Difference between revisions of "Archival corrugated board"
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acid-free corrugated board; blueboard; Blue board; museum board; conservation board; archival backing board; Permec®; PermaDur® Archival Corrugated board; Bi-Corr®; Lineco Archival Backer Board; Corrugated E-flute | acid-free corrugated board; blueboard; Blue board; museum board; conservation board; archival backing board; Permec®; PermaDur® Archival Corrugated board; Bi-Corr®; Lineco Archival Backer Board; Corrugated E-flute | ||
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== Handling and Workability == | == Handling and Workability == | ||
Like all corrugated products, blueboard is stronger in one direction. This can be mitigated by cross-lamination sheets [http://www.paccin.org/content.php?62-Materials (PACCIN)]. | Like all corrugated products, blueboard is stronger in one direction. This can be mitigated by cross-lamination sheets [http://www.paccin.org/content.php?62-Materials (PACCIN)]. | ||
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== Forms and Sizes == | == Forms and Sizes == | ||
Available in pre-cut sheets is sizes ranging from 8” x 10” up to 55” x 120”. Larger sizes (40" x 60" and up) requires trucking. Thicknesses range from: single-wall E-flute 1/16”, single-wall B-flute 1/8”, double-wall BB-flute ¼”. | Available in pre-cut sheets is sizes ranging from 8” x 10” up to 55” x 120”. Larger sizes (40" x 60" and up) requires trucking. Thicknesses range from: single-wall E-flute 1/16”, single-wall B-flute 1/8”, double-wall BB-flute ¼”. | ||
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== Applications for Storage Exhibit and Transport == | == Applications for Storage Exhibit and Transport == | ||
* Box-making, inserts, dividers, backings and supports. | * Box-making, inserts, dividers, backings and supports. | ||
* Lining drawers and shelves | * Lining drawers and shelves | ||
* Picture frame backing boards | * Picture frame backing boards | ||
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== Additional Information == | == Additional Information == | ||
Revision as of 12:56, 4 November 2018
Description
An acid- and lignin-free buffered cardboard most often sold in light blue or gray colors, but also available in tan and white. Archival corrugated board is typically buffered with 3% Calcium carbonate that provides a pH of 7.5-9.5.
Synonyms and Related Terms
acid-free corrugated board; blueboard; Blue board; museum board; conservation board; archival backing board; Permec®; PermaDur® Archival Corrugated board; Bi-Corr®; Lineco Archival Backer Board; Corrugated E-flute
Handling and Workability
Like all corrugated products, blueboard is stronger in one direction. This can be mitigated by cross-lamination sheets (PACCIN).
Forms and Sizes
Available in pre-cut sheets is sizes ranging from 8” x 10” up to 55” x 120”. Larger sizes (40" x 60" and up) requires trucking. Thicknesses range from: single-wall E-flute 1/16”, single-wall B-flute 1/8”, double-wall BB-flute ¼”.
Applications for Storage Exhibit and Transport
- Box-making, inserts, dividers, backings and supports.
- Lining drawers and shelves
- Picture frame backing boards
Additional Information
Links to Oddy Test results posted on AIC Wiki Materials Database Pages for individual materials below
° ProLong 500 year blue/grey archival corrugated board Tested in 2003
° Archival (grey, blue/white) corrugated board Tested in 2010
° 500 YearTM corrugated (blue/grey) board Tested in 2002
° Archival corrugated (blue/grey) board tested 2006
° Archival Corrugated Board, blue/grey, double wall Tested 2012
° Archival Corrugated Board, blue/grey, single wall Tested in 2016
° Blueboard Tested in 2016
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- Preparation, Art Handling, Collections Care Information Network (PACCIN)
- A Glossary of Paper Conservation Terms, Margaret Ellis (ed.), Conservation Center of the Institute of Fine Arts, New York City, 1998
- Website address 1 Comment: SPNCH at www.spnch.org/concom/supplies_cdn.htm (Accesed 3/17/04)