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60 PT Boards, Outer Enclosure for Uni-Mat

Specification # 300-300 [PDF:151 MB / 5 p.]

This item meets Preservation Directorate specifications for a long-lasting and durable product, appropriate for protecting LC collections, 2-5% alkaline reserve in all paper products.

Color: Within a range of tan, cream or buff

Thickness: 60 pt

Grain: Specify: Long (parallel to hinge) or short (perpendicular to hinge)

Dimensions:

  • Larger than 22" x 28"
  • Specify dimensions needed, have to order boards in pairs.

60 pt Uni-Mat enclosures are made by attaching two 60 pt boards along one long edge with cloth tape, forming a folder. This heavy folder combined with the polyester Uni-Mat structure (#500-522) is ideal for storing large items that need more rigid support than can be offered by 40 pt folders. (Discuss with your liaison from the Conservation Office the construction and other materials needed to make this Uni-Mat.)

Cloth tape and 60pt boards 60pt folder
Cloth Tape        

60 Pt. Boards
60 Pt. Folder

Uses:
To serve as outer enclosure for Uni-Mats (#500-522).

When filling out a Purchase Requisition for this product, be sure to include:

  • Full name of product, as appears above
  • This page number
  • Dimensions
  • Quantities

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