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Clamshell boxes

A clamshell box works much like a book. Children in all cultures learn that the contents of a book can be accessed by opening its covers. This may well be the reason for the popularity of clamshell boxes, which are the most commonly used form of packaging in conservation. Form truly follows function here and confirms the statement by the famous architect Louis Sullivan: “It is the pervading law of all things organic and inorganic, of all things physical and metaphysical, of all things human, and all things super-human, of all true manifestations of the head, of the heart, of the soul, that the life is recognizable in its expression, that form ever follows function.”

KS 3

A tightly closing clamshell box suitable for the storage of books, photographic material and all sorts of loose and unbound objects. Available with or without insertion slits and with an additional base reinforcement. Our most popular archival box and bestseller.

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KS 3 – with fastening ribbons

A KS 3 tightly closing clamshell box with textile (polyester) fastening ribbons. The ribbons can be attached individually. The box is made from corrugated board material, MW 1.7 mm (680 gsm) or MW 1.65 mm (560 gsm), exterior box colour grey-blue, interior colour natural white. Ideal for the archival storage of books, files/folders, documents and two-dimensional objects.

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KS 3 Clamshell box – with filing mechanism

A reasonably priced, tightly closing clamshell box with binding mechanism. Suitable for filing 4-hole, pre-punched envelope enclosures, documents and photographic boards in sheet form.

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KS 4

A tightly closing and finely constructed clamshell box especially designed for books and unbound loose objects. A complete foldable construction, with completely smooth interior and exterior surfaces.

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KS 17

A tightly closing, dustproof clamshell box for books, photographs, loose and unbound objects. Closed, the box has a four-fold wall construction on three sides providing additional strength, spine single-fold. Also available with an additional base support insert.

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KS 17 – with fastening ribbons

A tightly closing KS 17 clamshell box with textile (polyester) fastening ribbons. Closed, the box has four-fold wall construction on three sides. Ideal for the archival storage of books, files/folders, documents and two-dimensional objects.

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KS 17 – heavy-duty

A sturdy and tightly closing clamshell box for books, photograph negatives/positives, glass plates and loosely bound objects. Closed, the box has four-fold wall construction on three sides. Design without slits, includes a base support and spine flaps providing additional strength.

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KS 17 Trier

A tightly closing clamshell box ideal for extremely heavy and valuable objects as well as for graphic collections. Smooth interior and exterior surfaces. Closed the box has a six-fold wall construction on three sides, spine single-fold, extra support inserts for base and lid.

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KS 17 Albertina

A tightly closing clamshell box with extra supports - ideal for graphic collections. Smooth interior and exterior surfaces. When closed, the box has a double-walled spine and even eightfold wall-thickness on three sides ensuring highest stability. Additional supports in bottom and lid for extra strength.

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KS 18 Premium

A tightly closing, premium clamshell box; a more elaborate version of the known "Solander Box". Manufactured whilst using the finest book binding methods, this classical drop-back clamshell box is produced from solid conservation board with a complete fabric lining. Special emphasis has been given to ageing resistant and environmentally compatible (less-polluting) materials.

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KS 20 Solid board

A tightly closing, premium quality clamshell box with round about double walled construction. Made from solid board material, approx. 1.5 - 5.0 mm thickness.

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