Includes Windows® 2000, XP, and Vista compatible analysis software

Vacuum Cups

Vacuum cups are safest way to move large vitrines, panels, and even pedestals. Consider adding two to your case order.

• Lightweight, heavy duty handle made of rustproof ABS
• Fast attachment on smooth, nonporous flat surfaces
• Red-line indicator warns user of any vacuum loss
• Check valve allows repumping without loss of remaining vacuum
• Release valve lever permits quick and complete release
• Easily replaceable handle / release valve and plunger
• Supplied with protective carrying case
• Vacuum Pad: Flat, 8" [20 cm] diameter
• Load Capacity: 125 lbs [57 kg] per vacuum cup

SmallCorp installs LED lighting in museum cases

LED Lighting in Custom Case
 
Display decks are available in standard and custom configurations
SmallCorp label rails lock into standard case designs

Text Rail Collar in Standard Case

Label Rail on Y-Style Standard Case
 
SmallCorp cases at Yale University

External Label Rail on Y-style Cases
 
SmallCorp makes risers, prop boxes and display decks from archival materials

SmallCorp Risers and Prop Boxes
 
Silica Gel Calculators
 
SmallCorp kits let you condition your own silica gel; great for traveling exhibits

Silica Gel Reconditioning – Mobile Unit
 
SmallCorp offers a simple kit to condition  silica gel yourself
SmallCorp's silica gel reconditioning kit includes an Extech data logger

Silica Gel Reconditioning Unit
 

Silica Gel Calculators

 

The Extech RHT20 Datalogger
Extech RHT-20 Datalogger

 
SmallCorp Vacuum cup
Vacuum Cup

 


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Painting Support at the Rotunda of the National Archives, Washington, DC Curved Custom Case with LED Lighting American Museum of Natural History, Hall of Human Origins Flag recovered from the World Trade Center after 9/11 being prepared for display at the Port Authority headquarters, New York, NY Custom Case in the American Museum of Natural History, Hall of Human Origins Custom Textile Cases in the Brooklyn Museum of Art, Brooklyn, NY Standard Cases in the Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, SmallCorp mount, frame by Archival Art Services, Washington DC B Style Cases at the Bowdoin College Museum of Art Custom Case at the American Museum of Natural History, New York, NY Custom Cases at the Metropolitan Museum, New York, NY