Library Products
It should be noted that while our products are of exceptional quality and have benefited from the input of conservation professionals this does not mean that they are necessarily appropriate for those items considered to be rare artifacts. These type materials are best left to the care of skilled professional conservators. For general collection maintenance filmoplast tapes and filmolux laminates provide a fast, safe and easy way to achieve professional looking and lasting results.
filmoplast® P
Used extensively in libraries and archives for mending tears in paper this tape employs a carrier made from special wood-free paper. Once burnished it virtually disappears leaving a mend that both looks and feels like the original page. Both the adhesive and paper have been buffered with CaCO3 making the tape slightly alkaline (pH ~9.2) to counter any acids in the paper it is applied to. Neschen recommends that the tape be burnished upon application with a bone folder to achieve the optimum in transparency.
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filmoplast® P 90
Made from a white, tear resistant paper and Neschen’s own unique age resistant acrylic adhesive filmoplast P 90 is used widely for reinforcing folds on maps and music scores, reattaching paperback book covers and mending damaged paper edges. Both the adhesive and paper carrier are buffered (pH 8.7 aged) to prevent an influx of acids. Tape should be burnished upon application with a clean bone folder to achieve the optimum bonding strength.
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filmoplast® R
A high alpha-cellulose tissue coated with an acid and solvent-free heat activated adhesive. Used to line brittle papers to prevent further disintegration, spot mending of tears and filling in voids. Both the adhesive and paper are buffered to counter acids. The adhesive activates at a temperature of 110º Celsius and can be applied with a tacking iron or in a heat-press.
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filmoplast® SH
When the application calls for exceptional strength filmoplast SH is the answer. Made from a very fine threaded white linen fabric coated with a high tack acid-free acrylic adhesive. Most often used to reinforce the interior hinge on hardbound books filmoplast SH folds flat without a lot of bulk and will greatly extend the book’s shelf life.
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filmoplast® T
Available in 8 colors this fine woven rayon tape is backed with an aggressive high tack adhesive. The subtle fabric easily conforms to irregular surfaces and will not shrink or bleed. Designed for spine repair filmoplast T creates a mend that both looks and feels like the original. Available in; black, white, blue,brown,green, gray, yellow, red.
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filmolux® Soft
Semi-gloss soft PVC laminate used to cover and protect high use, high wear items. The adhesive is repositionable allowing for the correction of any application errors and then bonds permanently in 24 hours making it virtually “goof-proof”. A clear grid imprinted liner makes measuring and cutting easy and hand pressure is all that is needed for application.
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filmolux® 610
Used for label protection and spine covering this flexible PVC tape and high tack adhesive conforms and bonds exceptionally well to irregular surfaces. The adhesive used is very strong and will not dry out or become yellow and brittle with age.
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gudy® 831
Similar in appearance to a large roll of double-sided tape gudy 831 can be used to make any smooth surface self-adhesive. With no heat or machines required photos, paper cutouts, inkjet prints, etc can all be made into self-adhesive “stickers”. The adhesive used is acid-free and will not dry out or become brittle with age. Perfect for making displays or mounting dust jacket illustrations to hard cover books prior to laminating.
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gudy® 870
Often called a “free” or “transfer” adhesive gudy 870 is like a double sided tape but does not have a center carrier. Instead it is a very thin layer of adhesive coated onto a siliconised release paper. When the graphic is touched to the adhesive it “transfers” to it making it self-adhesive. Because gudy 870 does not have a center carrier it is uniquely well suited for irregular shapes like those found in memory albums. gudy 870 is acid-free and will not discolor or become brittle with age.
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Burnishing Bone
Also called a bone folder this tool of the trade is used to burnish our tapes into place creating a secure bond and in the case of our repair tape filmoplast P the optimum in transparency. Our folders are made in the traditional style from real bone and are polished to a smooth surface. Approximately 6 inches in length with one end pointed and the other blunt.
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Teflon® Folder
The latest incarnation of a time tested tool. Machined from Teflon bar stock these folders are incredibly smooth, gliding over a range of surfaces without leaving a mark. The non-stick surface cleans easily and does not deteriorate with age. Approximately 6 inches long with one end pointed and the other chiseled.
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Book Squeegee
This rigid paddle applicator is the ideal tool for applying self-adhesive book laminates. The working edge is covered with a thick felt to prevent scratching while smoothing out bubbles and pressing the laminate into place. Available in two sizes this simple tool makes it easy to achieve bindery quality results.
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